Intensive Academic English*

Three modules are included in the course: The Core Curriculum Module, which consists of skills development, the Preparation for IELTS Module, which focuses on examination skills and the Elective Modules to develop English within a variety of contexts.

The Core Curriculum Module includes:

• Receptive Skills: Listening and Reading
• Productive Skills: Writing and Speaking
• Core Language Skills: Vocabulary and Grammar

The core module consists of 9 periods per week and is designed to develop English language usage, language structure, vocabulary, reading, listening and writing. ACG English School provides specialised support in developing writing skills which is essential for success at tertiary level.

The Preparation for IELTS Module consists of 6 periods per week with specific development of the skills related to the examination.

The module includes:

• Listening Skills
• Reading Skills
• Writing Skills
• Speaking Skills

The Elective Modules:

The purpose of the modules is to develop English within a different context to the standard classroom. Module choices include:

• How to prepare a CV and apply for a job
• The NZ Road Code and getting a driver's license
• Intercultural understanding
• Public speaking / Speech competition
• The language of maths
• The language of business
• Communication skills
• Listening practise

Levels offered: ⁺

• Academic Level 1 (Elementary)
• Academic Level 2 (Advanced Elementary)
• Academic Level 3 (Pre-Intermediate)
• Academic Level 4 (Intermediate)
• Academic Level 5 (Upper-Intermediate)
• Academic Level 6 (Advanced)

Entry Dates:                             Every Monday

Course Length:                         2 to 48 weeks

Hours of Tuition:                       24 hours per week

Entry Requirement:                    Minimum age 12

2012 Tuition Fees:
Intensive Academic English (24 hours/week)

NZ $395 per week (for 1 to 40 weeks)
NZ $350 per week (for 41 weeks and longer)

* The Intensive Academic English course is currently registered as Intensive General English with NZQA.
+ The above levels are subject to sufficient enrolments.

Intensive IELTS Preparation

The course has been developed for students who have successfully completed ACG English School's Academic Level 3 (Pre-Intermediate) or have an IELTS 5.0 or equivalent and who meet the academic entry requirements for tertiary study. The course duration is 12 weeks or longer and there are four starting dates per year.

Entry Dates:
2012:                                   4 January, 27 March, 19 June,
                                          11 September

2013:                                  7 January, 3 April, 25 June,
                                         17 September

2014:                                  6 January, 1 April, 24 June,
                                         16 September

Course Length:                     12 weeks (one cycle)

Hours of Tuition:                   24 hours per week

Entry Requirement:           Successful completion of ACG English
                                     School's Academic Level Three,
                                     IELTS 5.0 or equivalent

Tuition Fee:
Intensive IELTS Preparation (24 hours/week)
2012:                                 NZ $395 per week