Language Studies International Auckland Showbook 2009
Learn and live the Language
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CONTENTS INTRODUCING AUCKLAND LSI AUCKLAND INSIDE LSI AUCKLAND WHERE IS LSI AUCKLAND? WHAT MAKES LSI AUCKLAND SUCCESSFUL? WHY DO STUDENTS CHOOSE LSI? LSI NEW ZEALAND STUDENT TESTIMONIALS MOST POPULAR COURSES AT LSI AUCKLAND ORIENTATION DAY DAILY COURSE TIMETABLE FOR LSI AUCKLAND HOW DO WE TEACH? ACCOMMODATION IN NEW ZEALAND SOCIAL PROGRAMME ARRIVAL AND AIRPORT TRANSFER OTHER AIRPORT TRANSPORTATION
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION BOOKING PROCEDURE
INTRODUCING AUCKLAND Auckland is New Zealand’s largest city with a population of 1.5 million people. It is situated in the northern part of the North Island of New Zealand, surrounded by water – the Pacific Ocean is on the East Coast, and the Tasman Sea is on the West Coast. It straddles 2 harbours and has many beachside suburbs.
Auckland is the most heavily populated part of New Zealand with sprawling suburbs in the outlying areas covering large areas of land (low density housing). The centre of the city is on the Waitemata Harbour and includes both the business district and residential accommodation (high density housing). Activities available in Auckland are many and varied (www.aucklandtourism.co.nz) and include all water sports – particularly in summer. Auckland is called the City of Sails because the harbours are central to city life and yachting is a very popular pastime. Auckland has a multinational population, with a large number of tourists passing through each week. With so much do in Auckland, there is never a dull moment!
THE CLIMATE: The climate is mild, with many areas which do not experience frosts in winter. The annual rainfall is 1200 mm. The warmest months are December to March with an average summer temperature of 20 degrees Celsius. The average number of sunshine days is 245 per year.
LSI AUCKLAND LSI Auckland is located in the Central City overlooking Myers Park. There are many shops, cafes, restaurants, and banks within 5 minutes walk of the school. The school is situated on the first 3 floors of an office building, with large, bright classrooms, and plenty of facilities for students. There is also an exciting social activities programme which encourages students to speak English whilst learning about NZ and meeting friends from all over the world.
The environment within the school is warm and friendly making it an excellent place to study! Within 10 – 15 minutes walk from the school you will find: Visitor’s Information Centres, movie theatres, the Library, postoffices, cafes, shops, banks, parks, hotels, taxis, doctors, photodeveloping, Youth hostels, back-packers, Art Galleries, Concert Halls, travel agencies, dentists, rental cars, pubs, sports facilities, museums, Auckland University and the Viaduct area.
WHERE IS LSI AUCKLAND? LSI Auckland is situated at the end of Scotia Place, overlooking Myers Park. Scotia Place is off Queen St (see the arrows for the entrance of the street). Walk to the end of Scotia Place to find LSI House.
SCHOOL FACILITIES : •
2 Students’ Rooms, with coffee/tea/hot chocolate machine, fridge and microwave for student use
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10 x Internet computers for students to use after school with broadband internet accessible with cards purchased from the office + free wireless is also available.
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14 x self-study computers for students to use
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An exciting social activities programme
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Director of Studies is available to talk to regarding your English course as well as further study options in NZ.
WHAT MAKES LSI AUCKLAND SUCCESSFUL? QUALITY LSI schools are regularly reviewed to ensure that they are up-to-date, relevant to your needs, and meet your expectations. RANGE & FLEXIBILITY The wide range of courses we offer means whatever your needs, you will find a course that suits you. A wide variety of starting dates and course durations also gives you many choices. As all our centres follow the same syllabus, it is easy to study in more than one centre.
work, project work, and group work, all of which give you the opportunity to hear and use the language in realistic situations.
WHY DO STUDENTS CHOOSE LSI AUCKLAND?
