These prices are effective from 30th August 2003.
All prices are quoted in New Zealand Dollars and include GST. Prices are
subject to change.
General English
Entry Dates
Every fortnight except New Zealand Public Holidays. (Minimum
2 weeks enrolment)
Course Fees 2003
Course length |
|
per week (15 hours) |
NZ$270 |
per week (23 hours) |
NZ$360 |
Levels
Elementary, Pre-Intermediate, Intermediate,
Upper-Intermediate, Advanced
The General English course is designed for students
who want to improve their everyday language skills. General English is
not designed for students intending to pursue tertiary study. Students
cannot take IELTS Preparation as an afternoon option in the General
English course. Students who intend to go on to university or
polytechnic must study Academic English once they gain entry to Module
2.
Academic English
Entry Dates 2004
A. Module I , II,
III and IV 10-week modules |
02/02 - 08/04/04 |
19/04 - 25/06/04 |
12/07 - 17/09/04 |
27/09 - 03/12/04 |
Module V
Postgraduate 10-week modules |
19/04 - 25/06/04 |
27/09 - 03/12/04 |
B. Foundation
Certificate in EAP 20 weeks
Modules III and IV |
02/02 - 02/07/04 |
19/04 - 17/09/04 |
12/07 - 03/12/04 |
27/09 - 11/02/05 |
*Intensive accelerated programme 25 hours per
week |
C. Pre-Foundation
Programme 20 weeks
Modules II and III |
02/02 - 02/07/04 |
19/04 - 17/09/04 |
12/07 - 03/12/04 |
Course Fees 2003
Tuition Cost Per
Module: |
NZ$3,950 |
Tuition Cost
Foundation Certificate in EAP and Pre-Foundation Programme:
|
NZ$7,500 including IELTS Exam
|
Entry Requirements
Module I
Minimum entry criterion: IELTS 4.0 with minimum score of 4.5 in the
reading band and 4.0 in the writing band or an ELA placement test
Module II (commencement point for Pre-Foundation English)
Minimum entry criterion: IELTS 4.5 with minimum score of 5.0 in the
reading band and 4.5 in the writing band or an ELA placement test
Module III (commencement point for FCert EAP)
Minimum entry criterion: IELTS 5.0 with minimum score of 5.0 in reading
and writing bands or an ELA placement test
Module IV
Minimum entry criterion: IELTS 5.5 with minimum score of 5.0 in reading
and writing bands or an ELA placement test
Module V
Minimum entry criterion: IELTS 6.0 with minimum score of 5.5 in reading
and writing or an ELA placement test
The Academic English programmes at the ELA are
full-time 23 hours per week and are available in five modules. Each
module is 10-weeks in duration and students may enrol for more that one
10-week module. Modules have a minimum entry standard (refer to entry
requirements). In addition, a 20-week Foundation Certificate in EAP is
offered, as well as a 20-week Pre-Foundation English Programme.
Summer Academic Programme
The Summer Academic Programme is a 6-week course for
Intermediate and Upper-Intermediate students who wish to continue
academic study over the summer period in New Zealand.
The course commences in December, has a short break over Christmas and
New Year, then continues in January.
Entry Dates
8/12/03 - 30/01/04
Course Fees
NZ$2,160
Working Holiday Students
The ELA can assist students on a working holiday visa
with work placement in New Zealand.
The ELA is in contact with a company in New Zealand that places students
in casual work positions. If a student studies for a minimum of 6 weeks
full time at the ELA, the ELA will pay the placement fee charged by the
Job search company.
Please note that no promise is undertaken to guarantee work for the
student. Students must be aware that they need a good command of English
to work in New Zealand.
Cambridge First Certificate in English (FCE) and
Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE)
Entry Dates
29/03 - 11/06/04
27/09 - 10/12/04
Course Fees
Course length |
|
11 weeks |
NZ$3,630 |
Cambridge Preparation course is full-time 23 hours per
week. Students must sit a pre-entry test administered by the ELA for
entry into these courses. FCE applicants must test at an
Upper-Intermediate level and CAE applicants at an Advanced level.
Students should plan for one additional week in New Zealand as the exam
takes place the week after the course finishes.
International Teacher Training
The ELA offers a 2-week programme for non-native
teachers of English who wish to improve their teaching skills. The
course comprises of classes that cover teaching methodology,
micro-teaching, teaching practice, programme development workshops as
well as observation of language teaching at the ELA and visits to high
schools. Included in the programme cost is one week-day cultural
activity and one weekend excursion, as well as homestay and airport
transfers.
Entry Dates
9-20/8/04
Course Fees
NZ$3,000
Minimum numbers are required to run this course. The course can also be
run at other times of the year upon request for groups of teachers.
Please direct enquiries to the Programme Administrator on:
teachertraining@ela.auckland.ac.nz
IELTS Preparation
IELTS and TOEFL Preparation are available as afternoon
options in the Academic English Programme.
IELTS Preparation Evening Classes
The ELA offers part-time evening courses (8 hours per week over 4 weeks)
and part-time Saturday courses (4 hours every Saturday morning over 8
weeks) for students who wish to prepare for the IELTS Exam. Training for
both the Academic module and General module is offered. The cost is $550
for both the Saturday and evening course, including IELTS exam fee.
IELTS and TOEFL Examination
The ELA is a registered IELTS and TOEFL test centre.
The set text for the course is "Prepare
for IELTS" by Penny Cameron and costs NZ$40. The set text will be
available from the 1st day of the course.
Other Charges
Registration Fee
(paid once for all courses) |
NZ$200 |
Home stay placement fee
(paid once only) |
NZ$200 |
Airport pick up one way |
NZ$70* |
Book deposit |
NZ$60 |
Homestay fee
(under 18 years) |
NZ$220 (per week) |
Homestay fee
(18+ years) |
NZ$200 (per week) |
*Students staying in an ELA arranged homestay
receive a FREE transfer to their homestay. |