English Language Schools & Courses in New Zealand

Kaplan Aspect New Zealand:
Kaplan Aspect has two English language schools in New Zealand – in South Island’s Auckland and North Island’s Christchurch. Both of our English schools in New Zealand are fully accredited by NZQA, members of English NZ and are certified TOEIC test centres. Join one of our English schools in New Zealand and achieve your language goals while advancing your professional or academic career today!

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With over 40 years of experience providing first-class English language education and 38 English schools worldwide, Kaplan Aspect offers you high standards of teaching and student care, as well as quality English courses and accommodation, at our English language schools worldwide.

• English language school in Auckland, the country’s largest city
• English language school in the ‘Garden City’ of Christchurch

English courses in New Zealand
Both of our New Zealand English language schools welcome new students of all levels, including beginners, with classes of varying lengths and levels of intensity starting frequently throughout the year. Electives and supplementary study sessions are also available to personalise your English course to match your goals.

• Intensive English course (including beginners – 28 classes + 7 structured study sessions/week)
• Business English course (28 classes + 7 structured study sessions/week)
• Vacation English course (20 classes/week)
• Intensive English Academic Year and Semester (20/32 weeks)

University and Exam preparation courses in New Zealand
Prepare for higher education, attain the exam scores you need or secure your place at university through our specially designed exam preparation courses and placement service. Achieve academic success at our English language schools in New Zealand.

• TOEIC preparation (10 weeks)
• IELTS preparation (28 classes + 7 structured study sessions/week)
• Cambridge ESOL exam preparation - FCE, CAE, CPE(28 classes + 7 structured study sessions/week)
• Cambridge Teaching Knowledge Test (TKT) preparation (26 lessons/week)
• University Placement Service

Complete an internationally recognised teaching certificate or combine an English language course with paid work placement or internship at our English schools in New Zealand. Enhance your CV and prepare for professional success with Kaplan Aspect.

• Internship Placement Service
• Paid Work and Study (5/6/9-month programme)
• Certificate of English Language Teaching to Adults – CELTA (4 weeks)

Accommodation in New Zealand
Choose one of our accommodation options and interact with native English speakers or other international students while studying at our English language schools in New Zealand. We offer a Homestay program, Student apartments, and Student residence options.

Learn more about our programmes before joining our English language schools in New Zealand. Here are some of the most Frequently Asked Questions:

How many weeks can I study?
You can start from a minimum of 2 weeks’ study with us and there is no maximum length of time. You can choose the length of your study programme according to your needs and what you wish to achieve.

Do I get a certificate or diploma after the course?
You will receive a Certificate of Attendance at the end of your course, which will show your language level, the dates on which you have studied, as well as your attendance.

Are the teachers native speakers and qualified?
Yes. All our teachers are native speakers and hold English teaching qualifications such as the CELTA/DELTA or MA ELT.

How many students are there per class?
On average there are 12 students in a class, with a maximum of 15.

Can I practise my speaking?
Yes, teachers encourage you to speak by using the communicative method in all classes which develops confidence and fluency in your spoken English. The schools have an English-only policy and outside the school you will speak English with your host family and new friends all the time.

Do you have private tutors and how much do they cost?
Yes, we offer one-to-one lessons in all our English langauge schools. The price varies per school.

How will my progress be monitored?
Your assessment begins with a placement test then when you go into class you will be allocated an Individual Student Record (ISR) to assess your progress on a daily basis. Your teacher will record your class work, spoken participation in class, homework and level test score which takes place every 5 weeks and is followed by a tutorial with your main class teacher. Projects, student portfolios and formal examinations such as IELTS or Cambridge Examinations also form an important part of our overall assessment.