Language school Christchurch, Kaplan International Colleges

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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 International Colleges 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.

Courses

Intensive course
Lessons: 35 of 45 minutes
(20 general + 8 options + 7 ''structured-study'')
Course duration: 2 - 48 week(s)
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 ''structured-study'')
Course duration: 2 - 48 week(s)
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 + 7 ''structured-study'')
Course duration: 9 week(s)
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 CAE + 7 ''structured-study'')
Course duration: 9 week(s)
Level: Upper 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 (FCE)
Lessons: 35 of 45 minutes
(28 FCE + 7 ''structured-study'')
Course duration: 12 week(s)
+ 1 extra week(s) 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

Cambridge course (CAE)
Lessons: 35 of 45 minutes
(28 CAE + 7 ''structured-study'')
Course duration: 12 week(s)
+ 1 extra week(s) of accommodation (exams)
Level: Upper 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 general + 8 IELTS + 7 ''structured-study'')
Course duration: 5 / 10 week(s)
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 International Colleges, 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!

Information

At a glance

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

ENZ

Key points

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

Nationality Mix

Dates and Prices

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

Dates and prices in NZD (NZD 1 ≈ EUR 0.62) Not-binding exchange rate
Arrival: Saturday prior to course start
Departure: Saturday following course end
School holidays: 26.12.2011 - 08.01.2012

Lowest prices guaranteed

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ESL guarantees you the most attractive prices on the market in England!
If you find any price difference, you will be entirely refunded.

Details

Included in price

  • Language course & course material
  • Host family or shared apartment
  • School enrolment fee & certificate
  • Travel documents
A: Host family/single room/half board ; B: Shared apartment/single room/no meals
Intensive course A B
12 week(s) 7880 8660
24 week(s) 14045 14525
36 week(s) 20810 21530
Extra week from: 560 580
Business course A B
12 week(s) 7880 8660
24 week(s) 14045 14525
36 week(s) 20810 21530
Extra week from: 560 580
Cambridge course (FCE) A B
9 week(s) 6050 6635
Exam fee ~395
additional night compulsory
Cambridge course (CAE) A B
9 week(s) 6050 6635
Exam fee ~395
Cambridge course (FCE) A B
12+1 week(s) 8085 8345
Exam fee ~395
Cambridge course (CAE) A B
12+1 week(s) 8085 8345
Exam fee ~395
IELTS course A B
5 week(s) 3565 3890
10 week(s) 6615 7265
Exam fee ~355
Options/Extras
One-to-one course (per lesson) 145
Apartment deposit (to be paid on site) (minimum) 100
End-of-year holidays in host family (per week) (26.12 - 31.12.2011) 100
Extra night with host family 40
Airport transfer (on arrival) 95
Other Types of Accommodation
Host family/single room/half board +205/w.
Shared apartment/single room/no meals (Living Space) +65/w.
Studio apartment/single room/no meals +70/w.
Low/high season

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