NZ English Course Information

Language Schools New Zealand offers English Courses in the South Island of New Zealand. English courses at our stunning Queenstown English Language School is among the best in the country, along with the beautiful surroundings and friendly staff.

General English: Full Time

English tuition 25 hours/week, Monday - Friday, 9:00am-12:00pm and 1:15pm-3:15pm.

Morning lessons concentrate on grammatical correctness, vocabulary, speaking and listening skills as well as reading and writing. Many texts are used and students are encouraged to speak as much as possible.

Afternoon lessons concentrate on spoken skills, conversation and discussion activities. Games, tapes, videos and DVDs are used as well as situational activities. Speaking, speaking and more speaking!

Fees (per week):
1 week:	$445
2-6 weeks:	$390
7-12 weeks:	$380
13-23 weeks:	$370
24-48 weeks:	$360

General English: Part time

• Morning course: 15 hours/week, Monday - Friday 9:00am -12:00pm
  
• Class Content as for Full Time morning classes.
  
• Afternoon course: 10 hours/week, Mon to Fri 1:15pm - 3:15pm.
  
• Fee: $300 per week (Morning), $230 per week (Afternoon)

Study & Ski/Snowboard:

• Tuition: 15 hours per week, Monday - Friday, 9:00am-12:00pm. Monday-Friday pm Skiing/Snowboarding with the teacher at the local ski field. Duration 1 - 12 weeks, June - September
  
• Fee: $740 per week (5 Afternoons at the ski area)
  $630 per week (3 Afternoons at the ski area)
  

Study & Activity:

• Tuition: 15 hours per week, Monday to Friday from 9:00am-12:00pm
  
• Activities:Duration January - April.
  
• Fee: 1-4 weeks $650 per week
  
• **Study and Activity course is dependent on numbers

Exam Preparation:

• Available for IELTS and Cambridge
  
• IELTS preparation available all year.
  
• Fee: as for General English.
  $10/week material fee applies
  

Dates 2012 IELTS

IELTS:
6 weekly starting 9 January 2012

Cambridge FCE and CAE:
1st Start: 9 January. Exams: 10/17 March
2nd Start: 19 March. Exams: 9/13 June
3rd Start: 11 June. Exams 23/24 Aug 1 Sept orals
4rd Start: 17 September. Exam: 5/8 December, 1 Dec orals
**Exam courses are dependent on numbers

Study & Work Experience:

• Study English and then gain valuable Work Experience at a New Zealand company.
  
• Duration - minimum 4 weeks English Full Time (FT) followed by Work Experience.
  
• Fee - Placement Fee of $850 for 4 week FT English Course, (conditions apply, please see separate information)

Study & Farm Experience:

• After studying English at our schools, live and work on a New Zealand farm in exchange for accommodation.
  
• A great New Zealand Experience.
  
• Fee: Placement Fee of $300 for the first farm, $100 for each extra farm (conditions apply, please see separate information)
  

  Group Holiday Programs:

  • Available all year. Please ask for a quote as prices vary according to content.
    
  • A fun filled programs filled with education, activities and a great experience.
    
  • Duration, 2-6 weeks
  
  
  
  
  
  

  COMBO COURSE:

  • For students who wish to travel around New Zealand while studying: Choose any combination of tree schools: Queenstown Language Schools as well as our partner schools; Worldwide School of English in Auckland, and New Horizon College of English in Napier. Study for a minimum of two weeks at 2, 3 or 4 schools. A great way to see New Zealand and study English.
    
  • Fee:
    Full Time: $360 per week,
    Part time: $300 per week. See separate information.
    
  
  

  Registration and Accommodation Fees 2012:

  • Registration: $225. (Paid only once)
    
  • Accommodation Placement: $175. (For finding a good family or placing students in our student apartments and counseling students throughout their accommodation).
    
  • Airport Pick Up: Free with homestay or apartment accommodation. $75 for any additional transfer assistance
    
  • Homestay: QUEENSTOWN $240 per week. Homestay fee includes breakfast and dinner Monday to Friday and all meals at the weekends. Students get own room, area to study, and adequate heating. Note a winter surplus of $10 per week is charged 1st June to 30th September
    
  • LSNZ Student Apartments: Share = $150.00 per week, Single = $200 per week (See separate information for fees and conditions.) Public Holidays
    
  • Text Book Deposit: $80.00
    
  • IELTS Material fee: $10 per week
  
  

  Public Holidays:

  • The school is closed for all New Zealand public holidays and for two weeks at Christmas.
    2012: Mon 6 Feb, Fri 6 Apr, Mon 9 Apr, Wed 25 Apr, Mon 4 Oct, Mon 22 Oct, 22 Dec-4 Jan 2013