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EF International Language CenterAuckland, New Zealand

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Rating: 4.0/5.0

1 students - overall rating
56 Fort Street - 1010 Auckland - see on map
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What we like about the school
  • Great location just a 3-minute walk from Queen Street's shops and restaurants.
What we dislike about the school
  • Lessons are 40 minutes long, which is shorter than in other schools.

Location: EF International Language Center Auckland is located in the vibrant and easygoing metropolis of Auckland, New Zealand. Famed for its nature, beauty and breathtaking scenery, Auckland offers students a unique place to further their language studies. EF Auckland is housed in the city centre, on a modern campus, a few minutes' walk from Queen Street, the Wynyard Quarter and Waitemata Harbor. There are shops, restaurants, cafés and multiple attractions, such as the Sky Tower and the Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki close by. Students of EF Auckland can create many memorable moments whilst achieving their language goals. Auckland Airport is within a 70-minute journey of the school via public transport.

School facilities: The school's facilities are exemplary, offering students of all ages all they may need to reach their language goals in a comfortable and friendly environment. These facilities include a cafeteria, modern state-of-the-art classrooms with the latest technology, a computer lab, lounge area, table games and a Student Support Desk for any questions or queries that may arise. All classrooms are equipped with air conditioning, heating and ample natural light, creating an optimal learning environment.

Course selection: EF Auckland is open to students of all levels and ages at various times throughout the year. For adults, several programmes take place the whole year round, whilst junior immersive or day programmes are available through the summer months.

School chain: EF was founded in Sweden over 55 years ago. It has since then helped millions of people experience new cultures, see new places and learn new things about the world and about themselves. Across the globe, they have more than 600 schools and offices in over 50 countries, delivering the best in education and student care throughout all locations. As a group, EF has hubs in Boston, London, Barcelona, Mexico City, São Paulo, Shanghai, Stockholm, Zürich, and more!

EF understands that language programmes can be much more than the sole process of learning a language, as cultural immersion and diversity play a key part in any student's educational and life development.

Throughout the EF schools, programmes are readily available to adults and juniors, for career, personal and educational development.

English Courses

General Language
Exam PreparationWhy exam preparation courses are excellent for optimum progress

Our prices for EF International Language Center include

  • INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
  • INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
  • INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival

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Student opinions about EF International Language Center, Auckland

4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Overall school rating of
EF International Language Center, Auckland
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Location of the school
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Facilities
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Social activities
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Organisation
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Course
Quality of teaching
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Value for money
3.0 

Rating: 3.0/5.0

Accommodation
Homestay
3.0 

Rating: 3.0/5.0

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Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
The teachers are friendly and during the course we learn a lot
Disliked
The food in the homestay
Insider tip: The course and activities
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: Very good
Course: General Course + Accommodation [English] - 4 weeks
Review date: 27. Aug. 2024 by Tehani Dujarrier
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.

EF International Language Center (EF)

Accreditations and Quality seals
English New ZealandNZQAPreferential Terms in Case of Visa Refusal
English teacher qualifications
100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
First day of course
Students should arrive at 8:30
Student gender mix
50% male / 50% female
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
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Year of school foundation
1965
Legal name/parent company
EF Language Colleges Ltd | Tax registration ID: CHE116289657
The school is an official exam center
The following language examinations can be taken directly at the school:

General school facilities

  • Cafeteria

  • Drink vending machine

  • Computer lab

  • Lounge

  • Student support desk

  • Video game console

  • Table tennis

  • Table soccer / football

  • Free water dispenser

  • Free WIFI

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

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in most classrooms

    • Air conditioning in all classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 20
    • Number of public PC workstations: 50

Student Age

Minimum age of students
16 years
13 years for specific Junior courses
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 6
Adult courses Throughout the year: 6
Junior courses In summer: 6
Junior courses Throughout the year: 6
Average age of students
In summer: 22 years
Throughout the year: 28 years

Information for all courses offered by EF International Language Center

Lesson duration
40 minutes
School's administrative fee
150.00 €
Course material
Generally course material has to be purchased by the student. The costs of course material will be approximately 55 € per course level.
Comments about courses

The cost of course materials vary depending on the duration of the course:

  • Course literature (for English destinations) for bookings 1-6 weeks long: 55 EUR
  • Course literature (for English destinations) for bookings 7-12 weeks long: 95 EUR
  • Course literature (for non-English destinations) for bookings 1-9 weeks long: 80 EUR
  • Course literature (for non- English destinations) for bookings 10-18 weeks long: 145 EUR

    Cancellation Protection fee: EUR 85 (Non-refundable).

    Students must book travel insurance, which covers the whole period of the course and stay in Auckland. Students can book Erika Insurance Coverage via the school:
  • Two weeks: EUR 85.
  • Per additional extra week: EUR 40.
    Students can have another insurance but they must prove they have booked another one.

    Accommodation:
  • The twin room homestay included in the tuition price can be upgraded to a single room homestay for EUR 50 per week.
  • Homestays are no further than 45 minutes by public transportation from school.
  • Residence accommodation is also available upon request and subject to availability.


Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 120 €. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses.
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, 02 Jan 2025, 06 Feb 2025, 18 Apr 2025, 21 Apr 2025, 25 Apr 2025, 02 Jun 2025, 20 Jun 2025, 27 Jan 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 before the start of the course via an online form.
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:
110 € 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
No
Express shipment fee (via courier)
South America: 85 €
,
Africa: 85 €
,
Asia: 85 €
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.

Accommodation

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FAQ about EF International Language Center, Auckland

  • English courses at EF Languages Abroad start at 618 € for General Course course with 26 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
  • The accommodation Host Family Single Room is the most popular among all our clients of English First
  • Yes. The school offers pickup from Auckland International Airport ( €)
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at English First varies from 17 students (General Course + Accommodation) to 17 students (General Course + Accommodation)
  • 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
  • Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
  • EF International Language Center offers courses from 16 years to 99. Average age is 22 during the summer and 28 for the rest of the year.

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