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Southern Lakes English College is a small, exclusive English as a Second Language school registered with the New Zealand Qualification Authority and is also an associate member of English New Zealand.

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Key points

Southern Lakes English College offers a wide variety of top quality English language courses, including General English, International Examinations, many English plus courses ranging form English plus skiing/snowboarding (June- Oct) to Engllish plus adventure and many others the rest of the year, Group holiday camps and more.

Our staff are well-qualified, experienced and caring. We pride ourselves on our supportive 'family' atmosphere where students make lifetime friendships as they study, play sport and have fun together.

On their first day, students students are given a placement test, so we can ensure that they are placed into the most appropriate class.


At a glance

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In the centre of Queenstown at 57 Shotover St in very modern facilities

6 large modern classrooms
Library and Self-Access materials available
Student Lounge with views of the Remarkables Mountains
Gymnasium in the same building
Use of free wireless Internet


Beginner to Advanced

16+ for most courses
11+ for youth group courses and special programmes

Host family/Student Residence

IELTS, PET, FCE, CAE, TOEFL + TOEIC - a high pass rate achieved

Free wireless Internet in the school and also Internet lounge available outside school hours

Library, TV, video, DVD,



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Nationality Mix:

Brazilian

15%

 

South Korea

10%

 

Austrian

8%

 

Czech Republic

4%

 

France

6%

 

Germany

8%

 

Switzerland

9%

 

Vietnam

6%

 

Other

4%

 

Thai

8%

 

Japanese

8%

 

Chinese-speaking

7%

 

Russian

4%

 

Saudi Arabia

8%


NZ PUBLIC HOLIDAY DATES 2011 - 2012

Holiday

2011

2012

Waitangi Day

Saturday 6 February

Monday 6 February

Otago Anniversary Day

Monday 21 March

Monday 26 March

Good Friday

Friday 22 April

Friday 6 April

Easter Monday Monday 25 April

Monday 9 April
ANZAC Day Monday 25 April Wednesday 25 April
Queen's Birthday Monday 6 June Monday 4 June
Labour Day Monday 24 October Monday 22 October

No compensation is given for national holidays when the College is closed.

SOUTHERN LAKES ENGLISH COLLEGE HOLIDAY DATES 2010-2012

Southern Lakes English College closes for two weeks for the Christmas holidays.

Christmas Holiday

2010

2011

2012

Closes

Friday 24 December

Friday 23 December

Friday 23 December

Opens

Monday 10 January

Monday 9 January

Monday 7 January

Courses are arranged around the Christmas holidays and no course fees are charged for this period.