Study & Live in your Teacher's Home
Over 2000 qualified teachers in 30 countries all over the world are associated with the school organisation. 'Study & Live in your Teacher's Home' offers you the unique opportunity for a full immersion experience. The most common criticism of language courses is that students speak their own language with friends after class. This weakness is completely eliminated, as you are the only student in your teacher's house.
Legal name / parent company: Home Language International Ltd. (US$ bookings)| Tax registration ID: 16308
Accreditations and Quality seals
Our price includes
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
Course material:
Generally course material is distributed free to students but has to be returned to the school at end of course.
Minimum age of students
- 12 years
English teacher qualifications
- 80% hold a university degree
- 80% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Airport transfer
Best arrival airport is Christchurch.
English Courses
General Language
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 1490 1416 | 2980 2831 | 4321 4105 | 5662 5379 | 7078 6725 | 8493 8069 | 9909 9414 | 11324 10758 | 14155 13448 | 16986 16137 | 1416 1346 |
With this programme, you will be completely immersed in the target language and culture. The private lessons will take place at the teacher’s home and are tailored to your needs and interests. The programme also includes accommodation in a private bedroom (Sunday to Sunday) and 3 meals per day with the teacher’s family.
You can customise your stay by booking additional lessons, activities, courses for specific purposes, private bathroom, airport transfer and close supervision for young students.
You can customise your stay by booking additional lessons, activities, courses for specific purposes, private bathroom, airport transfer and close supervision for young students.
Starting dates
Every Day.
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 1690 1606 | 3380 3211 | 4901 4656 | 6422 6101 | 8028 7627 | 9633 9152 | 11239 10678 | 12844 12202 | 16055 15253 | 19266 18303 | 1606 1526 |
With this programme, you will be completely immersed in the target language and culture. The private lessons will take place at the teacher’s home and are tailored to your needs and interests. The programme also includes accommodation in a private bedroom (Sunday to Sunday) and 3 meals per day with the teacher’s family.
You can customise your stay by booking additional lessons, activities, courses for specific purposes, private bathroom, airport transfer and close supervision for young students.
You can customise your stay by booking additional lessons, activities, courses for specific purposes, private bathroom, airport transfer and close supervision for young students.
Starting dates
Every Day.
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 1890 1796 | 3780 3591 | 5481 5207 | 7182 6823 | 8978 8530 | 10773 10235 | 12569 11941 | 14364 13646 | 17955 17058 | 21546 20469 | 1796 1707 |
With this programme, you will be completely immersed in the target language and culture. The private lessons will take place at the teacher’s home and are tailored to your needs and interests. The programme also includes accommodation in a private bedroom (Sunday to Sunday) and 3 meals per day with the teacher’s family.
You can customise your stay by booking additional lessons, activities, courses for specific purposes, private bathroom, airport transfer and close supervision for young students.
You can customise your stay by booking additional lessons, activities, courses for specific purposes, private bathroom, airport transfer and close supervision for young students.
Starting dates
Every Day.
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 2090 1986 | 4180 3971 | 6061 5758 | 7942 7545 | 9928 9432 | 11913 11318 | 13899 13205 | 15884 15090 | 19855 18863 | 23826 22635 | 1986 1887 |
With this programme, you will be completely immersed in the target language and culture. The private lessons will take place at the teacher’s home and are tailored to your needs and interests. The programme also includes accommodation in a private bedroom (Sunday to Sunday) and 3 meals per day with the teacher’s family.
You can customise your stay by booking additional lessons, activities, courses for specific purposes, private bathroom, airport transfer and close supervision for young students.
You can customise your stay by booking additional lessons, activities, courses for specific purposes, private bathroom, airport transfer and close supervision for young students.
Starting dates
Every Day.
Lessons per week: 10
| Max. group size: 1
1511 US$ per week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 1590 1511 | 3180 3021 | 4611 4381 | 6042 5740 | 7553 7176 | 9063 8610 | 10574 10046 | 12084 11480 | 15105 14350 | 18126 17220 | 1511 1436 |
The cultural programme includes 10 hours of language tuition per week, full board accommodation, 3 afternoons of activities with the teacher or an adult member of the family, entrance fees and transport. Additional language lessons can be booked for USD 40 per hour.