QUALIFIED TEACHING STAFF All teachers at LSI are well qualified, experienced, and caring. They constantly monitor your progress, and check that the course material is appropriate. The teachers are friendly, helpful, and always willing to listen.
WELL ESTABLISHED : We have over 40 years of experience. VALUE FOR MONEY : The goal of LSI is simply to provide each student with a quality education. We do this by tailoring our programs to their needs. “LIKE A FAMILY” : Students feel at home in LSI. We are large enough to cope and small enough to care. CAREFUL ASSESSMENT Whether you choose to study in a class or as an individual, there will be careful assessment of your needs on the first day of your course. We test your listening, grammar and speaking ability, before placing you in the appropriate level. INTERACTIVE CLASSROOM TECHNIQUES Our goal in all classes is to provide ample opportunity to practise the target language. To make the learning process as engaging and enjoyable as possible, we use a variety of communicative teaching techniques, including the use of video, cassettes, CDs, role play, pair
HOST FAMILY & RESIDENTIAL ACCOMMODATION All of our accommodation is police checked and very carefully selected to ensure it is of the highest quality. Our families are renowned for their kindness and hospitality.
EXCITING SOCIAL ACTIVITIES Both LSI NZ schools organise a wide range of social activities for students to enjoy during their free time. Whether it is a relaxing trip in the weekend, a barbeque, or a visit to the theatre or a museum, you will find our social programmes enjoyable, rewarding, and the perfect opportunity to make new friends and use the language outside the classroom.
INTERNATIONAL & MULTICULTURAL ENVIRONMNET Not only will you learn about New Zealand, but you will also have the opportunity to meet students and professionals from all around the world. You will feel like a part of the international community. We host students from over 25 different countries.
MULTI CULTURAL : In 2008 we welcomed students from 25 different countries across Asia, Europe, Latin America and the Middle East.
LSI Auckland Thailand 2.4%
Taiw an 2.5%
Tahiti 2.7% Sw itzerland 1.8% Sw eden 0.6% Spain 1.3%
Turkey 4.4%
Zaire Vanuatu Argentina 0.3% 0.2% 1.4%
Austria 0.6% Belgium 1.3% Chile 3.0%
China 3.1%
Colombia 3.9%
Saudi Arabia 8.3% Russia 2.8%
Peru 0.3%
New Caledonia 2.9%
Czech Republic 1.5%
Germany 5.1% Mexico Korea 1.0% 14.2%
Japan 11.6%
Italy 2.9%
Israel 1.5%
LANGUAGE PROGRESS : Four weeks at LSI is the same as two years part-time in your own country.
Brazil 13.7%
France 2.7%
Hong Kong 1.2%
Hungary 0.9%
EXCELLENT LOCATIONS Both LSI NZ schools are conveniently located near the city centre, within walking distance of major attractions, shopping, dining, entertainment, and transportation. Whatever your needs, the staff will be happy to help you locate the nearest location to fit those needs.
CERTIFICATE Upon completion of your course, you will receive a Certificate signed by the Principal.
AUTHENTIC LANGUAGE : All of our teachers are native English speakers who help build your confidence. ENGLISH POLICY : We have an ‘English only’ policy in the school,so it is an excellent place to improve your English!
LSI NEW ZEALAND STUDENT TESTIMONIALS “I really enjoyed LSI. LSI is a very good school with lots of nationalities. I was really satisfied with that. My homestay was also very good.” Jeong Hwa Lee, Korea. “I believe that my choice of Auckland and LSI was the best one. From my arrival up to now everything has been perfect. The homestay family was a gift given to me. The quality of the course at LSI is very good, the staff is very friendly. I am very pleased to have chosen LSI New Zealand.” Nelson Pacheco, Brasil. “I really enjoyed my time in LSI. I think LSI is the best school - teachers were so amazing, students were so fantastic. I think you’ve got really good structure of your classes. And I was really happy to stay with my homestay … I will never forget LSI”. Mitsuki Miyazoto, Japan. “I’ve had the opportunity to meet a lot of people from different countries, with different cultures … we have learnt a lot from each other. This has been the most important part in my LSI life, and of course I have improved my English because I have been speaking with all these people. So I’m very grateful to LSI for giving me that opportunity”. Francisco Javier Serrano, Spain. “I would like to thank LSI’s staff for being helpful, and I want to say that I enjoyed being one of LSI’s students, and I would love to study in LSI next year”. Mohammed Abdulaziz Al Hassan, Saudi Arabia. “I’m very satisfied with the English course … the course content is personalized, taking into account students’ strengths & weaknesses. Good teaching material. The daily contact with the family gave me an insight in NZ culture and lifestyle and helped me to improve my English”. Brigitte Duerr, Switzerland.
