CCEL College of English-Christchurch
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| Country & city | Christchurch, New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Courses | 6 |
| Accommodation | 2 |
| Address | CCEL University of Canterbury Campus, Solway Ave, Ilam, Christchurch, PO Box 31212, Christchurch 8444, New Zealand |
| Official website | www.ccel.co.nz(opens in a new tab) |
About the School
CCEL is located in Christchurch on New Zealand's South Island. The Christchurch campus benefits from being located on a New Zealand university campus, and every year more than 250 students from around the world study at CCEL-Christchurch. In addition to General English programs, it offers high-quality special programs for the many students who wish to improve their English for specific purposes. Students may freely use university campus facilities such as the library, cafeteria, tennis courts and gym, and the school does its best to let students study in an optimal educational environment and gain the maximum learning benefit. It is one of the most modern English language schools in New Zealand, with 6 levels from beginner to advanced, and higher-level students can choose from a variety of afternoon classes each month, including Business English, discussion, writing, TOEFL and TOEIC.
Highlights
- Located in a quiet residential area with an excellent study and living environment
- Offers festivals and extracurricular activities where students can experience Japan
- The school's own scholarship for outstanding students and a variety of other scholarship programs
- Exchange activities with a wide range of Japanese people
Courses & Tuition
| Course | Target | Type | Tuition | Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General English | Age: 17 and over, Lessons per week: 15/25 hours | Full-time 20 hours per week; 2-12 weeks | about US$272 | week |
| English for Academic Purposes | Lessons per week: 30 hours | EAP1 - 30 hours per week; 12 weeks | about US$3,110 | 12 weeks |
| Cambridge Exam Preparation | Weekly lessons: 25 hours | |||
| IELTS Preparation | Weekly lessons: 25 hours | |||
| Business English | Weekly lessons: 25 hours | |||
| TESOL TKT Course |
Accommodation & Costs
| Type | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Homestay (age 18+) (single room, 16 meals per week) View details Under 18: $371/week | about US$218 |
| Dormitory (Shared) (meals not included) View details. From $350/week | about US$210 |
Local Expenses
| Item | Tuition | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Application fee (non-refundable) | about US$150 | Once |
| Airport pickup fee (Christchurch Airport) | about US$60 | Once |
| Textbook fee | about US$54 | Once |
| Homestay application fee (Walking zone) | about US$213 | Once |
| Homestay application fee (Bus zone) | about US$123 | Once |
| Holidays Supplement (2025/12/22-2026/1/4) | about US$84 | 1 week |
| Student visa application fee - student visa ($750) + IVL ($100) | about US$510 | Once |
| NZeTA (New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority) (NZeTA application fee + IVL) | about US$74 | Once |
| Visitor Visa application fee - Visitor Visa ($341) + IVL ($100) | about US$265 | Once |
Facilities
ㆍ Access to University of Canterbury libraries and cafeterias ㆍ Advice about further study in New Zealand ㆍ Free grammar book on arrival ㆍ Digital listening laboratory ㆍ Email and internet use at CCEL ㆍ Wireless internet access at CCEL ㆍ Sports activities on campus ㆍ Conversation Club ㆍ Counselling services in students' own language ㆍ Access to CCEL nurse ㆍ Help with opening a New Zealand bank account
Activities
WEEKDAY ACTIVITIES INCLUDE ㆍSports on campus (soccer, basketball, badminton, tennis) ㆍFarm visits ㆍInternational Antarctic Centre ㆍProfessional rugby games ㆍSpeech competitions and barbecues ㆍFree Conversation Club every week WEEKEND ACTIVITIES INCLUDE ㆍExcursions to Queenstown, Akaroa, Hanmer Springs and Kaikoura ㆍHorse Riding ㆍSkiing & Snowboarding ㆍHiking ㆍSurfing ㆍKitesurfing ㆍLyttelton Harbour Cruise
Amounts are reference prices converted to US dollars at the rates below. Actual payment amounts depend on the exchange rate and the timing of payment.
Applied rates (our standard quote rates): 1 NZD = about US$0.60 · 1,000 KRW = about US$0.67
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