About ELA

The University of Auckland English Language Academy (ELA) provides high-quality English language programmes for international students interested in pursuing undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, as well as specialist English and language teacher training courses.

Why Choose ELA?

The English Language Academy:

• Is part of The University of Auckland, New Zealand’s largest university.
• Offers a multicultural learning environment where you will study and make friends with students from over 40 countries.
• Is located adjacent to The University of Auckland’s city campus in downtown Auckland.
• Has purpose-built modern classrooms to cater for over 500 students in a spacious environment.
• Employs highly-qualified, experienced and dedicated teachers.
• Provides an English pathway programme into The University of Auckland. The Foundation Certificate in English for Academic Purposes (FCertEAP) is a CUAP (Committee on University Academic Programmes) approved certificate.
• Offers high-quality student support and pastoral care services.
• Provides homestay and apartment options.
• Has an ELA Study Centre open seven days per week with 90 computers.
• Provides students with state-of-the-art computer facilities and well-equipped student lounges.
• Is New Zealand’s biggest IELTS test centre and offers IELTS preparation courses.
• Offers the Certificate In English Language Teaching To Adults (CELTA) and is a registered Cambridge Teaching Knowledge Test (TKT) Centre.