Auckland Institute of Studies

Last updated 27 August 2026
Last updated 27 August 2026

Contact details

Address
28a Linwood Avenue, Mt Albert, Auckland, Auckland
Phone
09 815 1717 - extension 631
Email
enquiry@ais.ac.nz
Website
https://www.ais.ac.nz/study/english-language/pelt

Courses

Course

English as a Foreign Language - full-time

The course covers eight levels, from Beginners to Advanced, focussing on communication in English in the New Zealand context. Skills developed cover reading, writing, listening, grammar and speaking.

Course timing

Full-time or part-time
Full-time
Private tutoring available
No
Hours per week
23 hours
Course length
6 weeks

Course fees

Course costs
$205 per week
Enrolment/administration fee
$n/a
Materials fee
$65
Course

English as a Foreign Language - part-time a.m.

The morning course covers eight levels, from Beginners to Advanced, focussing on communication in English in the New Zealand context. Skills developed cover reading, writing, listening, grammar and speaking.

Course timing

Full-time or part-time
Part-time
Private tutoring available
No
Hours per week
15 hours
Course length
6 weeks

Course fees

Course costs
$177 per week
Enrolment/administration fee
$n/a
Materials fee
$39
Course

English as a Foreign Language - part-time p.m.

In the afternoon course students use the skills they have learned in class with topic-based learning, weekly vocabulary, and speaking assessments.

Course timing

Full-time or part-time
Part-time
Private tutoring available
No
Hours per week
8 hours
Course length
6 weeks

Course fees

Course costs
$131 per week
Enrolment/administration fee
$n/a
Materials fee
$26
Course

New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Level 4)

The course develops the academic English skills necessary for study in diploma and bachelor degree programmes at tertiary level. Entry is from Intermediate level proficiency.

Course timing

Full-time or part-time
Full-time
Private tutoring available
No
Hours per week
23 hours
Course length
14 weeks

Course fees

Course costs
$2870 per semester
Enrolment/administration fee
$n/a
Materials fee
$172
Course

New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Level 5)

The course develops the academic English skills necessary for study at postgraduate level. Entry is from higher level proficiency.

Course timing

Full-time or part-time
Full-time
Private tutoring available
No
Hours per week
23 hours
Course length
14 weeks

Course fees

Course costs
$2870 per semester
Enrolment/administration fee
$n/a
Materials fee
$172