+1-646 503 18 10
Favorites heart icon
Favorites heart icon
X
❮ All English schools in Auckland
00:0000:00
 

Aspiring Language InstituteAuckland, New Zealand

4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

5 students - overall rating
85 Airedale Street - 1010 Auckland - see on map
Pay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
  • Located in Queen Street, the main street of the city.
  • Best rated school in Auckland
Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 10%
18-24 years 10%
25-34 years 35%
35-50 years 35%
>50 years 10%
The average age outside summer is 5 years higher than in summer.

Venue: Aspiring Language Institute can be found in Auckland’s vibrant Central Business District, in a modern and bright building near Myers Park and Auckland University of Technology. The school is close to many shops and restaurants and is a twenty-minute walk from Britomart Train Station and the harbour. Nearby attractions include Aotea Square, Sky Tower, Weta Workshop Unleashed, and the Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, all of which are within easy walking distance.

Studies: Aspiring Language Institute is an English school where the focus is on student advancement. They have been teaching since 1989 and offer General English training, IELTS Exam Preparation as well as Academic Preparation for foreign students who wish to further their studies in New Zealand. The school is comfortable and well-equipped, and staff offer students advice for furthering their education and career guidance.

Core Values: Teachers and staff at Aspiring Language Institute aim to encourage intercultural understanding by bringing together students from different countries and backgrounds with a common goal. The school has a well-balanced mix of nationalities and they organise weekly social activities and extracurricular learning which allow students to interact outside of class time.

English Courses

Show details of all courses
Typical content of a language course
General Language
Morning General EnglishPopular English course
20 lessons per week
|
15 students (max)
Offer!from
400NZD380NZD
Course Details
Evening General English
20 lessons per week
|
15 students (max)
Offer!from
320NZD304NZD
Course Details
Exam PreparationWhy exam preparation courses are excellent for optimum progress
IELTS Exam PreparationRecommended English course
20 lessons per week
|
15 students (max)
Offer!from
400NZD380NZD
Course Details
NZCEL Level 4 Exam PreparationRecommended English course
25 lessons per week
|
15 students (max)
Offer!from
453NZD431NZD
Course Details

Our prices for Aspiring Language Institute include

  • INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes

Videos & Photos

  • 1/6
  • 2/6
  • 3/6
  • 4/6
  • 5/6
  • 6/6

Student opinions about Aspiring Language Institute, Auckland

4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Overall school rating of
Aspiring Language Institute, Auckland
5 authentic ratings from students who reserved with us
School
Location of the school
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Facilities
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Social activities
4.2 

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Organisation
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Course
Quality of teaching
4.5 

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Value for money
3.6 

Rating: 3.6/5.0

Accommodation
Homestay
3.7 

Rating: 3.7/5.0

Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years (1 rating)
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Students 18-30 years (2 ratings)
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Students 31-49 years (0 ratings)
0.0 

Rating: 0.0/5.0

Students 50+ years (1 rating)
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
27 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“The best thing about this school was the councelling. you could aks everything, everybody was helpful and tried his/her best!”
Insider tip: “Having the courage to talk about everything to their teachers etc. ”
Review details
Course: Standard Intensive English - 5 weeks
Review date: 13. Feb. 2007 by Brita Klas
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
23 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“Exam Classes”
Review details
Other comments Teachers changed too often. I had 5 Theachers in 6 weeks.
Course: Standard Intensive English - 6 weeks
Review date: 14. May. 2006 by Julian Spruck
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
See all reviews of Aspiring Language Institute Auckland

Ratings of Aspiring Language Institute compared to ratings of all schools in New Zealand

 Aspiring Language Institute AucklandAverage of all other schools in New Zealand
Overall school rating4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Location of the school5.0

Rating: 5.0/5.0

4.6

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Facilities4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

3.8

Rating: 3.8/5.0

Social activities4.7

Rating: 4.7/5.0

4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Organisation4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Quality of teaching4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Value for money3.5

Rating: 3.5/5.0

3.8

Rating: 3.8/5.0

Homestay3.7

Rating: 3.7/5.0

4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Shared flat0.0

Rating: 0.0/5.0

4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Aspiring Language Institute

Accreditations and Quality seals
Education NZNZQAPreferential Terms in Case of Visa Refusal
English teacher qualifications
100% hold a university degree
100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
First day of course
Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at 9:30
Student gender mix
50% male / 50% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at Aspiring Language Institute and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Visa - logoMastercard - logoCash payment - logoVisa Debit - logoBank Transfer - logo
Year of school foundation
1989
Legal name/parent company
Ali Education Limited | Tax registration ID: NZ GST 056-029-636

General school facilities

  • Kitchen for student use

  • Microwave for student use

  • Fridge for student use

  • Cafeteria

  • Snack vending machine

  • Computer lab

  • Library

  • Lounge

  • Student support desk

  • Free WIFI

  • Non-smoking (all indoor and all outdoor areas of school)

  • Tourist information

  • Career guidance service (free)

  • Guidance for further higher education (free)

  • Paid parking (<500m)

  • Facilities for islamic students

    • Homestay option that can prepare halal food

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in all classrooms

    • Electronic whiteboard in some classrooms

    • Air conditioning in all classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 9
    • Number of public PC workstations: 10

    Facilities for disabled students

    • Wheelchair access to classroom

    • Wheelchair access to cafeteria

    • Wheelchair access to reception

    • Accessible Toilet

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
Adult courses - In summer: 36
Adult courses - Throughout the year: 36
Junior courses - In summer: 30
Junior courses - Throughout the year: 20
Minimum age of students
18 years
14 years for specific Junior courses
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 5
Adult courses Throughout the year: 4
Junior courses In summer: 5
Junior courses Throughout the year: 4
Average age of students
In summer: 25 years
Throughout the year: 30 years
Read our recommendations for students in their 40s, 50s, 60s, and 70s.

