Queenstown, Southern Lakes English College
Queenstown

Southern Lakes English College
4.1 /5 7 Reviews

Southern Lakes English College, Queenstown

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The school

Levels
Elementary to Advanced
Exams
Cambridge (B2 First, C1 Advanced)
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
7 authentic opinions

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 13 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.

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

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Intensive course (Working Holiday Visa) + job

Elementary (A1) to advanced (C1), 6 - 52 week(s)
6 weeks From 1931.- EUR
(3110.- NZD)
Lessons
10 of 120 minutes
Course duration
6 - 52 week(s)
Levels
Elementary (A1) to advanced (C1)
Students/class
Max 17
Minimum age
16 years
Schedule
08:30-12:45
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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Course info
Free quote
Enrol
Week(s)
Without accommodation
Host family, single room, half board
Stanley St. House student house, single room, no meals
6
3110 NZD
5520 NZD
5370 NZD
8
3920 NZD
7050 NZD
6860 NZD
12
5540 NZD
10110 NZD
9840 NZD
16
6680 NZD
12690 NZD
12340 NZD
24
9320 NZD
18210 NZD
17700 NZD
Extra week (24+)
360 NZD
720 NZD
700 NZD
NZD 1 ≈ EUR 0.62   (Not-binding exchange rate)
Extras

Extras

Accommodation deposit (student house) 200 NZD
Options

Options

Extra night (host family) 60 NZD
Underage supplement (16-17 years) (host family) (per week) 30 NZD
Special diet (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
20.12.2020 - 03.01.2021

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

Intensive course (Student Visa)

Elementary (A1) to advanced (C1), 14 - 52 week(s)
14 weeks From 3464.- EUR
(5580.- NZD)
Lessons
10 of 120 minutes
Course duration
14 - 52 week(s)
Levels
Elementary (A1) to advanced (C1)
Students/class
Max 17
Minimum age
16 years
Schedule
08:30-12:45
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)

More information about this programme

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Course info
Free quote
Enrol
Week(s)
Without accommodation
Host family, single room, half board
Stanley St. House student house, single room, no meals
16
6330 NZD
12340 NZD
11990 NZD
24
8970 NZD
17860 NZD
17350 NZD
Extra week (24+)
360 NZD
720 NZD
700 NZD
NZD 1 ≈ EUR 0.62   (Not-binding exchange rate)
Extras

Extras

Accommodation deposit (student house) 200 NZD
Options

Options

Extra night (host family) 60 NZD
Underage supplement (16-17 years) (host family) (per week) 30 NZD
Special diet (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
20.12.2020 - 03.01.2021

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

B2 First exam preparation course, 20 lessons/week + job

Intermediate (B1-B2) to advanced (C1), 10/12 week(s)
10 weeks From 2949.- EUR
(4750.- 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
Enrol
Week(s)
Without accommodation
Host family, single room, half board
Stanley St. House student house, single room, no meals
10
4750 NZD
8600 NZD
8370 NZD
12
5580 NZD
10150 NZD
9880 NZD
NZD 1 ≈ EUR 0.62   (Not-binding exchange rate)
Extras

Extras

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

Options

Extra night (host family) 60 NZD
Underage supplement (16-17 years) (host family) (per week) 30 NZD
Special diet (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
20.12.2020 - 03.01.2021

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

C1 Advanced exam preparation course, 20 lessons/week + job

Upper-intermediate (B2) to advanced (C1), 11/12 week(s)
11 weeks From 3206.- EUR
(5165.- 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
Enrol
Week(s)
Without accommodation
Host family, single room, half board
Stanley St. House student house, single room, no meals
11
5165 NZD
9375 NZD
9125 NZD
12
5580 NZD
10150 NZD
9880 NZD
NZD 1 ≈ EUR 0.62   (Not-binding exchange rate)
Extras

Extras

Accommodation deposit (student house) 200 NZD
Options

Options

Extra night (host family) 60 NZD
Underage supplement (16-17 years) (host family) (per week) 30 NZD
Special diet (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
20.12.2020 - 03.01.2021

Arrival day: Saturday prior to course start
Departure: 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

86% 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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7 students gave their opinion about this school

