LSI - Language Studies International, Christchurch, New Zealand
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| 10.00 % discount | Special Offers Description: 10.00 % discount on tuition fees only, for enrolments of a minimum of 4 weeks Courses starting before 29.12.2008 |
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1. Christchurch Show all language schools in Christchurch and New Zealand
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
In the opinion of finance experts the price of a Big Mac is a good indicator of living expenses. The price of a Big Mac in New Zealand is around US$ 1.69.
General Information on LSI - Language Studies International
The language school LSI - Language Studies International was founded in Christchurch, New Zealand in 2003. The school is located on the second floor of a brick building, a 5 minutes walk from Cathedral Square, banks, restaurants, bars, bus stops, post shops, and shops.
Click here for a detailed Christchurch city guideFacilities
The school has computers with Internet, self-study computers, a library, student room with kitchen facilities, a ping pong table, support for additional studies and an open door policy.
Accreditation & Organisation memberships of LSI - Language Studies International, Christchurch
The school is NZQA accredited, and has SGS accreditation. We are also members of Tourism NZ.
Airport transfer
Best arrival airport is Christchurch International Airport. It takes 20 minutes by car to school.
2.1. Language School LSI - Language Studies International in figures
| Average no. of students: | Adult courses in summer: 60 Adult courses throughout the year: 60 | |
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| Average no. of levels: | in summer: 6 throughout the year: 6 | |
| English teacher qualifications: | 90 % hold a university degree 90 % 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: | 16 years | |
| Student nationalities: | Brazil 10 % China 5 % France 2 % | Italy 2 % Japan 18 % Korea 18 % Switzerland 5 % Spain 2 % |
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 Standard 20 CourseLessons per week: 20 / Max. group size: 14 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price NZ$ | 240 | 480 | 720 | 960 | 1200 | 1440 | 1920 | 2400 | 2880 | 240 |
| Starting dates: | Every Monday Starting dates for beginners 07.Jan, 04.Feb, 03.Mar, 07.Apr, 05.May, 03.Jun, 07.Jul, 04.Aug, 01.Sep, 06.Oct, 03.Nov, 01.Dec | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:00 - 12:45 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 2 Intensive 30 CourseLessons per week: 30 / Max. group size: 14 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price NZ$ | 360 | 720 | 1080 | 1440 | 1800 | 2160 | 2880 | 3600 | 4320 | 360 |
| This course consists of General English classes in the mornings, and Exam Preparation (TOEIC, IELTS) or General English in the afternoons. If students have a pre-intermediate level of English or lower, they must do General English in the afternoons. If they have an Intermediate level of English or higher, they can choose from one of the options. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Every Monday Starting dates for beginners 07.Jan, 04.Feb, 03.Mar, 07.Apr, 05.May, 03.Jun, 07.Jul, 04.Aug, 01.Sep, 06.Oct, 03.Nov, 01.Dec | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:00 - 12:45 Afternoon: 13:45 - 15:30 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 3 Afternoon CourseLessons per week: 10 / Max. group size: 14 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price NZ$ | 125 | 250 | 375 | 500 | 625 | 750 | 1000 | 1250 | 1500 | 125 |
| Afternoon classes can be General English or Exam Preparation (IELTS / TOEIC). | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Afternoon: 13:45 - 15:30 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Elementary (A2) | |||||||||
| 4 Private Lessons 20Lessons per week: 20 / Max. group size: 1 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price NZ$ | 1480 | 2960 | 4440 | 5920 | 7400 | 8880 | 11840 | 14800 | 17760 | 1480 |
| Lessons are 45 minutes. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 5 Private lessons 30Lessons per week: 30 / Max. group size: 1 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price NZ$ | 2220 | 4440 | 6660 | 8880 | 11100 | 13320 | 17760 | 22200 | 26640 | 2220 |
| Lessons are 45 minutes. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 6 Private lessons 40Lessons per week: 40 / Max. group size: 1 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price NZ$ | 2960 | 5920 | 8880 | 11840 | 14800 | 17760 | 23680 | 29600 | 35520 | 2960 |
| Lessons are 45 minutes. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 7 Plus 5Lessons per week: 5 / Max. group size: 1 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price NZ$ | 370 | 740 | 1110 | 1480 | 1850 | 2220 | 2960 | 3700 | 4440 | 370 |
| This course consists of one private 45 minute lesson a day that can be added onto your Standard 20 or Intensive 30 programme. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Every Monday Starting dates for beginners 07.Jan, 04.Feb, 03.Mar, 07.Apr, 05.May, 03.Jun, 07.Jul, 04.Aug, 01.Sep, 06.Oct, 03.Nov, 01.Dec | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 8 Plus 10Lessons per week: 10 / Max. group size: 1 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price NZ$ | 740 | 1480 | 2220 | 2960 | 3700 | 4440 | 5920 | 7400 | 8880 | 740 |
| This course consists of two private 45 minute lessons a day that can be added onto your Standard 20 or Intensive 30 programme. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Every Monday Starting dates for beginners 07.Jan, 04.Feb, 03.Mar, 07.Apr, 05.May, 03.Jun, 07.Jul, 04.Aug, 01.Sep, 06.Oct, 03.Nov, 01.Dec | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 9 International School YearLessons per week: 30 / Max. group size: 14 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price NZ$ | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 260 |