Top student nationalities

Student Nationality Percentage of students
China 30%
Brazil 20%
Saudi Arabia 10%
Korea 10%
Japan 10%
Chile 10%
Italy 2%
Spain 2%
France 2%
Germany 2%

Information for all courses offered by Aspiring Language Institute

Lesson duration
60 minutes
School's administrative fee
250.00 NZD
Course material
Generally course material is distributed free to students but has to be returned to the school at end of course.
Comments about courses

Guardian fee: NZD 50 per week

Days without class
In 2024 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2024, 04 Feb 2024, 06 Feb 2024, 04 Mar 2024, 19 Mar 2024, 15 Apr 2024, 22 Apr 2024, 25 Apr 2024, 03 Jun 2024, 22 Oct 2024, 25 Dec 2024, 26 Dec 2024.
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025, 04 Feb 2025, 06 Feb 2025, 04 Mar 2025, 19 Mar 2025, 15 Apr 2025, 22 Apr 2025, 25 Apr 2025, 03 Jun 2025, 22 Oct 2025, 25 Dec 2025, 26 Dec 2025.
If a bank holiday falls on a weekday there is no refund nor are missed lessons recuperated. This is the case for the majority of language schools.
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place at the school on the first day of the course.
Lessons needed per English language level
Level (CEFR) LESSONS needed per level WEEKS needed
(20 lessons per week)
A1 Beginner A1 to A2 80 4
A2 Elementary A2 to B1 160 8
B1 Intermediate B1 to B2 180 9
B2 Higher Intermediate B2 to C1 200 10
C1 Advanced C1 to C2 220 11
C2 Proficiency
Data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.

Airport transfer

Auckland International Airport:
150 NZD one way
300 NZD return (both ways)
More details about airports near Auckland and how to travel independently from the airport to the city on our Auckland page. For flight comparisons to Auckland, we recommend using skyscanner.com.

Visa Documents

You can travel and study a language course for a limited number of hours a week just applying for the visa waiver programme online.
Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
Yes
Express shipment fee (via courier)
200 NZD
Preferential cancellation terms in case of visa refusal
School agreed that students booking online on this site will benefit from preferential cancellation fees in case of visa refusal, and in this case will never exceed EUR 180.

Leisure activities

activity possible
Dancing
Diving
Football (soccer)
Golf
Horse riding
Mountainbiking
Music
Sailing
Skiing
Squash
Table Tennis
Tennis
Volleyball
Windsurfing

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

Sports.

Adults - Paid activities

Organised visits to local attractions will need to be paid for by the student.

Junior - Free activities

Not offered.

Junior - Paid activities

Not offered.
Video about leisure activities at Aspiring Language Institute Auckland

Accommodation

Show details of all accommodations
Tip: Type of accommodation. What is best for you?
Homestay Most Popular Accommodation
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
In high demand!
from
380 NZD
Junior Homestay Popular Accommodation
Single room, Breakfast, lunch & dinner
from
430 NZD

Map  

Loading map content
Other language schools in Auckland offering English courses: 

FAQ about Aspiring Language Institute, Auckland

  • English courses at Aspiring Language Institute start at 304 NZD for Evening General English course with 20 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
  • The accommodation Homestay is the most popular among all our clients of Aspiring Language Institute
  • Yes. The school offers pickup from Auckland International Airport (150 NZD)
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Aspiring Language Institute varies from 15 students (Morning General English) to 15 students (Morning General English)
  • 100% of teachers at Aspiring Language Institute hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
  • The highest Nationality percentage at Aspiring Language Institute comes from China with a 30% representation, followed by students from Brazil (20%) and Japan (10%).
  • Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
  • Aspiring Language Institute offers courses from 14 years to 99. Average age is 25 during the summer and 30 for the rest of the year.

PDF brochure / price list of Aspiring Language Institute

Aspiring Language Institute Brochure 2024
Aspiring Language Institute Brochure 2024
Calculator | Reservation
At LanguageCourse.Net you always pay less! Guaranteed.
years
Starting date
Course available
Check-in date
Check-out date
Free LanguageCourse.Net VIP benefits
incl.
No surprises!
FREE cancellation
FREE changes
Share:
"Excellent" 4.8/5
1.280 reviews
* of LanguageCourse.net on Trustpilot
Data transparency: How the school data is collected and measures taken to ensure data accuracy
Travel with friends - Group Discount
Ask your friends to join & save even more with our group discount
Facebook Share Box city image
Aspiring Language Institute Auckland | Reviews
https://www.languagecourse.net/school-aspiring-language-institute-auckland.php3
Post to Facebook
Do you know someone in particular with whom you would love to explore life in Auckland? Just tag them in your post to Facebook or send them a link to this page in a message or email.

Not sure which course at Aspiring Language Institute Auckland is best for you?

Get free advice from our language travel experts to help you find the best course for you.

Auckland
Auckland city attractiveness rated by our students:
4.2 

Rating: 4.2/5.0

More information about Auckland including climate data and events on our Auckland page with a list of all 7 English schools in Auckland.
Don't just take our
word for it...
Fun stats
  • 1.000.000 US$: in course fees saved.
  • Pioneers: We were among the first sites to publish uncensored reviews of language schools. Established in 1999.
  • Leaders: We are one of the most visited independent sites dedicated to language courses.
  • >20.000 facebook fans.
Terms & Conditions | Refund Policy | Privacy & Cookies | About Us | Contact Us | Imprint | Review & User Content Policies | Trust & Safety | Affiliate Programme | Add Your School
© 1999 - 2024 LanguageCourse S.L.