Language school Queenstown, Southern Lakes English College

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School

Southern Lakes English College is located in the centre of Queenstown, close to shops, banks, parks, cafés and restaurants. This school, which is deliberately small in size, offers students optimal learning conditions with a notably very high quality teaching staff. It is made up of 6 spacious classrooms and a common room with a kitchenette and a ping-pong table. In the same building as the school, the students also have Internet via a WiFi connection and benefit from concessionary rates for the Queenstown Gym and at Discovery Lodge.

Courses

Standard course
Lessons: 15 of 55 minutes
Course duration: 1 - 12 week(s)
Level: Beginner to Advanced
Students/class: max. 14 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-12:00

Intensive course
Lessons: 25 of 55 minutes
Course duration: 1 - 48 week(s)
Level: Beginner to Advanced
Students/class: max. 14 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-12:00 + 13:00-15:00

Cambridge course (FCE)
Lessons: 25 of 55 minutes
Course duration: 9 / 12 week(s)
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 14 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-12:00 + 13:00-15:00

Cambridge course (CAE)
Lessons: 25 of 55 minutes
Course duration: 10 / 12 week(s)
Level: Upper intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 14 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-12:00 + 13:00-15:00

Cambridge course (CAE)
Lessons: 25 of 55 minutes
Course duration: 12 week(s)
+ 1 extra week(s) of accommodation (exams)
Level: Upper intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 14 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-12:00 + 13:00-15:00

Cambridge course (FCE)
Lessons: 25 of 55 minutes
Course duration: 12 week(s)
+ 1 extra week(s) of accommodation (exams)
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 14 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-12:00 + 13:00-15:00

IELTS course
Lessons: 25 of 55 minutes
Course duration: 1 - 48 week(s)
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 14 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-12:00 + 13:00-15:00

TOEIC course
Lessons: 25 of 55 minutes
(15 general + 10 TOEIC)
Course duration: 1 - 48 week(s)
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 14 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-12:00 + 13:00-15:00

English + golf
Lessons: 15 of 55 minutes
+ Golf (3x/week)
Course duration: 1 - 48 week(s)
Level: Beginner to Advanced
Students/class: max. 14 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-12:00 + Golf 13:00-17:00 (3x/week)

English + Rugby (06.02 - 21.10.12)
Lessons: 15 of 55 minutes
Course duration: 1 - 37 week(s)
Level: Beginner to Advanced
Students/class: max. 14 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-12:00 + Rugby (5x/week)

In addition to attending 15 hours of English classes in the mornings, you will attend comprehensive rugby training supervised by expert trainers in the afternoons and some evenings. Technique, endurance, weight and speed training, club games …

English + Wine
Lessons: 15 of 55 minutes
Course duration: 1 / 2 / 3 week(s)
Level: Beginner to Advanced
Students/class: max. 14 people
Minimum age: 18 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-12:00 (Wine: to be specified)

On the menu: wine tasting, tour of the greatest wineries in the Gibbston Valley, Bannockburn, Cromwell and Wanaka areas, visit of a wine cave and of an excellent cheesery. Pinot Noirs, Pinot Gris, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling... Under the guidance of a wine expert, you will gain an appreciation of some of the most celebrated New Zealand wines.

English + Mountain Biking (05.09.11-29.04.12/17.09.12-28.04.13)
Lessons: 15 of 55 minutes
+ Mountain Biking (3x/week)
Course duration: 1 - 32 week(s)
Level: Beginner to Advanced
Students/class: max. 14 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-12:00 + Mountain Biking (3x/week)

In addition to the 15 weekly hours of English classes in the morning, you will be able to hone your mountain biking skills in the afternoon. In the surroundings of Queenstown, on the first gondola-accessed mountain bike park, you will experience the joys and thrills of mountain biking. You will ride on a 6-kilometer long track, recognized as one of the best in the world, which offers a variety of tours to cater for all abilities.Gondola pass included, mountainbike rental at a charge.

English + Mountain Biking (05.09.11-29.04.12/17.09.12-28.04.13)
Lessons: 15 of 55 minutes
+ Mountain Biking (5x/week)
Course duration: 1 - 32 week(s)
Level: Beginner to Advanced
Students/class: max. 14 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-12:00 + Mountain Biking (5x/week)

In addition to the 15 weekly hours of English classes in the morning, you will be able to hone your mountain biking skills in the afternoon. In the surroundings of Queenstown, on the first gondola-accessed mountain bike park, you will experience the joys and thrills of mountain biking. You will ride on a 6-kilometer long track, recognized as one of the best in the world, which offers a variety of tours to cater for all abilities.Gondola pass included, mountainbike rental at a charge.

