English Language Schools

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CHRISTCHURCH

This private, exclusive English language school was established in January 1989, and is a boutique school with no more than 70 students at any time.

Small classes (max. 12 students) allow for a faster progress and help to make friends easily. Classes are full-time (25 hours per week). The Institute is open all year, except for 2 weeks Christmas holidays and on public holidays.

Foreign language counsellors are available to the students during the week. The Institute has got a well balanced mix of student nationalities.

All teachers have got a minimum of 5 years teaching experience, which guarantees the best possible tuition to students.

The institute is located in Merivale, a pleasant residential area of Christchurch. There are parks, banks, shops, cafes and restaurants very close to the Institute. Host families are conveniently located near the Institute and most of them are no more than 15 -20 minutes away on foot.

The following courses are offered:

Intensive English Course Starting Dates: every Monday, except public holidays Duration: from 4 to 50 weeks

Levels: elementary to advanced Use of textbooks is included in the course price Application Fee: NZ$150 2010 Tuition Fee: NZ$330 per week

Cambridge Examination Courses (FCE, CAE, CPE) Starting Dates 2010: 22 March – 11 June (12 weeks) FCE/CAE/CPE 13 September – 3 December (12 weeks) FCE/CAE/CPE There is an entry test. Class size: max. 12 Students (average 9, minimum 6)

Levels: upper intermediate (FCE) advanced (CAE), proficiency (CPE)   Application Fee: NZ$150 Exam Fee: NZ$300 Tuition Fee: NZ$330 per week Course materials: NZ$150

Host Family accommodation:

• Homestay administration fee NZ$150 (payable once only)
• Homestay, single room (shared bathroom) NZ$220 per week
• Homestay, single room (private bathroom) NZ$250 per week (subject to availability)
Extra night stay in single room NZ$40 per night
• Homestay, double room (shared bathroom) NZ$360 per week
• Homestay, double room (private bathroom) NZ$390 per week (subject to availability)
Extra night stay in a double room NZ$70 per night

The price of homestay includes half-board from Monday to Friday and full board on weekends and public holidays.
We can also assist with finding independent accommodation according to requirements.
Airport pick-up is free of charge between 8am – 10 pm. There is a $50 charge for pick-up between 10 pm – 8 am.

Student Insurance

Students are required to have an insurance policy, which covers school fees, medical, travel, and personal liability expenses.

The institute recommends the Uni-Care student insurance policy.

Refund & Cancellation Policy:

1. For courses not longer than five weeks, 50% of the tuition fees can be refunded to a student cancelling his or her
course no later than two (2) days after the course starts. Tuition fees cannot be refunded after this date. The
cancellation notice must be in writing.
2. For courses longer than five weeks but not longer than twelve weeks, 75% tuition fees can be refunded to a
student cancelling his or her course no later than five (5) days after the course starts. Tuition fees cannot be
refunded after this date. The cancellation notice must be in writing.
3. For enrolments longer than twelve weeks, tuition fees will be refunded to a student cancelling his or her course
within the first seven (7) days of their course. Tuition fees cannot be refunded after this date. The cancellation
notice must be in writing.
4. The cancellation fee (10% of the course fee up to maximum NZ$500) will be deducted from the refund payment.
5. Where payment is received from an overseas study agency, we will pay tuition refund to that agency. Any such
agency is considered to be the student’s representative, retailing our school services.
6. Transfer of tuition entitlements between students is specifically prohibited.
7. Refunds or enrolment extensions will not be given to students:
- taking a holiday during their course, unless approved by the Institute
- arriving later than the course start date, unless approved by the Institute
- leaving the Institute before the course is finished, unless approved by the Institute
8. Students enrolled for 6 months or more may have up to 2 subsequent weeks holiday during the course, with the
dates of holiday agreed on at the time of enrolment. Changes to these dates can be made at the Institute’s
discretion. If the planned holidays are not taken, the course will be shortened accordingly.
9. Homestay dates are from Saturday to Saturday, or Sunday to Sunday. If you are staying longer than specified
above, please contact us to arrange the additional payment. Homestay fees will be refunded if you move to a
private accommodation, if you give us at least one week’s notice about the move.
10. The Institute will not be held responsible for any sickness, damage, injury or loss incurred at the Institute, at the
accommodation organised by the Institute, or at any activity or trip organised by the Institute. It is the student’s
responsibility to have adequate insurance to cover medical expenses, repatriation and loss of school fees if the
student needs to shorten the enrolment (or cancel the course) as a result of any such event described above.
11. The Institute reserves the right to amend fees and conditions at any time.

