A middle-sized school with between 40 and 60 students. Information on course, school, accommodation and Christchurch.

A tertiary education institution offering opportunities to learn the English language through experiential activity-based courses. Christchurch, fees, activities, enrolment, campus, courses, staff and accommodation information.

Government registered, private English language institute. Information on courses, fees, enrolment form, accommodation, visas, leisure and associated colleges.

High academic standards, extensive activity programmes and a friendly 'at home' family atmosphere. Contacts plus enrolment, courses, fees, accommodation, activities, news, agents, visa information and alternative language versions.

An English language college providing intensive General English, along with TOEIC and Cambridge First Certificate and Advanced Exam (FCE and CAE) preparation classes. Also provides a variety of accommodation.

Christchurch and Queenstown. Offer a wide range of English courses including general English and exam preparation. Information on courses, schools, agents and resources.

English language programmes, including IELTS and TOEIC courses.

Private school providing university entrance courses for international students aged 17-21. English language and Foundation Studies lead to UE. Specialist courses in Business English, academic preparation and tertiary study skills.

General English and Cambridge examination courses. Information about the school, English courses, the New Zealand Experience, fees, enquiries, conditions of enrolment and enrolment form.

Teaches IELTS, TOEFL, high school preparation courses, classes for beginners, elementary, intermediate levels, academic English courses and preparation for New Zealand university entrance. Multi lingual Web site offering introduction and information on location, courses, fees, accommodation and contacts.

Information and details relating to the Keys to Success Course run by Mike Catton from NLP Christchurch.

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