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2 WELCOME TO NEW ZEALAND is an English speaking country in the beautiful Pacific Ocean. has a rich cultural life, with a mixed population including European, Maori, Polynesian and Asian people. Ethnic Groups in Auckland City is s largest and most diverse city. Auckland is often ranked amongst the top most liveable cities by many international surveys. As the commercial heart of NZ, the city is famous for its emphasis on the arts, entertainment, education and tourism. The city centre is by the amazing waterfront with thousands of boats and yachts. 69% European Kiwi Wellington 14.6% Maori is at the heart of Auckland City, surrounded by museums, libraries, restaurants, bars and the beautiful Albert Park. Auckland 9.2% Asian 6.9% Pacific Islanders 0.3% Others Christchurch Over 20 AEA Students come from all over the world! Nationalities Find yourself at AEA European Middle Eastern Asian French Polynesian African Latin American Did you know? Auckland is the largest city in. was ranked the world's 'Friendliest' country by Forbes in Auckland is called 'The City of Sails'. There are more boats per capita here than in any other city in the world! 2 In the Mercer Consulting 2017 International Survey, Auckland city was ranked third in the world for its quality of living! NZ Culture Maori are the indigenous people of. people are called ers or 'Kiwis'. is a multi- cultural country and the largest Polynesian city in the world. have many unique wildlife species including the native Kiwi bird. The Maori word for is Aotearoa, meaning 'land of the long white cloud'. 3

3 REACH YOUR DREAMS AT AEA! CE Intensive Improve your English Make International Friends See the World English Plus Activity Become a Teacher AEA TESOL CE Standard Work and Study in CE Intensive IELTS IELTS Preparation Further study & University Degree Kiwikindy Internship J-Shine (Japanese Students only) AEA Barista Employment Skills English CE Standard CE Intensive ICL Graduate Business School CE Standard ICL IELTS Preparation University WHY STUDY AT AEA? LEARN ENGLISH FOR LIFE EXPERIENCE THE WORLD Choose from 6 English courses offered at AEA. Speak in English with native speakers! Travel while studying! See the most beautiful country in the world! Experience new cultures and traditions. MAKE FRIENDS FOR LIFE At AEA, you'll meet people from all over the world! Learn about their culture and share your own! QUALITY ASSURANCE REACH YOUR POTENTIAL is a NZQA Category 1 school, the highest quality level granted by the Qualifications Authority. Reach out and the world is yours! English is the most widely-learned second language, and one of the most spoken languages in the world! AEA is a member of English (ENZ), an exclusive group of 's best language schools. Discover your potential and reach your dreams at AEA! We have provided quality education since 1988, when AEA first opened. AEA is one of 's most well known and reputable English language schools. Take the first step to reach your goals at AEA! AEA English Levels Beginner Elementary Pre-Int Intermediate Upper-Int Advanced Communication English Intensive (Daytime) Communication English Standard (Evening) IELTS Preparation AEA TESOL Kiwikindy Internship English Plus Activity AEA Barista Course Employment Skills English *Some courses are run by ICL Graduate Business School, also part of ICL Education Group and located in the same building as AEA. Partnerships, Accreditations and Associations 4 5

4 A HELPING HAND IN YOUR JOURNEY Student Services First language support Academic Support Pastoral Care CV and job application support Accommodation Airport Pick up service Online visa processing Our staff speak more than a dozen languages: so should you have a problem and prefer to talk to someone in your own language, we can help you. We have dedicated staff who speak Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, French, Korean, Mandarin, Hindi, Portuguese, Spanish and more. Our staff are available if you need to talk to someone about any issue, whether it's relating to AEA or your life outside of school. AEA is a signatory to the Education (Pastoral Care of International Students) Code of Practice Student Services are able to assist with most problems and can also refer you to outside professional counselling assistance if required. Accommodation Options: Homestay Student Residence (Rocklands) Students under 18 are required to stay with a homestay or with parents. At AEA, we have an in-house Accommodation and Welfare Officer, to make sure the students have a great stay in. All our homestay families are carefully selected by AEA. Experience local culture and Kiwi family life at a Homestay Live independently at Rocklands Accommodation You will get: Rooms: Single, Double Two meals a day, (three during weekends) Wifi (on request) Located in Gillies Ave, Auckland Washing Live, study and work in Campus Facilities Free Wifi 6 Student lounge & Barista Cafeteria Student Kitchen Library Books Computer laboratory 7

