Christchurch College of English, Christchurch, New Zealand
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General Information on Christchurch
Christchurch is known as New Zealand´s garden city. It is a green city of parks with gardens, shops, restaurants and culture.
Cost of living in New Zealand
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General Information on Christchurch College of English
The language school Christchurch College of English was founded in Christchurch, New Zealand in 1991. The college is located on the University of Canterbury campus.
Click here for a detailed Christchurch city guideFacilities
The school has a language lab, a self-study centre, a computer room with free e-mail and Internet. There´s also a library, a cafeteria and a gymnasium.
Accreditation & Organisation memberships of Christchurch College of English, Christchurch
NZQA Approved and Accredited, Education Christchurch, Education NZ, APPEL and ENGLISH NEW ZEALAND member.
Airport transfer
Best arrival airport is Christchurch. It takes 10 minutes by car to school.
2.1. Language School Christchurch College of English in figures
| Average no. of students: | Adult courses in summer: 200 Adult courses throughout the year: 150 | |
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| Average no. of levels: | in summer: 6 throughout the year: 6 | |
| English teacher qualifications: | 95 % hold a university degree 100 % hold a recognised language teaching qualification | |
| Facilities for disabled students: | yes | |
| Average age of students: | in summer: 24 years throughout the year: 24 years | |
| Minimum age of students: | 18 years 15 years for specific Junior courses | |
| Student nationalities: | Brazil 4 % China 6 % | Italy 1 % Japan 25 % Korea 18 % Switzerland 8 % Spain 1 % |
All prices in NZ$ (convert currency) Below the original school prices are displayed. The 5% DISCOUNT on the tuition fee will automatically be deducted on receipt of your registration.
| 1 GeneralLessons per week: 25 / Max. group size: 14 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price NZ$ | 375 | 750 | 1125 | 1500 | 1875 | 2250 | 3000 | 3750 | 4200 | 350 |
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:00 - 12:30 Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:30 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 2 Business EnglishLessons per week: 25 / Max. group size: 14 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price NZ$ | -- | -- | -- | 1540 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Fixed duration: 4 weeks. Materials included in course fee. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | 2008: 07.Jan.2008, 04.Feb.2008, 02.Jun.2008, 30.Jun.2008, 28.Jul.2008, 24.Nov.2008 | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 8:30 - 12:00 Afternoon: 13:00 - 15:00 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Lower intermediate (B1) | |||||||||
| 3 DELTALessons per week: 15 / Max. group size: 14 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price NZ$ | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 5200 | -- | -- | 577.77 |
| Fixed duration: 9 weeks. Total price 5200 NZ$. Examination fee is extra. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | 2008: 01.Sep.2008 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Proficiency (C2) | |||||||||
| 4 CELTALessons per week: 15 / Max. group size: 14 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price NZ$ | -- | -- | -- | 3000 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Fixed duration: 4 weeks. Price includes assessment fee. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | 2008: 07.Jan.2008, 30.May.2008, 28.Jul.2008, 23.Oct.2008 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Proficiency (C2) | |||||||||
| 5 Cambridge Teaching Knowledge Test (TKT)Lessons per week: 15 / Max. group size: 14 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price NZ$ | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 2400 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Fixed duration: 6 weeks. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | 2008: 07.Jan.2008, 10.Mar.2008, 04.Aug.2008, 03.Nov.2008 | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 8:30 - 12:00 Afternoon: 13:00 - 15:00 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Lower intermediate (B1) | |||||||||
| 6 Preliminary English Test (PET) Exam PreparationLessons per week: 25 / Max. group size: 14 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price NZ$ | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 3900 | 4680 | -- |
| Fixed duration: 10 or 12 weeks. Examination Fee approx $270. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | 2008: 07.Jan.2008, 17.Mar.2008, 15.Sep.2008 | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 8:30 - 12:00 Afternoon: 13:00 - 15:00 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Lower intermediate (B1) | |||||||||
| 7 Cambridge First (CFE) Exam PreparationLessons per week: 25 / Max. group size: 14 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price NZ$ | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 3900 | 4680 | -- |
| Fixed duration: 10 or 12 weeks. Examination Fee approx $280. January 08 course is only 9 weeks duration and course fee is reduced to 3510 NZD. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | 2008: 07.Jan.2008, 17.Mar.2008, 15.Sep.2008 | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 8:30 - 12:00 Afternoon: 13:00 - 15:00 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Upper intermediate (B2) | |||||||||
