Language school Whitianga, Coromandel Outdoor Language Centre

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Our partner school, rich with more than twenty years' experience, proposes to you to learn English in the heart of the splendid Coromandel Peninsula. Located only a stone's throw away from Whitianga port, the course centre occupies a charming colonial-style building and has five classrooms including televisions and DVDs. Thanks to the small size of the school and to the relaxed and welcoming atmosphere which reigns there, you will have a unique experience. Role plays, plays and discussions in class support the teaching which is based on a communicative approach. The school has a library, a reading room, a room including computers and free Internet access. During the breaks, you will be able to relax in the relaxation room of the course centre, go for a walk in its magnificent garden or even take the sun on the terrace. The school proposes a special programme to you, which combines classes in the morning and activities such as archery, walks on the beach or underwater diving during the afternoon. An original and entertaining way to learn English!

Courses

Standard course
Lessons: 15 of 55 minutes
Course duration: 1 - 12 week(s)
Level: Beginner to Advanced
Students/class: max. 10 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-12:00

Intensive course
Lessons: 21 of 55 minutes
Course duration: 1 - 48 week(s)
Level: Beginner to Advanced
Students/class: max. 10 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-12:00 + 13:15-14:45 (Fri : 09:00 - 12:00)

Cambridge course (FCE)
Lessons: 23 of 55 minutes
(15 general + 8 FCE)
Course duration: 6 / 9 week(s)
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 10 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-12:00 + 13:15-15:15 (Fri : 09:00 - 12:00)

Please note: exams take place in Auckland.

Cambridge course (FCE)
Lessons: 23 of 55 minutes
(15 general + 8 FCE)
Course duration: 6 / 12 week(s)
+ 1 extra week(s) of accommodation (exams)
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 10 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-12:00 + 13:15-15:15 (Fri : 09:00 - 12:00)

Please note: exams take place in Auckland.

IELTS course
Lessons: 23 of 55 minutes
(15 general + 8 IELTS)
Course duration: 12 week(s)
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 10 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-12:00 + 13:15-15:15 (Fri : 09:00 - 12:00)

Please note: exams take place in Auckland.

English + surfing
Lessons: 27 of 55 minutes
(15 general + 10 Surf)
Course duration: 3 week(s)
Level: Beginner to Advanced
Students/class: max. 10 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-12:00 (Surf : 13:15 - 15:45 Mon - Thu, Activities : 13:15 - 15:45 Fri)

English + golf
Lessons: 25 of 55 minutes
(15 general + 10 golf)
Course duration: 2 - 48 week(s)
Level: Beginner to Advanced
Students/class: max. 10 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-12:00 (golf : 13:15 - 15:45 Mon - Thu, Activities : 13:15 - 15:45 Fri)

English + 'Seasonal Multi-Activity'
Lessons: 27 of 55 minutes
Course duration: 2 - 48 week(s)
Level: Beginner to Advanced
Students/class: max. 10 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-12:00 (Activities : 13:15 - 15:45)

English + Environmental Studies
Lessons: 27 of 55 minutes
(15 general + 12 Environmental Studies)
Course duration: 3 week(s)
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 10 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-12:00 + 13:15-15:45

Accommodation

Host family
For complete immersion in the lifestyle of the "kiwis", what's better than accommodation with a host family? This solution has numerous advantages as much from a financial as from a linguistic point of view. You will stay in a single room only 10-15 minutes on foot or by bike from the school. During the week, you will benefit from half board and at the weekend, full board will be proposed to you.

Residence - International Lodge (from 18 years)
If you wish to experience your stay in New Zealand in a more independent way, our partner school proposes to you to stay in a student residence. You will stay in a single room only five minutes' walk from the school. The kitchen is to be shared with the other residents. A great opportunity to get to know other students and share the intense experiences had during the day. Prices and information on request.

Leisure

A favourite place for holidays of the inhabitants of Auckland, Coromandel offers you a thousand and one ways to enjoy yourself. In order to allow you to explore all the possibilities, our partner school organises a varied leisure activities programme. Surfing, bodyboarding, diving and fishing are some of the activities that it proposes to you. During an afternoon, you will go to discover the Waiotapu Valley, a volcanic area famous for its geothermal activity with natural basins of hot water. In the evening, you will be able to go to a Maori village where music and dance shows will allow you to delve into the heart of this fascinating culture. During the themed evenings organised by the school, you will have the opportunity to taste culinary specialities concocted by the other students. During the weekends, our partner school proposes excursions to various touristic sites to you in order for you to immerse yourself in the New Zealander culture. A rugby match in Hamilton or rafting on the interior of the Waitomo Caves will be on the agenda of festivities. Coromandel, a perfect destination for an unforgettable language study stay!

