Auckland International College:
Set in Auckland's vibrant inner-city central business district, our college represents a prime opportunity for English language students to obtain a quality education in preparation for higher tertiary study. There is strong emphasis on developing English abilities for students to succeed in their international studies.
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AIC offers specialist international education, the first of its kind in New Zealand. It is also the first of a planned 30 linked colleges to be developed globally. With an all-new purpose-built facility, completed in January 2003, in the heart of the Auckland City, AIC presents a wonderful opportunity for students to learn in a modern, high-tech and stimulating environment. With the best interests of our students' futures foremost, we worked closely with leading universities and with the International Baccalaureate Organisation (IBO) to create programmes in each of our two schools: Auckland International College and the Academy for the International Community.
Auckland International College with its International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma offers a qualification recognised by the best universities internationally, while our Foundation Studies programme provides a one year entry qualification to New Zealand universities and our TESOL certificate leads to a Monash university post-graduate qualification.
Courses:General English, IELTS, TOEFL, TOEIC, IB Diploma, AIC Certificate
Staff and Facilities:AIC provides a learning environment conducive to academic
achievement. Classrooms are modern and technologically advanced. Rooms
are equipped for multi-media presentation, and Smart Boards
(interactive whiteboards) enable teachers and students to work together
to interact with a variety of media. Classroom web cameras enable a
parent to log in and view their child in class.
Internationally
recruited, experienced, dedicated teachers from a variety of cultures
and backgrounds engage students with a range of approaches to learning
– from small group work to the use of sophisticated information
technologies – in order to ensure that all students are catered for,
and that their communicative skills are developed throughout their
course.
A multi-media library and technology centre
enable AIC to access, research and retrieve information globally. The
library, science laboratories and art suite have all been designed and
equipped to meet the rigorous IBO standards.
AIC Goals:AIC strives for academic excellence.AIC provides pathways to top universities in New Zealand and overseas.AIC expects its students to learn more than one language.AIC encourages its students to respect their own cultural identity as well as the cultures of others.AIC develops open-minded, caring, principled and balanced young adults.AIC fosters future leadership in the global community.
Boarding at AIC:AIC boarding is culturally diverse and grounded in common goals. AIC boarding supports students to achieve academic success.
New
students are welcomed into the boarding facility with a comprehensive
orientation programme involving both staff and other students in order
for them to feel positive about their first experiences at AIC. The
orientation programme includes familiarisation with the facilities, the
rules, the staff, students, and the central city location.
AIC
boarding facilities are English-speaking environments; students and
staff monitor this together. AIC boarding caters to a range of dietary
needs and is considerate of religious backgrounds. The staff who care
for the students at AIC boarding facilities are from a variety of
countries and have experiences from a range of careers. They are a
professional and caring group of adults. In addition to the work of
supervisors, a counsellor is available to talk through any difficulties
one-on-one and confidentially with students.
There
is a comprehensive handbook for AIC boarding; it introduces students to
routines and regulations. AIC Tower and House operate under strict
guidelines and a clear discipline system. Students are expected to take
responsibility for their environment.
AIC
boarding offers several highly respected leadership positions for
boarding students. Students have choices about free time activities and
are encouraged to participate in the House competition.
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