English language courses might be helpful in different ways. First, to improve your language skills. Second, to prepare for an exam if you need one to enter a university. Third, use this time for better adaptation and settlement in New Zealand.
Content
- English language learning
- English courses and a part-time job
- List of language schools and their cost
English language learning
English courses in New Zealand can be part-time, which is 10-15 hours a week, and full-time from 20 hours a week or more. However, only Full-time classes are suitable for obtaining a student visa, so we will dwell on them in more detail.
At what age can I go to English courses in New Zealand?
Studying language courses is possible for students of all ages from 8 years old. It should be noted that courses for little students are not available in all language schools, but only in some of them.
With what level of English can you come and start studying?
The process of learning English in New Zealand is stepwise, so students can start at any level from elementary to advanced. On the first day of school, you will be tested to be placed to a group of the appropriate level, introduced to the teacher, and then you will begin your studies. In addition to general English courses, there are also special groups for preparation for IELTS or academic English. Also, there are groups for schoolchildren, combining classes with various sports, or with activities, such as hiking or visiting the zoo.
When can I start studying at a language school?
In almost all schools you can start English courses on any Monday.
How many hours per day will learning English take?
The study will take from 20 to 25 hours a week. However, in some schools if you wish, you can study longer. Most often, studies begin at about 9 am, although some institutions also have evening groups that are convenient for those who work part-time in the morning.
How long does it take to learn a language?
You choose the duration of the study. The minimum is 2 weeks. Most often, it takes at least 12 weeks of productive study to raise your English to one level. It should be noted that the learning process itself is always interesting and gives its results. In an English-speaking atmosphere and with professional native English teachers, with your responsible approach, the result will not be long in coming.
How to learn English and work?
An important aspect of studying in English courses is the possibility of working part-time for 20 hours a week during the course. So, this helps you to reduce living expenses, practice English in business and even find a full-time job in the speciality. Specialists whose professions are on the Skills Shortage Lists, for example, engineers or information technology specialists, can obtain a work visa under a facilitated scheme in cases where they find a job on their speciality.
To be eligible for a part-time job, a student must meet one of the following conditions:
- Study in schools of category 1 for 14 weeks or more OR
- Study in schools of categories 2-3 from 24 weeks or more, but having IELTS 5.0 or higher.
It is also possible to obtain the right to work part-time on the spot if you study in a school of categories 2-3 for more than 24 weeks and pass IELTS during your studies. 
Language schools in New Zealand and their cost
New Zealand language schools and institutes are divided into categories, which are assigned by the state commission NZQA for the quality of teaching and teaching staff, for student performance and for learning conditions. The highest category is the first. There are also schools of the second and third categories. So, we work with immense number of English language schools allover the country. And below are just a few different options for you to consider.
Auckland
1 category:
General English, Business English, IELTS/Cambridge Preparation
From NZ$400 per week – morning classes
From NZ$360 per week – evening classes
Prices depend on the number of weeks
English for teenagers aged 14–17 – NZ$510 per week
English + Activities for teenagers aged 14–17 – NZ$720 per week
General English, IELTS/Cambridge Preparation, English for University
NZ$475 per week
General English, IELTS Preparation, PTE Preparation
1–12 weeks – NZ$290 per week
13–21 weeks – NZ$270 per week
22+ weeks – NZ$250 per week
General English, IELTS/Cambridge Preparation
From NZ$270 per week – price depends on the number of weeks booked.
You can continue your studies in professional programmes at Crown Institute of Studies, with your English course fees counted towards the cost of your future programme.
For details, please contact our education consultants.
General/Academic English, IELTS Preparation
From NZ$291 per week
You can continue your studies in professional programmes, with your English course fees credited towards the cost of the next programme.
For more details, please contact our consultants.
General English, IELTS preparation
NZ$ 260 per week
General English, IELTS Preparation
NZ$320 per week
1 free week when booking 14–23 weeks
2 free weeks when booking 24–32 weeks
3 free weeks when booking 33+ weeks
Special evening course price: NZ$210 per week when booking 24+ weeks
NZLEC Levels 4 and 5 – NZ$7,000 for 17 weeks
Level 4 is available online.
You can continue your studies at NZSEG in professional programmes.
For more details, please contact our education consultants.
Academic English, IELTS preparation
12 weeks course — NZ$ 6580
2 category:
General English, IELTS preparation
NZ$ 230-200 per week, depending on number of weeks
General English, IELTS preparation
NZ$ 390 per week
Christchurch
1 category:
General English, IELTS preparation
From NZ$ 432 per week
General English, IELTS preparation
From NZ$ 360 per week, depending on number of weeks
Wellington / Palmerston North
1 category:
General English, exams preparation, NZCEL
From NZ$ 410 per week, depending on number of weeks
Tauranga
1 category:
General English, IELTS/Cambridge Preparation
From NZ$ 445 per week, depending on number of weeks
2 category:
General English, IELTS Preparation
From NZ$ 370 per week
Rotorua
1 category:
General English, exams preparation
From NZ$ 380 per week, depending on number of weeks
Nelson
1 category:
General English, IELTS/Cambridge Preparation
From NZ$ 450 per week, depending on number of weeks
Queenstown / Invercargill
1 category:
General English, exams Preparation
From NZ$ 330 per week, depending on number of weeks
General English, IELTS Preparation
From NZ$ 280 per week, if the course no less than 20 hours a week
Price depends on number of weeks
We provide the best offers on the educational market. Thus, you can choose the preferable study time (morning or evening), the duration and workload at affordable prices. The longer the training course, the less the cost of one week of training.