MOST POPULAR COURSES AT LSI AUCKLAND
Other Courses
Language Examination Courses
Cambridge Examination Courses
Executive / Business Courses
General Languag e Courses
EXECUTIVE COURSES COURSE TYPES
COURSE LEVELS
ONE TO ONE
Standard 20 (Plus) Intensive 30 (Plus) Afternoon Course One-to-One Mini Group-English for Business (Plus) MEB- Modular English for Business PET (Preliminary Test) FCE (First Certificate) CAE (Advanced) CPE (Proficiency) BEC (Business) IELTS TOEFL iBT TOEIC ISY-International School Year 30 Teacher’s Home
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This is ideal for students who have very specific needs that they would like LSI to concentrate on. Program Options: Business English and Exam Preparation
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● Beginner ● Elementary ● Pre-Intermediate ● Intermediate ● Upper Intermediate ● Advanced
INTENSIVE 30 : LSI invites students to select as many weeks as they need from 1 to 48 weeks. As a result, this 30 lesson per week program is perfect for students who want the same afternoon options as the ISY 30 but need less than 24 weeks study. STANDARD 20 : This 20 lesson per week program follows the same morning schedule as the ISY 30 and Intensive 30. As a part-time course, this is perfect for students who need integrated skill without afternoon classes. The four skills areas of Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing are covered, as are grammatical structures, vocabulary, and pronunciation. MULTI CENTRE COURSES : Students are welcome to share their time between LSI Auckland & LSI Christchurch.
MINI GROUP With a maximum of five intermediate to advanced level students, we focus on the business English needs of each individual student. Executives choose LSI because we tailor this program to their needs. We practise negotiations, presentations & meetings. MODULAR ENGLISH FOR BUSINESS 10 lessons per week - Intermediate to Advanced Levels. This afternoon elective course follows a cycle of 12 weeks, each one dealing with a specific area of business (e.g. leadership, marketing, negotiating, team-building). Each of these business areas will be practised with special focus on speaking and listening skills. INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL YEAR (LSY) (LSY) LSI understands that students need quality programs which offer flexible course options and value for money. The discounted ISY programme is ONLY available for 24, 30, 36 and 48 week programs. No holidays or changes are permitted with this course.
AFTERNOON OPTIONS : Include General English, Business English and Exam preparation EXAM PREPARATION : include Cambridge PET, FCE, CAE, CPE, BEC Certificates, IELTS, TOEFL iBT & TOEIC programmes Example: A typical “ISY Plan” might look like the one below. LSI will help students to build their plan.
EXAM PREPARATION COURSES : Cambridge PET, FCE, CAE, CPE, BEC Certificates: 30 lessons per week, 8/9/10/12 weeks The Cambridge programmes cover a wide range of academic and vocational topics, including examinations specially designed for the international market. LSI Auckland offers preparatory courses for the Cambridge PET, FCE, CAE, CPE & BEC exams, which are internationally recognized as standards of competency in English. The programs last up to twelve weeks and combine theory with practical skills. TOEFL iBT, TOEIC & IELTS Preparation: 10 afternoon lessons per week Intermediate to Advanced levels These are standard examinations to enter universities or to work worldwide. This class can be either the afternoon portion in the Intensive 30 course, or the ISY 30 program. LSI Auckland is both a TOEFL iBT and TOEIC test centre. OTHER SPECIALISED COURSES COURSES: English for Nursing English for Aviation English for Teachers - TKT
ORIENTATION DAY Students are placed in the level that suits their language ability. Students need to bring a pen, their passport, and proof of their insurance. There is a grammar test, a listening test, a colloquial usage test, and a short speaking assessment of each new student. This takes from 9:00 until 10:45. There is then morning tea before orientation. During orientation we give information about the school, who to see if students have a problem, where to find different facilities within the school, as well as information about the city (information on posting, banking, information centres, and bus passes). Orientation finishes at 12:45pm. Each student is presented with a Student Card, which will enable them to get discounts around the City. There are no discounts on buses for international language school students.
