Queenstown, Southern Lakes English College
Queenstown

Southern Lakes English College
4.1 /5 76 Reviews

Southern Lakes English College, Queenstown

From 367.- EUR
645.- NZD
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Key points

  • Exceptional location and wide variety of leisure activities
  • Young and welcoming city
  • Great place to meet numerous travellers
  • Test center for Cambridge, TOEIC, IELTS and TOEFL exams

The school

Levels
Elementary to Advanced
Exams
Cambridge (B2 First, C1 Advanced), TOEIC
School size
L
Accommodations
Host family, Student house, Apartment
Disabled access
Disabled access at school
Wifi
WiFi is free

The students

Minimum age
16 years
Average age
24 years
Nationality mix
Brazil, South Korea, Thailand, etc..

Located in the beautiful centre of Queenstown, close to shops, banks, parks, cafés and restaurants, our partner school, which is deliberately small in size, offers students optimal learning conditions with a notably high quality teaching staff. There are 13 spacious classrooms and a common room with a kitchenette and a ping-pong table. In the same building as the school, the students can also enjoy free Wi-Fi and benefit from discounts for the Queenstown Gym and the Discovery Lodge. Discover the English language against the gorgeous backdrop of New Zealand!

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Included in the price
  • Level and needs assessment
  • Welcome activity
  • Job Club
  • Learning progress monitoring
  • End-of-course report and certificate
  • Free local SIM card
  • Activity programme

Lowest prices guaranteed

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

Standard course

Elementary (A1) to advanced (C1), 1 - 12 week(s)
1 week From 367.- EUR
(645.- NZD)
Lessons
General (group): 5 of 120 minutes
+ Options (group): 2 of 90 minutes
Course duration
1 - 12 week(s)
Levels
Elementary (A1) to advanced (C1)
Students/class
Max 17
Minimum age
16 years
Schedule
General (group): 08:30-10:30
Options (group): 13:30-15:00 (Tues, Thu)
Schedule may vary depending on student’s level and time of year.

The standard course includes 5 English classes (120 minutes each) + 2 optional free lessons (90 minutes each) per week. These 2 extra lessons are optional, and students can choose among the following topics:
· Pronunciation · Conversation · Tourism and hospitality
· Exam Preparation (academic skills)

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Week(s)
Without accommodation
Host family, single room, half board
Stanley St. House student house, single room, no meals
1
645 NZD
1255 NZD
1205 NZD
2
960 NZD
1930 NZD
1860 NZD
3
1275 NZD
2605 NZD
2515 NZD
4
1590 NZD
3280 NZD
3170 NZD
6
2220 NZD
4630 NZD
4480 NZD
8
2730 NZD
5860 NZD
5670 NZD
12
3930 NZD
8500 NZD
8230 NZD
NZD 1 ≈ EUR 0.57   (Not-binding exchange rate)
Extras

Extras

Accommodation deposit (student house)
Refundable 		200 NZD
Options

Options

Extra night (host family) 60 NZD
Special diet (host family) (per week) 30 NZD
Underage supplement (16-17 years) (host family) (per week) 30 NZD
Airport transfer from Queenstown (pick-up) 70 NZD
Starting dates
Every week, throughout the year
Bank holidays
06.02 / 23.03 / 10.04 / 13.04 / 27.04 / 01.06 / 26.10.2020
Holidays
22.12.2019 - 04.01.2020
19.12.2020 - 02.01.2021

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

Intensive course

Elementary (A1) to advanced (C1), 1 - 52 week(s)
1 week From 424.- EUR
(745.- NZD)
Lessons
General (group): 10 of 120 minutes
+ Options (group): 2 of 90 minutes
Course duration
1 - 52 week(s)
Levels
Elementary (A1) to advanced (C1)
Students/class
Max 17
Minimum age
16 years
Schedule
General (group): 08:30-12:45
Options (group): 13:30-15:00 (Tues, Thu)
Schedule may vary depending on student’s level and time of year.