Choose 3 visits from: The Antarctic Centre, The Gondola & The Time Tunnel experience, Quarry Walk, The Botanic Gardens & Christchurch Museum, Art Gallery, Quake City Museum, Public Library, New Brighton Pier.
Choose 3 visits from: The Antarctic Centre, The Gondola & The Time Tunnel experience, Quarry Walk, The Botanic Gardens & Christchurch Museum, Art Gallery, Quake City Museum, Public Library, New Brighton Pier.
Starting dates
Every Day.
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 1501 1426 | 3002 2852 | 4503 4278 | 6004 5704 | 7505 7130 | 9006 8556 | 10507 9982 | 12008 11408 | 15010 14260 | 18012 17112 | 1501 1426 |
The programme includes full board accommodation, 10 private language lessons per week, 5 hours of activities per week, transport and activity expenses for the student and teacher.
Starting dates
Every Day.
Junior
Lessons per week: 10
| Max. group size: 1
1501 US$ per week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 1580 1501 | 3160 3002 | 4582 4353 | 6004 5704 | 7505 7130 | 9006 8556 | 10507 9982 | 12008 11408 | 15010 14260 | 18012 17112 | 1501 1426 |
The programme includes full board accommodation, 10 private language lessons per week, 5 hours of activities per week, transport and activity expenses for the student and teacher.
Starting dates
Every Day.
Language Plus Activity
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 1700 1615 | 3400 3230 | 4951 4704 | 6502 6177 | 8128 7722 | 9753 9266 | 11379 10811 | 13004 12354 | 16255 15443 | 19506 18531 | 1626 1545 |
15 hours of private language lessons per week combined with 2 sports sessions per week. Sports sessions usually take place with a professional instructor but may also be with a member of the host family (when a suitable member is available) or with the local organiser. Important: Please remember to indicate your sport level in the comments field of the registration form.
Price includes accommodation in your teacher's home with full board and all costs: entrance fees, sports equipment hire and transportation to where the sports activities will take place. Additional language lessons can be booked for USD 40 per hour.
Price includes accommodation in your teacher's home with full board and all costs: entrance fees, sports equipment hire and transportation to where the sports activities will take place. Additional language lessons can be booked for USD 40 per hour.
Starting dates
Every Day.
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 1800 1710 | 3600 3420 | 5251 4989 | 6902 6557 | 8628 8197 | 10353 9836 | 12079 11476 | 13804 13114 | 17255 16393 | 20706 19671 | 1726 1640 |
15 hours of private language lessons per week combined with 1 full day skiing per week. Sports sessions usually take place with a professional instructor but may also be with a member of the host family (when a suitable member is available) or with the local organiser. Important: Please remember to indicate your sport level in the comments field of the registration form.
Price includes accommodation in your teacher's home with full board and all costs: entrance fees, sports equipment hire and transportation to where the sports activities will take place. Additional language lessons can be booked for USD 40 per hour.
Price includes accommodation in your teacher's home with full board and all costs: entrance fees, sports equipment hire and transportation to where the sports activities will take place. Additional language lessons can be booked for USD 40 per hour.
Starting dates
Every Day.
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 1900 1805 | 3800 3610 | 5531 5255 | 7262 6899 | 9078 8625 | 10893 10349 | 12709 12074 | 14524 13798 | 18155 17248 | 21786 20697 | 1816 1726 |
20 hours of private language lessons per week combined with 2 sports sessions per week. Sports sessions usually take place with a professional instructor but may also be with a member of the host family (when a suitable member is available) or with the local organiser. Important: Please remember to indicate your sport level in the comments field of the registration form.
Price includes accommodation in your teacher's home with full board and all costs: entrance fees, sports equipment hire and transportation to where the sports activities will take place. Additional language lessons can be booked for USD 40 per hour.
Price includes accommodation in your teacher's home with full board and all costs: entrance fees, sports equipment hire and transportation to where the sports activities will take place. Additional language lessons can be booked for USD 40 per hour.
Starting dates
Every Day.
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 2000 1900 | 4000 3800 | 5831 5540 | 7662 7279 | 9578 9100 | 11493 10919 | 13409 12739 | 15324 14558 | 19155 18198 | 22986 21837 | 1916 1821 |
20 hours of private language lessons per week combined with 1 full day skiing per week. Sports sessions usually take place with a professional instructor but may also be with a member of the host family (when a suitable member is available) or with the local organiser. Important: Please remember to indicate your sport level in the comments field of the registration form.
