Learn english / English as a second language - Southern Lakes English College

THE COLLEGE

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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.

Learn english / English as a second language - Southern Lakes English College - Enjoy time off with your classmates

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

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 Internet Lounge

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

2 hours free internet/week in Internet Lounge

Library, TV, video, DVD,

Nationality Mix:	Swiss	16%	Korea	12%
	Other European	18%	Thai	8%
	Japanese	20%	Chinese-speaking	7%
	Brazilian	15%	Other	4%

NZ PUBLIC HOLIDAY DATES 2008 - 2009

Holiday	2008	2009
Waitangi Day	Wednesday 6 February	Friday 6 February
Otago Anniversary Day	Monday 24 March	Monday 23 March
Good Friday	Friday 21 March	Friday 10 April
Easter Monday	Monday 24 March	Monday 13 April
ANZAC Day	Friday 25 April	Saturday 25 April
Queen's Birthday	Monday 2 June	Monday 1 June
Labour Day	Monday 27 October	Monday 26 October

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

SOUTHERN LAKES ENGLISH COLLEGE HOLIDAY DATES 2008-2009

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

Christmas Holiday	2008	2009
Closes	Friday 19 December 2008	Friday 18 December 2009
Opens	Monday 5 January 2009	Monday 4 January 2010

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