GEOS Christchurch Language Centre, Christchurch, New Zealand
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General Information on GEOS Christchurch Language Centre
The language school GEOS Christchurch Language Centre was founded in Christchurch, New Zealand in 1997. GEOS CLC is in City Mall, the central pedestrian street in Christchurch. Just a few steps from bus stops, great shopping, international restaurants, cafes, and the beautiful River Avon.
Click here for a detailed Christchurch city guideFacilities
The college is well equipped with a Self-Access Centre for private study, free Internet and email facilities and large student common rooms with free tea and coffee with a relaxed atmosphere.
Airport transfer
Best arrival airport is Christchurch International. It takes 15 minutes by shuttle bus to school.
2.1. Language School GEOS Christchurch Language Centre in figures
| Average no. of students: | Adult courses in summer: 150 Adult courses throughout the year: 100 | |
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| Average no. of levels: | in summer: 7 throughout the year: 7 | |
| English teacher qualifications: | 75 % hold a university degree 100 % hold a recognised language teaching qualification | |
| Facilities for disabled students: | yes | |
| Average age of students: | in summer: 20 years throughout the year: 24 years | |
| Minimum age of students: | 16 years 11 years for specific Junior courses | |
| Student nationalities: | Brazil 5 % China 15 % France 2 % | Italy 1 % Japan 18 % Korea 25 % Switzerland 3 % 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 General English Full TimeLessons per week: 25 / Max. group size: 15 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price NZ$ | 360 | 720 | 1080 | 1440 | 1800 | 2160 | 2880 | 3600 | 4260 | 355 |
| Also bookable for child/teens aged 11+. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:00 - 12:15 Afternoon: 13:15 - 15:15 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 2 General English Part TimeLessons per week: 15 / Max. group size: 15 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price NZ$ | 290 | 580 | 870 | 1160 | 1450 | 1740 | 2320 | 2900 | 3480 | 290 |
| Maximum duration: 12 weeks. Also bookable for child/teens aged 11+. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:00 - 12:15 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 3 English + Activities (11-17)Lessons per week: 25 / Max. group size: 12 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price NZ$ | 520 | 1040 | 1560 | 2080 | 2600 | 3120 | 4160 | 5200 | 6240 | 520 |
| Starting dates: | 2008: 07.Jan.2008, 14.Jan.2008, 21.Jan.2008, 28.Jan.2008, 04.Feb.2008, 11.Feb.2008, 17.Mar.2008, 24.Mar.2008, 31.Mar.2008, 03.Jun.2008, 09.Jun.2008, 16.Jun.2008, 23.Jun.2008, 30.Jun.2008, 07.Jul.2008, 14.Jul.2008, 21.Jul.2008, 28.Jul.2008, 04.Aug.2008, 11.Aug.2008, 18.Aug.2008, 01.Dec.2008, 08.Dec.2008, 15.Dec.2008, 22.Dec.2008, 29.Dec.2008 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 4 Cambridge First (FCE) Exam preparationLessons per week: 25 / Max. group size: 12 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price NZ$ | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 3600 | 4320 | -- |
| Starting dates:31.12(10 weeks duration),17.03 and 15.09(12 weeks duration). Student course book and materials($80) and exam fee($280) are NOT included. Course entry subject to a level placement test and a minimum number of participants. Cambridge Advance (CAE) also available. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | 2008: 31.Dec.2008, 17.Mar.2008, 15.Sep.2008 | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:00 - 12:15 Afternoon: 13:15 - 15:15 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Lower intermediate (B1) | |||||||||
| 5 IELTS Exam PreparationLessons per week: 25 / Max. group size: 12 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price NZ$ | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1800 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Exam Fee (approx. NZ$ 250-265) and material fee $30 NOT INCLUDED (IELTS course only). Exam by own arrangement. Course entry subject to a level placement test and a minimum number of participants | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | 2008: 04.Feb.2008, 10.Mar.2008, 14.Apr.2008, 19.May.2008, 23.Jun.2008, 28.Jul.2008, 01.Sep.2008, 06.Oct.2008, 10.Nov.2008 | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:00 - 12:15 Afternoon: 13:15 - 15:15 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Lower intermediate (B1) | |||||||||
| Lesson duration (minutes): | 60 minutes |
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| Click here for calculation of course prices >> | |
| Note: All courses offered by GEOS Christchurch Language Centre, Christchurch can be booked online with LanguageCourse.net. In case a course is not listed above, just mention the course description in the comment field of the online registration form. | |
| Inscription fee: | 200.00 NZ$ |
| Individual classes: | Single individual lessons of tuition can be booked at 75 NZ$. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses. |
| Prices include: | Organized activities, course material, tuition |
