Study at Embassy’s English school in Auckland, New Zealand and you’ll discover just how easy it is to make friends and enjoy life in this relaxed waterfront city.

Why you’ll love Embassy Auckland

Interactive technology and proven teaching methods help even the shyest of students quickly improve their English at our modern campus in the centre of the city.

Our social programme offers fun on a regular basis – practise your English at Conversation Club, see the sights in Auckland or head into the beautiful countryside.  With a reputation for getting great results, it’s not surprising nearly 97% of students would recommend Embassy Auckland.

When in Auckland…
Explore the beaches on Waiheke Island, the western coast or Mission Bay.

Facilities and highlights

  • WiFi-enabled
  • IT suite
  • Interactive whiteboards
  • Activities
  • Student lounge
  • University application counselling
Accommodation

Student Residence (18 years+)

Have fun sharing a residence with other international students

Distance from school

5 minutes’ walkMeals provided

Self-cateringRooms

Single and shared

Homestay (live with a host family)

Live with an English-speaking host and practise your English every day!

Distance from school

Choose: Central (20 minutes by public transport maximum) or Standard (45 minutes by public transport maximum) price differences applyMeals provided

16 per week (breakfast and evening meal)Rooms

Single

Courses

General English Course

Choose long-term, short-term, standard or intensive English tuition from elementary to advanced level.

IELTS exam preparation course

Increase your chance of success taking the IELTS international English exam with thorough exam preparation.

Language Semester Abroad

Choose 1, 2 or 3 semesters or a whole language year abroad. Ideal for university, for your career or for the time of your life.

One-to-one English lessons

Boost your progress and develop your fluency.

Communication Skills

To improve all-round English skills and specifically develop your spoken English, book a General English course + Communication Skills

Cambridge CAE exam course

Get the best tips and advice on how to pass your Cambridge Advanced English (CAE).

Cambridge FCE exam course

Focus on skills you’ll need to pass the FCE level with our professional teachers and technology-rich classrooms.

Local facilities

Nearest bus stop: 1-10 minutes’ walk, depending on destination
Nearest shopping centre: 15 minutes’ walk
Nearest coffee shop: In the building
Nearest post office: 10 minutes’ walk
Nearest restaurant: 1 minutes’ walk
Nearest park: 2 minutes’ walk
Nearest church: 5 minutes’ walk
Nearest mosque: 5 minutes’ walk
Nearest bank: 2 minutes’ walk
Nearest supermarket: general – 15 minutes’ walk, Chinese – 2 minutes’ walk
Nearest newsagent: 1 minutes’ walk

Travelling around the city

With our city-centre location, it’s easy to get around on foot or using public transport. Britomart Transport Centre and the ferry terminal are about 15 minutes’ walk from the school. Bus stops are located all around the school.  There is also a free City Circuit bus service available in the city centre.

Cost of Living

We currently advise that students should budget approximately NZ $150 per week. This will cover all basic transport, food and entertainment costs.  (Last updated April 2013)

Sample prices (all in NZ $):

Item Price in NZ $
A cup of coffee (in a chain like Starbucks) 4.00 – 5.00
Can of Coca Cola 1.50
Big Mac 5.50
Three course meal in a reasonably priced restaurant 40.00 – 50.00
Takeaway, e.g. from a noodle bar 8.00 – 15.00
Cinema ticket 14.00 with student ID
Nightclub entrance Many FREE, but some 5.00 – 10.00
Local trains From 1.90 – student fares and season passes available
Taxi Minimum fare 5.00, then 2.50 per kilometre (more at night)

Popular trips from Auckland:

  • Bay of Islands: Swimming with the dolphins
  • Rotorua: Maori Culture, food and dance/natural hot pools/massages/mud wraps
  • Coromandel Peninsula: East Coast Beaches, Hot Water Beach, Whitianga, Cathedral Cove etc
  • North Island National Park: Skiing/Snowboarding/Trekking

No two weeks are ever the same, but here’s an idea of what to expect:

  • Auckland City Museum
  • Auckland Maritime Museum
  • Auckland City Art Gallery and New Gallery
  • Laserstrike
  • Indoor Rock Climbing
  • Indoor Ice-skating
  • Ten-Pin Bowling
  • Experience farm life at Sheepworld
  • Have a barbecue at Piha beach
  • Indoor Aquatic Centre – Takapuna
  • Walk up to visit the volcanic crater and 360˚ view of Auckland in Mt. Eden
  • Aotea Centre Craft Markets
  • Kayaking
  • Minigolf and fish and chips on the beach at Mission Bay

Finding our school

From the main thoroughfare Queen Street in the city centre, turn left onto Karangahape Road, and look out for our building on the left, on the corner with Liverpool Street.