| Duration 24 weeks $6240, 30 weeks $7800, 36 weeks $9090, and 48 weeks $12120. | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:00 - 12:45 Afternoon: 13:45 - 15:30 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 10 Teacher?s HomeLessons per week: 20 / Max. group size: 1 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price NZ$ | 2060 | 4120 | 6180 | 8240 | 10300 | 12360 | 16480 | 20600 | 24720 | 2060 |
| You will be living with the teacher's family and studying in their home. Price includes full board accommodation. Each lesson is 45 minutes. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 11 Exam Preparation - TOEICLessons per week: 30 / Max. group size: 14 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price NZ$ | 360 | 720 | 1080 | 1440 | 1800 | 2160 | 2880 | 3600 | 4320 | 360 |
| 4 lessons of General English in the morning + 2 lessons of TOEIC exam preparation in the afternoon. Exam fee not included ($300). | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:00 - 12:45 Afternoon: 13:45 - 15:30 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Lower intermediate (B1) | |||||||||
| 12 Exam Preparation - Cambridge First (FCE)Lessons per week: 30 / Max. group size: 14 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price NZ$ | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 2800 | 3500 | 3600 | -- |
| 4 lessons of General English in the morning + 2 lessons of FCE exam preparation in the afternoon. Duration 12 weeks. There is a pre-test to see if the student has the required level to enter this course. Books not included ($140). Exam fee also not included ($290). | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | 2008: 25.Mar, 22.Sep | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:00 - 12:45 Afternoon: 13:45 - 15:30 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Upper intermediate (B2) | |||||||||
| 13 Exam Preparation - IELTSLessons per week: 30 / Max. group size: 14 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price NZ$ | 360 | 720 | 1080 | 1440 | 1800 | 2160 | 2880 | 3600 | 4320 | 360 |
| 4 lessons of General English in the morning + 2 lessons of IELTS exam preparation in the afternoon. Exam fee not included ($295). | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:00 - 12:45 Afternoon: 13:45 - 15:30 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Lower intermediate (B1) | |||||||||
| Lesson duration (minutes): | 50 minutes |
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| Inscription fee: | 100.00 NZ$ |
| Individual classes: | Single individual lessons of tuition can be booked at 74 NZ$. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses. |
| Prices include: | Language level placement at first day of course, Free certificate of course attendance, Internet access, tuition |
| Course material: | Generally course material has to be purchased by the student. The costs of course material will be approximately 15 per week NZ$. |
| Exams offered: | IELTS , Cambridge First , TOEIC |
| Average examination results: | 90% at IELTS 80% at Cambridge First 95% at TOEIC |
| School closed: | National holidays in New Zealand: 01.Jan, 02.Jan, 06.Feb, 21.Mar, 24.Mar, 25.Apr, 02.Jun, 27.Oct, 25.Dec, 26.Dec And also on the following dates 03.Jan, 04.Jan, 14.Nov, 22.Dec, 23.Dec, 24.Dec, 29.Dec, 30.Dec, 31.Dec |
| Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school): | Japanese, 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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| 2 Homestay // Single room, half board | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 1 / Distance from school: 30 minutes by public transport | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | One-time fee (charged by school) | |
| Price NZ$ | 200 | 800 | 185 | |
| Full board on weekends. 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 Homestay // Single room, breakfast | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 1 / Distance from school: 30 minutes by public transport | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | One-time fee (charged by school) | |
| Price NZ$ | 165 | 660 | 185 | |
| Includes: Breakfast, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 23 NZ$ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||
| Comment | Never 2 students with the same mother tongue will be placed in one homestay. Hostel or shared flat (both private bedroom and shared bathroom and kitchen facilities) are also available. Prices on request. |
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| Max. 1 student of each nationality possible? | yes |
| Single room | always |
| Optional airport transfer: | yes, for 80 NZ$ (one way) |
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| Leisure activities: | activity possible | course possible | organized by school | distance from school |
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| Dancing |  | 5 km | ||
| Golf | | 5 km | ||
| Horse riding | | 15 km | ||
| Music | | 5 km | ||
| Skiing | | 100 km | ||
| Squash | | 10 km | ||
| Tennis | | 10 km | ||
| Volleyball | | 10 km | ||
| Examples of social activities organised by LSI - Language Studies International: | Tourist activities, cultural activities (museums, art galleries), sports etc. | |||
| No. of evaluations: | 6 |
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LSI - Language Studies International, Christchurch, New Zealand
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