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# Latest News
Stay up to date with the latest news at ELA.
[December 15, 2025
### ELA Holiday Closing Dates
ELA will close for the summer break from 20 December 2025 and reopen on 5 January 2026.
Read More](https://www.ela.auckland.ac.nz/news/ela-holiday-closing-dates)
[December 11, 2025
### Upcoming Course Dates
ELA upcoming course dates for early 2026
Read More](https://www.ela.auckland.ac.nz/news/upcoming-course-dates)
[December 8, 2025
### Joel’s Art Inspires at ELA
ELA teacher Joel Archer wowed students and staff with his latest art series, Birth of a New Day.
Read More](https://www.ela.auckland.ac.nz/news/joels-art-inspires-at-ela)
[December 5, 2025
### Cheers to Another Amazing Year!
The ELA team recently came together for a BBQ to celebrate the close of another amazing year.
Read More](https://www.ela.auckland.ac.nz/news/cheers-to-another-amazing-year)
[October 31, 2025
### ELA Joins the University of Auckland’s Education Office
ELA is now part of the University of Auckland’s Education Office, led by Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education), Professor Sarah Young.
Read More](https://www.ela.auckland.ac.nz/news/ela-joins-the-university-of-aucklands-education-office)
[October 30, 2025
### A Frightfully Fun Night at Shadows
ELA students celebrated Halloween with a spooky party at UoA
Read More](https://www.ela.auckland.ac.nz/news/a-frightfully-fun-night-at-shadows)
[October 21, 2025
### Activities at ELA and the UoA
It’s been an exciting time at ELA with a variety of engaging activities!
Read More](https://www.ela.auckland.ac.nz/news/activities-at-ela-and-the-uoa)
[October 20, 2025
### ELA in China
Paul and Pat reconnect with long-standing partner universities and meet with former students.
Read More](https://www.ela.auckland.ac.nz/news/ela-in-china-2)
[October 17, 2025
### ELA visits Kansai University
This week, Paul and Megumi from ELA visited Kansai University in Japan — continuing a strong partnership that spans over 20 years!
Read More](https://www.ela.auckland.ac.nz/news/ela-visits-kansai-university)
[October 16, 2025
### ELA Visits Japan
ELA’s Paul and Megumi recently visited Japan to reconnect with our long-standing university partners and explore new collaboration opportunities.
Read More](https://www.ela.auckland.ac.nz/news/ela-visits-japan)
[October 14, 2025
### ELA Pathway Courses Update
Upcoming Intake: January 2026 – Apply Now
Read More](https://www.ela.auckland.ac.nz/news/ela-pathway-courses-update)
[October 13, 2025
### 🎃 Halloween is coming to ELA! 👻
Halloween Party tickets are flying!
Read More](https://www.ela.auckland.ac.nz/news/halloween-is-coming-to-ela)
[September 8, 2025
### 150 new students to the ELA
This week, we’re excited to welcome over 150 new students to the English Language Academy
Read More](https://www.ela.auckland.ac.nz/news/150-new-students-to-the-ela)
[August 22, 2025
### OH NO! Six fluffy Kiwi just "flew" away!
English All Around challenge has recently reached an exciting milestone. As the programme continued, students had more opportunities to participate and earn rewards.
Read More](https://www.ela.auckland.ac.nz/news/oh-no-six-fluffy-kiwi-just-flew-away)
[August 20, 2025
### Seek more study opportunities at UoA
ELA short-term students were invited to join an information session at the University of Auckland
Read More](https://www.ela.auckland.ac.nz/news/seek-more-study-opportunities-at-uoa)
[August 13, 2025
### Meet our first Online EPPS students
After settling into Semester 2, Online EPPS students backed to ELA and met their teacher
Read More](https://www.ela.auckland.ac.nz/news/meet-our-first-online-epps-students)
[August 8, 2025
### From Hangzhou to Auckland: A Journey for Future Educators
40 outstanding students from Hangzhou Normal University, supported by the Jack Ma Foundation programme, travelled over10,000 kilometres from China to New Zealand to begin their study tour at ELA.
Read More](https://www.ela.auckland.ac.nz/news/from-hangzhou-to-auckland-a-journey-for-future-educators)
[August 5, 2025
### Future Teachers Explore Kiwi Classrooms
This week, a group of short-term students from Hangzhou Normal University visited Tamaki College as part of their ELA programme.
