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Bay Learning Academy
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Course description

A typical day is 3 hours of English tuition in the morning and one hour of topical and/or activity based tuition in the afternoon.
Progression is monitored.

Classes are small, teachers are great, experienced and qualified.

Class schedule

Course duration
1-52 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday
Classes per week
22 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 60 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday
School holidays
06 Feb 2025

Bay Learning Academy does not hold classes on the holiday dates above. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

All levels, beginner to advanced
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level.

Class size

Average 5 students
Maximum 9 students

Student age

Age range 16 years old and older
Average 31 years old
(27 in the summer)

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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School description

We are a small, boutique school in Mt Maunganui. We offer small classes and very personalised lessons.
Our teachers, all very experienced and qualified, are excellent at developing classes around your interests.
We have regular outings and trips away, where people can mix together and speak English while relaxing and enjoying what New Zealand has to offer.

Year opened
2012
Number of classrooms
5

Facilities

  • Library
  • Social Activities
  • Cultural Trips
  • Wheelchair access
  • Eating Area
  • Free Internet
  • Wireless Internet
  • Computers
  • Studying Area
  • Sports Activities

Teacher qualifications

Native English speakers
Over 50%
Teachers with English teaching certification
All
Teachers with college degrees
All

Nationality and age mix

The nationality and age mix at Bay Learning Academy varies over different time periods, courses and levels. Throughout the year, the average age is 31. In the summer, the average age is 27.

teaches students from all over the world, including:

South Korea
20%
India
15%
Argentina
10%
China
10%
Belgium
5%
Brazil
5%
Colombia
5%
France
5%
Germany
5%
Italy
5%
Saudi Arabia
5%
Switzerland
5%
Taiwan
5%

School holidays

does not hold classes on the holiday dates below. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

Open dates
Year round
School holidays
06 Feb 2025

School location

We are located just 6 minutes walk from the beautiful Mt Maunganui beach, and right across the road from the only shopping mall in the Tauranga/Mt Maunganui area.
With a major bus stop right across the road, you are never far from anywhere, downtown Tauranga or downtown Mount Maunganui shops!
This area has many outside activities, surfing, paddle-boarding, sailing, swimming, blo-karts, mini-golf, golf ..just to name a few.

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  • TESOL class 1/5
  • Mt Maunganui beach 2/5
  • Activities offered at Bay Learning Academy 3/5
  • Classes at Bay Learning Academy 4/5
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Reviews

100% recommend

based on 1 review
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4 stars
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"It was a very good experience for me"

Noémie Bardin, student from France

I really liked the classes because I improved my listening and my speaking. My teacher was perfect for me, he helped me a lot.

I didn't like the test at the end of the course because it was a written test which was exactly the same as the test at the beginning. I went to this school to improve my listening and my speaking, so I think that the test would be better if it was different.

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Duration of study
3 weeks
Date of study
22 Feb 2016 - 18 Mar 2016
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.
Liz Signal, Principal at Bay Learning Academy responded to this review.
19 September 2016

I am glad you enjoyed your course and your teacher.
We use the same test at the beginning and the end as we can then accurately measure improvement. You did well.

housing

Housing

Bay Learning Academy offers the following housing types:
homestay

Homestay - Single-person room - Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

NZ$ 360
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Location: Outside the city center of Tauranga
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner (21 meals per week)
Facilities: Laundry, wireless internet, free internet, carpet, 24/7 supervision, and garden
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
NZ$ 360
Homestay accommodation is available, there is a variety of kinds, and hosts available to suit most people.

Homestay is $350 per week. ($50 per day).
visa

Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

Your letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you. If you wish to receive your paperwork by express mail, you will be charged NZ$ 25 when you register.

Visit the Immigration New Zealand website »

Flights and airport transfer

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Tauranga based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

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