21 years old - Switzerland
/ 5
Zu viele Brazillianer (!!!) in der Schule. Sehr oft hörte man nur Portugiesisch oder Spanisch. Echt Schade.Auch Thailändisch war extrem oft zu hören.. Freizeitangebot war ein wenig Mager.. Milford Sound war nur Bedingt billiger..
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21 weeks, July – December 2018
Value for money (3 / 5)
Destination (4 / 5)
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School (2.5 / 5)
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Teaching (4.7 / 5)
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Accommodation (4.5 / 5) ()
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Leisure (3 / 5)
Leisure activities offered by the school
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Do you think you've made progress?
« Ich habe sehr vieles gelernt in Neuseeland. Die Kultur, die Menschen dort, die Sprache - alles war einfach super. Die Lehrer sind super hilfsbereit und freundlich! Ich wurde sehr ermutigt, Englisch zu sprechen. Die Tests waren nicht ausschlagsgebend für das bleiben in der Klasse. »
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« Man sollte UNBEDINGT 1-2 Wochen nach der Schule eine Reise einplanen. Neuseeland ist wunderschön und ich bereue es echt, dass ich dies nicht tun konnte. Man kann super günstig ein Auto mieten (Bitte nicht internationalen Führerausweis vergessen) und die schönsten Orte sehen. »
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18 years old - Germany
/ 5
Der Auslandsaufenthalt hat sich total gelohnt. Neuseeland ist wunderschön und ich liebe Queenstown. Eine kleine Stadt mit viel Charakter und alles nah beieinander. Die Sprachschule war wie eine große Familie und alle immer super hilfsbereit und herzlich. Würde es sofort wieder machen.
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16 weeks, September 2017 – January 2018
Value for money (4 / 5)
Destination (5 / 5)
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School (4.5 / 5)
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Teaching (4.7 / 5)
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Accommodation (3.3 / 5) (Shared apartment)
Bedroom
Shower / Bathroom
27 years old - Italy
/ 5
16 weeks, March – June 2018
Value for money (4 / 5)
Destination (4.7 / 5)
Overall impression of the city
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School (3.5 / 5)
School location
School facilities
Classrooms
Nationality mix
Teaching (4.7 / 5)
Course materials
Relations with the teachers
Classroom atmosphere
Accommodation (4.5 / 5) (Host family)
Bedroom
Shower / Bathroom
Meals
Leisure (4.7 / 5)
Leisure activities offered by the school
Trips offered by the school
Staff availability
20 years old - Switzerland
/ 5
14 weeks, January – April 2015
Value for money (5 / 5)
Destination (5 / 5)
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School (4.5 / 5)
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School facilities
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Teaching (5 / 5)
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Classroom atmosphere
Work placement (5 / 5)
Accommodation (4.3 / 5) (Host family)
Bedroom
Shower / Bathroom
Meals
Leisure (4.3 / 5)
Leisure activities offered by the school
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19 years old - Switzerland
/ 5
6 weeks, February – March 2014
Value for money (1 / 5)
Destination (4.3 / 5)
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School (2.5 / 5)
School location
School facilities
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Nationality mix
Teaching (3.7 / 5)
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Work placement (1 / 5)
Accommodation (4.6 / 5) (Host family)
Bedroom
Shower / Bathroom
Meals
Leisure (2.7 / 5)
Leisure activities offered by the school
Trips offered by the school
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28 years old - Italy
/ 5
6 weeks, October – December 2012
Value for money (4 / 5)
Destination (5 / 5)
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School (4.3 / 5)
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School facilities
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Nationality mix
Teaching (5 / 5)
Course materials
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Classroom atmosphere
Work placement (5 / 5)
Accommodation (4.6 / 5) (Host family)
Bedroom
Shower / Bathroom
Meals
Leisure (4.3 / 5)
Leisure activities offered by the school
Trips offered by the school
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27 years old - Switzerland
/ 5
10 weeks, September – November 2009
Value for money (4 / 5)
Destination (4.7 / 5)
Overall impression of the city
Overall impression of the country
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School (4 / 5)
School location
School facilities
Classrooms
Nationality mix
Teaching (4.3 / 5)
Course materials
Relations with the teachers
Classroom atmosphere
Accommodation (3.6 / 5) (Host family)
Bedroom
Shower / Bathroom
Meals
Leisure (4 / 5)
Leisure activities offered by the school
Trips offered by the school
Staff availability

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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.

Student House
This comfortable residence offers single or twin rooms, with shared bathrooms. Bed linen and towels are provided, Wi-Fi is included (10 GB per room per month), and coin-operated laundry facilities are available on site. If you want to hang out with the other students, you can meet them in the living room and in the shared kitchen. The Student House is located in the city centre, a 5-minute walk from the school.

Remarkables Park apartments
Located 15-20 minutes from the school by bus, these cosy apartments feature 3 en-suite rooms (2 triple + 1 twin), a fully equipped kitchen and a living/dining room where you’ll be able to spend time with your international flatmates. Bed linen and towels are included, as well as Wi-Fi and laundry facilities. The bus stop – which is only 4 minutes away – is at the shopping centre, where you’ll also find a supermarket, a gym and multiple shops and restaurants.

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