Evakona Education

PO Box 98 18 South Highway Whitianga, Whitianga, Waikato 3510, New Zealand
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"It is excellent"

Hussain Alhaddad, student from Saudi Arabia

I do not have Housing and Activities in School. I like my teacher because she trained me how to use the bike.

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Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
10 Jun 2019 - 21 Jun 2019
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"I was so fortunate to meet Evakona."

Jaeyun Jung

I can literally say that my life changed after being introduced to Evakona.

It has been a little more than 9 years since I arrived in New Zealand and if you were to ask me my best time in New Zealand, I will certainly say that it was when I was studying at Evakona. At this moment, you may get suspicious and may think of this review as a somewhat fake advertisement, for saying that the best time was when I was studying, but well, it literally was. Whether you believe it or not, it was my first time to feel that the studying was fun.

When I first arrived in New Zealand, I was 16. Then, I was an ordinary adolescent boy who was not a fan of school and preferred playing computer games than studying. I literally had no interest in New Zealand, English or whatsoever. My father randomly googled and accidentally found Evakona and he advised me to study English in New Zealand for three months through a winter school holiday (summer in NZ). That’s how I was introduced to Evakona. At the beginning, everything around me was series of challenges and my English was so poor then that I could not even introduce myself properly. I was shy and very passive due to fear and lack of confidence in English but I slowly changed. Not only Evakona’s absolutely friendly environment helped me but also enthusiastic staffs kindly guided me through. I was so fascinated by Evakona and New Zealand that I continued studying in New Zealand. As a result, I still live in New Zealand and I managed to graduate Thames High school and Auckland University. I truly believe that if I studied in other English academies, I would not have been able to achieve my goals.

When I have chances, I always recommend Evakona to my friends. Just because I believe it is one of the best places to learn English. Who knows, you may live a new life like me.

I’d like to take this opportunity to acknowledge with the deepest appreciation to all wonderful staffs of Evakona. You guys are absolutely amazing. I also would like to express my gratitude to Joerg. I loved his passionate lessons and without his encouragement, I would not have completed my university course.

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Duration of study
43 weeks
Date of study
1 Feb 2007 - 1 Dec 2007
Would you recommend this school?
Yes

"Foundation"

Daichi Ito

I have been living in New Zealand for four years and I spent my first year of my study at the Evakona Education, doing the high school preparation course. There were so many things that I did not know as my English was limited the first time, however, all the teachers and staff did not get sick of me asking questions and their cooperative attitude made it easier for me to spend my school and daily life. My home-stay family was so kind and they took me around Whitianga often, I think I was so lucky to be a part of their family.There were so many opportunities to make new friends, not only people from the same country. This opportunity gave me a chance to learn and embrace their own culture and their language. The school location was so good as I could go to the beach every day after school when the weather was nice and hot. The most memorable thing that I did during the study at the school was to participate in "Spirit of Adventure" I wouldn't have been able to do it without the help Evakona gave me. One thing that I think it would be better for Evakona to have is more variety of students with different nationalities, as Evakona is really good for Japanese students, it seems like there are so many Japanese people making their own community which makes harder for non-Japanese people to have a comfortable school life. After one year of study at Evakona, I moved to a local secondary school in Rotorua. I had such an amazing time in Rotorua which I will never forget about. I gained all of those unforgettable experiences because I chose to go to Evakona in the very first place. I really appreciate all the help Evakona gave me.

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Duration of study
53 weeks
Date of study
4 Jan 2014 - 14 Jan 2015
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
housing

Housing

Evakona Education offers the following housing types:
homestay

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

C$ 209
weekly
Age range: 12 years old and older
Location: In the city center of Whitianga
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner (21 meals per week)
Distance to school: 1 - 20 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Sunday, anytime
C$ 209
At Evakona we want to ensure that our students are comfortable in their new surroundings. We have carefully assessed all of our accommodation options with their comfort and enjoyment in mind. This assesment is also in accordance with the provisions set forth in the Ministry of Education’s Code of Practice.

Homestay accommodation is highly recommended, especially when you first arrive in New Zealand. Evakona will make sure you are placed in the best homestay situation to suit your needs and requests. Our aim is to make you feel at home as soon as you arrive.

Homestay accommodation includes 3 meals a day, and most homestay families are typically located within walking or biking distance from the Evakona school campus

Playing Sport with Host Family

Warm, friendly and supportive families.
Someone to care for you at all times.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner are provided.
Use English with your homestay family.
Experience the typical home life of a New Zealand family.
Great value for money.
Homestay living is a fantastic experience, and an important part of the English learning process. Experience talking in English with your homestay family.

Cooking with Host Family

Sharing meals, weekends, days out and learning about family life the ‘New Zealand way’. All the time improving your English. Our homestay families are carefully chosen, and students are monitored regularly to ensure their comfort and well-being.
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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.

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 Whitianga 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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PO Box 98 18 South Highway Whitianga
Whitianga
Waikato 3510
New Zealand

School location

The Coromandel Peninsula is New Zealand’s favourite holiday destination. People from Auckland, Hamilton and other cities come here to relax on the white sandy beaches, enjoy fishing, surfing, other marine sports and life in the beach towns.

Framed by native Pohutukawa trees on the western side, beautiful white sandy beaches in the east and divided by ranges cloaked in native rainforest, the Coromandel’s 400 kms of coastline offer the visitor a truly distinctive blend of experiences.

The most important attribute of The Coromandel is our people. Known as friendly, relaxed and welcoming. They look forward to meeting you and sharing their little paradise with you.

The weather in New Zealand is changeable, so please be prepared for all kinds of weather. We recommend that you bring a raincoat with you, as well as warm clothes, swim wear and a hat.

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