IELTS (Academic preparation)
Aspiring Language Institute · Auckland, New Zealand
From €188.71 per week
- Course days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
- Maximum class size: 16
- School admin. fee: €125.47
- Average number of students: 8
- Lesson duration: 60 minutes
- Course materials: Optional and not included
- Course certificate: Yes
- Qualifications: International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
- Levels: Intermediate - Level B1, Upper Intermediate - Level B2, Advanced - Level C1
Our IELTS class will prepare the students for the IELTS exam, for those who want to keep studying at University or for those who require a high IELTS score for their profession (ie : nurses who need 7.0)
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About the school
Aspiring Language Institute is a private training establishment founded in 1989. Our Institute offers a high level of personal attention to students who are treated as individuals and encouraged to develop their skills to the best of their ability. Aspiring Language Institute is located in Auckland, New Zealand, considered to be a diverse and multicultural city recognised as one of the most liveable places in the entire world.
Student reviews
4.7out of 5
11 reviews
- Location4.8
- Facilities4.3
- Activities4.8
- Teachers4.8
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NannaphatThailand ★★★★★ LanguageBookings review, 2025
2 weeks · 03/2025
I had a great time studying here. In my first two weeks in New Zealand, I connected with others easily thanks to the welcoming teachers. The school facilities are good, though the microwaves can be limited during busy times. The second floor handles crowds well. The campus is near AUT, with many bus stops and easy access to Queen Street. The teaching was excellent; I practiced writing daily with helpful feedback that boosted my confidence. Although March had few activities, it was never boring.
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DesmondChina ★★★★★ LanguageBookings review, 2014
16 weeks · 09/2013
Nice place with all very nice staff. I enjoyed my time here and will highly recommend the school to all my friend. I have learn a lot not only English and NZ culture. I have also made a lot of friends from different countries. Nice school !
Reply from the school
Thanks Desmond, and we were glad to see you coming back to Aspiring to study more :). We're always here to help you, good luck!
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DesmondChina ★★★★★ LanguageBookings review, 2014
16 weeks · 09/2013
Nice place with all very nice staff. I enjoyed my time here and will highly recommend the school to all my friend. I have learn a lot not only English and NZ culture. I have also made a lot of friends from different countries. Nice school !
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KimberleyFrench Polynesia ★★★★★ LanguageBookings review, 2013
3 weeks · 11/2012
I enjoyed my stay so much there! I came to prepare IELTS exam and I got 7.5, mainly thanks to my teacher who gave me great advice. I was working lots but the school also organizes activities every week, and even sometimes in the weekend, so it's good to meet other peoples from other country. I really recommend this school!
Reply from the school
Bonjour Kimberley :) Thanks a lot, we are very happy, and also very proud, that you could get such an excellent IELTS result! All the best with your law studies back in France!
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AmyKorea (South) ★★★★★ LanguageBookings review, 2012
12 weeks · 09/2012
I had a very good experience, I have lots of good memories here. I made good friends and I met people from different countries and cultures, I enjoyed it a lot. I took part in activities like going to Rangitoto, zoo, mini-golf and I had fun every time!! I recommend this school!
Reply from the school
Thanks Amy, it's true that you were already ready to follow the group everytime we organised an activity, and that was awesome! Let us know what you've been up to since you got back to Korea :)
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CarolineFrance ★★★★☆ LanguageBookings review, 2012
4 weeks · 11/2012
I only stayed 4 weeks but I enjoyed every moment at Aspiring. My teacher Liz was very good, and she was really pushing me a lot for I can improve my English. There was lots of different nationalities in my class, like Spain, Mexico, Japan, China, Italy, Korea, Czech Republic... That was a permanent cultural exchange and that was very interesting!! Thanks Aspiring and all the friendly staff!!
Reply from the school
You're very welcome Caroline, we hope you are doing very well in New Caledonia! Don't hesitate to come back and see us if you are ever in NZ!
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OthmanSaudi Arabia ★★★★★ LanguageBookings review, 2012
8 weeks · 07/2012
All the team help me a lot and were very nice so that's reason I chose school. Teachers were very good too and I enjoyed doing activities especially when we went to play laser-strike as we don't have this in my country, Saudi Arabia. I loved the school, I wanted to stay longer but had to go back home to study. I am still in touch with the people there and met lots of new friends too. Thank you very much!!
Reply from the school
Othman, we are definitely still in touch with you on Whatsapp and Facebook. We will probably go back to laser strike soon,are you coming back? :)Hope everything is great back in Saudi Arabia, have fun and take care!
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LoretoChile ★★★★★ LanguageBookings review, 2012
12 weeks · 05/2012
Id like to say that Aspiring Language is a very good place to improve everyones English. Im very glad of that place. My IELTS teacher was Gerry, he is a very good one , I really enjoyed his classes.
Reply from the school
Hey Loreto, thank you! Gerry says hi ansd says he misses your accent :). We are happy you enjoyed your time with us and since you came, we had a few more of your fellow compatriots :). Take care of yourself, see you later!