AUCKLAND

The language school is located in five beautiful historic buildings in and adjacent to central Auckland 's Albert Park and opposite Auckland University.

Since 1978, the school has been providing top quality instruction and a wonderful New Zealand experience.Because it is a teacher training centre, the teaching staff are highly qualified and experienced. Classes are full-time (23 hours per week).

The maximum class size is 12 and the school has a high success rate in preparing students for degree courses at the University of Auckland and other tertiary institutions. Students come from over thirty different countries in Europe , Asia , the Middle East, the ‘Russian World’, the South Pacific and Latin America .

Foreign language counsellors are at the school during the week. Most students stay with carefully selected New Zealand homestay families, but other residential accommodation options are also offered.

The following courses are offered:

General English Starting Dates: every Monday, except public holidays Duration: from 2 weeks Use of textbooks is included in the course price

Levels: beginner to advanced Application Fee: NZ$200 Tuition Fee: Full-time: NZ$405 per week Part-time: NZ$305 per week

English for Business (EB) - AUCKLAND ONLY Starting Dates: 1 + 29 March, 26 April, 24 May, 28 June, 26 July, 23 August, 27 September, 26 October, 22 November The course focuses on common language interaction in business such as telephoning, writing business letters, meetings and giving presentations.

Levels: intermediate Application Fee: NZ$200 Full-time: NZ$405 per week Part-time: NZ$305 per week (minimum 4 weeks)   There is a strong focus on spoken skills and grammar, as well as an emphasis on formal writing and business-related vocabulary.

Cambridge Examination Courses (FCE, CAE, CPE) Starting Dates 2009: 22 March – 11 June (12 weeks) FCE/CAE/CPE 13 September – 3 December (12 weeks) FCE/CAE/CPE   There is an entry test.

Levels: upper intermediate (FCE) advanced (CAE), post advanced (CPE) Tuition Fee: NZ$415 per week Exam Fee: NZ$300

English for University (EU) Start Dates: 29 March, 28 June, 27 September (12 weeks) The aim of these full-time courses is to prepare you to start studies at polytechnic, college or university in an English-speaking country.

Entry level: intermediate Application Fee: NZ$200 Tuition Fee: NZ$405 per week   The course includes prepartations for the IELTS exam.

IELTS Preparation Course Start Dates: 1 + 29 March, 26 April, 24 May, 28 June, 26 July, 23 August, 27 September, 26 October, 22 November; The IELTS test is a test of English for entry to university and for immigration to some countries.

Entry evel: lower intermediate Application Fee: NZ$200 Tuition Fee: NZ$405 per week Exam Fee: NZ$295 (subject to change) (minimum 4 weeks)

Accommodation:

Placement fee: NZ$200 (one fee per location)

Homestay family (includes breakfast & dinner weekdays, all meals weekends): NZ$245 per week / Extra nights: NZ$45

Two student residence options (10 minutes walk from school, no meals included): varies from NZ$230 - NZ$690 per week

Serviced, fully furnished hotel apartments (close to school, no meals included): varies from NZ600 - NZ$1400 per week

Student Insurance - please contact us if you require details.

Languages International also offer a centrally located school in Christchurch. Please contact us for more information.