What we like about the school
- Excellent rating of homestay accommodation
- Top rated social activities
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 (see on map)
Accreditations and Quality seals
School Size:
Facilities
Kitchen for student use
Microwave for student use
Fridge for student use
Computer lab
Movie rental
Lounge
Balcony / terrace
Student support desk
Copy machine
Printer for student use
Table soccer / football
Free coffee
Free water dispenser
Free WIFI
Classroom equipment
TV in most classrooms
Air conditioning in all classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
Number of classrooms:
8Number of public PC workstations:
4Prices include
- Internet access and use of school computers
- Wireless LAN zone at school
- Free certificate of course attendance
- Language level placement test at first day of classes
- Free consultation about suitable college/university programs by qualified consultant
- Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students
Course material:
Generally course material has to be purchased by the student. The costs of course material will be approximately 30 NZD per course.
Average number of students
- Adult courses in summer: 60
- Adult courses throughout the year: 50
Average age of students
- in summer: 24 years
- throughout the year: 24 years
- Read our recommendations for students over 30.
Average number of levels
- Adult courses in summer: 8
- Adult courses throughout the year: 6
Minimum age of students
- 16 years
- 13 years for specific Junior courses
English teacher qualifications
- 100 % hold a university degree
- 100 % hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school):
12
6
5
5
3
3
6
3
13
5
10
5
10
3
2
Optional airport transfer
Best arrival airport is Queenstown International Airport (ZQN).
Queenstown Airport:95 NZD pick up
190 NZD return (both ways)
Days without class
In 2018 (including national and regional bank holidays): 01.Jan.2018 - 08.Jan.2018, 06.Feb.2018, 26.Mar.2018, 30.Mar.2018, 02.Apr.2018, 25.Apr.2018, 04.Jun.2018, 22.Oct.2018, 22.Dec.2018 - 31.Dec.2018.
In 2019 (including national and regional bank holidays): 01.Jan.2019 - 06.Jan.2019 - 06.Feb.2019, 06.Feb.2019, 25.Mar.2019, 22.Apr.2019, 03.Jun.2019, 28.Oct.2019, 20.Dec.2019 - 31.Dec.2019.
If a bank holiday falls on a weekday there is no refund nor are classes recuperated. This is the case for the majority of language schools.
English Courses
In high demand!
Lessons per week: 25
| Max. group size: 14
433 NZD per week
Less
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 14 | 24 | 36 | 0 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in NZD | 455 433 | 790 751 | 1185 1126 | 1580 1501 | 2370 2252 | 3160 3002 | 5390 5121 | 9000 8550 | 13140 12483 | 17520 16644 | 395 376 |
| Price in US$ | 297 | 516 | 774 | 1031 | 1547 | 2062 | 3517 | 5873 | 8574 | 11432 | 258 |
Prices 2019
Prices 2018
Starting dates
Every Monday .
General course schedule
5 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:00
Afternoon: 13:15 - 15:15
Morning: 9:00 - 12:00
Afternoon: 13:15 - 15:15
Lessons per week: 15
| Max. group size: 14
433 NZD per week
Less
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in NZD | 455 433 | 650 618 | 975 927 | 1300 1235 | 1625 1544 | 1950 1853 | 2275 2162 | 2600 2470 | 3250 3088 | 3900 3705 | 325 309 |
| Price in US$ | 297 | 425 | 637 | 849 | 1061 | 1273 | 1485 | 1697 | 2121 | 2545 | 213 |
Prices 2019
Prices 2018
Starting dates
Every Monday .
General course schedule
3 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:00
Morning: 9:00 - 12:00
Lessons per week: 25
| Max. group size: 14
342 NZD per week
(Based on the price of 4 weeks)
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in NZD | -- | -- | -- | 1440 1368 | 1800 1710 | 2160 2052 | 2520 2394 | 2880 2736 | 3600 3420 | 4320 4104 | 360 342 |
| Price in US$ | -- | -- | -- | 940 | 1175 | 1410 | 1645 | 1880 | 2349 | 2819 | 235 |
Prices 2019
Prices 2018
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 enrolment fee (NZ$350) and only 1 accommodation placement (NZ$300). Free transfers for courses of 12 weeks or longer.
Starting dates
Every Monday .
General course schedule
5 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 13:00 - 15:00
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 13:00 - 15:00
Lessons per week: 15
| Max. group size: 14
285 NZD per week
(Based on the price of 4 weeks)
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in NZD | -- | -- | -- | 1200 1140 | 1500 1425 | 1800 1710 | 2100 1995 | 2400 2280 | 3000 2850 | 3600 3420 | 300 285 |
| Price in US$ | -- | -- | -- | 783 | 979 | 1175 | 1371 | 1566 | 1958 | 2349 | 196 |
Prices 2019
Prices 2018
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 enrolment fee (NZ$350) and only 1 accommodation placement (NZ$300). Free transfers for courses of 12 weeks or longer.
Starting dates
Every Monday .