5 COMMUNICATION ENGLISH CHOOSE BETWEEN INTENSIVE AND STANDARD COURSE Learn English to meet your everyday communication goals INTENSIVE (DAYTIME) Optional Afternoon Courses: Employment Skills English course (Intermediate level and above only). Daytime students participate in Friday afternoon activities. FRIDAY MON - THURS 09:00-10:30 Reading/Vocabulary 10:30-10:45 Break 12:00-13:00 Lunch Speaking/Listening 14:00-14:10 14:10-15:00 Opens doors to further education Barista and Employment Skills English course options Choose between intensive (daytime) and standard (evening) course. Be able to function effectively in an English-speaking environment. Communicate with other nationalities. Enhance your work prospects. All Communication English students take an English Skills test every 6 weeks to check their learning progress. Sky Tower Auckland museum Ice Skating (Winter) Have a pathway to further study. Sports Enjoy travel, leisure and media in English. Indoor rock climbing You will have an ILP (Individual Learning Plan) to help you achieve your goals. Ferry to Devonport Language development across all English language skills: reading, listening, writing and speaking. Kayaking (Summer) Auckland Zoo/Aquarium Board Games Self Study Maximum class size: 15 Students Start any Monday Italy Activities Communication Skills 19:00-19:30 Break 19:30-21:30 Writing/Grammar *times may change from time to time with notice Friday Afternoon Activities (Daytime only): Andrew 8 Break 17:30-19:00 Learn the most global language in the world Why choose Communication English at AEA? Activities Pronunciation/Discussion Sample Timetable MON - FRI Grammar/Writing 13:00-14:00 The AEA evening course is ideal for students who enrol for 14 weeks or longer and want to benefit from parttime work rights, or looking for an English course that will suit their busy daytime schedules. * Standard course students do not join in the Friday afternoon activities and are unable to take Employment Skills English as an option. Sample Timetable 10:45-12:00 STANDARD (EVENING) Fernanda Brazil Communication English Intensive (Daytime) Communication English Standard (Evening) AEA is the best! We students get more than English lessons. We also have activities on Fridays and support for job seeking. I look forward to the Friday activities every week because we get to experience the city and make amazing memories with friends. The teachers here are amazing and study options are very flexible so it will suit anyone. The best part of AEA is that there are many courses available. I have found my time at AEA very enjoyable. I would recommend AEA to anyone who wants to improve English fast, while having fun! Every day is a new experience at AEA. Here I met people from all over the world. I could learn about different cultures and share mine. I have improved my English and made friends for life. Studying at AEA has made me feel confident about my life here in NZ. AEA staff are professionals who are always willing to help us. The last eight months studying here were amazing! I will never forget it. Thank you AEA!! 9

6 IELTS PREPARATION Achieve the score you need for study or work in an English-speaking country ICL Education has one of 's best IELTS Preparation programmes. The course is taught by experienced IELTS teachers who structure their lessons to ensure success for students. ICL IELTS has a winning formula for preparing students for exam success, with a proven and widely-respected track record. The course focuses on the skills and techniques relevant to achieving target scores in the IELTS examination. The course is available at various levels from pre-ielts to IELTS 7+. ICL, in partnership with UNITEC, runs IELTS tests monthly in our testing centre in the ICL Education Centre. All IELTS Preparation students do a full mock exam every 6 weeks. Opens doors to further education Many students achieve band 7+ Internationally recognised test Maximum class size: IELTS Preparation: 30 Surya Indonesia IELTS Preparation I studied in ICL IELTS class for 4 months. I found it extremely helpful in improving my English. The teacher was very kind and friendly. What I liked the most about ICL IELTS school is they have a big test every 6 weeks. After each test, we received a report, so I was aware of my weaknesses and areas for improvement. Studying IELTS at ICL opened new pathways for me as I am now studying in an ICL Diploma course at ICL Graduate Business School! IELTS Advanced Preparation: 40 ICL IELTS OFFERS ACADEMIC AND GENERAL TRAINING COURSES With IELTS, you can: Learn: Language (grammar, vocabulary) at your level. Skills (reading, writing, listening and speaking) at your level. Achieve the required band score to enter our ICL Graduate Business School or a University and other tertiary courses. Demonstrate your English proficiency level to employers. Gain the score you need for migration. IELTS test taking skills and strategies. Achieve a high score in an internationally recognised English proficiency test. Information about the IELTS exam. Intensive Standard Part-time Saturday Workshop Daytime full time options: 25h/w 20h/w Evening full time options: 20h/w Daytime part-time options: 15h/w 10h/w Saturday options: 6h/w 4h/w 2h/w Start any Monday Start any Monday The IELTS Academic test is for those applying for tertiary education or professional registration in an English speaking country. It reflects some of the features of academic language and assesses whether you are ready to begin studying or training. This approach is widely supported by many institutions that recognise IELTS. CLASS OPTIONS Start any Monday ACADEMIC GENERAL TRAINING The IELTS General Training test is for those who are migrating to English speaking for secondary education, work experience or training programs. It is also a requirement for migration to most English speaking, including. The test focuses on basic English skills in broad social and workplace contexts. Start any Saturday *IELTS Preparation is run by ICL Graduate Business School, also part of ICL Education Group and located in the same building as AEA

