Coronavirus (COVID-19) update

In line with the University of Auckland we are assuming that the country will be at Alert Level 1 by 21 September. This will allow the ELA to be fully operational, and staff and students will be able to return to the building.

This means that all teaching (apart from the current part-time CELTA course ) will be online for the week commencing Monday 14 September. Read more HERE.

Latest news

From travel industry to English language teaching | Will (New Zealand)

After working in the travel industry for several years, Will decided on a career change in which he "could really be passionate for – English language teaching”. He took our 4 week CELTA course in order to get qualified and embark on his next professional chapter. Next intake for CELTA starts 16 Nov - apply now for your early bird discount.

Achieved IELTS Score For Residency | Xio (Venezuela)

It was a delight to have Xio come back to our IELTS test centre after graduating many years ago as a General English student. Many congratulations again on achieving a 6.5 towards your New Zealand residency application!

English has broadened my world | Noa (Japan)

“[Speaking] English is an essential skill and I think New Zealand is an optimal place to knuckle down and study hard. I felt [learning] English has broadened my world.” Noa was part of our Kansai group programme and undertook 10 weeks of Academic English at the ELA before progressing to a semester of Theology and New Zealand History studies at the University of Auckland.

Improve Your English at New Zealand's top-ranked university

The ELA is the English language school of the University of Auckland, which is ranked in the world’s top 100 universities and the highest-ranked university in New Zealand. Each year more than 2,000 students from over 35 countries around the world choose to learn English at our campus. We have a team of experienced and qualified teaching professionals who are committed to developing your individual language learning needs.

Our English language courses include:

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The ELA is also an official IELTS, PTE Academic and Pearson VUE test centre.

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