General course schedule
3 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:00
Morning: 9:00 - 12:00
Lessons per week: 10
| Max. group size: 14
423 NZD per week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in NZD | 445 423 | 500 475 | 750 713 | 1000 950 | 1250 1188 | 1500 1425 | 1750 1663 | 2000 1900 | 2500 2375 | 3000 2850 | 250 238 |
| Price in US$ | 291 | 327 | 490 | 653 | 816 | 979 | 1142 | 1305 | 1632 | 1958 | 164 |
Prices 2019
Prices 2018
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
2 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Afternoon: 13:15 - 15:15
Afternoon: 13:15 - 15:15
Lessons per week: 25
| Max. group size: 14
416 NZD per week
(Based on the price of 12 weeks)
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in NZD | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 4055 3853 | -- | 5240 4978 |
| Price in US$ | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 2646 | -- | 3420 |
Prices 2019
Prices 2018
08.01: 11-week course
02.04: 12-week course
25.06: 9-week course
24.09: 12-week course
Exam and material fees included.
02.04: 12-week course
25.06: 9-week course
24.09: 12-week course
Exam and material fees included.
Starting dates
2018: 08.Jan.2018, 02.Apr.2018, 25.Jun.2018, 24.Sep.2018.
2019: 07.Jan.2019, 01.Apr.2019, 24.Jun.2019, 23.Sep.2019.
2019: 07.Jan.2019, 01.Apr.2019, 24.Jun.2019, 23.Sep.2019.
General course schedule
5 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:00
Afternoon: 13:15 - 15:15
Morning: 9:00 - 12:00
Afternoon: 13:15 - 15:15
Exam dates
17.Mar.2018 - 24.Mar.2018, 16.Jun.2018 - 23.Jun.2018, 24.Aug.2018 - 25.Aug.2018, 08.Dec.2018 - 15.Dec.2018
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 14 | 24 | 36 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in NZD | 455 433 | 790 751 | 1185 1126 | 1580 1501 | 2370 2252 | 3160 3002 | 3950 3753 | 5390 5121 | 9000 8550 | 13140 12483 | 395 376 |
| Price in US$ | 297 | 516 | 774 | 1031 | 1547 | 2062 | 2578 | 3517 | 5873 | 8574 | 258 |
Prices 2019
Prices 2018
Exam fee NOT included.
General English in the morning + IELTS preparation in the afternoon.
General English in the morning + IELTS preparation in the afternoon.
Starting dates
Every Monday .
General course schedule
5 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:00
Afternoon: 13:15 - 15:15
Morning: 9:00 - 12:00
Afternoon: 13:15 - 15:15
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in NZD | 790 751 | 1580 1501 | 2370 2252 | 3160 3002 | 3950 3753 | 4740 4503 | 5530 5254 | 6320 6004 | 7110 6755 | 7900 7505 | 9480 9006 |
| Price in US$ | 516 | 1031 | 1547 | 2062 | 2578 | 3093 | 3609 | 4124 | 4640 | 5155 | 6186 |
Prices 2019
Prices 2018
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
2018: 04.Jun.2018 - 14.Sep.2018.
2019: 03.Jun.2019 - 27.Sep.2019.
2019: 03.Jun.2019 - 27.Sep.2019.
General course schedule
3 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:00
Afternoon: 12:30 - 16:30
Morning: 9:00 - 12:00
Afternoon: 12:30 - 16:30
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in NZD | 680 646 | 1360 1292 | 2040 1938 | 2720 2584 | 3400 3230 | 4080 3876 | 4760 4522 | 5440 5168 | 6120 5814 | 6800 6460 | 8160 7752 |
| Price in US$ | 444 | 888 | 1332 | 1775 | 2219 | 2663 | 3106 | 3550 | 3994 | 4437 | 5325 |
Prices 2019
Prices 2018
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
2018: 04.Jun.2018 - 14.Sep.2018.
2019: 03.Jun.2019 - 27.Sep.2019.
2019: 03.Jun.2019 - 27.Sep.2019.
General course schedule
3 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:00
Afternoon: 12:30 - 16:30
Morning: 9:00 - 12:00
Afternoon: 12:30 - 16:30
Note: All courses offered by Language Schools New Zealand, Queenstown can be reserved 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: 60 minutes
Individual classesSingle individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 105 NZD. 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.
Comments about courses:Text book: NZ$80 (NZ$50 refunded if the book is returned in good condition).
Accommodation
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | Additional Week | Deposit (refundable)* | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in NZD | 180 | 360 | 540 | 720 | 900 | 1080 | 1260 | 1440 | 1620 | 1800 | 1980 | 2160 | 180 | 300 | 225 |
| Price in US$ | 124 | 248 | 371 | 495 | 619 | 742 | 866 | 990 | 1113 | 1237 | 1360 | 1484 | 124 | 207 | 155 |
Prices 2019
Prices 2018
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per person
Price per person
Power is extra and calculated weekly depending on usage. One-time cleaning fee: NZ$35 (discounted from security deposit at the end of the stay).
Price extra night:
30 NZD
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy:
Double room.
Distance from school:
20 minutes by public transport
Includes:
TV, Phone, Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, No meals, Shared bathroom.
