The school

The school is within walking distance from both the University of Auckland and Auckland University of Technology. It is close to the public library, art gallery, museum, shops, restaurants and public transport.

The campus is shared with students on the Taylors Auckland Foundation Year conducted by Taylors College. Many Embassy CES students stay on to undertake this programme.

When full, our Auckland school has a capacity of 350 students. The minimum age is 16.

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Our Auckland school is accredited by NZQA, guaranteeing you quality English language tuition.

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Facilities

Students at Embassy CES Auckland enjoy spacious, bright classrooms as well as computer and science laboratories.

Between lessons, you can study in the library, or relax and chat in the student common room.

Keep in touch with family and friends with full internet and email access.

All Embassy CES schools have wireless internet access: why not bring your laptop with you?

Embassy CES Auckland is a TOEIC testing centre, so you can take your TOEIC in this school. See the official Australia and New Zealand TOEIC website for further details (this site is in English and will open in a new window).

Embassy CES Auckland is also a TOEFL iBT testing centre.

Courses offered at this school

• Embassy Certificate of English (Standard, Intensive, or Semi-Intensive)
• Examination preparation (IELTS)
• One-to-one
• University Counselling
• Work Placement Assistance

Activities

You can do everything from bush walks and nature studies to abseiling, canoeing and mountain biking. Ride through towering pine forests and along miles of empty black beaches. There's parachuting (tandem or solo) and sea kayaking. If you are feeling a little weary, finish off your day by soaking in replenishing mineral waters at a thermal resort.

New Zealand offers much more than excellence in education. Few countries in the region can offer a better lifestyle in such a beautiful environment. From sub-tropical paradise to towering snow-capped mountains, deep fast flowing rivers and crystal clear lakes, New Zealand has it all.

For more information, visit our Sample activities page.

Accommodation

Accommodation options for students in Auckland are:

• HomeStay: Live as part of an English-speaking household
• Stay in a lodge

Lodges are guest-houses providing long-term accommodation for students, with a shared bathroom and self-catering facilities. We can recommend a number of reasonably-priced lodges near the school. Contact us for full details, including prices and photos.

Read more about accommodation options, and meet a host household on our Accommodation pages. See prices on our Fees page.

You can find a selection of accommodation websites on our Accommodation Links page for Australia and New Zealand.

The City

Auckland is a modern city surrounded by subtropical islands, sparkling waters and lush native rainforest. Unsurprisingly, it has been voted amongst the best places to live in the world. Residents enjoy a warm coastal climate without extremes of temperature.

Auckland lies across an 11 km wide volcanic isthmus separating two harbours - the Waitemata and Manukau.

The city buzzes with an atmosphere of fun and excitement. The waterfront, restaurants and bars are popular by both day and evening. Auckland, City of Sails, is a vibrant South Pacific city and offers an incomparable, unique lifestyle.

What's life like in Auckland?

Visit Student Club for:

• Pre-arrival advice: everything you need to know before you come to Auckland
• The Auckland photobook and student handbook: see Auckland life for yourself
• Coming soon! 360° panoramic photos of the school and the city

Or see the cost of living in Auckland.

Attractions

Auckland has plenty to interest culture lovers, with its art gallery, museums, historic village and botanic gardens.

If outdoor sports are more your thing, Auckland is probably the best place you could wish for. Try bungee jumping off the harbour bridge, abseiling or white-water rafting.

After all that, you'll want to relax with something a bit less extreme. How about a visit to one of the many surrounding vineyards, or a cruise around that famous harbour?