Price includes accommodation in your teacher's home with full board and all costs: entrance fees, sports equipment hire and transportation to where the sports activities will take place. Additional language lessons can be booked for USD 40 per hour.
Price includes accommodation in your teacher's home with full board and all costs: entrance fees, sports equipment hire and transportation to where the sports activities will take place. Additional language lessons can be booked for USD 40 per hour.
Starting dates
Every Day.
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 2100 1995 | 4200 3990 | 6111 5806 | 8022 7621 | 10028 9527 | 12033 11432 | 14039 13338 | 16044 15242 | 20055 19053 | 24066 22863 | 2006 1906 |
25 hours of private language lessons per week combined with 2 sports sessions per week. Sports sessions usually take place with a professional instructor but may also be with a member of the host family (when a suitable member is available) or with the local organiser. Important: Please remember to indicate your sport level in the comments field of the registration form.
Price includes accommodation in your teacher's home with full board and all costs: entrance fees, sports equipment hire and transportation to where the sports activities will take place. Additional language lessons can be booked for USD 40 per hour.
Price includes accommodation in your teacher's home with full board and all costs: entrance fees, sports equipment hire and transportation to where the sports activities will take place. Additional language lessons can be booked for USD 40 per hour.
Starting dates
Every Day.
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 2200 2090 | 4400 4180 | 6411 6091 | 8422 8001 | 10528 10002 | 12633 12002 | 14739 14003 | 16844 16002 | 21055 20003 | 25266 24003 | 2106 2001 |
25 hours of private language lessons per week combined with 1 full day skiing per week. Sports sessions usually take place with a professional instructor but may also be with a member of the host family (when a suitable member is available) or with the local organiser. Important: Please remember to indicate your sport level in the comments field of the registration form.
Price includes accommodation in your teacher's home with full board and all costs: entrance fees, sports equipment hire and transportation to where the sports activities will take place. Additional language lessons can be booked for USD 40 per hour.
Price includes accommodation in your teacher's home with full board and all costs: entrance fees, sports equipment hire and transportation to where the sports activities will take place. Additional language lessons can be booked for USD 40 per hour.
Starting dates
Every Day.
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 2300 2185 | 4600 4370 | 6691 6357 | 8782 8343 | 10978 10430 | 13173 12515 | 15369 14601 | 17564 16686 | 21955 20858 | 26346 25029 | 2196 2087 |
30 hours of private language lessons per week combined with 2 sports sessions per week. Sports sessions usually take place with a professional instructor but may also be with a member of the host family (when a suitable member is available) or with the local organiser. Important: Please remember to indicate your sport level in the comments field of the registration form.
Price includes accommodation in your teacher's home with full board and all costs: entrance fees, sports equipment hire and transportation to where the sports activities will take place. Additional language lessons can be booked for USD 40 per hour.
Price includes accommodation in your teacher's home with full board and all costs: entrance fees, sports equipment hire and transportation to where the sports activities will take place. Additional language lessons can be booked for USD 40 per hour.
Starting dates
Every Day.
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 2400 2280 | 4800 4560 | 6991 6642 | 9182 8723 | 11478 10905 | 13773 13085 | 16069 15266 | 18364 17446 | 22955 21808 | 27546 26169 | 2296 2182 |
30 hours of private language lessons per week combined with 1 full day skiing per week. Sports sessions usually take place with a professional instructor but may also be with a member of the host family (when a suitable member is available) or with the local organiser. Important: Please remember to indicate your sport level in the comments field of the registration form.
Price includes accommodation in your teacher's home with full board and all costs: entrance fees, sports equipment hire and transportation to where the sports activities will take place. Additional language lessons can be booked for USD 40 per hour.
Price includes accommodation in your teacher's home with full board and all costs: entrance fees, sports equipment hire and transportation to where the sports activities will take place. Additional language lessons can be booked for USD 40 per hour.
Starting dates
Every Day.
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 1680 1596 | 3360 3192 | 4891 4647 | 6422 6101 | 8028 7627 | 9633 9152 | 11239 10678 | 12844 12202 | 16055 15253 | 19266 18303 | 1606 1526 |
2 hours per week learning about the different varieties of flowers with the family and 3 hours per week of flower arranging at a florist with a professional. The programme also includes 15 hours of language tuition per week, full board accommodation, entrance fees and transport. Additional language lessons can be booked for USD 40 per hour.