Read More](https://www.ela.auckland.ac.nz/news/future-teachers-explore-kiwi-classrooms)
[July 30, 2025
### ELA Course Update
ELA Course Application Deadline Update
Read More](https://www.ela.auckland.ac.nz/news/ela-course-update)
[July 25, 2025
### Student Testimonial\_Airi
Student Spotlight: Airi from Waseda University
Read More](https://www.ela.auckland.ac.nz/news/student-testimonial-airi)
[June 16, 2025
### HK Students Bring Fresh Perspectives to Auckland’s Charities
HK students not only studied English at ELA but also dedicated 30 hours to volunteering at local charities, rest homes, and museums— contributing and bringing fresh perspectives to our communities.
Read More](https://www.ela.auckland.ac.nz/news/hong-kong-students-bring-fresh-perspectives-to-aucklands-charities)
[June 13, 2025
### Academic English Graduation Celebration at ELA
10 ELA Academic English classes completed their courses and celebrated this milestone with a special graduation ceremony held at UoA's Engineering Faculty.
Read More](https://www.ela.auckland.ac.nz/news/academic-english-graduation-celebration-at-ela)
[June 9, 2025
### Rotorua Adventure with Hong Kong Students
ELA students from City University of Hong Kong set off on an unforgettable journey to Rotorua
Read More](https://www.ela.auckland.ac.nz/news/rotorua-adventure-with-hong-kong-students)
[May 20, 2025
### Student of the Month is Back
Each month our teachers nominate a student who they feel have put in a lot of effort, collaborated with other students and who have brought positive energy into their classes.
Read More](https://www.ela.auckland.ac.nz/news/student-of-the-month-is-back)
[May 16, 2025
### ELA Goes Pink for a Day
We recently participated in Pink Shirt Day and invited our fantastic students to join us in the Student Lounge.
Read More](https://www.ela.auckland.ac.nz/news/ela-goes-pink-for-a-day)
[May 14, 2025
### Top Students from the HKCityU
We’ve have the pleasure of hosting a special group from the City University of Hong Kong each May and June for almost 18 years.
Read More](https://www.ela.auckland.ac.nz/news/top-students-from-the-city-university-of-hong-kong)
[April 14, 2025
### ELA in China
This week ELA's, Pat Mao is in China as part of the joint The University of Auckland, The University of Auckland English Language Academy and UP Education China Open Day events.
Read More](https://www.ela.auckland.ac.nz/news/ela-in-china)
[March 25, 2025
### Visit from Hangzhou Normal University
Over the past two years, we’ve hosted student teachers from Hangzhou Normal University, supported by the Jack Ma Foundation.
Read More](https://www.ela.auckland.ac.nz/news/visit-from-hangzhou-normal-university)
[March 25, 2025
### Japan Women’s Uni Visits Air NZ
24 JWU students spent an afternoon exploring Air New Zealand’s Innovation Hub as well as their head office in downtown Auckland.
Read More](https://www.ela.auckland.ac.nz/news/japan-womens-uni-visits-air-nz)
[March 13, 2025
### ELA Returns to Latin America
ELA's Academic Manager, Lee Waddingham has just completed a two-week visit through Colombia, Brazil, and Chile. In addition to taking part in a range of superb events organised by Education New Zealand.
Read More](https://www.ela.auckland.ac.nz/news/ela-returns-to-latin-america)
[March 5, 2025
### ELA Students at Clubs Expo
Many of our ELA students ventured down the road to check out over 200 clubs on offer.
Read More](https://www.ela.auckland.ac.nz/news/ela-students-at-clubs-expo)
[February 19, 2025
### “English All Around” Update
In last month’s newsletter we mentioned our new "English All Around" prize iniative.
Read More](https://www.ela.auckland.ac.nz/news/english-all-around-update)
[February 10, 2025
### Biggest Orientation in Five Years
A large orientation at the Faculty of Arts and Education building, welcoming nearly 300 new students to the ELA family.
Read More](https://www.ela.auckland.ac.nz/news/biggest-orientation-in-five-years)
[February 3, 2025
### Jeonbuk Uni Visits UoA
We recently took a group of Jeonbuk University (South Korea) students to the University of Auckland’s Space Institute and The Bioengineering Institute.
Read More](https://www.ela.auckland.ac.nz/news/jeonbuk-uni-visits-uoa)
[January 29, 2025
### Celebrating CNY with Homestay Families
This week they celebrated Chinese New Year at their home with two of their current ELA students, as well as another past student.
