UP English for Future Studies (UPEFS)

and build a bridge to success

A leading college for international students, UP International College offers  a flexible and innovative intensive English language programme to provide the academic language skills you need for tertiary study.

UP English for Future Studies, registered as ‘Intensive General English’ with NZQA, offers an English course that prepares students who wish to pursue their academic studies in New Zealand for success. The programme is aimed at providing learners with the skills to study effectively in an academic setting.  

It will provide targeted preparation for Foundation and other academic courses and will be tailored to individual students’ needs to ensure a higher level of language acquisition. 

Any student who wishes to continue their studies in Foundation, a school programme or a vocational college and are looking to improve their English beforehand, would benefit from studying in this programme.

UP International College* is located at 345 Queen Street in central Auckland.

Central location with excellent facilities
In the heart of central Auckland, UP International College is close to public transport and accommodation options. It’s also near the University of Auckland, AUT University, Yoobee Colleges and New Zealand School of Tourism. The campus is fully equipped with modern air-conditioned classrooms, computer rooms, a student common room with cafeteria, student learning centre and library.

Qualified teachers
All UP International College teachers are fully qualified and registered with the New Zealand Teachers’ Council. They are experienced specialist teachers who provide a caring and supportive learning environment, using interactive lessons and lots of personal attention to help students achieve their learning goals.

A choice of activities
We encourage you to make the most of your time in New Zealand so we offer lots of activities beyond the classroom. School staff and tour operators organise sightseeing excursions while our International Student Club offers everything from basketball, badminton and cooking classes to chess and performing arts. Our Student Learning Centre is open on Saturdays for self-study and socialising.