Best English Language Schools in Christchurch 2020 Course Ranking

Best language schools in Christchurch (ranked based on student reviews)

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Christchurch College of English, Christchurch

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Christchurch College of English

Average student rating for this school was the best or in the top 20% among all schools in New Zealand

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CCEL is located on the campus of the University of Canterbury, which is in the suburb of Christchurch known as Ilam. The school has a number of well connected buses which can get students into the city centre in 40 minutes. 20 minutes on the bus can find student at Westfield Mall, where students can go shopping, enjoy different cuisines and go to the cinema. Hagley Park is a 30 minute bus ride... More

School accredited by Education NZ (Education New Zealand)

School accredited by English New Zealand

School accredited by NZQA (New Zealand Qualifications Authority)

Course Categories (7)Accommodation (2)Facilities (18)

5.0/5.04 reviews

Quality of teaching:	5.0/5.0
Social activity and excursion program:	4.0/5.0

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General English Day (full time) - 23 lessons per week | Max. group size: 14

FREE cancellation

FREE changes

Special Offer

1030NZD	989NZD
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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... More

School accredited by ALTO (Association of Language Travel Organisations)

School accredited by UNOSEL (Union Nationale des Organisations de Séjours Linguistiques)

School accredited by WYSE/FIYTO (World Youth Student & Educational Travel Confereration)

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Quality of teaching:	5.0/5.0
Social activity and excursion program:	5.0/5.0

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Standard Programme 15 - 15 lessons per week | Max. group size: 1

FREE cancellation

FREE changes

Special Offer

2980US$	2831US$

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Most recent student reviews of language schools in Christchurch

Christchurch College of English

5/5.0 | 4 reviews

Classmates and my teacher, Linda.

27 November 2018
Course: General English Day (part time) - 2 weeks
Student age: 31 years

Laura
Spain

Most popular speciality courses in Christchurch

#1 Cambridge Advanced Certificate

1 course in Christchurch

2 courses in New Zealand

#2 IELTS

1 course in Christchurch

6 courses in New Zealand

#3 Evening

1 course in Christchurch

1 course in New Zealand

Key Facts about Christchurch

Christchurch: Christchurch is known as New Zealand´s garden city. It is a green city of parks with gardens, shops, restaurants and culture.

Population: 364,000

Time zone: +22h. (GMT +12)

Region: Canterbury, Christchurch City

Currency: NZD (1 NZD = 0.6580 USD)

Christchurch quality of life rating:

4.4/5.0 (27 reviews by our former students)

Visa: Nationals from USA do not require a visa to study short term courses up to 90 days. Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.

High season: October

Low season: May

Average course price per week (High season): 368 NZD

Average course price per week (Low season): 327 NZD

Cost of Living:

* 100 = prices in New York

Student price index excluding rent:80* (20% cheaper than New York)
Student price index including rent:55* (45% cheaper than New York)

Price index food only:74* (26% cheaper than New York)
Big Mac price (New Zealand average):6.43 NZD (26% cheaper than in USA)

Mains electricity:

Residential voltage: 230 V
Frequency: 50 Hz

Weather in Christchurch

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Events in ChristchurchBest time to take a language course in Christchurch

November

Christchurch Casino NZ Trotting Cup Day

10 November 2020A premier event for horse racing enthusiasts, which takes place during the Addington Cup Week.

What to do in Christchurch

Canterbury Museum

International Antarctic Centre

Cathedral Square

Christchurch Gondola & Tramway

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