Read More](https://www.ela.auckland.ac.nz/news/celebrating-cny-with-homestay-families)
[January 17, 2025
### First Graduation in 2025
Our first graduation ceremony of the year was the biggest for five years
Read More](https://www.ela.auckland.ac.nz/news/first-graduation-in-2025)
[December 19, 2024
### ELA will be closed from 21 December 2024 and will reopen on 6 January 2025
ELA will be closed from 21 December 2024 and will reopen on 6 January 2025
Read More](https://www.ela.auckland.ac.nz/news/ela-will-be-closed-from-21-december-2024-and-will-reopen-on-6-january-2025)
[November 18, 2024
### Strengthening Partnerships in China
This month, ELA Director Paul and our Business Development Executive Pat have been visiting universities in Guangzhou, Changsha, and Beijing to strengthen relationships and explore new opportunities for collaboration.
Read More](https://www.ela.auckland.ac.nz/news/strengthening-partnerships-in-china)
[October 7, 2024
### ELA Students build, learn, and laugh with the Spaghetti and Marshmallow Challenge!
EAP 1 students participated in an exciting and fun-filled activity — the Spaghetti and Marshmallow Challenge!
Read More](https://www.ela.auckland.ac.nz/news/ela-students-build-learn-and-laugh-with-the-spaghetti-and-marshmallow-challenge)
[July 16, 2024
### ELA welcomed 300 international students!
Welcome to our 300 new students who started earlier this week! Despite the rainy weather in Auckland yesterday, the excitement and enthusiasm was very much in the air.
Read More](https://www.ela.auckland.ac.nz/news/ela-welcomed-300-international-students)
[June 27, 2024
### Happy Matariki 2024!
ELA will be closed for Matariki, on Friday, 28th June. We will resume classes on Monday, 1st July.
Read More](https://www.ela.auckland.ac.nz/news/happy-matariki-2024)
[June 24, 2024
### HKCC students' weekend trip to Waitomo and Rotorua!
Last Saturday, our students from PolyU Hong Kong Community College (PolyU HKCC) visited the beautiful Waitomo glowworm caves and the Agrodome Farm.
Read More](https://www.ela.auckland.ac.nz/news/hkcc-students-weekend-trip-to-waitomo-and-rotorua)
[May 20, 2024
### ELA welcomes students from CityU
We’re thrilled to welcome a group of students from the City University of Hong Kong (CityU) who joined ELA today!
Read More](https://www.ela.auckland.ac.nz/news/ela-welcomes-students-from-cityu)
[May 17, 2024
### ELA supports Pink Shirt Day!
Today at ELA, we joined the Pink Shirt Day movement to standup against bullying!
Read More](https://www.ela.auckland.ac.nz/news/ela-supports-pink-shirt-day)
[May 16, 2024
### ELA is delighted to announce its membership of English New Zealand!
The University of Auckland English Language Academy (ELA) is delighted to announce its membership of English New Zealand.
Read More](https://www.ela.auckland.ac.nz/news/ela-is-delighted-to-announce-its-membership-of-english-new-zealand)
[May 2, 2024
### ELA hosts inclusive learning experts
Today we had the pleasure of hosting the University of Auckland's Glenis Wong-Toi and Dulcie Brake, who inspired us with their dedication to empowering neurodiverse learners.
Read More](https://www.ela.auckland.ac.nz/news/ela-hosts-inclusive-learning-experts)
[April 26, 2024
### ELA makes big impression in China
Pat Mao, ELA's Business Development Executive, has just wrapped up a dynamic student recruitment tour across seven cities in China, reaching over 1,400 participants.
Read More](https://www.ela.auckland.ac.nz/news/ela-makes-big-impression-in-china)
[April 23, 2024
### ANZAC day announcement
In observance of ANZAC Day, ELA will be closed on Thursday, the 25th of April this year, which means there will be no classes on the day. All classes will resume on Friday, the 26th of April.
Read More](https://www.ela.auckland.ac.nz/news/anzac-day-announcement)
[April 9, 2024
### Warmly welcome new students to ELA
Yesterday was a fantastic day as we warmly welcomed our new international students into the ELA family! It was a day filled with learning, laughter, and making new connections.
