Language Schools New Zealand, Queenstown, New Zealand
General Information on Language Schools New Zealand
The language school Language Schools New Zealand was founded in Queenstown, New Zealand in 1993. Located on the top floor of the shopping building in central Queenstown. There are shops and a food court in the same building and the bus stop is right outside the entrance. Easy access to the lake, restaurants, shops, etc. The school address is: 3F, Oconnells Shopping Centre, 30 Camp St., 9300 Queenstown (New Zealand).
Facilities
Kitchen for student use, fridge for student use, microwave for student use, computer lab, movie rental, lounge, balcony / terrace, student support desk, copy machine, table soccer / football, printer for student use, free coffee, free WIFI, free water dispenser
Classroom equipment
Air conditioning, heating, ample natural light in all classrooms.
TV in some classrooms.
Accreditations and Quality seals of Language Schools New Zealand, Queenstown
Airport transfer
Best arrival airport is Queenstown. It takes 20 minutes by car to school.
| Number of classrooms: | 6 | |
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| Number of public workstations: | 4 | |
| Average no. of students: | Adult courses in summer: 50 Adult courses throughout the year: 40 | |
| Average no. of levels: | Adult courses in summer: 6 Adult courses throughout the year: 5 | |
| English teacher qualifications: | 100 % hold a university degree 100 % hold a recognised language teaching qualification | |
| Average age of students: | in summer: 24 years throughout the year: 24 years | |
| Minimum age of students: | 16 years 13 years for specific Junior courses | |
| Student nationalities: | Brazil 10 % China 5 % Germany 7 % France 5 % Holland 3 % | Italy 3 % Japan 15 % Korea 7 % Switzerland 10 % Spain 5 % |
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.
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 24 | 48 | [+] |
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| Price in NZ$ | 445 | 780 | 1170 | 1560 | 2340 | 3040 | 3800 | 4560 | 7680 | 15360 | 340 |
| The morning class concentrates on grammatical correctness, vocabulary, speaking, and listening skills as well as reading and writing. Many texts are used and students are encouraged to communicate as much as possible. Afternoon lessons concentrate on spoken skills, conversation, and discussion activities. | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | Every Monday . | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 9:00 - 12:00 | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | ||||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in NZ$ | 445 | 600 | 900 | 1200 | 1500 | 1800 | 2100 | 2400 | 3000 | 3600 | 300 |
| This morning class concentrates on grammatical correctness, vocabulary, speaking, and listening skills as well as reading and writing. Many texts are used and students are encouraged to communicate as much as possible. | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | Every Monday . | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 9:00 - 12:00 | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | ||||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in NZ$ | 445 | 460 | 690 | 920 | 1150 | 1380 | 1610 | 1840 | 2300 | 2760 | 230 |
| Afternoon lessons concentrate on spoken skills, conversation, and discussion activities. Resources used include games, tapes, DVDs, etc along with situational activities. The aim is speaking, speaking, and more speaking! | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | Every Monday . | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Afternoon: 13:00 - 15:00 | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | ||||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in NZ$ | -- | -- | -- | 1440 | 1800 | 2160 | 2520 | 2880 | 3600 | 4320 | 360 |
| Minimum duration: 4 weeks. Combo course allows students to study at up to 3 different partner schools - Queenstown, Napier and Auckland. There is a minimum of 2 weeks study required at each school you attend. You can choose to study at 2 or 3 of the schools. There is only 1 enrollment fee ($225) and and only 1 accommodation placement ($200). Free transfers for courses of 12 weeks or longer. | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | Every Monday . | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 9:00 - 13:00 | ||||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in NZ$ | -- | -- | -- | 1200 | 1500 | 1800 | 2100 | 2400 | 3000 | 3600 | 300 |
| Minimum duration: 4 weeks. Combo course allows students to study at up to 3 different partner schools - Queenstown, Napier and Auckland. There is a minimum of 2 weeks study required at each school you attend. You can choose to study at 2 or 3 of the schools. There is only 1 enrollment fee ($225) and and only 1 accommodation placement ($200). Free transfers for courses of 12 weeks or longer. | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | Every Monday . | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 9:00 - 12:00 | ||||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in NZ$ | 740 | 1480 | 2220 | 2960 | 3700 | 4440 | 5180 | 5920 | 7400 | 8880 | 740 |
| 5 afternoons snowboarding or skiing and 5 days morning part-time study. It includes transport to and from the ski field and lift tickets along with the services of our teacher/guide. If the mountain is closed due to bad weather, other activities will be arranged. | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | 2013: 10.Jun.2013, 17.Jun.2013, 24.Jun.2013, 01.Jul.2013, 08.Jul.2013, 15.Jul.2013, 22.Jul.2013, 29.Jul.2013, 05.Aug.2013, 12.Aug.2013, 19.Aug.2013, 26.Aug.2013, 02.Sep.2013, 09.Sep.2013, 16.Sep.2013, 23.Sep.2013. | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 9:00 - 12:00 | ||||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in NZ$ | 630 | 1260 | 1890 | 2520 | 3150 | 3780 | 4410 | 5040 | 6300 | 7560 | 630 |
| 3 afternoons snowboarding or skiing and 5 days morning part-time study. It includes transport to and from the ski field and lift tickets along with the services of our teacher/guide. If the mountain is closed due to bad weather, other activities will be arranged. | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | 2013: 10.Jun.2013, 17.Jun.2013, 24.Jun.2013, 01.Jul.2013, 08.Jul.2013, 15.Jul.2013, 22.Jul.2013, 29.Jul.2013, 05.Aug.2013, 12.Aug.2013, 19.Aug.2013, 26.Aug.2013, 02.Sep.2013, 09.Sep.2013, 16.Sep.2013, 23.Sep.2013. | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 9:00 - 12:00 | ||||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in NZ$ | -- | -- | -- | 1560 | 1950 | 2340 | 2660 | 3040 | 3800 | 4560 | 340 |
| Full Time course for a minimum of 4 weeks, followed by unpaid work experience. Placement fee of NZ$850. | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | Every Monday . | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 9:00 - 12:00 | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Upper intermediate (B2) | ||||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in NZ$ | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 4195 | 4995 | 340 |
| 07.01: 10-week course. 18.03: 12-week course. 10.06: 11-week course. 16.09: 12-week course. Exam and material fees included. | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | 2013: 07.Jan.2013, 18.Mar.2013, 10.Jun.2013, 16.Sep.2013. | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 9:00 - 12:00 | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Upper intermediate (B2) | ||||||||||
| Exam dates | 15.Mar.2013, 08.Jun.2013, 22.Aug.2013, 07.Dec.2013 | ||||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in NZ$ | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 4195 | 4995 | 340 |
| 07.01: 10-week course. 18.03: 12-week course. 10.06: 11-week course. 16.09: 12-week course. Exam and material fees included. | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | 2013: 07.Jan.2013, 18.Mar.2013, 10.Jun.2013, 16.Sep.2013. | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 9:00 - 12:00 | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Advanced (C1) | ||||||||||
| Exam dates | 16.Mar.2013, 12.Jun.2013, 23.Aug.2013, 04.Dec.2013 | ||||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 24 | 48 | [+] |
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| Price in NZ$ | 445 | 780 | 1170 | 1560 | 2340 | 3040 | 3800 | 4560 | 7680 | 15360 | 340 |
| Exam and Material fees NOT included. | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | Every Monday . | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 9:00 - 12:00 | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Upper intermediate (B2) | ||||||||||
| Note: All courses offered by Language Schools New Zealand, Queenstown 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. | |
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| Lesson duration (minutes): | 60 minutes |
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| School's administrative fee: | 225.00 NZ$ |
| Exams offered: | Cambridge First , Cambridge Advanced , IELTS |
| Average examination results: | 90% at Cambridge First 95% at Cambridge Advanced 7 at IELTS |
