LSI - Language Studies International, Christchurch, New Zealand
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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 minute walk from Cathedral Square, banks, restaurants, bars, bus stops, post shops, and shops.
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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.
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SGS accreditation, 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: 90 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 7 % China 9 % Germany 3 % | Japan 12 % Korea 23 % Switzerland 2 % Spain 12 % |
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in NZ$ | 370 | 740 | 1110 | 1480 | 1850 | 2220 | 2960 | 3700 | 4440 | 370 |
| 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 Beginner level start only: 05.Jan.2010, 02.Feb.2010, 01.Mar.2010, 06.Apr.2010, 03.May.2010, 08.Jun.2010, 05.Jul.2010, 02.Aug.2010, 06.Sep.2010, 04.Oct.2010, 01.Nov.2010, 06.Dec.2010 | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:00 - 12:45 Afternoon: 13:45 - 15:30 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in NZ$ | 255 | 510 | 765 | 1020 | 1275 | 1530 | 2040 | 2550 | 3060 | 255 |
| Starting dates: | Every Monday Beginner level start only: 05.Jan.2010, 02.Feb.2010, 01.Mar.2010, 06.Apr.2010, 03.May.2010, 08.Jun.2010, 05.Jul.2010, 02.Aug.2010, 06.Sep.2010, 04.Oct.2010, 01.Nov.2010, 06.Dec.2010 | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:00 - 12:45 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in NZ$ | 130 | 260 | 390 | 520 | 650 | 780 | 1040 | 1300 | 1560 | 130 |
| 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) | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in NZ$ | 1600 | 3200 | 4800 | 6400 | 8000 | 9600 | 12800 | 16000 | 19200 | 1600 |
| Lessons are 45 minutes. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in NZ$ | 2400 | 4800 | 7200 | 9600 | 12000 | 14400 | 19200 | 24000 | 28800 | 2400 |
| Lessons are 45 minutes. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in NZ$ | 400 | 800 | 1200 | 1600 | 2000 | 2400 | 3200 | 4000 | 4800 | 400 |
| 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 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in NZ$ | 800 | 1600 | 2400 | 3200 | 4000 | 4800 | 6400 | 8000 | 9600 | 800 |
| 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 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in NZ$ | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 275 |
| Duration 24 weeks $6600, 30 weeks $8250, 36 weeks $9540, and 48 weeks $12720. | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:00 - 12:45 Afternoon: 13:45 - 15:30 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in NZ$ | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 3700 | -- | -- |
| 4 lessons of General English in the morning + 2 lessons of TOEIC exam preparation in the afternoon. Exam fee not included (NZ$320). START DATES TO BE ANNOUNCED. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:00 - 12:45 Afternoon: 13:45 - 15:30 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Lower intermediate (B1) | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in NZ$ | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 3700 | 4440 | -- |
| 4 lessons of General English in the morning + 2 lessons of exam preparation in the afternoon. There is a pre-test to see if the student has the required level to enter this course. Books (NZ$150) and exam fee (NZ$300) not included. Late booking fee NZ$70. START DATES: FCE 10 WKS: January 5, 2010. FCE 12 WKS: March 29, 2010 or September 20, 2010. | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:00 - 12:45 Afternoon: 13:45 - 15:30 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Lower intermediate (B1) | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in NZ$ | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 3700 | -- | -- |
| 4 lessons of General English in the morning + 2 lessons of IELTS exam preparation in the afternoon. Exam fee not included ($345). START DATES TO BE ANNOUNCED. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:00 - 12:45 Afternoon: 13:45 - 15:30 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Lower intermediate (B1) | |||||||||
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| Note: All courses offered by LSI - Language Studies International, Christchurch can be booked online with LanguageCourse.net. In case a course is not listed above, just mention the course description in the comment field of the online registration form. | |
| Lesson duration (minutes): | 50 minutes |
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| School's administrative fee: | 120.00 NZ$ |
| Exams offered: | IELTS , Cambridge First , TOEIC |
| Average examination results: | 90% at IELTS 80% at Cambridge First 95% at TOEIC |
| School closed: | In 2010 (including national and regional bank holidays): 01.Jan.2010, 02.Apr.2010, 07.Jun.2010, 25.Oct.2010, 02.Feb.2010, 06.Feb.2010, 04.Apr.2010, 05.May.2010, 25.Apr.2010, 25.Dec.2010, 26.Dec.2010, 02.Jan.2010, 03.Jan.2010, 04.Jan.2010, 05.Apr.2010, 12.Nov.2010, 20.Dec.2010, 24.Dec.2010, 27.Dec.2010, 28.Dec.2010, 29.Dec.2010, 30.Dec.2010, 31.Dec.2010 |
| Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school): | Japanese, German, English |
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Show details of all accommodations | weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | [+] | One-time fee (charged by school) |
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| Price in NZ$ | 175 | 350 | 525 | 700 | 175 | 200 |
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Executive supplement: NZ$70/per week. Distance from school: 30 minutes by public transport Includes: TV, Phone, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Heating, Breakfast, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 25 NZ$ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||||
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | [+] | One-time fee (charged by school) |
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| Price in NZ$ | 220 | 440 | 660 | 880 | 220 | 200 |
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Executive supplement: NZ$70/per week. Distance from school: 30 minutes by public transport Includes: TV, Phone, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Heating, Half board, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 31.43 NZ$ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||||
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| Comment | Never 2 students with the same mother tongue will be placed in one homestay. Hostels, hotels, shared flats and studio units are also available. Prices on request. |
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| Max. 1 student of each nationality possible? | yes |
| Single room | always |
| Optional airport transfer: | Christchurch International Airport: for 95 NZ$ (one way) Taxi costs about 30 NZ$ to the city center |
| 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 reviews: | 10 |
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| Overall rating |  3.8/5.0 (Details) |
| City |  4.5/5.0 |
| Organisation | 4.0/5.0 |
| Facilities |  3.5/5.0 |
| Social activities | 4.1/5.0 |
| Course Quality / Progress in language | 4.1/5.0 |
| Value for money | 3.8/5.0 |
| Accommodation | |
| Host Family | 3.6/5.0 |
| Shared flat (apartment) |  5.0/5.0 |
| Other | 4.3/5.0 |
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