Akiko from Japan

Unique New Zealand has brought about a great change in my life. I studied at Unique for 6 months, and I started from intermediate level. Friendly teachers and staff supported my studies and life in New Zealand. It helped me to keep my motivation for learning high. They also offered students a variety of activities, self-learning facilities and free classes such as pronunciation class. I took those opportunities as much as possible.

After having a break for traveling the South Island, I went up to advanced class for Academic Purposes. I didn't have any academic purpose at first. However, it led me into necessary result soon. It made me to sit for a Danish top design university entrance exams during my stay in NZ.

Now, I'm in Denmark. I'm working at a design firm in Copenhagen using English and a little Danish after finishing the university. Great teachers and best friends I met at Unique still cheer for me from all over the world.

Teerapat from Thailand

The first time;when I touched Nz land.I felt very interested. Afterthat,I studied at Unique New Zealand. I think,it was a good time to use my English and make new friends. Also,It was a good chance to improve my English skills and share ideas with other people. However, every person in UNZ has a close relationship especially with Yui. I hope to comeback to Nz again, which I love.

Dee (Teerapat)

Muslim from Thailand

Tania from Ukraine

Hi.  My name is Tania. I am from Ukraine. I studied at Unique for 2 weeks. 2 weeks was such a short time, however, it was a good impressive experience. I really enjoyed this time because I have never been in such a beautiful place with so friendly people as here. I can say it is like one huge family. The atmosphere and the environment around the school are wonderful. All teachers are great people with brilliant sense of humor. All of the teachers devote themselves to improve our English and overcome our weaknesses. They make learning English so interesting. It was a great experience and I am happy that we have become friends. I will always remember my time at Unique New Zealand!

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Kento from Japan

Hello. My name is Kento. I’m 18 years old and I’m Japanese.

Actually, I was not interested about learning English until I came to Unique New Zealand. I was very nervous whenever I spoke in English but when I started to learn English at Unique, I felt more comfortable about speaking English. All the teachers are very kind, friendly and always help us.

After I finished my course at Unique, I became a Takapuna Grammar School student. I love my school even it’s building because It’s an old building with a long history. I made a lot of kiwi and international friends.

Now, I’m going to PHIMS which is a hotel management school in New Plymouth, here in New Zealand and I will learn about hospitality but I have to move from Auckland and Unique...It’s quite sad but I believe that the time I spent in Auckland will be my unforgettable memories.

Farewell Speech by Elisabeth Jessen from Germany. Elisabeth and her two children all studied at Unique New Zealand

It’s always hard to say goodbye, but sometimes it’s even harder.  After being in your school for roundabout 9 weeks I can say that it was a pleasure and a great experience for me to study English in an atmosphere like this.

I haven’t been to school for a long time and when I was leaving school in Germany, most of my Unique New Zealand classmates were probably babies or not even born.  And to go to the same school as your kids is probably an additional experience, which is a little bit strange.  It’s also a funny situation when other students think that you should be a teacher, unfortunately not because of my English knowledge.  It was interesting to come in touch with students from different countries, different culture and language backgrounds.  There was no chance for me to meet people like this  before because we were living in a rural area and I really enjoyed talking to everyone here.

What makes this school so unique and probably different to other English schools?

It’s not this building, the tea and coffee for free or the classrooms, the success is based on the staff members and teachers who are responsible for offering a great job and support and for creating a great atmosphere.

My family and I have to relocate to Wellington and therefore a lot of things will change again in the future.  That’s the way the cookie crumbled and that’s a huge challenge and experience for me in the future.  We don’t know what the future will offer but I wish you all the best for your next steps. 

Sasha from Russia

My name is Sasha. I’m 19 years old and I’m from Russia. I lived in NZ for two beautiful months.  I have never had such a hearty welcome as I had at Unique.

I went to school with great pleasure every day because in the class I had good friends and interesting exercises which helped me to study English easily.  All the time in NZ I was in a good mood.  Both pupils and teachers promoted this. They create friendly and natural conditions. I always felt encouraged by the admin staff.  Everybody was ready to help me.

I would like to assure parents who send their children to study abroad at Unique : you can be sure that your children will be kept safe, surrounded by care and concern.

Activities at weekends, choice of home-stay, Unique does these things with excellence.

In this school, I gained new interests, such as tennis and billiards.

Thanks Unique. I will miss you!

Aleksandra and Evgeny from Russia

Hello! My name is Aleksandra. My husband Evgeny and I decided to spend our holidays improving our English skills. We chose the school «UNIQUE NZ» because our friend had studied at this school and he was completely satisfied with his experience.

The education system in the school caters very well for the different aims of students.

So we had a great experience studying English grammar, communicating with teachers and other foreign students. Furthermore, we learned a lot of new things.

So we hope to visit New Zealand again some day and to continue studying at «UNIQUE NZ».

Aleksandra and Evgeny

Vladivostok, Russia

evga3000@mail.ru   

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Oleg from Russia

Hello, my name is Oleg, I am from Russia where I work as an international lawyer in one of Moscow's banks.

I visited New Zealand to improve my general English skills, and I was surprised by the high level of teaching and administration at the Unique New Zealand Language School. Apart from individual attention to each student and the excellent teaching facility, I found all personnel of this school very friendly and always ready to help even after finishing lessons.

