The University of Auckland English Language Academy (ELA)

The University of Auckland English Language Academy (ELA) The University of Auckland English Language Academy (ELA) provides a wide range of quality English la

The University of Auckland English Language
Academy (ELA) provides a wide range of
English language programmes, including
general English courses, direct university
pathways, customised group programmes,
and teacher-training courses.

ELA will be closed on 1 June.We wish all students a happy long weekend and see you on 2 June.
29/05/2026

ELA will be closed on 1 June.
We wish all students a happy long weekend and see you on 2 June.

29/05/2026

Scenes from São Paulo Brazil: While connecting across Latin America, ELA’s Lee Waddingham shares a look at New Zealand’s education presence on the ground. Next stop: Colombia

27/05/2026

Chris, a favourite teacher for many ELA students, runs a Listening Workshop that gives students the opportunity to practise listening to content similar to real university lectures—helping them understand the main ideas, follow discussions more effectively, and build confidence in academic English.

“Listening skills are essential for university students. ELA runs a weekly Listening Workshop where students can practise lecture-style listening and develop other key academic skills.” said Chris.

Through guided activities and interactive practice, students strengthen their listening comprehension, note-taking skills, vocabulary recognition, and critical thinking in a supportive learning environment.

ELA offers a range of weekly workshops designed to help students develop practical English skills, gain confidence, and make the most of their learning experience both inside and outside the classroom.

27/05/2026

ELA’s Academic Manager, Lee Waddingham, continued his Latin American tour in Belo Horizonte, Brazil.

He represented ELA at a full day of events and seminars, connecting with prospective students.

A little trivia ... “Belo Horizonte” means “Beautiful Horizon”—a nod to the stunning mountain views surrounding the city.

Next stop… São Paulo

Our students transformed the lounge into a global celebration of food, dance, and creativity—after a full week of resear...
22/05/2026

Our students transformed the lounge into a global celebration of food, dance, and creativity—after a full week of researching and discovering cultures from around the world (not their own!)

From baklava to pretzels and salsa to the haka finale, it was a day full of energy, learning, and connection

Find out more on the News section of our website https://bit.ly/4tSiQKy

Today, ELA’s very own Eileen ran a fantastic crochet workshop for our students. "Crochet has been a passion of mine sinc...
20/05/2026

Today, ELA’s very own Eileen ran a fantastic crochet workshop for our students. "Crochet has been a passion of mine since I was 10 years old. It was a lot of fun to share a few tips with the students today. They seemed to really enjoy learning the basics, making chains into a bracelet, and crocheting flowers. Our students are super talented, they picked it up really quickly!" said Eileen.

19/05/2026

Our Academic Manager, Lee Waddingham, was in Chile as part of Education New Zealand (ENZ)'s Latin America roadshow, connecting with local agents and meeting educational institutions.

It’s been a great opportunity to share how ELA supports Chilean students on their pathway to postgraduate study at the University of Auckland—and to spend time with NZ Ambassador to Chile, Daniela Rigoli, who joined the event.

A big thank you to ENZ for bringing this together—we’re excited to keep building these connections. Next up: Brazil!

A warm welcome to our City University of Hong Kong students, who started their first day at ELA today! Since 2008, ELA h...
18/05/2026

A warm welcome to our City University of Hong Kong students, who started their first day at ELA today!

Since 2008, ELA has proudly welcomed CityUHK students to Auckland — building a strong and lasting partnership over the years.

As part of the CALIS programme, students will take part in English classes, activities, and cultural experiences, as well as volunteer placements across Auckland—gaining real-world experience while connecting with the local community.

We’re excited to see them build confidence, make new friends, and enjoy their journey at ELA. Wishing everyone an amazing and rewarding time with us!

Shanshan, Xu Ying, Zihe and Yunrui from China, and Yuuki from Japan, have completed their ELA native bird sticker collec...
17/05/2026

Shanshan, Xu Ying, Zihe and Yunrui from China, and Yuuki from Japan, have completed their ELA native bird sticker collections by speaking English around campus and joining workshops and activities.

As a reward for their fantastic effort, they each received a fluffy ELA Kiwi toy.
English All Around encourages students to practise beyond the classroom, meet new people, and build confidence.

Congratulations—we look forward to seeing more students join the fun!

Today we celebrated Pink Shirt Day with a fun, high-energy gathering in the Student Lounge .Students wore pink, took par...
15/05/2026

Today we celebrated Pink Shirt Day with a fun, high-energy gathering in the Student Lounge .

Students wore pink, took part in a “pink” quiz, and voted for the “Most Pink Student”—with plenty of lollipops and chocolate up for grabs.

Pink Shirt Day is all about standing together against bullying and supporting kindness, inclusion, and respect.

As ELA's Camille shared, it was a “meaningful” activity that brought students together in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

Thanks to everyone who joined and helped make the day so positive!

Address

67 Symonds Street, Grafton
Auckland
1010

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+6499197695

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