ACG English School Study English with ACG and start building your bridge to success
One of New Zealand’s leading language schools, ACG English School delivers intensive academic English courses designed to meet the needs of our students. We aim to maximise student progress and achievement by equipping students with the English skills that best prepare them for further study. The School’s English language courses are flexible and innovative. The primary aims are to develop our students’ academic language skills and to provide guaranteed pathways to high school, foundation studies and university.
Central location with excellent facilities ACG English School is located at 345 Queen Street in Auckland City, near The University of Auckland and AUT University. The central location means easy access to public transport and a number of nearby accommodation options. The campus is fully equipped with modern air-conditioned classrooms, computer rooms, a student common room, a library and a cafeteria.
Qualified teachers All ACG English School teachers are fully qualified and registered with the New Zealand Teachers’ Council. They are experienced specialist teachers who provide a caring and supportive learning environment where interactive lessons help to optimize the personal attention that we believe is essential for language development. The teachers place great importance on the learning process and encourage each student to set clear learning goals. They set high standards for each student and actively assist them to reach these.
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ACG English School runs year-round and offers weekly intakes
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Successful ACG English School students have guaranteed entry to The University of Auckland Certificate in Foundation Studies, the AUT International Foundation Certificate and all ACG Schools
More teaching, more learning
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The minimum age is 12
Effective use of time is the key. Students have 24 hours of lessons per week. Each period is 70 to 85 minutes to allow students and teachers to focus on skills development together in greater depth. In addition to the lessons, tutorials and coaching sessions are available at no extra cost to support learning. These sessions may be individual or in small groups. ACG English School’s tutor system ensures that each student is given close individual attention.
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Courses consist of 24 hours of lessons per week
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In addition to lessons, free tutorials and coaching sessions are available to support learning
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The tutor system ensures that each student is given close individual attention
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All teachers are fully qualified and registered with the New Zealand Teachers’ Council, which means they are approved by the Council to teach in New Zealand schools
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Reports are issued every six weeks
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At each level, students have a Record of Learning which tracks their completion of a range of tasks and achievements
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A wide range of student services are offered, including academic course advice, online visa extensions and medical & travel insurance.
A choice of activities A range of optional activities is offered outside of the school day to expand the experiences of ACG English School students in New Zealand. School staff and tour operators offer excursions to places of interest. An international student club offers a variety of activities, including cooking classes, debating and performing arts opportunities.
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Intensive Academic English*
Intensive IELTS Preparation
Three modules are included in the course: The Core Curriculum Module, which consists of skills development, the Preparation for IELTS Module which focuses on examination skills and the Elective Modules to develop English within a variety of contexts.
The course has been developed for students who have successfully completed ACG English School’s Academic Level 3 (Pre-Intermediate) or have an IELTS 5.0 or equivalent and who meet the academic entry requirements for tertiary study. The course duration is 12 weeks or longer and there are four starting dates per year.
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Receptive Skills: Listening and Reading Productive Skills: Writing and Speaking Core Language Skills: Vocabulary, Grammar and Pronunciation
The core module consists of 10 lessons per week and is designed to develop English language usage, language structure, vocabulary, reading, listening and writing. ACG English School provides specialised support in developing writing skills which is essential for success at tertiary level. The Preparation for IELTS Module consists of 7 lessons per week with specific development of the skills related to the examination. The module includes: n n
Listening Skills Reading Skills
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Writing Skills Speaking Skills
The Elective Modules: 2 lessons per week. The purpose of the modules is to develop English within a different context to the standard classroom.
Starting Dates:
2013:................................................. 7 January, 3 April, 25 June, 17 September 2014:................................................. 6 January, 1 April, 24 June, 16 September 2015:................................................. 5 January, 24 March, 16 June, 8 September Course Length:......................... 12 weeks (one cycle) Hours of Tuition: ..................... 24 hours per week Entry Requirement: ............... Successful completion of ACG English School’s Academic Level Three, IELTS 5.0 or equivalent Tuition Fee: Intensive Academic English Block Courses and Intensive IELTS Preparation 2013: ................................................ NZ $4,740
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Academic Level 1 (Elementary) Academic Level 2 (Advanced Elementary) Academic Level 3 (Pre-Intermediate) Academic Level 4 (Intermediate) Academic Level 5 (Upper-Intermediate) Academic Level 6 (Advanced)
Entry Dates: ................................ Every Monday Course Length: ........................ 2 to 48 weeks Hours of Tuition: ..................... 24 hours per week Entry Requirement: .............. Minimum age 12 2013 Tuition Fees: Intensive Academic English (24 hours/week) NZ $395 per week .................. (for 1 to 40 weeks) NZ $350 per week .................. (for 41 weeks and longer) * The Intensive Academic English course is currently registered as Intensive General English with NZQA. +
The above levels are subject to sufficient enrolments.