| 8 Cambridge Advanced (CAE) Exam PreparationLessons per week: 25 / Max. group size: 14 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price NZ$ | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 3900 | 4680 | -- |
| Fixed duration: 10 or 12 weeks. Examination Fee approx $280. January course only 9 weeks duration and course fee is reduced to 3510 NZD. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | 2008: 07.Jan.2008, 17.Mar.2008, 15.Sep.2008 | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 8:30 - 12:00 Afternoon: 13:00 - 15:00 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Upper intermediate (B2) | |||||||||
| 9 Business English Certificate (BEC) Exam PreparationLessons per week: 25 / Max. group size: 14 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price NZ$ | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 4680 | -- |
| Fixed duration: 12 weeks. BEC Preliminary: 17.03, 25.08. BEC Vantage: 17.03, 08.09. Examination Fee approx $270. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | 2008: 17.Mar.2008, 25.Aug.2008, 08.Sep.2008 | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 8:30 - 12:00 Afternoon: 13:00 - 15:00 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Lower intermediate (B1) | |||||||||
| Lesson duration (minutes): | 60 minutes |
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| Click here for calculation of course prices >> | |
| Note: All courses offered by Christchurch College of English, Christchurch can be booked online with LanguageCourse.net. In case a course is not listed above, just mention the course description in the comment field of the online registration form. | |
| Inscription fee: | 150.00 NZ$ |
| Individual classes: | Single individual lessons of tuition can be booked at 90 NZ$. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses. |
| Prices include: | Language level placement at first day of course, Free airport pickup for all adult courses, Wireless LAN zone at school, Internet access, course material, tuition |
| Course material: | Generally course material is distributed free to students but has to be returned to the school at end of course. |
| Exams offered: | TOEFL , Cambridge First , Cambridge Advanced , IELTS , Cambridge CPE, PET, BEC |
| Average examination results: | at TOEFL B at Cambridge First B at Cambridge Advanced 6.0/6.5 at IELTS B at Cambridge CPE, PET, BEC |
| School closed: | National holidays in New Zealand: 01.Jan.2008, 02.Jan.2008, 06.Feb.2008, 21.Mar.2008, 24.Mar.2008, 25.Apr.2008, 02.Jun.2008, 27.Oct.2008, 25.Dec.2008, 26.Dec.2008 And also on the following dates 14.Nov.2008 |
| Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school): | Arabic, Japanese, Korean, Thai, Chinese, German, French, Spanish, English |
| Languages taught at the school: | English |
All prices in NZ$ (convert currency)
| 1 Hostel shared room (multiple beds) From 126 NZ$ week | ||||
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| Click here for reserving yourself a Hostel in Christchurch | ||||
| 2 Homestay // single room, half board | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 1 / Distance from school: 20 minutes by public transport | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | Deposit (refundable)* | One-time fee (charged by school) |
| Price NZ$ | 196 | -- | -- | 180 |
| Homestay in a bus zone. May take up to 40 minutes on bus to school but average time is 20 minutes. Includes: Half board (breakfast + 1 meal), Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 28 NZ$ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||
| 3 Sonoda Residence // half board | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 4 / Distance from school: 2 minutes walking | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | Deposit (refundable)* | One-time fee (charged by school) |
| Price NZ$ | 231 | -- | 500 | 410 |
| Includes: Half board (breakfast + 1 meal), Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. No extra nights bookable. | ||||
| 4 Homestay // single room, half board | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 1 / Distance from school: 30 minutes walking | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | Deposit (refundable)* | One-time fee (charged by school) |
| Price NZ$ | 196 | -- | -- | 280 |
| Homestay in walking zone. Within 2.5 kilometre radius of school. Includes: Half board (breakfast + 1 meal), Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 28 NZ$ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||
| Comment | Homestay: extra costs: lunch $7 per day, social/recreational activities $15 per week, accommodation change fee $100. |
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| Max. 1 student of each nationality possible? | yes |
| Single room | always |
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| Leisure activities: | activity possible | course possible | organized by school | distance from school |
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| Other leisure options: | Activities programme organised by CCEL each week. Weekend trips away also. | |||
| Examples of social activities organised by Christchurch College of English: | Weekend trip to Kaikoura, Maori Craft, BBQ. | |||
Christchurch College of English, Christchurch, New Zealand
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