Age of students
Minimum age of students: 18
This accommodation tends to sell out quickly!
Reserve as early as possible to get the best available homestay!
2 reviews
Single room, Half board on weekdays, Full board on weekends
300 NZD per week
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| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in NZD | 300 | 600 | 900 | 1200 | 1500 | 1800 | 2100 | 2400 | 2700 | 3000 | 3300 | 3600 | 300 | 225 |
| Price in US$ | 207 | 413 | 619 | 825 | 1031 | 1237 | 1443 | 1649 | 1855 | 2061 | 2267 | 2473 | 207 | 155 |
Prices 2019
Prices 2018
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per person
Price per person
Price extra night:
55 NZD
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy:
Single room.
Includes:
TV, Phone, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Half board on weekdays, Full board on weekends, Shared bathroom.
Age of students
Minimum age of students: 0
Dates
High season dates 01.Jan.2018 - 28.Feb.2018, 01.Jun.2018 - 30.Sep.2018, 01.Dec.2018 - 31.Dec.2018
High season
High season supplement per week: 20 NZD This accommodation tends to sell out quickly!
2 reviews
Single room, No meals
255 NZD per week
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| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | Additional Week | Deposit (refundable)* | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in NZD | 255 | 510 | 765 | 1020 | 1275 | 1530 | 1785 | 2040 | 2295 | 2550 | 2805 | 3060 | 255 | 300 | 225 |
| Price in US$ | 176 | 351 | 526 | 701 | 876 | 1051 | 1226 | 1402 | 1577 | 1752 | 1927 | 2102 | 176 | 207 | 155 |
Prices 2019
Prices 2018
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per person
Price per person
Power is extra and calculated weekly depending on usage. One-time cleaning fee: NZ$35 (discounted from security deposit at the end of the stay).
Price extra night:
40 NZD
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy:
Single room.
Distance from school:
20 minutes by public transport
Includes:
TV, Phone, Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, No meals, Shared bathroom.
Age of students
Minimum age of students: 18
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.
There might be a chance of sharing a room with a student with the same nationality in Student House.
Reviews
4.2/5.0
Overall rating
9 authentic reviews from students who reserved with usCity
4.4/5.0
Organisation
4.2/5.0
Facilities
3.4/5.0
Social activities
4.6/5.0
Course quality / Progress in language
4.3/5.0
Value for money
3.7/5.0
Accommodation
Homestay
4.2/5.0
Shared Flat (apartment)
4.2/5.0
Other
4.0/5.0
Students liked about Language Schools New Zealand, Queenstown
Pablo Isidoro30 years - Spain
“Very nice people and excellent location.”
Overall rating
4.0/5.0
Value for money
4.0/5.0
Detailed review
City/place
5.0/5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
3.0/5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0/5.0
School organization
4.0/5.0
Social activities
5.0/5.0
Accommodation
Homestay
3.0/5.0
Other
3.0/5.0
Student House - Fernhill
3.0/5.0
Laetitia24 years - New Zealand
“The friendly atmosphere”
Overall rating
4.0/5.0
Value for money
4.0/5.0
Detailed review
City/place
3.0/5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0/5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0/5.0
School organization
5.0/5.0
Social activities
5.0/5.0
Accommodation
Other
4.0/5.0
Olaia28 years - Spain
“The relationship between teachers and students.”
Overall rating
4.0/5.0
Value for money
3.0/5.0
Detailed review
City/place
5.0/5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
3.0/5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0/5.0
School organization
4.0/5.0
Social activities
5.0/5.0
Accommodation
Shared Flat (apartment)
4.0/5.0
Other
4.0/5.0
Additional information
Insider tips about what future students should not miss: ther isn't central heaters at the houses
Santiago38 years - Spain
“It is a small school and therefore there is a family atmosphere. Excellent teachers and very enjoyable classes. Probably the best school I've ever known, and I have known a few ...”
Overall rating
5.0/5.0
Value for money
4.0/5.0
Detailed review
City/place
5.0/5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0/5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0/5.0
School organization
5.0/5.0
Social activities
4.0/5.0
Accommodation
Homestay Adult (18+)
5.0/5.0
Other
5.0/5.0
Shared Flat (apartment)
5.0/5.0
Additional information
Insider tips about what future students should not miss: Bus transportation in Queenstown could definitely be improved: long waits and if you are planning on going out at night you will have to take a cab, which are incredibly expensive. Queenstown is perfect if you like extreme sports: kayaking, bungy-jumping, sky-diving, safaris, zip lines (zip-line), kart (the luge), mountain biking and many more ... but yes, everything is quite expensive.
Daniel23 years - Spain
“Family treatment.”
Overall rating
4.0/5.0
Value for money
4.0/5.0
Detailed review
City/place
5.0/5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
3.0/5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0/5.0
School organization
4.0/5.0
Social activities
5.0/5.0
Accommodation
Homestay
4.0/5.0
Other
4.0/5.0
Student House - Fernhill
4.0/5.0
Additional information
Insider tips about what future students should not miss: Bring enough money ! Queenstown is to expensive !! But ... so beautiful.
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