DAILY COURSE TIMETABLE FOR LSI AUCKLAND Hours 9:00 – 10:45 10:45 – 11:10 11:10 – 12:45
Intensive 30 Lessons 1 & 2 BREAK Lessons 3& 4
12:45 – 13:45 13:45 – 14:35 14:40 – 15:30
LUNCH Lesson 5 Lesson 6 - FINISH
Hours
One-to-one 20/30/40/50 lessons/ Mini Group Lessons 1 & 2
9:00 – 10:30 10:30 – 10:45 10:45 – 12:15 12:15 – 13:15 13:15 – 14:45 14:45 – 15:00 15:00 – 16:30 16:30 – 16:45 16:45 – 18:15
Standard 20 Lessons 1 & 2 BREAK Lessons 3& 4 FINISH
BREAK Lessons 3 & 4 FINISH (20 lessons) LUNCH Lessons 5 & 6 FINISH (30 lessons & Mini Group) BREAK Lessons 7 & 8 FINISH (40 lessons) BREAK Lessons 9 & 10 FINISH (50 lessons)
HOW DO WE TEACH? Our syllabus is based on grammatical structures, and is grouped in levels, which guarantee that students study at their appropriate level (Beginners, Elementary, Pre-Intermediate, Intermediate, UpperIntermediate, & Advanced). The syllabus includes detailed and systematic language skills development (reading, writing, listening, speaking), taught in a communicative context. Students take part in pair work, group work, and individual work. Our method is to encourage the students to speak as fluently as possible within the shortest possible time. A balance of all language requirements grammar, pronunciation, vocabulary, functional use - is maintained using a wide range of materials and techniques. We have tests every week.
ACCOMMODATION IN NEW ZEALAND
SOCIAL PROGRAMME LSI NZ will organize a variety of activities after school and in the evenings as well as some excursions in the weekends. At LSI Auckland we have activities after school on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Activities include: swimming, sailing, horse-riding, cinema, tennis, soccer, barbeque, ten pin bowling, laser strike, golf, mini golf, volleyball, concerts, visits to cultural shows, visit to the Art Gallery, museum visits, etc.
HOMESTAY PROGRAMME Nearly all of our students choose to stay with a friendly New Zealand family. Our families are well known for their kindness and hospitality. Staying with a private family is very economical, and it offers you the opportunity to practise the language further in an authentic setting. We take great care in selecting the families we use - our hosts will provide a comfortable private room, completely furnished, with a desk for you to study at. You are given breakfast and dinner during the weeks, and breakfast, lunch, and dinner, in the weekends (Half-board option). Most New Zealanders are relatively casual in their home life, and may ask students to join them in the kitchen to prepare a typical dish from their home country, or to help themselves to breakfast, rather than being served. All our Host Families are within a 30-45 minute bus ride from the school. Our Homestay Coordinator will give you help whenever you need it. RESIDENCES Please see our brochure for more information about our residence and student residence options in New Zealand.
WEEKEND TRIPS There are many options available in Auckland. In the North Island you can visit Rotorua / Waitomo / Taupo, the Bay of Islands, the Coromandel, and go skiing (in season) in a weekend.
ARRIVAL & AIRPORT TRANSFERS AUCKLAND INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT Students can arrange to be met at the Airport and taken directly to their homestay families upon arrival in New Zealand.