The intensive course includes 10 English classes (120 minutes each) + 2 optional free lessons (90 minutes each) per week. These 2 extra lessons are optional, and students can choose among the following topics:
· Pronunciation · Conversation · Tourism and hospitality
· Exam Preparation (academic skills)

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Week(s)
Without accommodation
Host family, single room, half board
Stanley St. House student house, single room, no meals
12
5190 NZD
9760 NZD
9490 NZD
16
6330 NZD
12340 NZD
11990 NZD
24
8970 NZD
17860 NZD
17350 NZD
36
13290 NZD
26500 NZD
25750 NZD
NZD 1 ≈ EUR 0.57   (Not-binding exchange rate)
Extras

Extras

Accommodation deposit (student house)
Refundable 		200 NZD
Options

Options

Extra night (host family) 60 NZD
Special diet (host family) (per week) 30 NZD
Underage supplement (16-17 years) (host family) (per week) 30 NZD
Airport transfer from Queenstown (pick-up) 70 NZD
Starting dates
Every week, throughout the year
Bank holidays
06.02 / 23.03 / 10.04 / 13.04 / 27.04 / 01.06 / 26.10.2020
Holidays
22.12.2019 - 04.01.2020
19.12.2020 - 02.01.2021

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

B2 First exam preparation course, 20 lessons/week

Intermediate (B1-B2) to advanced (C1), 10/12 week(s)
10 weeks From 2505.- EUR
(4400.- NZD)
Lessons
Exam preparation (group): 10 of 120 minutes
+ Options (group): 2 of 90 minutes
Course duration
10/12 week(s)
Levels
Intermediate (B1-B2) to advanced (C1)
Students/class
Max 17
Minimum age
16 years
Schedule
Exam preparation (group): 08:30-12:45
Options (group): 13:30-15:00 (Tues, Thu)
Schedule may vary depending on student’s level and time of year.
Course info
Free quote
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Week(s)
Without accommodation
Host family, single room, half board
Stanley St. House student house, single room, no meals
10
4400 NZD
8250 NZD
8020 NZD
12
5230 NZD
9800 NZD
9530 NZD
NZD 1 ≈ EUR 0.57   (Not-binding exchange rate)
Extras

Extras

B2 First exam fee (to be paid on site) 385 NZD
Accommodation deposit (student house)
Refundable 		200 NZD
Options

Options

Extra night (host family) 60 NZD
Special diet (host family) (per week) 30 NZD
Underage supplement (16-17 years) (host family) (per week) 30 NZD
Airport transfer from Queenstown (pick-up) 70 NZD
Starting dates 10 wk
06.01 / 22.06.2020
Starting dates 12 wk
30.03 / 21.09.2020
Exam dates
13.03 / 20.06 / 27.08 / 12.12.2020
Bank holidays
06.02 / 23.03 / 10.04 / 13.04 / 27.04 / 01.06 / 26.10.2020
Holidays
22.12.2019 - 04.01.2020
19.12.2020 - 02.01.2021

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

C1 Advanced exam preparation course, 20 lessons/week

Upper-intermediate (B2) to advanced (C1), 11/12 week(s)
11 weeks From 2741.- EUR
(4815.- NZD)
Lessons
Exam preparation (group): 10 of 120 minutes
+ Options (group): 2 of 90 minutes
Course duration
11/12 week(s)
Levels
Upper-intermediate (B2) to advanced (C1)
Students/class
Max 17
Minimum age
16 years
Schedule
Exam preparation (group): 08:30-12:45
Options (group): 13:30-15:00 (Tues, Thu)
Schedule may vary depending on student’s level and time of year.
Course info
Free quote
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Week(s)
Without accommodation
Host family, single room, half board
Stanley St. House student house, single room, no meals
11
4815 NZD
9025 NZD
8775 NZD
12
5230 NZD
9800 NZD
9530 NZD
NZD 1 ≈ EUR 0.57   (Not-binding exchange rate)
Extras

Extras

Accommodation deposit (student house)
Refundable 		200 NZD
Options

Options

Extra night (host family) 60 NZD
Special diet (host family) (per week) 30 NZD
Underage supplement (16-17 years) (host family) (per week) 30 NZD
Airport transfer from Queenstown (pick-up) 70 NZD
Starting dates 11 wk
06.01.2020
Starting dates 12 wk
30.03 / 22.06 / 21.09.2020
Exam dates
On request
Bank holidays
06.02 / 23.03 / 10.04 / 13.04 / 27.04 / 01.06 / 26.10.2020
Holidays
22.12.2019 - 04.01.2020
19.12.2020 - 02.01.2021

