Language studies abroad : Adults : English : New Zealand : Christchurch : Kaplan International Colleges

Language school Christchurch, Kaplan International Colleges

  • School

School

Our partner school is situated in Christchurch city centre, near Cathedral Square and close to numerous cafés, restaurants, shops and libraries, as well as several bus lines. If you wish to take part in sports activities, you will find a large gym, Centennial Leisure Centre, near the school. Kaplan Aspect is a school which has been established since 1979 (the first language school in Christchurch an art deco style building. The language school building is situated 7 minutes away from the bus stop and has 14 spacious and bright classrooms, a study centre, a multimedia and IT centre, a library and a student lounge with a kitchen.

Information

Courses

Standard course
Lessons: 20 of 45 minutes
Course duration: 2 - 12 weeks
Level: Elementary to Advanced
Students/class: max. 15 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 08:30-11:45 or 12:30-15:45

Intensive course
Lessons: 35 of 45 minutes
(20 general + 8 options + 7 ''self-study'')
Course duration: 2 - 48 weeks
Level: Elementary to Advanced
Students/class: max. 15 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 08:30-11:45 + 12:30-15:45 (2x/week) or 08:30-11:45 (2x/week) + 12:30-15:45

Options (depending on level and availability):
Current Affairs, Writing and Vocabulary, Speaking and Pronunciation, Idioms, Local Culture, Literature, Film Studies, ...

Business course
Lessons: 35 of 45 minutes
(20 general + 8 business + 7 ''self-study'')
Course duration: 2 - 48 weeks
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 15 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 08:30-11:45 + 12:30-15:45 (2x/week) or 08:30-11:45 (2x/week) + 12:30-15:45

Options:business meetings, business writing skills, interview techniques

Cambridge course (FCE)
Lessons: 35 of 45 minutes
(28 FCE, CAE + 7 ''self-study'')
Course duration: 10 weeks
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 15 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 08:30-11:45 + 12:30-15:45 (2x/week) or 08:30-11:45 (2x/week) + 12:30-15:45

Cambridge course (CAE)
Lessons: 35 of 45 minutes
(28 FCE, CAE + 7 ''self-study'')
Course duration: 9 weeks
Level: Beginner to Advanced
Students/class: max. 15 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 08:30-11:45 + 12:30-15:45 (2x/week) or 08:30-11:45 (2x/week) + 12:30-15:45

Cambridge course (FCE, CAE)
Lessons: 35 of 45 minutes
(28 FCE, CAE + 7 ''self-study'')
Course duration: 12 weeks
+1 extra week of accommodation (exams)
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 15 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 08:30-11:45 + 12:30-15:45 (2x/week) or 08:30-11:45 (2x/week) + 12:30-15:45

IELTS course
Lessons: 35 of 45 minutes
(20 général + 8 IELTS + 7 ''self-study'')
Course duration: 5 / 10 weeks
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 15 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 08:30-11:45 + 12:30-15:45 (2x/week) or 08:30-11:45 (2x/week) + 12:30-15:45

Accommodation

Host family
Staying with a host family is a very enriching experience, both from a linguistic and personal point of view. You will have a single room as well as half board provided (full board at weekends). All of the host families are carefully selected by our partner school and are located between 20 and 45 minutes from the school by bus.

Shared apartment/Studio "Living Space" (from 18 years)
In order to live only a few minutes away from the school, you have the option of staying in the residence "Living Space". This offers apartments in single rooms with a bathroom or in individual studios (fee supplement). The students staying here share the common facilities, such as the equipped kitchens, the lounges and the computer room. The building is also equipped with a café, a restaurant and a bar on the ground floor, two cinema rooms and a WiFi connection.

Leisure

Christchurch is the dream point of departure for a multitude of leisure activities and excursions. Our partner school, Kaplan Aspect, will help you to organise your free time and will propose numerous activities to you, including horse-riding, traditional meals, cultural visits, water activities in the summer and ski sports in winter...whatever the season, you will always have something to do!

At a glance

/ in summary...

Number of inhabitants
340'000
School size
L
Levels Elementary to advanced
Minimum age
16 years
Accommodation Host family, shared apartments
Exams FCE, CAE, IELTS

Location of the language school Kaplan International Colleges

Quality marks

/ language school Kaplan International Colleges

WiFi is free.

Key points

  • Exceptional natural environment
  • Reputed language school and large choice of courses
  • Residence close to the school

Nationality Mix

Dates and Prices

/ Dates and prices in NZD
(NZD 1 ≈ EUR 0.5)

For further information concerning the school dates and prices, please contact us.

Arrival: Saturday prior to course start
Departure: Saturday following course end
Starting dates: every Monday, all year round
Cambridge course (FCE) 10 w.: 05.01.2010 - 14.03.2010
Cambridge course (CAE) 9 w.: 05.01.2010 - 07.03.2010
Cambridge course (FCE, CAE) 12+1 w.: 22.03.2010 - 19.06.2010 / 13.09.2010 - 12.12.2010
IELTS course : 04.01  / 08.02  / 15.03  / 19.04  / 24.05  / 28.06  / 02.08  / 06.09  / 11.10  / 15.11 .2010
Bank holidays: 01.01 / 04.01 / 02.04 / 05.04 / 07.06 / 25.10 / 12.11 / 27.12 / 28.12 .2010
School holidays: 19.12.2009 - 04.01.2010
25.12.2010 - 09.01.2011

Included in price:

  • Language course
  • Host family or shared apartment
  • School enrolment fee & certificate
  • Documents & travel guide
A: Host family/single room/half board ; B: Shared apartment/single room/no meals (18 y.o.)
Standard course A B
2 weeks 1360
3 weeks 1845
4 weeks 2330 2570
6 weeks 3300 3660
8 weeks 4270 4750
12 weeks 6210 6930
Intensive course A B
2 weeks 1560
3 weeks 2145
4 weeks 2730 2970
6 weeks 3900 4260
8 weeks 5070 5550
12 weeks 7410 8130
16 weeks 9350 9590
24 weeks 13470 13830
Extra week (24+) 545 560
Business course A B
2 weeks 1560
3 weeks 2145
4 weeks 2730 2970
6 weeks 3900 4260
8 weeks 5070 5550
12 weeks 7410 8130
16 weeks 9350 9590
24 weeks 13470 13830
Extra week (24+) 545 560
Cambridge course (FCE) A B
10 weeks 6420 7020
Exam fee ~345
Cambridge course (CAE) A B
9 weeks 5830 6370
Cambridge course (FCE, CAE) A B
12+1 weeks 7800 7995
Exam fee ~345
IELTS course A B
5 weeks 3340 3640
10 weeks 6290 6890
Exam fee ~160
Options/Extras
Course materials deposit (to be paid on site) 75
One-to-one course (per lesson) 135
Accommodation (under 18 y.o.) (per week) 15
Apartment deposit (to be paid on site) 300
End-of-year holidays in host family (per week) 95
Extra night with host family 35
Airport transfer 95
Other Types of Accommodation
Host family/single room/half board +200/w.
Shared apartment/single room/no meals (18 y.o.) +60/w.
Studio apartment/single room/no meals (18 y.o.) +70/w.
High season
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