Summer English Course in Auckland, New Zealand
- 14 to 17 years old
- Duration: 4 weeks
- Approximate dates: June 26 - July 26
- 15 hours per week of English classes
- Accommodation: Host families
- "South Island Option": tourism & leisure
About Auckland, New Zealand
The city of Auckland (pop. 1 million), covers some 50 kilometers and boasts two of the world's most beautiful ports. The differently colored boats in the water, along with the many windsurfers, have garnered Auckland the nickname: "City of Sails."
Academic Center
The summer English course in Auckland is held in renowned academic center attended by students of diverse nationalities.
Summer English Course Characteristics
The program consists of 15 hours each week of English classes. After a language test at the very beginning, students will be grouped into the appropriate course levels.
Accommodations
Our students will be provided with housing and full board (breakfast, lunch and dinner) with carefully-chosen host families.
New Zealand families boast diverse origins and combine western and eastern traditions. Transport between the family and the school will be via a short ride on public transportation.
Activities
Students' stays will be complemented by a fun and diverse program of sports, such as archery, mini-golf, skating, horseback-riding, and climbing. We will also go on a tour of the city, attend a Maori music concert, visit the aquarium, and more.
Excursions
The program includes three full-day excursions and one two-day excursion.
- Kayaking Puhoi and Wenderholm Regional Park: an excursion to the impressive natural park where we kayak on the Puhoi River.
- Muriwai Beach: one of New Zealand's most picturesque and unspoiled beaches.
- Goat Island & Hot Pools: marine reserve with hot water springs.
- Rotorua (2 days): coastal city and traditional home of the Maoris where you can discover this ancient culture.
The costs of private transportation as well as entry to various attractions are included for all excursions.
South Island Option
For those students who wish to combine their summer English course with tourism, we offer a program that includes three weeks of English classes along with one week of tourism thoughout the South Island.
Students will fly from Auckland to the South Island and will spend two days in Christchurch and three days in Queenstown, where they will have the opportunity to spend an entire day skiing.
Program Prices
| Family | ||
| 4 weeks STANDARD | 4.060€ + tasas | |
| 4 weeks SOUTH ISLAND | 4.475€ + tasas |
Included in the price:
- Round-trip ticket to / from Madrid.
- Airport transfers in New Zealand.
- 15 hours of English classes per week.
- Academic materials.
- Accommodation & full board (breakfast, lunch & dinner) in host family.
- Public transport pass.
- Full program of scheduled activities.
- Three full-day excursions and one two-day excursions.
- Medical and accident insurance.
- Assistance and supervision provided by counselors (Spanish and New Zealander) for the duration of the stay.
- Course certificate.
