Programmmes
Experienced teachers, modern materials, low prices
Adult Programmes
General English
A programme to improve your everday English skills, with a focus on communication.
- Learn real, everyday English
- Learn by communicating
- Study with people from all over the world
- The average class size is 12 students
- Experienced teachers
- Full time (25 hours per week) or part time (15 hours per week)
In class teachers organize a lot of activities to create a light atmosphere so that all students are actively engaged.
Shao Yan (Sharon)Because we call the teachers by their first names, the lessons were very relaxed and personal.
UrsinaAcademic English
English for university, with a focus on IELTS, TOEFL, or any other English exam.
- Focused on IELTS
- Learn skills and vocabulary
- Study reading, writing, listening and speaking
- Real test practice
- The average class size is 12 students
- Experienced teachers
- Full time (25 hours per week) or part time (15 hours per week)
They not only motivate their students to learn but also teach us how to learn.
RyanThanks to the substantial classes, it took only 5 months when I received the score of Overall 7.0.
YurikoTeen Programmes – 12 Year Old Students can enrol
English for Further Studies
Learn the English you need to succeed at high-school or university.
- Practise language and study skills
- Improve your grammar to high-school standards
- Study the basic vocabulary needed for a variety of subjects
- Participate in individual and group assignments
- The average class size is 14 students
- Experienced teachers
Everyone at Unique made sure we felt at “home” and were an extended “family” .
AkinoStudying at Unique made me realize how the high school would be.
CikiEnglish Plus Activities
Enrolments closed for December English +Activities Programme
Study English in the morning and take part in activities in the afternoon.
- Communicate in only English
- Live with a Kiwi family
- Study English with students from different countries
- Enjoy activities around Auckland
- The average class size is 14 students
- Experienced teachers
- 11 Year old students can enrol for E+A
- 10 Year old students can enrol for E+A with these conditions: – If they are living with a parent – If they are travelling in a group with a group leader
The lessons are very interesting, every student takes part, no one is left out.
MariaMorning class
Afternoon Activities
Sheepworld
Meeting the locals at Sheepworld
Underwater World
Life under the sea at Kelly Tarlton’s
Devonport
Relaxing with friends in Devonport
Auckland Museum
Friends at the museum
- A one-off NZD$220 registration fee applies to all teen bookings.
- A one-off NZD$190 homestay-monitoring fee applies to any student under 18 who does not stay in a Unique homestay.
- Programmes start every Monday, bar NZ public holidays.
- External examination fees are not included
- Extra-curricular activities are not included unless part of the English Plus Activities programme
- English Plus Activities Afternoon Activities $350 in peak seasons July and January
Homestay Fees
Live with a Kiwi Family
Accelerate your learning by living with an English-speaking family close to Unique.
- Sleep and study in your own bedroom
- Your homestay will give you three meals per day
- Friendly families who love to talk to their students
- Live a short bus ride, or within walking distance of the school
- Stay with a family that suits your preferences – Don’t like pets? Can’t eat beef? No problem!
Staying with a Kiwi family, I could practise my English all day long and furthermore it is amazing to see a different culture and lifestyle
StefanThe Fees below are for 2019.
13 Years and under
14 - 17 Years
18 Years and over
- In addition to the weekly fee, there is a one-off registration fee of NZD$250 for students under 18 and NZD$200 for students over 18.
- A one-off NZD$190 homestay-monitoring fee applies to any student under 18 who does not stay in a Unique homestay or with the parents.
- Students are able to change homestay once without charge, but a NZD$150 fee applies to any subsequent homestay change.
- The homestay weekly fee does not include bus fares
- Homestay weekly fees are calculated based on the student’s age on their homestay arrival date. For programmes of more than 4 weeks, the weekly homestay fee changes to the lower rate the week after the student turns 14 or 18.
- Students are expected to leave their homestays by 5.00 pm on their day of departure. If they want to stay in their homestay past 5.00pm, they will be charged for an additional night.
- A holding fee of $10 per day will be charged from the first night if students are away from their homestay for 8 or more nights and wish to return to the same homestay. If students are away from their homestay for 1-7 nights the full homestay fee applies.
Airport transfers
Standard
- From airport to accommodation or accommodation to airport Better for experienced travelers Drivers will meet passengers at the airport
Special
- Driver will help you check in Suitable for younger travelers From airport to homestay or homestay to airport