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New Zealand

New Zealand country rating by our language course clients:

Overall4.3

Most popular cities for English courses in New Zealand

Cities ranked by popularity based on booking numbers among our clients

#1 Auckland
9 English schools

4.2

(168 City ratings)

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#2 Christchurch
4 English schools

4.4

(25 City ratings)

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#3 Hamilton
1 English school

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#4 Queenstown
1 English school

4.5

(12 City ratings)

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#5 Rotorua
1 English school

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Best English schools in New Zealand by category - age group, leisure/fun

TOP Rated by
Students < 18 years

#1 LSI - Language Studies International

Students < 18 years

4.5 (4)

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Students 18-30 years

#1 Worldwide School of English

Students 18-30 years

4.1 (21)

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Students 31-49 years

#1 Worldwide School of English

Students 31-49 years

4.2 (9)

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Students 50+ years

#1 Christchurch College of English

Students 50+ years

5.0 (2)

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Students all ages

#1 ABC College of English

Students all ages

5.0 (2)

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Quality of teaching

#1 Study & Live in your Teacher's Home

Quality of teaching

5.0 (2)

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leisure/fun

#1 Study & Live in your Teacher's Home

leisure/fun

5.0 (2)

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Value for money

#1 Christchurch College of English

Value for money

5.0 (3)

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Location of school

#1 LSI - Language Studies International

Location of school

4.8 (21)

17 language schools in New Zealand from NZ$579 for a 1 week English course

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English course types in New Zealand

General English courses
Conventional adult English courses come in a range of styles such as general courses, intensive courses, combination courses and long term courses.
- Learn a Language & Live with Teacher (191) - Offered by Concorde International Home Language Tuition
- English & Culture - New Zealand (59)
- Standard English Courses for Adults - New Zealand (40)
- Senior Adult Learners 50+ Years Courses - New Zealand (11)
- Combi: Group+Indiv (10) - Only offered by LSI - Language Studies International
- Small Group (Max 6 Students) - New Zealand (9)
- Afternoon Courses - New Zealand (3)
- Evening Courses - New Zealand (3)
- Super Intensive (+35h) (2) - Only offered by LSI - Language Studies International
- Adults From 30+ years (1) - Only offered by LSI - Language Studies International - 30+ Centre
- Language Year (6-12 months) (1) - Only offered by Concorde International Home Language Tuition
English exam preparation courses
Exam preparation courses cover a number of different English exams, which are designed for completion of a specific English level or for particular admission purposes.
- IELTS Preparation Courses - New Zealand (21)
- Cambridge First Preparation Courses - New Zealand (15)
- TOEFL Preparation Courses - New Zealand (8)
- Cambridge Advanced Preparation Courses - New Zealand (8)
- Other Exams - New Zealand (3)
- TOEIC (2) - Only offered by Waikato Institute of Education
- PTE (2) - Only offered by Waikato Institute of Education
- Cambridge Proficiency Certificate (1) - Only offered by Worldwide School of English
English plus activity courses
In some cases, general English courses can be combined with an after class interest. Possible activities include hobbies, cultural events or creative programmes.
- English & Golf - New Zealand (9)
- Farmstay - New Zealand (9)
- English & Horse Riding - New Zealand (5)
- English & Skiing - New Zealand (5)
- English & Arts & Literature (4) - Only offered by Study & Live in your Teacher's Home
- English & Cycling (4) - Only offered by Study & Live in your Teacher's Home
- English & Tennis (4) - Offered by Influent
- English & Dancing (1) - Only offered by Waikato Institute of Education
- English & Surf (1) - Only offered by Waikato Institute of Education
- English & Rugby (1) - Only offered by Waikato Institute of Education
Business English courses
Learn how to shape your use of the English language in the business world for a competitive edge in tasks such as negotiations, conference calls and presentations.
- Business One-to-One (25) - Offered by Concorde International Home Language Tuition
- Business English Group Courses - New Zealand (3)
- English for Aviation - New Zealand (3)
- Medical English - New Zealand (2)
- English for Lawyers (1) - Only offered by LSI - Language Studies International
Private English courses
Private English package courses can be taken either individually or with a friend who holds the same English level. Packages can be taken alone or with a general English course.
- Private (One-to-One) Courses - New Zealand (30)
Junior English courses
English lessons for children and teenagers can be booked in school holidays and often come as a package, which includes accommodation, activities and excursions.
- Children & Teenager English Camps - New Zealand (13)
- Family (3) - Offered by Concorde International Home Language Tuition
Specialty courses English
Teacher training programmes and school trips are just some of the English options students can take in the Specialty category.
- Teacher Training - New Zealand (11)
- School Trips / Groups - New Zealand (2)
Work & Study English programmes
Offered as a combination of English classes followed by the programme, the Work and Study option provides students with work placements or volunteering opportunities in certain fields.
- Pathway Academic Preparation (2) - Only offered by Christchurch College of English
- Internship (2) - Only offered by Worldwide School of English
- High School Programme (1) - Only offered by Waikato Institute of Education

