• an internationally-recognized English language certificate

• entry requirement into an English-language university

• individual academic counselling

• examination strategies

Barbara Takase - Managing Director - Auckland
English Academy

Hello! I'm Barbara Takase. I'm the Director of the Auckland English Academy. For the past 20 years I've been helping people from all around the world come to study English in Auckland and then go on to academic success. Following my students’ successful careers is one of the most satisfying aspects of working at the Auckland English Academy.

What’s the first step towards academic success in an English-speaking country?

Every university admissions director I’ve ever met has told me that a solid grounding in English, and the ability to confidently express oneself in English is the most important qualification for academic success. So they are particularly interested in the candidate’s English language record.
In British Commonwealth countries (U.K., Australia, Canada, New Zealand) the preferred English language examination for entry is the IELTS (International. English Language Testing System) examination.

What is the IELTS Examination about?

The IELTS examination is administered by the University of Cambridge in the United Kingdom. There are testing centres in most cities in the English-speaking countries. The IELTS exam is a comprehensive examination which covers the four language skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing.

What happens if I take the IELTS exam and fail?

You can’t fail the IELTS exam. You will receive a result for each of the 4 skills – reading, writing, speaking and listening. The marks are based on a scale of 1 to 10 – 1 being a low score and 10 a top score. However, universities have set minimum requirements for each of the 4 skills, depending on the type of course you will apply for. For example, for a diploma in accountancy, the required entry level might be 5.5. But for a language-intense subject such as teaching, the entry level might be higher – 7 or 7.5.

What can I do to obtain the highest possible score?

Start with a thorough examination preparation English course. The Auckland English Academy’s IELTS preparation course has a 20-year track record of success.

How does that work?

Here’s how we do it: ·

• By improving your reading, writing, listening and speaking skills in Academic Engli

• By improving your English language proficiency, especially in the fields of grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation.

• By giving you strategies for study and independent learning outside the classroom.

• By enabling you to score well on the IELTS examination.

• By exposing you to the content areas of business, technology and global issues.

• By familiarizing you with university processes and systems.

• By promoting automatic English.
  

How often is the IELTS examination offered?

The examination is held in Auckland every second Saturday – so there are lots of dates to choose from.

When do the IELTS preparation courses start?

You can join an IELTS course at the Auckland English Academy on any Monday throughout the year.

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