Rotorua English Language Academy (RELA)
Rotorua English Language Academy opened in 1993 as the only private language school in Rotorua, a world renowned tourist destination, which is situated in the North Island of New Zealand. The school expanded steadily, adding a new classroom block and student common room in 1997 and extra rooms in 2002. Our student numbers range from 40 – 50 during quiet periods to 150 – 180 at busy times.
Rotorua English Language Academy is registered with NZQA, and is a member of English New Zealand, an organisation of well-established quality language schools. We are also members of Quality English, a worldwide organisation of schools chosen for the excellence of their teaching and services. RELA is also an approved training centre for the University of Cambridge CELTA teaching qualification.
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RELA has 19 classrooms, each equipped with comfortable and modern furniture. There is a large student common room with a suite of broadband computers for free e-mail and internet access. The common room also contains a fully-equipped kitchen with free tea and coffee facilities. The school has a separate games room with pool and table tennis tables, and its own petanque court. Opposite the school there is a large sports field, and close to the school are a swimming pool, badminton hall and squash courts.
RELA has:
- Well-qualified teachers
- Small classes – maximum 12, average 7 – 8
- General English, IELTS, TOEIC and TOEFL
- An exciting activities programme
- High quality homestays
- Personal care of our students
The following video is an overview of Rotorua English Language Academy: