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Our Activity Calendar for February 2025 is now available. Every month, AEA releases a calendar with daily activities such as a CBD Orientation Tour on the first Monday of the month, Talk the Talk (Idioms), Pronunciation, Songlish (Singing), and Conversation Clubs from Monday to Thursday, a tentative Friday excursion or activity planned, and our Monthly Job Club on the first Thursday of each month. We have gathered a variety of curated activities and recommended events organised by associations and councils throughout Auckland City. AEA encourages and recommends students to attend these external events, most of these are entry-free. More information about it can be found here.

The AEA Halloween Costume Competition was a thrilling success, filled with creativity, laughter, and a sense of camaraderie among our international English language students. On Friday 1st of November, students came together to celebrate the season by dressing up in their spookiest, funniest, and most imaginative costumes, adding a festive touch to the atmosphere. The event saw a delightful mix of individual and group costumes, showcasing a wide range of ideas from classic monsters to quirky characters. Whether it was a spooky ghost, a famous superhero, or a cleverly coordinated group ensemble, the creativity on display was truly impressive. The competition began with a popular vote where students cheered for

On the 17th of September, Auckland English Academy came alive with the vibrant spirit of the Mid-Autumn Festival, a cherished celebration in many parts of Asia. Our students, teachers, and staff gathered to embrace this important cultural holiday, savouring traditional mooncakes and tea while sharing stories of the festival’s meaning across different cultures. It was an enriching day filled with camaraderie and cultural exchange. The Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as the Moon Festival, is widely celebrated across Asia, with each country adding its unique twist to the festivities. From China to Vietnam, South Korea, Japan, and beyond, the festival is marked by joyous family gatherings, moonlit nights, and the symbolic

We are thrilled to announce the overwhelming success of our recent Paint & Sip workshop at ICL, instructed by the wonderful Eli from Sunrise Art, a young talented artist based in Auckland. During the workshop, Eli skillfully guided our students through an engaging afternoon filled with creativity and enjoyment. The participants had the opportunity to paint Mount Taranaki, one of New Zealand’s most iconic landmarks, and each individual’s unique artistic expression added depth and richness to the experience. The workshop was sold out, and attendees enjoyed a delightful array of snacks and drinks that fueled their artistic endeavours. Under Eli’s expert guidance, participants explored their creativity step by step, resulting

On the 27th of last Thursday, we joyously came together to honour and celebrate Te Rā Aro ki a Matariki / Matariki Observance Day at AEA with our students. It was a day of meaningful connections and cultural immersion as our students engaged in various enriching activities. These included immersive workshops on poi and kite making, heartfelt waiatas, and exploration of Māori visual arts. This day allowed us to celebrate creativity, foster teamwork, cultivate friendships, and share kai. We would like to extend a special acknowledgment and gratitude to our dedicated teachers who went above and beyond in their efforts to prepare and deliver these extraordinary workshops. Our dedicated and

Mr Zhixue Dong, Education Counsellor of the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China, Wellington, New Zealand toured the ICL Education Group’s main campus at 10-14 Lorne Street, Auckland CBD on August 14th 2019.ng, Education Counsellor of the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China, Wellington, New Zealand toured the ICL Education Group’s main campus at 10-14 Lorne Street, Auckland CBD on August 14th 2019. Counsellor Dong had been welcomed into the premises by our school chairmen Ewen Mackenzie-Bowie and Bruce Qin, our principal Wayne Dyer, general manager Maria Rodriguez, and our China marketing manager Doris Ding. They proceeded to give a detailed introduction and tour of the ICL Education