I really appreciate all the effort of my teachers, and give my strong recommendation to this school for all who intend to study English.

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Milan from The Czech Republic     

I studied English language at Unique New Zealand for three months this year. If you want to study English in an easy going suburb of Auckland city - Browns Bay, only few metres from a nice beach, you won't make a mistake if you choose this English school.

This school can offer you a lot of activities, technical background, proactive teachers and a kind, personal and cosy atmosphere. Unique is a "family business" and it cares for about 200 students, mostly from Asia and South America. They help you with all problems and you can customize all your study as well.

You can find everything for living in Browns Bay from shops, banks, cafeterias and a Sunday Market to a Library and Leisure Centre.
The good spirit of the director Clive Oliver represents all employees (and they are not only from NZ). The mix of culture is typical for this country - my opinion is that you will like it, as much as study in Unique New Zealand English Language School and you will love this school as much as me.

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Lenka from The Czech Republic            

I studied at Unique for 10 weeks. I really enjoyed this time because I’ve never been in such a beautiful place with so friendly people as here. All of the teachers are great people with brilliant sense of humour. I met very nice classmates from other countries all over the world. It was a great experience and I am happy that we’ve become friends.

If you want to spend your time in this wonderful country and enjoy studying English, choose this school. I can only recommend it because I was very happy here. If you would like to ask me for some information about this school, write to me on: Lenka.nz@centrum.cz and I’ll try to help you. Enjoy the time here!    

Krzysztof  from Poland 

Unique school is like a great family with the kind and friendly staff and teachers who not only help students to improve their English but are helpful in all situations in life. Read more

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Tuanta from Thailand 

2 weeks in NZ was such a short time, however, it was a good and impressive experience. At first I felt lonely and homesick, but after one week I felt excited to go to school, to meet my friends and my teachers. My host family was very nice to me. They treated me like a family member. 2 weeks was short but I learned many things, not only English. I will always remember my time in New Zealand.   

Sonya from Russia

I enjoyed my trip at Unique New Zealand. There are many good teachers. With their help studying English become easy! Every day lessons started with a game then a little of grammar and then break. After the break games again and after the games sometimes we watched films. I was in Becky's class. She is very merry and therefore we were laughing all day. more

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Anna from Russia

Hi, I'm 16. I came to NZ to study at Unique on my summer holidays. I can describe my staying here in one word - GREAT!  more...

Vorada from Thailand

I really like my school because everybody here is so kind and friendly. I can say it is like one huge family. All the staff here are not really like staff, I mean, they are more like my friends. Every time I have problems, no matter what about, I can always run to them.

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Juliane from Germany

My name is Juliane and I come from Berlin, Germany. I came to New Zealand for the first time in July 2002 for 6 months right after I graduated from school. I wanted to improve my English and didn't want to immediately start university as I needed a break from studying more...

Nash from Tahiti

My experience at Unique has been great and I made loads of friends here. I've enjoyed my whole stay with you, my friends. Yeah, dudes, you're all so sweet!

Ji Hye from Korea

Unique New Zealand is one of the greatest schools. I have made a lot of good friends. I love New Zealand !! My English has really improved and it was a really good decision to come to Unique New Zealand. I will go back to University in Korea when I have finished my English course.
The English skills that I have learned here will help me in my future business career.

Preenapa from Thailand

Unique's staff are nice and friendly. They are also helpful in every way that they can be. The teaching is good and easy to understand. The atmosphere and the environment around the school is wonderful. All shops and bus stops are nearby which is very convenient. Facilities are well-arranged, including Internet, pool table, microwaves, kitchen facilities, table tennis and so forth. They arrange nice and wonderful homestays for students. Students at Unique New Zealand are very helpful and friendly.

Shun Wen (Claire) from Taiwan

I am really enjoying my life at Unique and am having a great time. Although I only have been here for a short time, I have made a lot of friends who come from different counties and cultures. At first, I felt a little bit lonely and nervous but my friendly teachers and classmates have helped me to fit in to school life and they warm my heart. All of the teachers devote themselves to improve our English and overcome our weaknesses. They make learning English so interesting. The multi-cultural surrounding also broadens my mind and helps me to develop myself.
Furthermore, we can study English at SAC (Self Access Center) where there are various DVDs and VCDs. Finally, the counsellors give us lots of advices to help us solve any problems we have in daily life. Unique New Zealand is a fantastic and wonderful place and we have lots of fun here.

So Won from Korea

Q: What are your thoughts about New Zealand/ Browns Bay?

A: Fabulous. I want to mention about Browns Bay Beach which is so peaceful and quiet. I used to go to the beach to reduce my stress as well as talk with my friends. Some people said that New Zealand is boring but please don't hesitate to choose this country for studying and sightseeing. It's undeniably true that NZ is the existing heaven. more...

Xiao Xue from Taiwan

I didn't find learning english is an interesting thing until I come here. The teachers at Unique are all cordial, friendly and funny. I also have lots of classmates from other countries, which is so nice. It's better for me that I'm not as shy as before. At the same time, although I can't speak very well, I feel my english has improved and I believe I'll have a lot of memories from here!