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Our Courses

At The University of Auckland English Language Academy, we will improve your ability to handle everyday situations in English. Our English language courses will help students to develop a natural and accurate style of English pronunciation. Our English language courses will also improve your ability to express ideas clearly and confidently in English.

Global English Plus

The Global English Plus programme is based around carefully selected textbooks and a wide range of supplementary materials, including a large number of online resources. The course is designed for students who want to improve their everyday English language skills and is also suitable for those who need a preparatory course before moving into the Academic English course.... read more

Academic English

The Academic English (AE) programme is offered at a variety of levels and is designed to prepare students for academic study at tertiary level. Academic English is a successful pathway programme for university foundation studies, including The University of Auckland Certificate in Foundation Studies at Academic Colleges Group (ACG), as well as the Foundation Certificate in English for Academic Purposes (FCert EAP).... read more

Foundation Certificate in English for Academic Purposes

The FCert EAP is a direct entry programme to the university. FCert EAP students who successfully complete the programme with the required grade are not required to take IELTS or any other similar test.

The FCertEAP is a programme developed to prepare students for academic studies in all aspects of English language including note-taking, academic report and essay writing, exam preparation, presentation skills and communication techniques.... read more

English Pathway for Postgraduate Studies (EPPS)

The EPPS (formerly known as PGEAP) is a fast track, high level and intensive Academic English pathway to postgraduate studies. The pathway is designed for students with the intention to further study in a postgraduate level programme at The University of Auckland.... read more

Preparation Courses

If a student’s English proficiency does not meet the required standard for direct entry into the Academic English (AE) or Foundation Certificate in English for Academic Purposes (FCertEAP) programmes, students can apply for the following blended preparation course options.... read more

Free English lessons

These free lessons are taught by teachers who are on a teacher training course.
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