English School & Courses in Christchurch, New Zealand

Our English school in Christchurch, New Zealand

Take English courses in a beautiful, art deco building in the city centre
Relax and enjoy the view from our rooftop garden
Take English courses in the oldest English language school in Christchurch
Our English school is the only Cambridge exam centre in the South Island
Kaplan Aspect Christchurch is accredited by NZQA and a member of English New Zealand

Teacher training and English courses in Christchurch, New Zealand

Vacation courses
Intensive English courses
Business English course
IELTS Exam preparation course
Work and Study program
Intensive English Academic Year and Semester
Silver Age 50+ English Course
CELTA course
Teacher training course: Teaching Knowledge Test (TKT)

Accommodation options in Christchurch, New Zealand

Homestay
Student apartments

Why learn English in Christchurch?

Relax in the beautiful gardens and parks of Christchurch
Attend the many festivals which are held throughout the year
Go punting or rowing down the River Avon
Take a vineyard tour
Enjoy a weekend ski trip

For more detailed information, to see more pictures of our Christchurch English school and meet the student services staff, download the Christchurch school factfile here!

School Information

Kaplan Aspect's English school in Christchurch, New Zealand offers superior learning features and social facilities including:

A well-equipped computer suite and library
Free wireless Internet access
A TOEIC test centre and the only Cambridge examination test centre in the South Island.

For more detailed information, to see more pictures of our Christchurch English school and meet the student services staff, download the Christchurch school factfile here!

Christchurch 2009

University Placement Service, Internships, OPUS Paid Work and Study, Teacher Training and Certificates and Diplomas in Design and Art also available.

Kaplan Aspect is pleased to offer students the following accommodation options in Christchurch:

Homestay
Homestay accommodation is ideal for students who want to immerse themselves in New Zealand's culture. Sharing meals with your hosts every day, you'll benefit from speaking English in relaxed, natural situations outside your English courses. All Kaplan Aspect homestays in Christchurch are carefully selected by our English school staff to provide you with a safe and welcoming home environment. Homestay with a private bathroom is available on a limited basis.
Room type: Single
Minimum age: 16
Meals provided: Half board during the week and full board on weekends
For more information about homestay in New Zealand please download our Accommodation factfile.

Student Apartments
Kaplan Aspect's English school in Christchurch also offers students apartment accommodation options in either apartments with shared facilities or studio apartments. Living in an apartment gives a high level of independence and the opportunity to practise your English with fellow students outside of your English course.
Room type: Twin and Single
Minimum age: 18
Meals provided: Self-catering
For more information about the apartments download the factfile.
Living Space

Christchurch 2009

Programs and Prices

Programme	Price
Business English Course	Get price
Cambridge Intensive Dedicated 10 week	Get price
Cambridge Intensive Dedicated 12 week	Get price
CELTA	Get price
IELTS Supplementary 10 week	Get price
IELTS Supplementary 5 week	Get price
Intensive English Academic Semester	Get price
Intensive English Academic Year	Get price
Intensive English Course	Get price
Silver age 50+	Get price
Teaching Knowledge Test Course (TKT)	Get price
Vacation English Course	Get price

Local Information

We want your time at Kaplan Aspect's English school in Christchurch, New Zealand to be as fun as it will be rewarding. Our dedicated Activities Coordinators work around the clock to provide you with a range of social, cultural and sporting activities to suit your taste, budget and time available!

Christchurch Highlights

Explore the central Cathedral Square
Visit the beautiful Botanic Gardens to see the 'garden city' at its best
Take a thrilling jet boat ride on the Waimakariri River
Visit the stunning Christchurch Art Gallery and Arts Centre
Take the opportunity to visit a Maori meeting house for a cultural show and traditional meal
Enjoy a weekend trip to Queenstown to experience New Zealand's famous adventure sports
Go skiing and snowboarding in New Zealand's Southern Alps only a couple of hours from Christchurch's city centre
Relax in the Hanmer Springs hot pools
Swim with dolphins in Akaroa
Sample fine cuisine and visit bars in the Strip on the banks of the Avon River

Christchurch has a lot to offer! Take a look at the local tourism website to see more: http://www.christchurchnz.net/

Download this month's activity timetable here!

Join our English school and enjoy Christchurch, New Zealand's pleasantly mild climate with warm summers. During the summer typical temperatures are in the region of 24C to 30C. During winter it is cooler with temperatures ranging from 2C-12C, so make sure to wrap up warm! As New Zealand is located in the southern hemisphere, the summer months are December, January and February and the winter months are June, July and August - so remember to pack accordingly before coming to our English school in Christchurch!