Read More](https://www.ela.auckland.ac.nz/news/warmly-welcome-new-students-to-ela)
[April 5, 2024
### Daylight saving ends on 7th April, 2024
Don't forget that Daylight Saving Time comes to an end in New Zealand on 7th April!
Read More](https://www.ela.auckland.ac.nz/news/daylight-saving-ends-on-7th-april-2024)
[March 28, 2024
### Congratulations to all our graduates today!
A huge congratulations to all our wonderful Academic English and University Pathway students at ELA who crossed the stage today and officially became graduates!
Read More](https://www.ela.auckland.ac.nz/news/congratulations-to-all-our-graduates-today)
[March 26, 2024
### Easter Holiday Announcement!
ELA will be closed from 2pm on Thursday, 28th March, to Easter Monday, 1st April, in observance of the Easter holidays. We will see you all back on Tuesday, 2nd April.
Read More](https://www.ela.auckland.ac.nz/news/easter-holiday-announcement)
[March 20, 2024
### Treasure hunt adventure for ELA students!
Our students were armed with clue cards today which led them on a thrilling quest to uncover hidden treasures scattered around the University of Auckland’s city campus.
Read More](https://www.ela.auckland.ac.nz/news/treasure-hunt-adventure-for-ela-students)
[March 11, 2024
### ELA welcomes new students!
We’re thrilled to extend a warm welcome to all our new international students who joined us today!
Read More](https://www.ela.auckland.ac.nz/news/ela-welcomes-new-students-2)
[March 8, 2024
### Happy International Women's Day!
Happy International Women's Day to our female teachers at ELA and every woman out there!!
Read More](https://www.ela.auckland.ac.nz/news/happy-international-womens-day)
[February 12, 2024
### ELA welcomed 300 international students this week!
ELA is thrilled to extend a warm welcome to about 300 international students joining us this Monday, with two orientations held on the day!
Read More](https://www.ela.auckland.ac.nz/news/ela-welcomed-300-international-students-this-week)
[February 9, 2024
### Exciting announcement – our new website is live now!
We're thrilled to kick off the Year of the Dragon with a bang! ELA is proud to unveil our brand-new website just in time for the festivities! A new year, a new beginning and a new look!
Read More](https://www.ela.auckland.ac.nz/news/exciting-announcement-our-new-website-is-live-now)
[February 2, 2024
### ELA will be closed on Waitangi Day
In observance of Waitangi Day, ELA will be closed on Tuesday 6th February 2024, which means that there will be no classes on the day.
Read More](https://www.ela.auckland.ac.nz/news/ela-will-be-closed-on-waitangi-day)
[January 25, 2024
### ELA takes a break for Auckland Anniversary Day!
In celebration of Auckland Anniversary Day which falls on Monday, the 29th of January 2024, ELA will be taking a little break, which means there’ll be no classes on the day.
Read More](https://www.ela.auckland.ac.nz/news/ela-takes-a-break-for-auckland-anniversary-day)
[January 25, 2024
### Celebrating excellence!
We had a blast celebrating the graduation of over 80 EAP (English for Academic Purposes) students last Friday!
Read More](https://www.ela.auckland.ac.nz/news/celebrating-excellence)
[January 23, 2024
### ELA welcomes 200 new international students!
Yesterday marked a special day for ELA as we hosted two orientations and welcomed around 200 incredible new international students to our vibrant community!
Read More](https://www.ela.auckland.ac.nz/news/ela-welcomes-200-new-international-students)
[January 15, 2024
### ELA welcomes new students!
On Monday we welcomed three amazing groups of international students from different universities in South Korea!
Read More](https://www.ela.auckland.ac.nz/news/ela-welcomes-new-students)
[January 8, 2024
### Warm welcome to our new students!
We're thrilled to kick off the new year at ELA by extending a warm welcome to our first group of international students some individual students in 2024!
Read More](https://www.ela.auckland.ac.nz/news/warm-welcome-to-our-new-students)
[December 15, 2023
### Congratulations to our CELTA graduates!
Today marked a truly special moment as our talented CELTA students graduated from ELA after 4 weeks of intensive study.
Read More](https://www.ela.auckland.ac.nz/news/congratulations-to-our-celta-graduates)
[December 15, 2023
### Warmest holiday wishes!
We extend our heartfelt wishes for a wonderful Christmas and happy New Year to all of you!
Read More](https://www.ela.auckland.ac.nz/news/warmest-holiday-wishes)
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