To upgrade students' English to enable them to communicate effectively and to introduce them to the specialist vocabulary of different high school subjects.
To provide a safe and smooth transition between students' former schooling and the New Zealand education system.
To encourage students to socialise with others so that they are confident in making new friends when they enter high school.
INTENSIVE COURSES (25 hours per week)
General English Plus Conversation
English Level: Beginner/Elementary
A structured English programme involving grammar and the functional use of English, as well as the four skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking.
A communicative approach encourages students to maximise their opportunities to speak English.
The conversational part of the programme focusses on fluency, vocabulary and interacting effectively with English speakers on a variety of topics.
General English Plus High School Preparation
English Level: Pre-Intermediate/Intermediate
KiwiEnglishAcademy has a unique high school preparation programme that prepares students for entry into a
New Zealand high school. T
he programme that includes General English plus subject-specific study and academic skills including mathematics, science, economics, accounting and academic writing.
Kiwi High School Experience
English Level: Pre-Intermediate
This programme offers students from many different countries the opportunity to experience high school life in
New Zealand to improve their English and to make friends from around the world.
Students are fully integrated into classes with local
New Zealand students and stay in a homestay. Placements can be arranged from 1 term to a full year.
SHORT TERM JUNIOR PROGRAMMES
Kiwi Buddy Programme
English Level: Elementary
This programme gives high school aged students the opportunity to improve their English, to mix with Kiwi students and experience life at a
New Zealand high school.
Students include English studies in their daily programme with the local students. This programme normally runs from 2-4 weeks at fixed times.
Study Tour Programme
English Level: Beginner +
This 2-4 week programme combines English study with many exciting activities, such as sightseeing around
Auckland, watching a Maori Concert, swimming, sailing or hiking in the beautiful Waitakere mountains.
For further information for the specific programmes available please click on the following links:
To provide a structured and supportive learning environment for international students.
To enable students to maximise their English learning potential.
To encourage students to achieve their personal language goals, including internationaly recognised qualifications.
INTENSIVE COURSES (25 hours per week)
General English Plus Academic Preparation
English Level: Upper Elementary +
A structured English programme which includes intensive classwork covering all the main skills including grammar and the functional use of English, reading, writing, listening and speaking.
The Academic Preparation course helps prepare students to participate in academic classes at tertiary level and covers a number of necessary skills such as essay writing, note-taking and study skills.
General English Plus Exam Preparation
English Level: Intermediate +
Kiwi English Academy offers intensive exam preparation courses including IELTS for General and Academic purposes, Cambridge FCE and CAE exams, TOEFL and TOEIC.
The IELTS preparation course runs year-round. The other programmes are run on set dates and are subject to minimum numbers.
KiwiEnglishAcademyis a registered TOEIC centre.
STANDARD COURSES (20 hours per week)
General English Plus Conversation
English Level: Nil
A structured English programme involving grammar and the functional use of English, as well as the four skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking.
A communicative approach encourages students to maximise their opportunities to speak English.
For further information on the specific programmes available please click on the following links: