About ACG English School

Study English with ACG and start building your bridge to success

One of New Zealand's leading language schools, ACG English School delivers intensive academic English courses designed to meet the needs of our students. We aim to maximise student progress and achievement by equipping students with the English skills that best prepare them for further study.

The School's English language courses are flexible and innovative. The primary aims are to develop our students' academic language skills and to provide guaranteed pathways to high school, foundation studies and university.

Central location with excellent facilities

ACG English School is located at 345 Queen Street in Auckland city, near The University of Auckland and AUT University.  The central location means easy access to public transport and a number of nearby accommodation options. The campus is fully equipped with modern air-conditioned classrooms, computer rooms, a student common room, a library and a cafeteria.

Qualified teachers

All ACG English School teachers are fully qualified and registered with the New Zealand Teachers' Council. They are experienced specialist teachers who provide a caring and supportive learning environment where interactive lessons help to optimize the personal attention that we believe is essential for language development. The teachers place great importance on the learning process and encourage each student to set clear learning goals. They set high standards for each student and actively assist them reach these.

More teaching, more learning

Effective use of time is the key. Students have 24 hours of lessons per week. Lessons periods are 85 minutes to allow students and teachers to focus on skills development together in greater depth. In addition to the lessons, tutorials and coaching sessions are available at no extra cost to support learning. These sessions may be individual or in small groups. ACG English School's tutor system ensures that each student is given close individual attention.

A choice of activities

A range of optional activities is offered outside of the school day to expand the experiences of ACG English School students in New Zealand.

School staff and tour operators offer excursions to places of interest.
An international student club offers a variety of activities, including cooking classes, debating and performing arts opportunities.