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Southern Lakes English College

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Southern Lakes English College, Queenstown

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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..
ratings: 77 authentic opinions

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!

Our partner school reopened on 18/05/2020.
Please note that due to the safety measures implemented following official recommendations and requirements, some school facts and services – such as the number of students per class, schedules, access to common areas as well as certain activities - may differ from those described on our website. Please contact us for more information.

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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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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 - 04.01.2021

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

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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NZD 1 ≈ EUR 0.62 (Not-binding exchange rate)

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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 - 04.01.2021

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

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.

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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 - 04.01.2021

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

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.

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NZD 1 ≈ EUR 0.62 (Not-binding exchange rate)

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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 - 04.01.2021

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

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.

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NZD 1 ≈ EUR 0.62 (Not-binding exchange rate)

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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 - 04.01.2021

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

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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NZD 1 ≈ EUR 0.62 (Not-binding exchange rate)

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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 - 04.01.2021

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

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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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 - 04.01.2021

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.

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77 students gave their opinion about this school

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Damien G.

30 years old - Switzerland

/ 5

Super endroit, professeurs compétents et super sympaWell done

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7 weeks, October – December 2019

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Patrick D.

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 highlights

« Insegnanti competenti e motivati. Il clima ed il livello in classe erano ottimi. »

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Value for money (2 / 5)
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Sidney Isabella K.

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)
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Testimonials

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.

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.

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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77 students rated this school. See the testimonials of former students.

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

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

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