| Course material: | Generally course material is distributed free to students but has to be returned to the school at end of course. |
| Exams offered: | TOEFL , Cambridge First , Cambridge Advanced , IELTS , TOEIC |
| Average examination results: | not availa at TOEFL A-C:75% at Cambridge First A-C:90% at Cambridge Advanced 6.0 at IELTS 698 at TOEIC |
| School closed: | In 2008 (including national and regional bank holidays): 01.Jan.2008, 02.Jan.2008, 06.Feb.2008, 21.Mar.2008, 24.Mar.2008, 25.Apr.2008, 02.Jun.2008, 27.Oct.2008, 25.Dec.2008, 26.Dec.2008, 14.Nov.2008 |
| Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school): | Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Portuguese, German, Spanish, English |
| Languages taught at the school: | English |
All prices in NZ$ (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 (Over 18) - Single room, Half board (breakfast + 1 meal) | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 2 / Distance from school: 20 minutes by public transport | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | One-time fee (charged by school) | |
| Price NZ$ | 205 | 820 | 150 | |
| Includes: Half board (breakfast + 1 meal), Shared bathroom. Room Occupancyb>: Single room. Price extra night: 30 NZ$ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||
| 3 Shared flat - Single room, No meals | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 12 / Distance from school: 15 minutes by public transport | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | One-time fee (charged by school) | |
| Price NZ$ | 161 | 644 | -- | |
| International 6 person fully furnished and equipped flat. It has cutlery, dishes, cooking pots, iron, ironing board and vacuum cleaner. Includes: TV, No meals, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancyb>: Single room. Price extra night: 23 NZ$ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||
| 4 Youth Hostel / Backpacker - Single room, No meals | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 1 / Distance from school: 5 minutes walking | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | One-time fee (charged by school) | |
| Price NZ$ | 325 | 1300 | -- | |
| Includes: No meals, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancyb>: Single room. Price extra night: 47 NZ$ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||
| 5 Youth Hostel / Backpacker - Double room, No meals | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 1 / Distance from school: 5 minutes walking | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | One-time fee (charged by school) | |
| Price NZ$ | 217 | 868 | -- | |
| Includes: No meals, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancyb>: Double room. Price extra night: 32 NZ$ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||
| 6 Youth Hostel / Backpacker - No meals | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 1 / Distance from school: 5 minutes walking | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | One-time fee (charged by school) | |
| Price NZ$ | 182 | 728 | -- | |
| Dormitory room. Includes: No meals, Shared bathroom. Price extra night: 28 NZ$ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||
| 7 Homestay (Under 18) - Single room, Half board (breakfast + 1 meal) | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 2 / Distance from school: 20 minutes by public transport | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | One-time fee (charged by school) | |
| Price NZ$ | 225 | 900 | 150 | |
| Includes: Half board (breakfast + 1 meal), Shared bathroom. Room Occupancyb>: Single room. Price extra night: 33 NZ$ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||
| Comment | Youth Hostel / Backpackers: Right in the city centre, just 5 minutes walk from the school , relax in this family run hostel, where you will always find friendly helpful service. |
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| Max. 1 student of each nationality possible? | yes |
| Single room | always |
| Optional airport transfer: | yes, for 50 NZ$ (one way) |
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| Leisure activities: | activity possible | course possible | organized by school | distance from school |
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| Dancing |  | 1 km | ||
| Golf | | 5 km | ||
| Horse riding | | 5 km | ||
| Mountainbiking | | 5 km | ||
| Music | | 0 km | ||
| Sailing | | 10 km | ||
| Skiing | | 160 km | ||
| Squash | | 0 km | ||
| Tennis | | 2 km | ||
| Volleyball | | 2 km | ||
| Windsurfing | | 10 km | ||
| Other leisure options: | Whale watching, swimming with dolphins, kayaking, surfing, snowboarding, biking. | |||
| Examples of social activities organised by GEOS Christchurch Language Centre: | Art class, international food festival, dance parties, cinema outings. | |||
GEOS Christchurch Language Centre, Christchurch, New Zealand
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Important note: You will only be able to receive the 5% discount on your English course at GEOS Christchurch Language Centre, Christchurch when registering online here at the Languagecourse.Net website. If you book directly at the school, you will have to pay the full course price and no discount can be applied. The LanguageCourse.Net booking service for language studies is 100% free of charge.