Please meet in the Arrivals Hall (F), close to number 14 on the map. Your pick-up person will be holding a sign with your name on it. Please call 021 644033 or 0274453778 if you cannot find the person.
OTHER AIRPORT TRANSPORTATION Students who wish to make their own way from the airport should catch an "Airport shuttle bus", from outside the main exit of the airport terminal. Some mini-buses, also situated outside the airport terminal, will take you directly to individual addresses on request, while other larger buses go directly to the city. You can also take a taxi. A taxi from the airport will cost you between $55.00 and $85.00. CONTACT TELEPHONE NUMBERS : LSI Auckland: During the week: 09.00 - 17.00 Tel: 09 3033097 Pick-up service: 24 hours mobile number – Jasmine Wang 0274453778 or call the Homestay phone number.
The cost of the airport "meet and greet" service and transfer to the homestay family is $90.00. Please book the airport transfer with the course. Please give us your arrival details (flight number, expected time of arrival, and arrival date), as soon as they have been confirmed, so we can book your transfer. Please remember we cannot find out which flight you are on from the airlines, as this information is strictly confidential.
Emergency number: 021 644033
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION RANSPORTATION BUS SYSTEM The main public transport system in Auckland is the bus system. Some outlying suburbs to the west and south of Auckland central city are also serviced by the train system. On the first day at school, students will be given information about the appropriate bus pass for them to buy, as well as costs, and where they can buy the passes. Alternatively each trip can be paid for individually with cash on board the bus. Bus passes cost approximately NZ$120 per month. Bus timetables and bus pass information are available at the school, and staff is available to help with any transportation needs the students may have. Timetables are also available in Visitor’s Information Centres. Homestay families live within one to three stages from the city. This keeps daily travel costs and time to a minimum. The homestay families will teach the student how to travel to and from the homestay to school either the day before the course starts or on the first day. OTHER TRAVEL OPTIONS • Train (to a limited number of destinations) • Taxi (prices reasonable within the inner city area) • Rental car (useful for weekend excursions) • Purchased car (suitable for long stays only, and limited by available car-parking in the city - car parking near the school is $10.00 - $20.00 per day.
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Fill in the enrolment form http://www.lsi.edu/en/terms.shtml. Fax, email or post it to us, along with $120 Registration fee We will send you an invoice and acknowledge your starting date. If you need a student visa, you must pay 100% of your fees, before we send our official Acceptance Letter. In some countries, you need to apply for pre-approval of a visa, so we will send you an Offer of Place letter. Once you have had pre-approval of your visa, you then need to pay the fees, and we will send you an Acceptance Letter. If a student visa is not needed, please pay a deposit of all the fees, and the rest three weeks before commencement of the course (unless you have a prior arrangement with LSI). Our bank account number : Language Studies International (NZ) Ltd – Student Fees Trust Account, The National Bank, 185 Broadway, Newmarket, Auckland 1, N.Z. Account Number: 06-0265-0101907-00 Swift Code: ANZB NZ22 We will send you homestay details of the family, if you have booked Homestay Accommodation. Take your Acceptance Letter and receipt to the closest New Zealand Embassy to apply for your Student Visa. In some countries you may need to send it. Please make sure we have your arrival details so we can arrange your Airport Transfer (if you have booked one), and so we can inform your Host Family of your arrival time.
We hope to see you soon!
Language Studies International LSI Auckland Level 1, 10 – 12 Scotia Place Auckland 1010 Phone: +64 (0)9 3033097 Fax: +64 (0)9 3033497 Email: auc@lsi.edu Web site: www.lsi.ac.nz www.lsi.edu
Our courses are approved by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority under the provisions of the Education Amendment Act 1990, and Language Studies International (NZ) Ltd is accredited to teach them. Copyright Language Studies International Ltd. Language Studies International (NZ) Ltd has agreed to observe and be bound by the Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International Students published by the Ministry of Education. Copies of the Code are available on request from this institution or from the Ministry of Education website at www.minedu.govt.nz