| Language school closed: | In 2013 (including national and regional bank holidays): 01.Jan.2013, 02.Jan.2013, 03.Jan.2013, 04.Jan.2013, 05.Jan.2013, 06.Jan.2013, 06.Feb.2013, 25.Mar.2013, 29.Mar.2013, 01.Apr.2013, 25.Apr.2013, 03.Jun.2013, 28.Oct.2013, 21.Dec.2013, 22.Dec.2013, 23.Dec.2013, 24.Dec.2013, 25.Dec.2013, 26.Dec.2013, 27.Dec.2013, 28.Dec.2013, 29.Dec.2013, 30.Dec.2013, 31.Dec.2013 |
| Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school): | Czech, Japanese, English, Spanish |
| Comments about courses: | Text book deposit: NZ$80(refundable). |
4. Accommodation
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| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | [+] | Deposit (refundable)* | One-time fee (charged by school) | |||
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| Price in NZ$ | 150 | 300 | 450 | 600 | 150 | 300 | 175 | |||
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday Price per person Students can check-in or check-out on any day. Distance from school: 15 minutes by public transport Includes: TV, Phone, Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi (wireless LAN) in building, Heating, No meals, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Double room. Price extra night: 30 NZ$ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||||||||
| Dates | High season dates 10.Jun.2013 - 30.Sep.2013 | |||||||||
| High season | High season supplement per day: 10 NZ$ | |||||||||
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | [+] | One-time fee (charged by school) | ||||
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| Price in NZ$ | 240 | 480 | 720 | 960 | 240 | 175 | ||||
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday Price per person Students under 18: $260 per week. Students can check-in or check-out on any day. Distance from school: 20 minutes by public transport Includes: TV, Phone, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Heating, Half board on weekdays, Full board on weekends, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 40 NZ$ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||||||||
| Dates | High season dates 01.Jun.2013 - 30.Sep.2013 | |||||||||
| High season | High season supplement per day: 10 NZ$ | |||||||||
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | [+] | Deposit (refundable)* | One-time fee (charged by school) | |||
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| Price in NZ$ | 200 | 400 | 600 | 800 | 200 | 300 | 175 | |||
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday Price per person Students can check-in or check-out on any day. Distance from school: 15 minutes by public transport Includes: TV, Phone, Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi (wireless LAN) in building, Heating, No meals, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 40 NZ$ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||||||||
| Dates | High season dates 01.Jun.2013 - 30.Sep.2013 | |||||||||
| High season | High season supplement per day: 10 NZ$ | |||||||||
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| Comment | We have a policy of not placing students with the same nationality in the same homestay. There might be a chance of sharing a room with a student with the same nationality in Student House. |
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| Max. 1 student of each nationality possible? | no |
| Single room | always |
| Optional airport transfer: | Queenstown International (ZQN): for 75 NZ$ (one way) |
| Leisure activities: | activity possible | course possible | organized by school | distance from school |
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| Golf |  | 10 km | ||
| Horse riding | | 10 km | ||
| Mountainbiking | | 2 km | ||
| Music | | |||
| Skiing | | 20 km | ||
| Squash | | 1 km | ||
| Tennis | | 1 km | ||
| Windsurfing | | 5 km | ||
| Other leisure options: | Kayaking | |||
| Examples of social activities organised by language school: | 10-pin bowling, Ice-skating, Mini golf | |||
| Overall rating |  4.3/5.0 (6 reviews) |
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| City | 4.5/5.0 |
| Organisation | 4.3/5.0 |
| Facilities |  3.3/5.0 |
| Social activities |  4.8/5.0 |
| Course Quality / Progress in language | 4.5/5.0 |
| Value for money |  3.8/5.0 |
| Accommodation | |
| Host Family | 3.5/5.0 |
| Shared flat (apartment) | 3.7/5.0 |
| Other | 3.6/5.0 |
| Students liked about Language Schools New Zealand, Queenstown | |
| "People and kindness" - Raul (26 years) | |
| All 6 reviews of Language Schools New Zealand | |
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