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LenaFrance ★★★★☆ LanguageBookings review, 2012
4 weeks · 05/2012
I enjoyed every moment in this school. I like it's a small school and it's like a family, so I felt really good there. Students come from around the world and everyone was very friendly with me. I could do things with others, after school, or during school activities. Even if I didn't stay long, I improved my English a lot at school, and also in my homestay family. School found a great family for me, they were very caring. Back in France, I recommend this school to my friends!
Reply from the school
Lena, we have a new student in your homestay family and they still remember you and keep saying how dedicated you were with your english! Thanks for the review, hope France is treating you well and it's not too cold! :)
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ReinaldoBrazil ★★★★★ LanguageBookings review, 2012
24 weeks · 03/2012
I had a great time in Aspiring School. Teachers were really good and very entertaining, and the staff are so friendly (someone talks portuguese, so is good), always taking time to help me, for studies or anything outside of school like transports, activities, places to eat/drink. I also enjoyed doing activities with school, and I made very good friends there. I recommend Aspiring school, they were very great with me!
Reply from the school
And we enjoyed having you around you know. We haven't found anyone with such a contagious laugh since you're gone. What's new in Brazil for you? Do you still practise your English? All the best, talk soon!
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About the school: Aspiring Language Institute
Number of classrooms: 8
Average nº of student per classroom: 13
Minimum student age: 14
Placement test on the first day: ✓
Distance from the airport: 20 km.
Closest airport: Auckland International Airport
Year the school opened: 1989
School opening times: 8:30 - 21:00
Facilities
After class/extra curricular seminars · Computer room · Cultural trips · Eating area · Elevator · Free internet access · Internet WIFI · Library · Printing service · Self study material · Snack machines · Social activities · Student room · Study room
Student information
Students can enjoy free internet access, a library with a wide selection of books to borrow to improve their English. We also provide a kitchen for light meals, a dining room where the students can get to know each other.The students can bond around our pool table during the breaks. We are centrally located, close to common transports and seconds away from Sky Tower, shops, restaurants... Finally, our staff can speak: Chinese, Japanese, Spanish, Portuguese, French and of course English :)
Terms & Conditions: Aspiring Language Institute
- Services must be paid in full 14 days before the course starts in order to complete the enrolment and secure a place in the course and/or accommodation.
- Bookings are not transferable.
- Bank charges are payable by students
- Students must be 14 years of age or over
Cancellation policy
- The cancellation needs to be communicated in writing to the school by the person who booked the course.
- Enrolment fee is non-refundable.
- Accommodation booking fee is non-refundable.
- No refund will be made for shortening the course duration after the payment.
- If a student is absent for one or more weeks at a time, arrangements can be made for the course duration to be extended at no extra cost.
Visa refusal
- The remaining balance will be refunded to the student upon receipt of an original VISA refusal letter.
Other terms
1.For courses < 5 weeks,50% of tuition fees can be refunded to a student cancelling the course no later than 2 days after the course starts.
2.For courses > 5 weeks but < 12 weeks,75% of tuition fees can be refunded to a student cancelling the course no later than 5 days after the course starts.
3.For enrolments > 12 weeks,tuition fees will be refunded to a student cancelling his or her course within the first 10 days of their course.
Tuition fees cannot be refunded after these dates
Accommodation
- from NZD 380/weekHomestayHost familyStudents per room: 1 · Board: Half board · Minimum age: 18 · Accommodation type: Host Family · Distance from school: 10 Km · Facilities: Bed linen, Kitchen, Laundry, Near the School, Phone, Public transport near, Refrigerator, Towels, TV, Wireless (WIFI) Internet, Work Desk
The Price of homestay includes half-board from Monday to Friday and full-board on weekends.
All our homestay families are carefully interviewed to make sure they are genuinely willing to welcome an international student in their home and are ready to show the New Zealand culture to the student.
They also go through a police check to make sure that the international students are in a safe environment.
- Homestay - Under 18 y/oHost familyStudents per room: 1 · Board: Half board · Minimum age: 16 · Accommodation type: Host Family · Distance from school: 10 Kmfrom NZD 400/week
The Price of homestay includes half-board from Monday to Friday and full-board on weekends.
All our homestay families are carefully interviewed to make sure they are genuinely willing to welcome an international student in their home and are ready to show the New Zealand culture to the student.
They also go through a police check to make sure that the international students are in a safe environment.
Prices
Price list from 5 Nov 2026
| Weeks | Total | Per week |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | €200.75 | €200.75 |
| 2 | €401.51 | €200.76 |
| 3 | €602.26 | €200.75 |
| 4 | €803.01 | €200.75 |
| 5 | €1,003.76 | €200.75 |
| 6 | €1,204.52 | €200.75 |
| 7 | €1,405.27 | €200.75 |
| 8 | €1,606.02 | €200.75 |
| 9 | €1,806.78 | €200.75 |
| 10 | €2,007.53 | €200.75 |
| 11 | €2,208.28 | €200.75 |
| 12 | €2,409.03 | €200.75 |
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