If your English is at an intermediate level or above, you can study English language through the AUT English Pathway Programme (AUTEPP) and enrol in an AUT Academic English Course (AUT AE) or IELTS Preparation Course at AUT in Auckland’s central business district. You can progress through these courses to prepare yourself for studying AUT university programmes.
These English language courses have fixed start and finish dates.
To enrol you need to be at least 18 years of age.
The AUT Academic English Course offers a direct path for students with a conditional offer from AUT for most undergraduate or postgraduate studies. You will develop essential academic skills needed to succeed in your AUT programme. Meeting the academic requirements for your chosen AUT programme remains essential.
Course dates are subject to change.
*This term includes a three-week break over the summer holiday period when AUT closes for the Christmas and New Year holiday period (you can find the exact closing dates on the AUT website).
Fees include:
Fees are subject to change.
To be eligible, you need to have a minimum 5.5 IELTS overall score, 5.5 in both Reading & Writing, 5.0 in Listening & Speaking, or an equivalent English Proficiency Test.
You can find the IELTS equivalent table in our information on English language requirements
It’s important to note that some health and education programmes require IELTS, and you can apply to our IELTS preparation course.
The IELTS preparation course is designed for students with a conditional offer from AUT who need IELTS to progress in the chosen programme. You will develop your English language skills for the IELTS test and your study skills for academic study at AUT. You can progress through the different levels.
Course dates are subject to change.
*This term includes a three-week break over the summer holiday period when AUT closes for the Christmas and New Year holiday period (you can find the exact closing dates on the AUT website).
Fees include:
Fees are subject to change.
To enrol in AUT’s academic English course or IELTS preparation course you need to:
There are no classes on the days below as it’s a public holiday in New Zealand:
Email academicenglish@aut.ac.nz
Location of our English language programmes:
Level 1, WU Building
AUT City Campus
46 Wakefield Street, Auckland 1010
You need to arrange your own accommodation. Learn about where you can live while you study at AUT in Auckland, and read more about AUT student accommodation.
If you’re currently studying at AUT as an international student and have English as your second language, you can get additional English language support for help with referencing and academic writing, grammar and vocabulary, as well as general speaking and listening.
Tutors are available at both the AUT City Campus and North Campus.
Our free English classes for speakers of other languages are ideal for people with refugee and migrant backgrounds who want to improve their English.