Worldwide School of English offers a great English language education at an excellent location in Auckland city. We are in mid city, near the harbour, shops, boats, bus station, train station, restaurants, theatres etc. We offer General English classes at 7 levels, Beginner, Elementary, Pre-Intermediate, Intermediate, Upper-Intermediate, Advanced and Proficiency and English for Academic Purposes (IELTS and TOEIC), FCE and CAE preparation classes as well as the Cambridge Business English Certificate (BEC) exam preparation classes and TESOL + TKT. Students are tested and placed carefully into their correct level on their first day at school. Students move up a level when they have shown competency at their level and are ready to move up.
Our classes have an average of 9 students (maximum of 14) which means students get a lot of individual attention. All General English class materials are provided free to the student. Our teaching methods are based on the most up-to-date communicative method of teaching English and are designed to involve students as much as possible in their learning. We create an enjoyable and warm learning environment in our classrooms. Our students are actively involved in communicating with the teacher and with each other. Students are expected to talk, give opinions and be involved in their learning as well as STUDY HARD.
At Worldwide School our students do not use only one textbook in class and students do not pay any extra for their General English study materials. We don't believe that the perfect textbook has ever been written and we like to choose the best possible lesson for every subject and to suit each different class. One textbook alone cannot provide this so each teacher has five, six or more textbooks that they can choose from to plan the perfect lesson for the student's needs. Teachers can also write their own lessons or make lessons using a newspaper article, a TV or radio show or a song, for example.
Each student receives their own folder to keep their lessons in and they must bring it to school everyday. It will provide a record of all that they have learned during their time at Worldwide School.
General English classes in the morning improve all aspects of student's English. Grammar, writing and reading skills and students also do a lot of listening and speaking practice. Teachers want students to be involved, to give opinions and ask questions.
General English classes in the afternoon concentrate even more on the fluency skills introduced in the morning classes. There is a lot of pair and group work discussions on many varied and interesting topics and exercises to improve listening skills used in everyday English. Every Friday afternoon we also have special conversation class, movie, or a cheap activity options.
Worldwide's teachers use the latest in teaching techniques and resources in a warm and caring environment. We believe in International (WORLDWIDE) English. We use material from USA, Great Britain, Australia and New Zealand. Our teachers are all qualified (with TEFL qualifications and University degrees) and experienced native-speaker teachers from many different countries. We have teachers from New Zealand, Australia, USA, Canada, Great Britain and South Africa. Our teachers are one of our biggest strengths and we are very proud of them.
In addition to our main General and Academic English courses we offer our PLUS Farm Experience , HELP/Au Pair, International Flight Attendant, Summer Sports, Environmental Volunteer, Working Holiday Visa Support and Internship programmes. We also offer a "COMBO Programme" combining study with travel at our partner schools in Napier, Christchurch and Queenstown.
We are NZQA registered.
* Worldwide has agreed to observe and be bound by the Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International Students published by the Minister of Education. Copies of the Code are available on request from this institution or from the New Zealand Ministry of Education website at http://www.minedu.govt.nz
We arrange Homestays with a New Zealand family and all of our families are carefully inspected and selected. We also arrange accommodation in our School Apartments - Worldwide House.
Our facilities include a large computer room (with FREE Email, WiFi & Internet access), Movie Theatre and a Library/Self Access Area which provide self-study exercises that are corrected for the student, as well as Listening Posts with tape scripts, computers with English language software and videos. We also have a student lounge with comfortable chairs, free telephone, and a kitchen with free tea and coffee as well as recreation areas with table tennis, outside decks, etc. A prayer room is also available for those who require a quiet place to pray. A full range of after school activities, social programme and weekend trips are also organised.
Native language counsellors, academic counselling/placement for further study and airport pick-up is free for Worldwide Students.
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Worldwide School is located in mid Auckland city. We are inside The Strand Building 233 Queen St, a four storey classic Victorian 1900's building. We are on level 3 and 4. On the third floor we have 14 classrooms, a recreation area, prayer room, a kitchen and bathrooms. On the fourth floor is our administration area, teacher’s room and library/self study area, internet computer room, our movie theatre, recreational outdoor deck area, student lounge with kitchen, bathrooms and 7 classrooms.
Near Worldwide School there are many restaurants, cafes, shops, movie theatres, the central train station and bus stops and many important companies and buildings as well as the beautiful harbour area. It is a great location for students.
16 years old is the minimum age at the main school adult programme. We have no maximum age. 1 week is the minimum course length for General English.
The Under 16 Programme is for 14 - 15 year olds to partner high schools and for 5 - 13 year olds to partner primary schools.