Each year more than 2,000 students from over 35 countries around the world choose to learn English at the University of Auckland’s English Language Academy (ELA). The ELA is the foremost university operated language centre in New Zealand and has a proven track record for enhancing students’ success at the University of Auckland.

Courses at the ELA are designed to develop students’ language and learning skills and academic literacy to prepare them for success at the University of Auckland and their future career. By choosing to study at the ELA, students will be starting an exciting new academic life which will allow them to be a part of one of the world’s top 100 universities.

The academy has excellent facilities available to support students in developing their English during and after class. The ELA prides itself in its team of experienced and qualified teaching professionals who are committed to developing individual language learning needs and understanding of learning in a New Zealand tertiary setting. It has an academic team and a dedicated student services team available to help students plan their studies, get involved in the social activities and support their welfare.

The ELA is located in a modern building on the University of Auckland’s City Campus, in the centre of Auckland city. Auckland’s location next to two harbours means you can enjoy living in a large, cosmopolitan city, but still be close to beautiful beaches, nature walks and peaceful islands. Students can go kayaking on the harbour in the morning and hike through green forests in the afternoon. Auckland boasts a variety of great cafés, restaurants and bars, excellent theatres, galleries and museums, great shopping and colourful Pacific and Asian cultural influences.