English Language Preparation

If you need to improve your English language skills before you begin University of Auckland’s Foundation Studies Certificate programme, you can enrol in Taylors College Auckland’s English Language Preparation course. The English Language Preparation course is a training scheme approved by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) and delivered by Study Group NZ Limited, trading as Taylors College.

What will you study? 
During this course you will develop core English language skills and key study skills needed to prepare you for your university degree.  

Core language skills

• Speaking
• Writing 
• Reading
• Listening

Key study skills
You will develop key study skills that boost your confidence and help you learn faster, including:

• Exam techniques
• Critical analysis
• Note-taking
• Text scanning

Teaching and learning style
Throughout your time at Taylors College Auckland, you will benefit from individual support from expert teachers. The approach to teaching and learning at the College involves:  

A personal study plan
Before you start the course, Taylors College Auckland will assess your level of English to decide how long you need to join the course for. 

Regular testing
Your teacher will monitor your progress throughout the course. Regular tests will track your progress and help you to reach your full potential. Written reports are provided every six weeks.

Individual attention
Classes are small so you will have plenty of opportunity to ask questions and interact with other students.

Highly qualified teachers
Teaching staff are highly experienced in working with international students and teaching English as a Second Language (ESL).

Delivered on campus
All English Language Preparation course classes are delivered on the Taylors College Auckland campus. During the course, you will attend 25 hours of face-to-face teaching per week and will be fully involved in student life. You will not have access to the University of Auckland until you start the Foundation Studies Certificate programme.

Effective from 01 January 2019, students studying the English Language Preparation course at Taylors College Auckland must achieve an IELTS score or other internationally recognised English test outcome as required by NZQA to gain entry to the Foundation Studies Certificate programme.