Information

At a glance

Number of inhabitants	4'000
School size	S
Levels	Beginner to advanced
Minimum age	16 years
Accommodation	Host family / residence
Exams	FCE, IELTS

Location of the language school Coromandel Outdoor Language Centre

Quality marks

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Testimonial

Loher Marco New Zealand is paradise! I enjoy it to the full but I am also looking forward to go back home. I simply can’t imagine myself celebrating Christmas in summer!

After spending several weeks in the wilderness, it seems weird to me to live in a big city like Christchurch – but I am determined to make the most of my last days here. The Whitianga school is history now, but my language trip is not over yet. I am staying in New Zealand until 15th December.

As regards the language school: yeah, I loved it and I significantly improved my English skills. The school is small, which I liked. It is like a big family, there are around 40 students and 10 teachers, so we all knew one another.

I really enjoyed my stay here. I am currently travelling across the country and enjoying the warm weather.

Key points

Magnificent region surrounded by heavenly beaches and rich green nature
Convivial school, familial atmosphere between teachers and students
Accommodations within immediate proximity of the school
Great activities programme

Nationality Mix

Dates and Prices

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Dates and prices in NZD (NZD 1 ≈ EUR 0.63) Not-binding exchange rate

Arrival: Saturday prior to course start
Departure: Saturday following course end

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Starting dates:	every Monday, all year round
Cambridge course (FCE) 6 w.:	31.01.2012 - 11.03.2012
Cambridge course (FCE) 9 w.:	09.01.2012 - 11.03.2012
Cambridge course (FCE) 6+1 w.:	30.04.2012 - 16.06.2012 / 29.10.2012 - 15.12.2012
Cambridge course (FCE) 12+1 w.:	19.03.2012 - 16.06.2012 / 17.09.2012 - 15.12.2012
IELTS course 12 w.:	19.03.2012 - 08.06.2012 / 11.06.2012 - 31.08.2012 / 17.09.2012 - 07.12.2012
English + surfing :	16.01 / 13.02 / 12.03 / 09.04 / 29.10 / 26.11 .2012
English + Environmental Studies 3 w.:	30.04.2012 - 18.05.2012 / 01.10.2012 - 19.10.2012
Bank holidays:	02.01 / 03.01 / 30.01 / 06.02 / 06.04 / 09.04 / 25.04 / 04.06 / 22.10 .2012
School holidays:	24.12.2011 - 08.01.2012 22.12.2012 - 06.01.2013

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Details

Included in price

Language course & course material
Host family / single room / half board
School enrolment fee & certificate
Travel documents
Airport pick-up (for a stay of at least 12 weeks)

A: Host family/single room/half board ;

Standard course	A
1 week(s)	940
2 week(s)	1455
3 week(s)	1970
4 week(s)	2485
6 week(s)	3515
8 week(s)	4545
12 week(s)	6605

Intensive course	A
1 week(s)	1055
2 week(s)	1685
3 week(s)	2315
4 week(s)	2945
6 week(s)	4205
8 week(s)	5465
12 week(s)	7985
16 week(s)	10580
24 week(s)	15260
Extra week (24+)	615

Cambridge course (FCE)	A
6 week(s)	4435
9 week(s)	6440
Exam fee ~320
additional night compulsory

Cambridge course (FCE)	A
6+1 week(s)	4670
12+1 week(s)	8680
Exam fee ~320

IELTS course	A
12 week(s)	8445
Exam fee ~365

English + surfing	A
3 week(s)	2980

English + golf	A
2 week(s)	2655
3 week(s)	3770
4 week(s)	4885
6 week(s)	7115
8 week(s)	9345
12 week(s)	13805
Extra week (12+)	1115

English + 'Seasonal Multi-Activity'	A
2 week(s)	2055
3 week(s)	2870
4 week(s)	3685
6 week(s)	5315
8 week(s)	6945
12 week(s)	10205
Extra week (12+)	815

English + Environmental Studies	A
3 week(s)	2980

Options/Extras
One-to-one course (per lesson)	85
FCE Cambridge exam fee	320
Accommodation (under 18 y.o.) (per week)	15
Christmas with the host family (NZD 10 per day 26.12.11 - 06.01.12)	100
Extra night with host family	34
Airport transfer (on arrival) (Auckland )	200
Airport transfer (on arrival) (for stays of 12 weeks and upwards )