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Auckland Institute of Studies (AIS) at St. Helens
About Auckland Institute of Studies (AIS) at St. Helens
The English Language Centre (ELC) at Auckland Institute of Studies (AIS) offers an array of English language courses to suit the desires of many students, from beginner, to advanced and intermediate. The ELC will guide and support you on the great journey that is learning the English language. Our team of professional and dedicated tutors will make sure that you have extremely stimulating and beneficial classes, as well as outings and planned activities after class.
Sports
- Badminton
- Golf
- Rugby
- Skiing
- Tennis
- Snowboarding
- Surfing
Accommodation
- Host family accommodation
- Student Residence
Activities
- Music
- Cultural tourism (theater, museum, etc.)
- Historical sightseeing
- On campus events
- Volunteering
- University student social events
- Local cultural events (festivals, etc.)
Courses
General English
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This course is for students aged: 16-70
Levels: Advanced, Basic, Intermediate
Weekly Hours: Relaxed 10-15 hrs/wk, General 15-25 hrs/wk
The English as a Foreign Language (General English) course at AIS improves students’ English proficiency step by step.
Our topical, modern textbooks and an interactive classroom approach are used to support students’ learning throughout the courses.
English Exam Preparation
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This course is for students aged: 16-70
Levels: Advanced, Intermediate
Weekly Hours: General 15-25 hrs/wk
The IELTS Preparation course equips students with the skills and strategies needed to undertake an IELTS test with confidence and achieve a result of band 6.0 or above.
English Academic preparation
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This course is for students aged: 16-70
Levels: Advanced, Intermediate
Class Sizes: Large, 11-20 students, Medium, 6-10 students
Weekly Hours: Relaxed 10-15 hrs/wk, General 15-25 hrs/wk
EAP I includes an introduction to academic-style listening, speaking, writing, research and presentations.
EAP II has a strong academic focus. It is built around a series of research assignments and seminars which involve core skills of reading and evaluating, note-taking, summarising, referencing, speaking, listening and use of the library and the internet.
Business English
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This course is for students aged: 16-70
Levels: Advanced, Intermediate
Business English is a full-time course which provides students with a broad business vocabulary and terminology in a range of applied business settings and situations.
The programme is extremely useful for students aiming to use English in their future professional careers, especially for those hoping to work in an English-speaking country. It provides a rewarding challenge for high-level students and is integrated with key business topics.
English Teacher Training
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This course is for students aged: 16-70
Class Sizes: Medium, 6-10 students, Small, 2-5 students
Weekly Hours: Intensive 25+ hrs/wk
The Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (CertTESOL) is a recommended qualification for teaching English in New Zealand and overseas. No prior teaching experience is necessary for this course: CertTESOL provides trainees with practical experience of language teaching with ample opportunities to plan, teach and evaluate lessons. Trainees attain a high level of practical competence and understanding of language teaching required for employment in this field.