Accommodation

Host family
Known for their hospitality, staying with a New Zealander family during your stay in Queenstown is the best possible way to get acquainted with the “kiwi" way of life. Our partner school carefully selects host families, who generally live around 30 minutes away from the school. You will stay in a single room with half board provided.

Residence "Reaver's Lodge" (available from October to May)
Our partner school proposes this residence for more independent students. The establishment contains 90 single bedrooms with a private bathroom, a small refrigerator, bedlinen, dishes and cutlery. A common kitchen allows you to prepare your meals and in the dining room, you will get to know the other international students. There is also a living room, a television room and a small swimming pool. An interior courtyard allows you to relax and enjoy the sun. The residence is located in the centre of Queenstown, therefore not very far from the school. Prices and information on request.

Leisure

Using your English in a sports or social context is a very good way of developing your skills which you have acquired in class. For this reason, our partner school offers a different programme of activities each week. With activities such as bungee jumping, rafting, kayaking, horse riding, handgliding, mountain biking and sailing...it's difficult to get bored in Queenstown, a paradise for outdoor sports! During the winter, splendid slopes await lovers of skiing and snowboarding. For going out in the evening with your friends, you will be spoilt for choice with the numerous bars and cafés of the city.

Information

At a glance

Population	23'000
School size	S
Level	Beginner to advanced
Minimum age	16
Accommodation	Host family
Certificates	FCE, CAE, IELTS, TOEIC

Location of the language school Southern Lakes English College

Quality marks

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Testimonial

Abegg Franziska These 3 months were really amazing. The students at Southern Lakes English College were incredibly friendly and I made friends with many people with whom I would like to keep in touch after my 3 months here. Queenstown is a great place, offering varied activities like Bungee Jumping, Skydiving, etc. and the town is surrounded by beautiful landscapes with mountains, lakes and forests… it is truly beautiful. Party lovers will not be disappointed. Queenstown has a very busy nightlife because there are many tourists and young students here. So – what else can I say? I fell in love with Queenstown and I know I will go back there.

The organisation of my trip by ESL was just perfect. Unfortunately, on the way to Queenstown, I missed my connecting flight from Auckland to Queenstown because my flight was late and there was too little time (only a half hour) to go through customs and then go to the other airport to catch my flight. This is why I spent my first night in Auckland.

Key points

Exceptional location and wide variety of leisure activities
Young and welcoming city
Great place to meet numerous travellers

Nationality Mix

Dates and Prices

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Dates and prices in NZD (NZD 1 ≈ EUR 0.67) Not-binding exchange rate

Arrival day: Saturday prior to course start
Leaving day: Saturday following course end

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Starting dates:	every Monday, all year round
Cambridge course (FCE) 9 w.:	09.01.2012 - 11.03.2012
Cambridge course (FCE) 12 w.:	19.03.2012 - 10.06.2012 / 11.06.2012 - 02.09.2012 / 17.09.2012 - 09.12.2012
Cambridge course (CAE) 10 w.:	09.01.2012 - 18.03.2012
Cambridge course (CAE) 12 w.:	11.06.2012 - 02.09.2012 / 17.09.2012 - 08.12.2012
Cambridge course (CAE) 12+1 w.:	19.03.2012 - 16.06.2012
Cambridge course (FCE) 12+1 w.:	19.03.2012 - 16.06.2012
IELTS course :	02.01 / 06.02 / 05.03 / 02.04 / 07.05 / 04.06 / 02.07 / 06.08 / 03.09 / 01.10 / 05.11 / 03.12 .2012
English + Rugby (06.02 - 21.10.12):	06.02 / 13.02 / 20.02 / 27.02 / 05.03 / 12.03 / 19.03 / 26.03 / 02.04 / 09.04 / 16.04 / 23.04 / 30.04 / 07.05 / 14.05 / 21.05 / 28.05 / 04.06 / 11.06 / 18.06 / 25.06 / 02.07 / 09.07 / 16.07 / 23.07 / 30.07 / 06.08 / 13.08 / 20.08 / 27.08 / 03.09 / 10.09 / 17.09 / 24.09 / 01.10 / 08.10 / 15.10 .2012
English + Mountain Biking (05.09.11-29.04.12/17.09.12-28.04.13):	09.01 / 16.01 / 23.01 / 30.01 / 07.02 / 13.02 / 20.02 / 27.02 / 05.03 / 12.03 / 19.03 / 27.03 / 02.04 / 10.04 / 16.04 / 23.04 / 17.09 / 24.09 / 01.10 / 08.10 / 15.10 / 23.10 / 29.10 / 05.11 / 12.11 / 19.11 / 26.11 / 03.12 / 10.12 / 17.12 .2012
English + Mountain Biking (05.09.11-29.04.12/17.09.12-28.04.13):	09.01 / 16.01 / 23.01 / 30.01 / 07.02 / 13.02 / 20.02 / 27.02 / 05.03 / 12.03 / 19.03 / 27.03 / 02.04 / 10.04 / 16.04 / 23.04 / 17.09 / 24.09 / 01.10 / 08.10 / 15.10 / 23.10 / 29.10 / 05.11 / 12.11 / 19.11 / 26.11 / 03.12 / 10.12 / 17.12 .2012
Bank holidays:	06.02 / 26.03 / 06.04 / 09.04 / 25.04 / 04.06 / 22.10 .2012
School holidays:	26.12.2011 - 08.01.2012 22.12.2012 - 06.01.2013

