Enrol
Enrolment Requirements
What do you need to enrol at AEA
To begin the enrolment process for any of our English courses, please download the ICL Application Form, complete and sign it, and send it along with a copy of your passport (and current visa, if applicable) to info@icl.ac.nz.
Once received, one of our regional marketers will contact you to follow up on your enrolment.
Requirements to enrol at AEA:
- Students must be at least 16 years old for Morning and Afternoon classes, and at least 18 years old for Evening classes
- Completed and signed ICL application form
- Passport
- Comprehensive Health Insurance
- Possess the appropiate visa
- Completed and signed U-18 form (if applies)
If you are planning to apply and come to New Zealand on a student visa, we recommend visiting the Immigration New Zealand website for detailed information on visa requirements and the application process. Additionally, we highly recommend seeking guidance from a licensed immigration adviser to assist you with your application.
FIRST DAY AT AEA
WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU AT AEA!
Classes start every Monday*.
On your first day, before joining your class, you will attend an orientation session packed with important information for your time at AEA. Afterwards, you will take a placement test to assess your level.
If you cannot be there at the time, please contact the administration team at reception@icl.ac.nz
On your first day, please remember to bring:
- Passport and Visa
- Proof of Health Insurance
- Your contact number and address in New Zealand
- All school documents relevant to you (e.g. agent information, invoices, etc.)
Our staff members are always here to help you. Please feel free to talk to us anytime. We hope you have a good first day and enjoy studying at the Auckland English Academy.
*Except when Monday falls on a public holiday, in which case new class intakes will begin on Tuesday. Please note that no new classes start during the Christmas holiday period.
ORIENTATION SCHEDULE
EVERY MONDAY
Orientation Room: Level 3, Room 301
MORNING CLASS
8:30 - 9:00 | Welcome speech/Orientation |
9:00 - 11:00 | Placement test & documentation |
11:00 - 12:30 | Students join their assigned level class |
12:30 | Classes end (Morning students) |
- Morning students - Class time is 8:30 - 12:30 Monday to Friday
EVENING CLASS
14:00 - 14:30 | Welcome speech/Orientation |
14:30 - 17:00 | Placement test & documentation |
17:30 - 19:30 | Students join their assigned level class |
19:30 - 19:50 | Dinner break |
19:50 - 21:30 | Lesson |
21:30 | Classes end |
- Evening students - Class time is 17:30 - 21:00 Monday to Friday
Please come to reception on Level 1, 10-14 Lorne Street, Auckland CBD on your first day and our staff will direct you to the right place.
Important Dates
Public holidays and breaks
2026 New Zealand Public Holidays (Auckland area) and AEA Holiday Breaks*
1 January 2026 | New Year's Day |
2 January 2026 | Day after New Year's Day |
5 January 2026 | Resume of AEA activities |
26 January 2026 | Auckland Anniversary |
6 February 2026 | Te Rā o Waitangi / Waitangi Day |
3 April 2026 | Good Friday |
6 April 2026 | Easter Monday |
25 April 2026 | Anzac Day (observed on 26 April) |
1 June 2026 | King's Birthday |
10 July 2026 | Te Rā Aro ki a Matariki |
26 October 2026 | Labour Day |
19 December 2026 | Start of AEA Christmas Break |
25 December 2026 | Christmas Day |
26 December 2026 | Boxing Day (observed on 28 December) |
1 January 2027 | New Year's Day |
2 January 2027 | Day after New Year's Day (observed on 4 January) |
5 January 2027 | Resume of AEA activities |