Buckswood St Nova Institute

Buckswood St Nova Institute is unique in that we are the only fully English owned Language School in New Zealand. We therefore provide the highest quality educational environment and second to none teaching and career pathways.

BSNI is situated in the high socio-ecomomic suburb of Takapuna, in North Shore City which is just over the Harbour Bridge from Auckland's CBD. Have a look at this website http://www.tourismnorthshore.org.nz/id/9/top10/ or have a real time look at Takapuna from the air at http://www.spencerbyron.co.nz/webcam.html. The school itself is close to the main bus station, shops, restaurants and all other services our students may require. We are a two minute walk from a fresh water lake and a six minute walk away from Takapuna Beach. BSNI offer English Tuition of all types and language abilities, both full-time and part-time. We also have a fantastic activity programme which I am sure will interest you. We call it 'Adventure English'. These courses range from a weekend away through to 28 days and beyond. Check out pages 6 though to 13 in our Student Application Pack for some sample programmes. These as you can see are just examples, the combinations are endless. Our specialised team can produce tailor-made programmes to fit any needs. The Application Pack can be downloaded at www.shore-english.co.nz/downloads.htm

General English - Full time (20 or 25 hrs per week) and Part Time (10 or 15 hrs per week) or afternoon (10 hrs/wk). On average there are 8-10 students to a class. IELTS - Full Time (15 or 25 hrs per week) and Evening study (6 to 8 hrs per week). There are 2 IELTS modules at General, Academic or an Intermediate Entry Level. Please ask about our many other course options and study/activity combinations.

We pride ourselves in offering the very best Homestay Placements so all visitors to New Zealand can experience the true Kiwi Lifestyle as an integral part of their tuition and personal development. Please go to: http://www.shore-english.co.nz/accommodation.htm for our full range of options.

New Zealand is the real 'Middle Earth'. Our experienced Adventure English team can show you the absolute best this untouched corner of the world has to offer - and more!