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Directors: Chris Woolcott BA GDip Bus LTCL Frances Woolcott MBA BA (Hons) Dip Tchg
Darren Conway MAppLing MBA BA DTEFLA Chief Executive Officer
Welcome to our School Since we were established in Auckland in 1978, we have provided students from all over the world with a great all-round experience. We are pleased to offer you great central locations in two of New Zealand’s main cities, Auckland and Christchurch.
We will look after you well. All staff are university graduates and all senior academic staff have Masters degrees in Applied Linguistics
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Learning Centre, Auckland
Teachers help students develop personal learning programmes
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Christchurch New Zealand t $ISJTUDIVSDI JT UIF MBSHFTU DJUZ JO UIF 4PVUI *TMBOE XJUI a population of around 350,000. It is an important educational centre, with two universities and many other educational institutions. t *U JT B TQBDJPVT HSFFO DJUZ XJUI MPUT PG QBSLT BOE HBSEFOT Christchurch is an exciting place to be at the moment, as the city goes through a period of growth and redevelopment. t 4JUVBUFE CFUXFFO UIF TLJ mFMET PG UIF 4PVUIFSO "MQT BOE UIF CFBDIFT PG UIF 4PVUI 1BDJmD $ISJTUDIVSDI JT B HSFBU DFOUSF for sports and outdoor activities. It is a great base GPS FYQMPSJOH UIF NBHOJmDFOU 4PVUI *TMBOE
The river Avon is a one-minute walk from school
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The school is close to many cafes and restaurants
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Lunch beside the River Avon near the school
www.languages.ac.nz/LanguagesInternationalChristchurch
Academic Programme Courses Our school year is divided into Summer, Autumn, Winter and Spring 2VBSUFST " GVMM (FOFSBM &OHMJTI DPVSTF GPS FBDI MFWFM MBTUT GPS POF Quarter. Starting dates for all courses are listed in each year’s Course Information document.
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Annie Thode Director of Studies (Auckland) MA (Hons): Language Teaching & Learning, CELTA, DELTA
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General English, morning or all-day
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General English, morning or all-day with afternoon options
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TOEFL & IELTS
English for Business
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Cambridge Preparation
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Small classes allow personal attention from teachers
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Accommodation We can offer you t IPNFTUBZ t TUVEFOU SFTJEFODF t TFSWJDFE BQBSUNFOUT We have carefully selected all accommodation for the high standard of facilities. ‘City Lodge’ Student Residence, Auckland
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New Zealand Family When you stay with one of our host families you will find a welcoming home offering you warmth and security. This is the best way to experience the New Zealand way of life and practise the language you learn at school during the day.
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The Coromandel, 90 minutes south of Auckland
Weekend Activities &
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Teachers take part in all school social activities
At the weekends, you can visit a wide variety of sightseeing destinations close to Auckland and Christchurch. There is a selection of both day and overnight excursions. To offer you a wide choice of trips, we work together with carefully selected travel companies. These trips are led by experienced tour guides.
www.languages.ac.nz/SocialProgramme
Joining us is easy Consult one of our accredited consultants in your country for further information about us. Your agent can complete enrolment formalities and travel arrangements for you. If you want to arrange your stay with us yourself, click A&OSPM /PX PO PVS XFCTJUF "MUFSOBUJWFMZ FNBJM VT BU info@languages.ac.nz XJUI ZPVS RVFTUJPOT :PV XJMM hear back from us immediately.
Insurance Travel and Medical Insurance to cover your stay in New Zealand is compulsory. Students are not entitled to publicly funded health services while in New Zealand. If you receive medical treatment during your visit, you will be liable for the full costs of that treatment. You must also buy travel insurance to cover your travel to and from New Zealand. Languages International can provide comprehensive insurance for your travel and time in New Zealand. It includes medical insurance and a provision for refund of tuition fees in special circumstances. Accident Insurance: The Accident Compensation Corporation provides accident insurance for all /FX ;FBMBOE DJUJ[FOT SFTJEFOUT BOE UFNQPSBSZ WJTJUPST to New Zealand, but you may still be liable for all other medical and related costs. Further information can be viewed on the ACC website at www.acc.co.nz
Waiheke Island, 30 minutes from downtown Auckland
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LANGUAGES INTERNATIONAL LIMITED Postal Address: P.O. Box 5293 Auckland 1141, New Zealand Auckland reception: 27 Princes Street, Auckland Telephone: 64-9-309 0615 Fax: 64-9-377 2806 Christchurch reception: 69 Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch Telephone: 64-3-365 6022 Fax: 64-3-365 6133 E-mail: info@languages.ac.nz Website: www.languages.ac.nz
Cambridge Teacher Training Centre All courses New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) Accredited