| School Information |
1. School Name: New Zealand College – Newmarket, Auckland
2. Website: www.newzealand-english.com
3. School Environment: Situated in the heart of Auckland’s famous shopping district Newmarket; 10-minute bus ride downtown and Queen Street.
4. Building: NZC occupies the 3rd level of Newmarket’s tallest building.
5. Years of Operation: Established in 2002.
6. Member of: NZQA, Tourism Auckland, NZAPEP.
7. Staff and Advisors: 5 full time (some of the languages covered: Spanish, Portuguese, French,
Japanese, Chinese, German)
8. Teachers: 7 full time (all have minimum 3 years language teaching experience, all industry qualified (TESOL/CTEFLA), all highly qualified and motivated). |
| Facilities at School |
1. 1 Computer Lab: 8 computers free of charge. Internet/Email versions available in many major languages. .
2. Other Facilities: Student Lounge Vending Machines; Lunch Room; Rest Area ;TV Room;
Public Phones; Student Counselling Room.
3. Nearby Facilities: Coffee/Light Snack Shops; Convenience Stores; Indoor Gym/Sports Facilities; Restaurants;
Drug Store; Gift Shops; Park; Beaches; Aquarium; Excellent Hotels and Residences. |
| General English Course |
1. Minimum Age to Attend General English Course: 16 years old
2. Course Start: Any Monday (If National Holiday on Monday, Tuesdays)
3. Minimum Duration for General English Course: 1 week
4. Levels & Textbook: 1- 6 levels. “Headway” Textbook by Oxford University Press
5. Number of students per class: MIN(8); MAX(15); AVE(13) |
| Homestay for Students |
1. Coordinator at School: In-house full-time homestay & accommodation coordinator
2. Homestay Profile: Long-term, safe, middle/upper class, convenient Host Families. Majority
located in the prestigious West and North Vancouver areas. Families interviewed up to twice a year and screened for quality of service provided to our students.
3. Meals per week: 14 meals(half-board) or 21-meals(full-board)
4. Transportation to/from School: Easy and safe access by public bus or train
5. Duration: 10-20 minutes to School, depending on traffic
6. Nearest Major Station from School: Newmarket Station (Bus terminal/Subway station)
7. Nearest Bus Stop: Numerous routes and services on Broadway |
| Other Housing Options |
| 1. Available housing that can be easily arranged by our School: Dormitory; Apartment; Residence or Hotel. Best rates available and excellent choices for adult or executive students who are not interested in Homestays!! |
| Transfer Services |
1. Student Arrival Date: Any date, any time!
2. Airport available for pick-up service: Auckland International Airport (Drop-Off Service also available)
4. Arrival Pick-Up Personnel: School or Support Staff with Visible NZC Sign Board
5. Pick-Up Location, if International Flight: Arrival Lounge
6. Pick-Up Location, if Domestic Flight: Arrival Lounge
8. Distance Between Airport and School: 30 minutes by taxi (average $30); 40-min by airport bus |
| First Day of School |
1. First day for new students: Must be at school by 09:00am!
2. Orientation and testing schedule: Depends on volume of students and/or program’s itinerary for that day. Normally 2 hours long, followed by interview and walking tour)
3. Class on First day? Yes, you will join the class after the morning break.
4. Contents of Level Assessment Test: It takes about 30 minutes of computer testing, with 40 multiple answers, levels 1 through 6.
5. What to Bring to School? Pen, Notepad, Dictionary(optional), Passport and Medical Insurance Document. |
| Main Contact |
1. Main Contact
Name: Robert Scanlan
Title: Director
E-Mail Address:
2. Name: Giovana Paula Silva (Portuguese and English)
Title: Registrar
E-Mail Address:
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