Free Subject Tutorials There are optional free tutorials available to ACG English School students from 7.40am to 8.20 am four days per week. The subjects include Accounting, Biology, Chemistry, Economics, Electromechanics, English, Geography, Mathematics, Physics and Science.
Cycle Dates 2013 Cycle Dates Cycle 1 Cycle 2 Cycle 3 Cycle 4 Cycle 5
7 January - 28 March 3 April - 20 June 25 June - 12 September 17 September - 5 December 9 December - 3 January 2014
2014 Cycle Dates Cycle 1 Cycle 2 Cycle 3 Cycle 4 Cycle 5
6 January - 27 March 1 April - 19 June 24 June - 11 September 16 September - 4 December 8 December - 31 December
2015 Cycle Dates Cycle 1 5 January - 19 March Cycle 2 24 March - 11 June Cycle 3 16 June - 3 September Cycle 4 8 September - 26 November Cycle 5 30 November - 31 December ACG English School is closed on the Friday and Monday at the end of each cycle and on the following dates: 2013: 1-2 January, 28 January, 6 February, 29 March - 2 April, 25 April, 3 June, 28 October, 25-26 December 2014: 1-2 January, 27 January, 6 February, 18 April - 22 April, 25 April, 2 June, 27 October, 25 - 26 December 2015: 1-2 January, 26 January, 6 February, 20-23 March, 3 -7 April, 1 June, 12-15 June, 4 - 7 September, 26 October, 27 November, 25 -28 December
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ACG English School Timetable Classes start at 9.00am Monday to Thursday and 10.00am on Friday. Classes finish at 3.30pm each day. There is a lunch break and short recess between classes.
The weekly timetable has 25 periods, including 19 formal lessons:
The ACG English School timetable operates Monday to Friday:
Lesson 1
Lesson 2
9:00 - 10:10
10:10 - 11:20
10:00 to 11:20 on Friday
Lesson 3
Lesson 4
12:30 - 1:55
2:15 - 3:30
There are optional free tutorials available to ACG English School students from 8.30am to 9.00am five days per week. Academic Subject tutorials are also available most days of the week from 7:40am - 8:20am.
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10 x Core periods of lessons
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7 x Preparation for IELTS lessons
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2 x Elective lessons
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5 x Individual Assistance periods
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1 Tutor period
Each period is 70 to 85 minutes long and each class is taught by up to 3 teachers throughout the week.
A sample ACG English School timetable: (subject to change)
Optional 07:40 - 08:20 Optional 08:30 - 09:00
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Academic Subject Tutorial -
Thursday
Friday
Academic Subject Tutorial Academic Subject Tutorial Academic Subject Tutorial
English Tutorial
Period 1 09:00 - 10:10
Elective Module
IELTS Preparation
Elective Module
Core English
Tutor Period
Period 2 10:10 - 11:20
Core English
Core English
Core English
IELTS Preparation
Core English
Core English
IELTS Preparation
IELTS Preparation
Core English
11:20 - 12:30
Period 3 12:30 - 01:55
IELTS Preparation
Lunch Break
IELTS Preparation
Core English
01:55 - 02:15
Period 4 02:15 - 03:30
Core English
Break
Core English
IELTS Preparation
03:30 - 04:30
Individual Assistance
Pathways to ACG Schools and Foundation Studies Students who successfully complete the following ACG English School levels and who meet stated academic entry requirements have guaranteed entry into ACG Schools and Foundation Studies as follows: The University of Auckland Certificate in Foundation Studies Standard 1 year:...................... Academic Level 3 Fast-track: .................................... Academic Level 4 Extended: .................................... Academic Level 2 AUT University International Foundation Certificate Standard 2 trimesters: ....... Academic Level 4 Extended 3 trimesters: ...... Academic Level 3 Extended 4 trimesters: ...... Academic Level 2
ACG Parnell College, ACG Strathallan and ACG Sunderland Years 7 to 10: ............................ Academic Level 2 Years 11 to 13: ......................... Academic Level 3 ACG Senior College: Years 11 to 13: ......................... Academic Level 4
All enquiries and applications to:
Academic Colleges Group ACG City Campus, 345 Queen Street, Auckland Telephone: +64-9-307 5399. Fax: +64-9-377 7125 Email: admissions@acgedu.com Find us on: www.facebook.com/ACG.School
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www.acgedu.com As at January 2013, every effort was made to present accurate information in this publication. The College reserves the right to change information without notice where this is considered necessary or desirable.