We’re proud and excited to announce that Languages International is one of the first educational institutions in New Zealand, and the first English language school in the world, to become certified carbon neutral. That means we are… trying to reduce the amount of energy we use and the waste we create; re-using materials (like photocopy
People Movements
This is a photo of forty-plus years of experience at Languages International! Sadly, some of that experience is going other places in the industry, with Debbie Chambers, leader of our marketing team, leaving us for the role of Manager at Study Auckland after 12 years at Languages International, first as a teacher and then in
Auckland Voted 5th Best City in the World
Auckland ranked fifth out of 215 cities worldwide in the Mercer 2008 Quality of Living survey. Auckland attained fifth place again this year due to factors such as its:– high levels of personal safety;– attractive rental accommodation;– good public transport;– the excellent variety and quality of its restaurants;– and great health care services. According to
Motutapu Tree Planting
Last Sunday, 9 Languages International students and 2 teachers joined the volunteer force helping to return Motutapu – an island in Auckland’s Hauraki Gulf – to native bush. We caught a ferry over to John’s Bay, where we were given a quick demonstration on how to plant. Following that, we all got stuck in on
Languages International Joins New Zealand’s Biggest Morning Tea
This morning, Languages International hosted a morning tea for students and staff as a fundraising effort in support of the New Zealand’s Biggest Morning Tea campaign. Staff and students alike gave generously to the charity . Many baked and others contributed ingredients. One particularly generous student, Khaled Nadeem from Saudi Arabia, even baked three cakes
Ride the Segway with Languages International
10 Languages International students travelled into the New Zealand countryside to one of Auckland’s newest attractions, the Luge Park. We took a slow ride to the top and then an adrenalin filled zoom down the hill, occasionally taking our eyes off the track to enjoy the sunset. Some students tried their luck at Minigolf and
Languages International Nominated for LTM Star Award in 2008
Languages International is delighted to have been shortlisted in this year’s LTM Star Awards as one of the top 5 language schools in the southern hemisphere. Thank you very much to all our partners for your ongoing support and your votes. The winner will be announced in September.
Languages International visits Bethell’s Beach, one of New Zealand’s untouched beaches on the wild West Coast
On Tuesday we went to Bethell’s Beach after school. Eleven Languages International students from Russia, Taiwan, Switzerland, Korea and Japan came out to see this beautiful beach. The weather was ideal, and the students saw New Zealand’s wild West Coast at its most dramatic and beautiful. Bethell’s is one of our least developed beaches, which
Languages International Boat Party
We spent a beautiful winter’s evening on the sea last Friday. It was a little bit cold outside, but inside it was hot and happening. Most students dressed up in costumes beginning with “A”, “B” or “C”, with plenty of cowboys, a catwoman, an army man, an Australian, a Canadian, two anaesthetists, lots of bunnies,
All Aboard the Languages International Express
This Sunday, 18 students, 1 teacher and his daughter headed out of the city, into the peaceful surrounds of the Waitakere forest. We had a picnic surrounded by native New Zealand trees and then hopped aboard the Waitakere tram. Originally built to carry material to the damn that supplies 5% of Auckland’s water, the tramline