Starting dates
Every Day.
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 1590 1511 | 3180 3021 | 4611 4381 | 6042 5740 | 7553 7176 | 9063 8610 | 10574 10046 | 12084 11480 | 15105 14350 | 18126 17220 | 1511 1436 |
10 hours of farm activities per week. Activities may vary according to the farm and time of the year and may include: fruit picking, vegetable picking, collecting eggs from hens, feeding the animals, milking the cows/goats, hay making, preparing firewood, working in the garden. The programme also includes 10 hours of language tuition per week and full board accommodation.
Airport transfer to/from farmstay families: USD 200 each way.
Airport transfer to/from farmstay families: USD 200 each way.
Starting dates
Every Day.
Specialty Courses
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 500 475 | 1000 950 | 1500 1425 | 2000 1900 | 2500 2375 | 3000 2850 | 3500 3325 | 4000 3800 | 5000 4750 | 6000 5700 | 500 475 |
The number of lessons is flexible (minimum 10 in total) and the lessons can be spread out as best suited.
Additional lessons: USD 50 per hour.
Discount for 2+ students with the same level, booking and studying together: 10%.
Additional lessons: USD 50 per hour.
Discount for 2+ students with the same level, booking and studying together: 10%.
Note: All courses offered by Study & Live in your Teacher's Home, Christchurch can be reserved online with LanguageCourse.Net. In case a course is not listed above, just let us know.
Lesson duration: 60 minutes
Comments about courses:Students must insure themselves against illness and accidents to themselves and third parties.
Students aged 15 and under must book 2-way airport transfers unless they are accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
Two students with the same language level, sharing the lessons and generally also a room: up to 20% discount, depending on the type of course and the duration of the stay.
SUPPLEMENTS:
- Business & professional vocabulary OR Exam preparation OR Language teacher refresher: USD 130 per week.
- Any booking which includes Dec 24th, 25th or 26th (Christmas) or Dec 31st or Jan 1st (New Year): USD 150. If the stay includes both Christmas and New Year, the supplement is only charged once. This supplement does not include activities.
- Close supervision (the teacher or an adult member of the family is at home at all times when the student is there): USD 150 per week. Compulsory for students aged 12 or under, optional for students under 18.
- VIP programme (especially designed for people who would like a superior standard of meals and accommodation and a private bathroom): USD 400 per week.
- Welcomes students with physical disabilities (such as vision or hearing impairments), emotional or behavioural disorders (such as ADHD) or learning difficulties (such as dyslexia), provided the organiser is notified of these in advance. A supplement of USD 150 per week may be applied.
ALSO AVAILABLE:
- 5 Star exclusive (ideal for senior executives)
- Accommodation only, without lessons or activities
- Lessons only, without accommodation or meals
- Activities & accommodation, without lessons
Students aged 15 and under must book 2-way airport transfers unless they are accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
Two students with the same language level, sharing the lessons and generally also a room: up to 20% discount, depending on the type of course and the duration of the stay.
SUPPLEMENTS:
- Business & professional vocabulary OR Exam preparation OR Language teacher refresher: USD 130 per week.
- Any booking which includes Dec 24th, 25th or 26th (Christmas) or Dec 31st or Jan 1st (New Year): USD 150. If the stay includes both Christmas and New Year, the supplement is only charged once. This supplement does not include activities.
- Close supervision (the teacher or an adult member of the family is at home at all times when the student is there): USD 150 per week. Compulsory for students aged 12 or under, optional for students under 18.
- VIP programme (especially designed for people who would like a superior standard of meals and accommodation and a private bathroom): USD 400 per week.
- Welcomes students with physical disabilities (such as vision or hearing impairments), emotional or behavioural disorders (such as ADHD) or learning difficulties (such as dyslexia), provided the organiser is notified of these in advance. A supplement of USD 150 per week may be applied.
ALSO AVAILABLE:
- 5 Star exclusive (ideal for senior executives)
- Accommodation only, without lessons or activities
- Lessons only, without accommodation or meals
- Activities & accommodation, without lessons
Accommodation
190 US$ per week
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| Price in US$ | 190 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Price extra night:
130 US$
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Includes:
Towels, Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating.
Age of students:
Minimum age of students: 0Reviews
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Insider tips about what future students should not miss: Everything was great
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