English
New Zealand has a high standard of English instruction with institutes and schools located throughout the country. You might like to study in one of the larger university English institutes or in a small academy in a remote city. We will consider your goals and the type of experience you are looking for, and advise you of the best option for you to accomplish these.
Courses offered in New Zealand English schools include:
- General English
- Academic English
- Preparation for the IELTS exam
- English to enter university
- Business English
- Summer and winter activity programs.
Classes are generally either full time (23 to 25 hours per week) or part time (15 hours per week).
Let us help you!
When you contact us please let us know your preferences so we can guide you towards the best choice for you. We have a good understanding of the different advantages of the schools we recommend. For example you might be looking for a school with some of the following characteristics:
- Price: “best quality” or “lowest price”
- Nationalities: “not too many of my nationality” “am interested in meeting students from …..”
- Location: “downtown” “near the beach” “in a main city” “in a small town”
- Programme: “part time” “full time” “General English” “Academic English”
Fees
Prices for a full time course vary from NZ$250 to $450 per week depending on the school and number of hours.
You will also pay:
- Enrolment fee (approx NZ$200)
- An accommodation arrangement fee (approx NZ$200)
- A home stay weekly fee (approx NZ$220 per week) which includes breakfast and dinner and 3 meals in the weekend
- Insurance (approx NZ$600 per year)
New Zealand is a popular location for group study tours and we will help coordinate a study tour to suit your needs.
Several language schools specialise in teaching young students from age 6+ and we are happy to recommend these to you and to provide the extra attention needed to younger students.