7 AEA TESOL For pre-school or primary teachers with English as a second language. AEA TESOL Sample Timetable Week 2 Week 1 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5 Monday Introduction to TESOL Classroom language Songs and Dance Activity/ Pronunciation/ Wriggle & Rhyme/ Model Lesson Preparation Tuesday Vocabulary/ Colour/ Story Book/ Grammar/ Model Lesson 1 Wednesday Numbers/ How to teach (Songs + Activities) Alphabet Drama and Plays Lesson Planning for Model Lesson Model Lesson 2 Thursday Kindergarten Visit and Feedback Kindergarten Visit and Feedback Kindergarten Visit and Feedback Kindergarten Visit and Feedback Feedback of Model Lesson/Maori Culture Friday Games/Review all Materials from week 1 Teaching techniques using Flash cards Ages and Stages of Children's Development Kindergarten Visit and Feedback Graduation Takami Japan AEA TESOL and J-Shine 5 week intensive course +KiwiKindy Internship option Improve your own English level Become an English teacher to young children in your country Learn: KIWIKINDY Theory and practice of teaching English to young learners. Learn English and gain four weeks' work experience in a kindergarten How to plan a lesson. Why choose AEA TESOL? How to teach reading, writing, listening and speaking. Course Length: How to engage young learners. How to teach using songs, games and activities. How to make and use teaching resources. AEA TESOL is an intensive 5-week course for non-native English speakers who wish to teach English to pre- and primary school aged children in their home country. Become an English teacher or assistant teacher to young children in your native country. Gain / improve knowledge and skills in teaching. Course Length: 5 weeks J-Shine option for Japanese Students J-Shine students take an additional week long internship after the 5-week course. 12 My time at AEA was incredible. I broadened my knowledge and my career options. It was fantastic to study with other students who are also aspiring to become teachers. Our teacher was wonderful and helped me with my learning goals. I highly recommend AEA TESOL to anyone who is aspiring to become an English teacher to young children. Be able to Flexible (students can request the number of days they would like to participate in Kiwikindy) Our Kiwikindy Internship Programme is part of the AEA TESOL Course. TESOL students get the opportunity to experience work in a kindergarten. Students spend time in an Auckland-based kindergarten, where they interact with children, and see first hand how a Kiwi teacher conducts a class. The course length is flexible depending on the students. Work as an English language teacher in your home country. Experience Work as an assistant English language teacher in your home country. Working in a real pre-school or kindergarten. Communicating regularly in English with teachers and children. Participating in pre-school activities. Observing and discussing the work of pre-school teachers. Assisting teachers and other staff. 13

8 ENGLISH PLUS ACTIVITIES Enjoy local activities and learn English at the same time Course Length: Start Date: 2-4 weeks Flexible depending on numbers. Ideal for students 11 years and up, interested in short-term course. Study Communication English in the morning and participate in activities 2 or 5 afternoons every week! This course is a fantastic way to learn English, and get the full experience. Auckland has many adventures to offer for those who seek new experiences. Why choose English Plus Activities? Learn English and experience adventures in Auckland,. Flexible course length: Usually between two and four weeks. Experience a different country, culture and life. Option of exploring other parts of. Choose between 2 activities or 5 activities per week. Start your Global Journey at AEA AEA BARISTA COURSE The AEA Barista Course is a fantastic way to challenge yourself and learn a new skill! Course Length: Time: 1 week (5 days) Every day from 6 to 9 pm The AEA Barista course is taught over five days, every weekday evening from 6 to 9pm, and combines both theoretical and practical aspects of coffee making and customer service skills. Classes are run at the ICL Education Centre Student Cafeteria (Level 1 Student Lounge). Why choose AEA Barista Course Learn how to make barista coffee and create latte art Learn hospitality and customer service skills. Earn AEA Barista Course certificate. Add to your AEA experience! Make coffee for your friends at showcase night. EMPLOYMENT SKILLS ENGLISH Develop the language and skills you need to work in an English Speaking job Course Length: Level: 5 weeks (optional course) Intermediate Students study Communication English in the morning and participate in Employment Skills English classes two afternoons every week. Students who complete the course will recieve a certificate of completion. Why choose English Skills English? Learn how to search for and apply for a job. Learn how to write a CV and attend an interview. Study workplace language and meeting skills. Practise telephone and interaction skills. Masaki Japan Communication English + Employment Skills English + AEA Barista Course I studied Communication English for 6 months at AEA. I wanted to challenge myself to try something new, so I tried AEA Barista Course. It was definitely a challenge for me but with the guidance of the kind teacher, I was able to make coffee for my classmates! I had a great time learning this new skill! Employment Skills English was very useful. I learned how to write my CV, how to attend a job interview and also how to answer the phone professionally. My teacher helped me develop my CV. Now I am more confident than ever! 14 Enrol today! Fulfil your dreams! Congratulations! You have decided to enrol at AEA! This is the first step to achieving your goals. You can enrol online! Go to and fill out the online application form, or download the pdf. If you are confused during any stage of the enrolment process, you can contact the school! First language help is available. Go to our website to get full contact details. Enrolment Procedure Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Select the course of your choice & complete the application form Await an offer of place. Receive the invoice & pay the fee Arrange Visa, Insurance, Flight details etc Receive your receipt Travel to NZ & start class at AEA 15

9 School Campus ICL Education Centre Lorne Street, Auckland CBD, info@english.co.nz is Part of ICL Education Group