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

TOEIC combined exam preparation course, 10+2 lessons/week

Intermediate (B1-B2) to advanced (C1), 1 - 52 week(s)
1 week From 424.- EUR
(745.- NZD)
Lessons
General (group): 10 of 120 minutes
+ Exam preparation (group): 2 of 90 minutes
Course duration
1 - 52 week(s)
Levels
Intermediate (B1-B2) to advanced (C1)
Students/class
Max 17
Minimum age
16 years
Schedule
General (group): 08:30-12:45
Exam preparation (group): 13:30-15:00 (Tues, Thu)
Schedule may vary depending on student’s level and time of year.
Course info
Free quote
Enrol
Week(s)
Without accommodation
Host family, single room, half board
Stanley St. House student house, single room, no meals
12
5190 NZD
9760 NZD
9490 NZD
16
6330 NZD
12340 NZD
11990 NZD
24
8970 NZD
17860 NZD
17350 NZD
36
13290 NZD
26500 NZD
25750 NZD
NZD 1 ≈ EUR 0.57   (Not-binding exchange rate)
Extras

Extras

TOEIC exam fee (to be paid on site) 230 NZD
Accommodation deposit (student house)
Refundable 		200 NZD
Options

Options

Extra night (host family) 60 NZD
Special diet (host family) (per week) 30 NZD
Underage supplement (16-17 years) (host family) (per week) 30 NZD
Airport transfer from Queenstown (pick-up) 70 NZD
Starting dates
Every week, throughout the year
Exam dates
17.01 / 14.02 / 13.03 / 03.04 / 01.05 / 29.05 / 26.06 / 24.07 / 21.08 / 18.09 / 16.10 / 13.11 / 11.12.2020
Bank holidays
06.02 / 23.03 / 10.04 / 13.04 / 27.04 / 01.06 / 26.10.2020
Holidays
22.12.2019 - 04.01.2020
19.12.2020 - 02.01.2021

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

English + wine

Elementary (A1) to advanced (C1), 2 - 52 week(s)
2 weeks From 1059.- EUR
(1860.- NZD)
Lessons
10 of 120 minutes
Course duration
2 - 52 week(s)
Levels
Elementary (A1) to advanced (C1)
Students/class
Max 17
Minimum age
18 years
Schedule
General (group): 08:30-12:45
Wine: To be defined
Schedule may vary depending on student’s level and time of year.

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.

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Week(s)
Without accommodation
Host family, single room, half board
Stanley St. House student house, single room, no meals
12
9390 NZD
13960 NZD
13690 NZD
16
11930 NZD
17940 NZD
17590 NZD
24
17370 NZD
26260 NZD
25750 NZD
36
25890 NZD
39100 NZD
38350 NZD
NZD 1 ≈ EUR 0.57   (Not-binding exchange rate)
Extras

Extras

Accommodation deposit (student house)
Refundable 		200 NZD
Options

Options

Extra night (host family) 60 NZD
Special diet (host family) (per week) 30 NZD
Underage supplement (16-17 years) (host family) (per week) 30 NZD
Airport transfer from Queenstown (pick-up) 70 NZD
Starting dates
Every week, throughout the year
Bank holidays
06.02 / 23.03 / 10.04 / 13.04 / 27.04 / 01.06 / 26.10.2020
Holidays
22.12.2019 - 04.01.2020
19.12.2020 - 02.01.2021

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

English + skiing (or snowboarding)

Elementary (A1) to advanced (C1), 1 - 15 week(s)
1 week From 578.- EUR
(1015.- NZD)
Lessons
5 of 120 minutes
Course duration
1 - 15 week(s)
Levels
Elementary (A1) to advanced (C1)
Students/class
Max 17
Minimum age
16 years
Schedule
General (group): 08:30-10:30
Skiing: To be defined
Schedule may vary depending on student’s level and time of year.

This programme combines standard English classes (5 lessons x 120 minutes per week) with an exciting ski/snowboard package. It includes a 3-day pass per week, the possibility to ski until 9pm or even at night (upon request), the transport from/to Queenstown centre, and the opportunity to use the school’s skiing/snowboarding equipment. The school is located a 20-minute bus ride from Coronet Peak, Queenstown’s top ski resorts, but it’s also close to Cadrona, Remarkables, Treble Cone and Snowpark.

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Week(s)
Without accommodation
Host family, single room, half board
Stanley St. House student house, single room, no meals
1
1015 NZD
1625 NZD
1575 NZD
2
1700 NZD
2670 NZD
2600 NZD
3
2385 NZD
3715 NZD
3625 NZD
4
3070 NZD
4760 NZD
4650 NZD
5
3755 NZD
5805 NZD
5675 NZD
6
4440 NZD
6850 NZD
6700 NZD
7
5125 NZD
7895 NZD
7725 NZD
8
5690 NZD
8820 NZD
8630 NZD
9
6360 NZD
9850 NZD
9640 NZD
10
7030 NZD
10880 NZD
10650 NZD
11
7700 NZD
11910 NZD
11660 NZD
12
8370 NZD
12940 NZD
12670 NZD
13
9040 NZD
13970 NZD
13680 NZD
14
9710 NZD
15000 NZD
14690 NZD
15
10380 NZD
16030 NZD
15700 NZD
NZD 1 ≈ EUR 0.57   (Not-binding exchange rate)
Extras