Exam dates IELTS : 10.03 / 09.06 / 01.09 / 01.12.12
Exam dates TOEIC: 27.01 / 24.02 / 30.03 / 27.04 / 25.05 / 29.06 / 27.07 / 31.08 / 28.09 / 26.10 / 30.11.12

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Details

Included in price

Language course
Host family / single room / half board
School enrolment fee & certificate
Travel documents

A: Host family/single room/half board ;

Standard course	A
1 week(s)	870
2 week(s)	1375
3 week(s)	1880
4 week(s)	2385
6 week(s)	3305
8 week(s)	4285
12 week(s)	6245

Intensive course	A
1 week(s)	980
2 week(s)	1595
3 week(s)	2210
4 week(s)	2825
6 week(s)	3965
8 week(s)	5165
12 week(s)	7565
16 week(s)	9485
24 week(s)	13805
Extra week (24+)	560

Cambridge course (FCE)	A
9 week(s)	5900
12 week(s)	7745
Exam fee ~360
additional night compulsory

Cambridge course (CAE)	A
10 week(s)	6515
12 week(s)	7745
Exam fee ~360
additional night compulsory

Cambridge course (CAE)	A
12+1 week(s)	7975
Exam fee ~360

Cambridge course (FCE)	A
12+1 week(s)	7975
Exam fee ~360

IELTS course	A
1 week(s)	980
2 week(s)	1595
3 week(s)	2210
4 week(s)	2825
6 week(s)	4055
8 week(s)	5285
12 week(s)	7745
Extra week (12+)	615
Exam fee ~415

TOEIC course	A
1 week(s)	980
2 week(s)	1595
3 week(s)	2210
4 week(s)	2825
6 week(s)	4055
8 week(s)	5285
12 week(s)	7745
Extra week (12+)	615
Exam fee ~230

English + golf	A
1 week(s)	1175
2 week(s)	1985
3 week(s)	2795
4 week(s)	3605
6 week(s)	5225
8 week(s)	6845
12 week(s)	10085
Extra week (12+)	810

English + Rugby (06.02 - 21.10.12)	A
1 week(s)	1545
2 week(s)	2325
3 week(s)	3105
4 week(s)	3885
6 week(s)	5445
8 week(s)	7005
12 week(s)	10125
16 week(s)	13245
24 week(s)	19485
Extra week (24+)	780

English + Wine	A
1 week(s)	1355
2 week(s)	1855
3 week(s)	2355
Extra week (3+)	740

English + Mountain Biking (05.09.11-29.04.12/17.09.12-28.04.13)	A
1 week(s)	1175
2 week(s)	1985
3 week(s)	2795
4 week(s)	3605
6 week(s)	5225
8 week(s)	6845
12 week(s)	10085
Extra week (12+)	810

English + Mountain Biking (05.09.11-29.04.12/17.09.12-28.04.13)	A
1 week(s)	1290
2 week(s)	2215
3 week(s)	3140
4 week(s)	4065
6 week(s)	5915
8 week(s)	7765
12 week(s)	11465
Extra week (12+)	925

Options/Extras
Course materials deposit	60
One-to-one course (per lesson)	70
Extra night with host family	35
Airport transfer (on arrival)	65
FCE Cambridge exam fee	360
CAE Cambridge exam fee	360