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About Tāmaki Makaurau
the Māori name for Auckland
4th
SAFEST COUNTRY
IN THE WORLD
29th
BEST CITY IN THE
WORLD TO GET A
UNIVERSITY EDUCATION
200+
200+ DIFFERENT ETHNIC
COMMUNITIES CALL
AUCKLAND HOME
3rd
MOST LIVEABLE CITY
IN THE WORLD
An Outstanding Lifestyle
Discover an excellent balance between work, study and play while you learn English in Auckland. We have more than 200 different cultural groups from around the world living here, giving our city a rich cultural mix that’s reflected in our restaurants, meeting places, events, music and art.
6 reasons to learn English in Auckland
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High academic standards
New Zealand’s carefully designed education pathways and internationally recognised academic qualifications provide graduates with the skills to compete and succeed anywhere in the world.
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Exciting career opportunities
With 1.5 million people and counting, and home to a third of the country’s population, Auckland is New Zealand’s largest city and one of our fastest growing.
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So many things to see and do
Where else can you go sailing, horse riding, hiking, surfing, paddle boarding or mountain biking all within an hour of the city centre? Dive into our calendar of events year-round.
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Friendly people
Get ready for a warm welcome. Aucklanders are super friendly and we’ll do our best to make our city feel like a home away from home.
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Care for your well-being
If you come here as an international student, you’ll enjoy a high level of care. All schools and institutions are legally required to prioritise the well-being of international students.
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Lots of courses to choose from
Our international students can choose from many high quality institutions offering a wide range of subjects, courses and superb career opportunities.