Extras

Accommodation deposit (student house)
Refundable 		200 NZD
Options

Options

Extra night (host family) 60 NZD
Special diet (host family) (per week) 30 NZD
Underage supplement (16-17 years) (host family) (per week) 30 NZD
Airport transfer from Queenstown (pick-up) 70 NZD
Starting dates 1 wk
15.06 / 22.06 / 29.06 / 06.07 / 13.07 / 20.07 / 27.07 / 03.08 / 10.08 / 17.08 / 24.08 / 31.08 / 07.09 / 14.09 / 21.09.2020
Starting dates 2 wk
15.06 / 22.06 / 29.06 / 06.07 / 13.07 / 20.07 / 27.07 / 03.08 / 10.08 / 17.08 / 24.08 / 31.08 / 07.09 / 14.09.2020
Starting dates 3 wk
15.06 / 22.06 / 29.06 / 06.07 / 13.07 / 20.07 / 27.07 / 03.08 / 10.08 / 17.08 / 24.08 / 31.08 / 07.09.2020
Starting dates 4 wk
15.06 / 22.06 / 29.06 / 06.07 / 13.07 / 20.07 / 27.07 / 03.08 / 10.08 / 17.08 / 24.08 / 31.08.2020
Starting dates 5 wk
15.06 / 22.06 / 29.06 / 06.07 / 13.07 / 20.07 / 27.07 / 03.08 / 10.08 / 17.08 / 24.08.2020
Starting dates 6 wk
15.06 / 22.06 / 29.06 / 06.07 / 13.07 / 20.07 / 27.07 / 03.08 / 10.08 / 17.08.2020
Starting dates 7 wk
15.06 / 22.06 / 29.06 / 06.07 / 13.07 / 20.07 / 27.07 / 03.08 / 10.08.2020
Starting dates 8 wk
15.06 / 22.06 / 29.06 / 06.07 / 13.07 / 20.07 / 27.07 / 03.08.2020
Starting dates 9 wk
15.06 / 22.06 / 29.06 / 06.07 / 13.07 / 20.07 / 27.07.2020
Starting dates 10 wk
15.06 / 22.06 / 29.06 / 06.07 / 13.07 / 20.07.2020
Starting dates 11 wk
15.06 / 22.06 / 29.06 / 06.07 / 13.07.2020
Starting dates 12 wk
15.06 / 22.06 / 29.06 / 06.07.2020
Starting dates 13 wk
15.06 / 22.06 / 29.06.2020
Starting dates 14 wk
15.06 / 22.06.2020
Starting dates 15 wk
15.06.2020
Bank holidays
06.02 / 23.03 / 10.04 / 13.04 / 27.04 / 01.06 / 26.10.2020
Holidays
22.12.2019 - 04.01.2020
19.12.2020 - 02.01.2021

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

100% authentic opinions

These students attended a course in this school through ESL – Language studies abroad and their evaluation has been checked. Students' opinions don't necessarily correspond to those of ESL – Language studies abroad, but reflect the individual experience of those participants. This is meant to provide you with further information about this school.

4.1/5
Overall rating

89% of students recommending this school

Destination
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Accommodation
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Value for money
/ 5
Teaching
/ 5
Leisure
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76 students gave their opinion about this school

