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Week Intensive Courses
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Annual Intake Periods
English Language Centre

Master Academic English Before You Begin

The Auckland Royal Academy English Language Centre provides pre-sessional, intensive, and IELTS preparation courses designed specifically for students whose first language is not English. Our expert instructors understand the specific language challenges faced by Arabic, Chinese, Hindi, and other language speakers.

Students who complete an ARA English Language course and meet the required standard may progress directly to their chosen degree or diploma programme without an external IELTS test, subject to academic assessment.

Pathway Guarantee: Students completing the ARA Advanced English programme with a minimum B+ grade may receive conditional progression to an undergraduate degree programme without an external English test, subject to admissions approval.
English Language Centre Auckland Royal Academy
Our Programmes

English Language Courses

Beginner to Pre-Intermediate

General English

For students at IELTS 3.5–4.5. Covers speaking, listening, reading, writing, grammar, and vocabulary in a practical academic and professional context.

Duration8 or 12 weeks
Intake4x per year
Class sizeMax 15 students
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IELTS Preparation

Targeted preparation for the Academic IELTS test. Covers all four skill bands (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking) with timed practice tests, examiner feedback, and test-taking strategies.

Duration6 weeks intensive
Target scoreIELTS 6.0+
Entry levelIELTS 5.0+
Degree Pathway

Academic English & Study Skills

Pre-sessional programme for students progressing to ARA undergraduate or postgraduate degrees. Focuses on academic writing, referencing (APA), critical reading, seminar participation, and oral presentations.

Duration10 weeks
Entry levelIELTS 5.5+
ProgressionDegree entry possible
Why Study English with ARA

Why Choose Our English Centre

Specialist Arabic & multilingual support: Instructors familiar with the common language challenges of Arabic, Hindi, and Mandarin speakers.
Pathway guarantee: Direct progression to ARA degree programmes for qualifying students without external testing.
Auckland CBD location: Study in the heart of Auckland surrounded by native English speakers and professional environments.
Student visa eligible: ARA English courses are delivered on a student visa — you can begin improving your English before your degree starts.
Small classes, expert feedback: Maximum 15 students per class ensures individual attention and rapid progress.
Flexible scheduling: Morning and afternoon classes. Combines well with part-time work within your visa conditions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to sit IELTS before applying to ARA English courses? +
No formal IELTS score is required for the General English programme. Placement is determined by a short internal assessment completed on enrolment. IELTS Preparation requires an entry level of approximately IELTS 5.0.
Can I combine English classes with my degree? +
The pre-sessional Academic English programme is designed to run immediately before your degree start date. Concurrent enrolment in English and degree programmes in the same semester may be possible subject to academic load limits — contact admissions.
How much do ARA English Language courses cost? +
English Language course fees vary by programme length and type. Contact admissions at admissions@au.ac.nz for the current fee schedule. International students on a student visa are not charged GST on tuition.
Is the English centre available online? +
The IELTS Preparation and Academic English programmes include online learning components. Fully online delivery is available for some modules — contact us for the current online study options.

Start With English, Finish With a Degree

Build your English confidence first, then progress directly to your chosen ARA programme. Contact admissions to discuss your pathway options.

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