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Information about New Zealand

The country of the kiwis, Lord of the Rings and the Maoris is located in the south of the Pacific Ocean. New Zealand is well known for its forests, beaches and mountains, and therefore interesting for everyone. On the northern island, you will find Auckland and plenty of nice beaches and the southern island will fascinate you with its national parks, glaciers and coastlines like the Pancake Rocks at Punakaiki. Discover New Zealand's roots while listening to a Maori concert.

Key facts about New Zealand

Population: 4,886,000

Capital: Wellington

Telephone country code: +64

Largest cities in New Zealand:

1. Auckland: 420,000
2. Wellington: 380,000
3. Christchurch: 360,000
4. Manukau: 360,000
5. Waitakere: 210,000

Visa: You can travel and study a language course for a limited number of hours a week just applying for the visa waiver programme online. Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.

Visa requirements data last updated on 02 Jun 2026 (Source)

For the most up-to-date visa information, please consult with the embassy or consulate of New Zealand in your country. List of embassies and consulates of New Zealand on the official website - Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade of New Zealand.

Largest international airport in New Zealand:

Auckland International Airport (AKL): 18 km. from Auckland city center

Q&A - Questions about English courses and schools in New Zealand

I want to study English in Wellington, New Zealand.

“At the moment (2024), we do not work with any schools in Wellington, but you can check on our website all the options we can offer you in New Zealand, such as Auckland, Christchurch or Queenstown.”

Rubén De Haro, LanguageCourse.Net - May 23, 2024

We are planning to go to New Zealand for short term studies in Auckland. I have a son who is 6 years old, do you have classes for children his age?

“Yes, we have great courses for children his age - A Study & Live in your Teacher's Home programme would be best for him. As these classes take students from as little as 5 years of age.”

Anele Nongcula, LanguageCourse.Net - Apr 28, 2023

I would like to know how many weeks of the IELTS preparation course I have to book to obtain a good result on the day of the exam.

“If you are highly proficient in English, you might be able to prepare for IELTS in just a month. Highly skilled users in English only need to concentrate their studies on the knowledge of the exam and its strategy. And you can learn the structure of an exam and the best strategies for the test pretty quickly.”

Rubén De Haro, LanguageCourse.Net - Sep 09, 2022

FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions about English courses in New Zealand

My level is medium, I have difficulty evaluating the time I need for my stay. How many weeks should I take?

“As for the length of the stay, it is difficult to say because it depends on each student. However, in our experience, the schools tell us that it takes at least 4 weeks to go from one level to another.”

Madly Simba, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Feb 24, 2023

What is the best accommodation to take if I want to improve my English?

“Homestay is the option that we recommend for a true, full-on immersion experience and if you include either full or half board, then you also get to keep practising around the dinner table, learning much more about the culture and traditions than you would otherwise.”

Madly Simba, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Feb 24, 2023

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Language schools in New Zealand by city

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Auckland (9 schools) 4.2
Christchurch (4 schools) 4.4
Hamilton (1 school)
Queenstown (1 school) 4.5
Rotorua (1 school)
Tauranga (1 school)

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