18 years old - Germany
/ 5
4 weeks, February – March 2020
Value for money (4 / 5)
Destination (4.3 / 5)
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School (3.5 / 5)
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Nationality mix
Teaching (4.7 / 5)
Course materials
Relations with the teachers
Classroom atmosphere
Accommodation (4.3 / 5) (Host family)
Bedroom
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Meals
Leisure (3.3 / 5)
Leisure activities offered by the school
Trips offered by the school
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30 years old - Switzerland
/ 5
Super endroit, professeurs compétents et super sympaWell done
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7 weeks, October – December 2019
Value for money (4 / 5)
Destination (5 / 5)
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School (4.3 / 5)
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Accommodation (4 / 5) (Host family)
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58 years old - Switzerland
/ 5
L'école est bien située, le cadre est sympathique et animé. Le pays (Ile Sud) est calme et propice aux balades ou activités sportives Les enseignants sont très impliqués et soucieux du bon fonctionnement de classe. Ils arrivent très bien à faire fonctionner les classes malgré les grandes différences d'âge ou de provenance. C'est un réel plus au niveau de la compréhension des divers accents
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20 weeks, February – June 2019
Value for money (3 / 5)
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School (3.5 / 5)
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Accommodation (3.5 / 5) (Host family)
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22 years old - Switzerland
/ 5
3 weeks, March – April 2019
Value for money (4 / 5)
Destination (4.3 / 5)
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School (3.5 / 5)
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Teaching (3.7 / 5)
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Accommodation (4.5 / 5) (Host family)
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27 years old - Switzerland
/ 5
10 weeks, January – March 2019
Value for money (4 / 5)
Destination (4.3 / 5)
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School (3.5 / 5)
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Teaching (5 / 5)
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Accommodation (1 / 5) (Other)
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School highlights
« Insegnanti competenti e motivati. Il clima ed il livello in classe erano ottimi. »
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23 years old - Switzerland
/ 5
14 weeks, October 2018 – January 2019
Value for money (5 / 5)
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School (5 / 5)
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Teaching (5 / 5)
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22 years old - France
/ 5
6 weeks, November – December 2018
Value for money (4 / 5)
Destination (4.7 / 5)
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School (3.5 / 5)
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Teaching (4.3 / 5)
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Accommodation (4.8 / 5) (Host family)
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Leisure (5 / 5)
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25 years old - Switzerland
/ 5
16 weeks, August – December 2018
Value for money (2 / 5)
Destination (3.3 / 5)
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School (3.5 / 5)
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21 years old - Switzerland
/ 5
Die Gastfamilie war super. Sehr freundlich und offen. Ich konnte viel über die Kultur mitnehmen. Während der 3 Monaten wurden nur 2 Wochenendausflüge angeboten. Es wäre schön gewesen, wenn da mehr von der Schule gekommen ist. Ansonsten war jeden Donnerstag ein Freizeitangebot von der Schule, das gut war.
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12 weeks, September – December 2018
Value for money (5 / 5)
Destination (5 / 5)
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School (4.5 / 5)
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Teaching (5 / 5)
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Accommodation (5 / 5) (Host family)
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Leisure (3 / 5)
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21 years old - France
/ 5
4 weeks, November – December 2018
Value for money (4 / 5)
Destination (5 / 5)
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School (4.3 / 5)
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Teaching (4.3 / 5)
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Relations with the teachers
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Accommodation (3.7 / 5) (Residence)
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Leisure (4.7 / 5)
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Testimonials
Franziska Abegg
Franziska Abegg
SLEC, Queenstown
Duration: 12 weeks

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.

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Marinela MARKOVIC
Marinela MARKOVIC
SLEC, Queenstown
Duration: 12 weeks

I spent 12 amazing weeks. Between the inevitable trips with my friends and those organised by the school, I was always very busy! To say that the teachers are brilliant is an understatement. Special thanks to Shelley, my favourite. People are welcoming, and if you are rather shy like me, you will soon change. I am coming back with plenty of images in my head, new friends and a much more advanced level of English. I would be surprised if you don’t feel sad at the idea of leaving such a great place. This is where I found peace of mind. 

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Andrés Felipe Salazar Roa
Andrés Felipe Salazar Roa
SLEC, Queenstown
Duration: 20 weeks

ESL is a great company. From the very first minute and till the end of my stay, they were by my side, attentive to my concerns and needs. It’s the second time a travel with them and I’m positive it won’t be the last. Thank you for providing the means that allowed me reach my goals.

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Host family
Known for their hospitality, staying with a New Zealand 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 from the school. You'll stay in a single room with half-board provided (full board on the weekends), and you might even pick up a New Zealand accent from your hosts!

Student House
Located in the centre of Queenstown and a 5-minute walk from the school, this modern and comfortable residence offers single or twin rooms, with shared bathrooms. The Student House also features common spaces such as a living room and a kitchen, where you can hang out with your flatmates. Bed linen and towels are provided, and coin-operated laundry facilities are available. Wi-Fi is free (10 GB per room per month).

Remarkables Park apartments
These modern and warm apartments feature 3 en-suite bedrooms (2 triple and one twin), a fully equipped kitchen and a dining room/lounge area. Bed linen and towels are provided. Wi-Fi and laundry facilities are free of charge. This accommodation option is located in the heart of Frankton, a 15-20-minute bus ride from the school ($2 each way). The bus stop – which is only 4 minutes away – is at the shopping centre, where you’ll also find multiple shops and restaurants, as well as a supermarket, a pharmacy and a gym.

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.

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