Social Activities

On Fridays AEC organises activities for students that are fun, informative and educational. Listen to school announcements; check at reception, or on the school notice-boards to find out the time and type of activity for each week.

Some activities are free, but there may be a fee for some of the bigger activities.The school will always subsidise the bigger activities to ensure that they are cheaper than by any other means.

Trips have included:

The Big Beach Barbeque Adventure Tour!
Chinese New Year’s Party!
The Great  Auckland Sights Bus Tour!
A Maori Cultural Performance!

We also arrange longer weekend trips like the ‘Relaxing Rotorua Recreational “3R” Tour’.
All students are encouraged to take part as our activities allow you to get to know your fellow students and teachers better.

Writing Classes

We run extra classes for writing on Tuesdays from 2.35pm to 3.35pm.  The two classes are streamed at:

         Elementary/Pre-Intermediate level
         Intermediate/Upper Intermediate level

Teachers give more coaching for students who desire to improve their academic writing skills.

Bible study

On Wednesday staff lead an introduction to the Bible.  This gives you an opportunity to learn about Christianity and modern Christian songs in a relaxed environment.  This also gives you the chance to socialise with other students who you may not usually study with.  All are welcome.

Additional Services

Remember that truly experiencing New Zealand, talking with people from different nationalities in English and learning about the culture of “Kiwi” people is an education in itself.  We want you to succeed in your studies and we also want you to have an experience here that will be remembered forever.   For the more adventurous students we can also help you with:

Farmstay Arrangement

You can choose to visit a farm of your choice and stay with the farmer’s family.  If you wish to relax, you can pay for your accommodation and food.  Your second choice is to work on the farm and help the family which means that your accommodation and food is free.  You will be expected to work for about four or five hours a day and you can usually select the type of jobs you wish to do before you go.  You can experience country life in New Zealand, stay in beautiful surroundings, make friends and practise your English all at the same time!

Auckland Adventure Weekends

You can book your weekend away through the Student Welfare Officer.  Check the notice-board in the student area for information on trips available.  Auckland Adventures are experienced in designing tours especially for language school students.  You can spend the weekend with other young people from all over the world and Auckland Adventures will arrange your transport, accommodation and activities for an unbeatable price.  You will be accompanied by a guide who will make sure your weekend is both enjoyable and fun.

Independent Travel/Working HolidayInformation

Ask to see Felix, and he will be able to give you help and advice with your plans for work, travel and accommodation.  He can help you find work both in Aucklandand in other parts of New Zealand too.  The school can give you advice on flat-finding, IRD numbers, transport and sight-seeing.