Language course English in Nelson

Nelson English Centre

Our partnerschool Nelson English Centre is located in the sunniest city of New Zealand; Nelson. Nelson Region is a unique place of beaches, mountains and three stunning naional parks, including the famous Abel Tasman. Nelson offers a relaxed atmosphere for students to live and learn Engluish. Many students combine an English language course with working and travelling in New Zealand. The school offers support on many different areas, not just study, but also work, travelling, support to meet locals and more.

The school offers 12 classrooms and just like Nelson city, is relatively small. Therefore there’s plenty of individual attention for each student. 

Social programme

Apart from English courses, the school also offers a wide range of activities, such as:

•    BBQ parties
•    Beach volleyball
•    Yoga
•    Frisbee
•    Boxing
•    Watercolour painting and crochet
•    International food day
•    Table tennis

In the weekends, there often are excursions organized to go skydiving or canyoning or to visit the famous Abel Tasman National Park, the Nelson Lakes, Golden Bay or Waikoropupu Springs.

Intensive

You can choose between 15 or 23 hours per week. The 15 hours per week focus on the four most important language skills: reading, writing, speaking and listening. When choosing 23 hours per week, the extra lessons will mostly be focussed on speaking skills, regarding a specific topic which is different every week.

Minimum age is 16 years.

Prices 2025

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Prices in  €/EUR  £/GBP  $/USD

Max. 14 per class
Number of lessons per week:
15
23
Starting dates:  

06/01, 13/01, 20/01, 27/01, 03/02, 10/02, 17/02, 24/02, 03/03, 10/03, 17/03, 24/03, 31/03, 07/04, 14/04, 21/04, 28/04, 05/05, 12/05, 19/05, 26/05, 02/06, 09/06, 16/06, 23/06, 30/06, 07/07, 14/07, 21/07, 28/07, 04/08, 11/08, 18/08, 25/08, 01/09, 08/09, 15/09, 22/09, 29/09, 06/10, 13/10, 20/10, 27/10, 03/11, 10/11, 17/11, 24/11, 01/12, 08/12, 15/12

Note:  

1 lesson = 60 minutes

Options Host Family:   Special dietary needs : € 17 per week [i]
Options Host family (16-17):   Special dietary needs : € 17 per week [i]
Transfer:   Transfer on arrival from Nelson airport : EUR 42

Prices include:

  • administration fees
  • course and accommodation as stated
  • teaching materials
  • certificate of attendance

In 2025 the school is closed on: 03/02/2025, 06/02/2025, 18/04/2025, 21/04/2025, 25/04/2025, 02/06/2025, 20/06/2025, 27/10/2025 & 19/12/2025 - 05/01/2026. Missed lessons due to bank holidays will not be refunded or rescheduled.

Cambridge exam

The Cambridge English course combines general English classes (speaking, listening, reading, writing) with Cambridge exam preparation. 

Minimum age is 16 years.

Prices 2025

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Prices in  €/EUR  £/GBP  $/USD

Max. 12 per class
Number of lessons per week:
23
Number of weeks:
  9 weeks 12 weeks  
Cambridge Exam Preparation without accommodation 2956 3777
Cambridge Exam Preparation with host family, single room , halfboard 5011 6452
Cambridge Exam Preparation with host family (16-17), single room , halfboard 5176 6664
Starting dates:  

from elementary : 06/01, 01/09

Note:  

1 lesson = 60 minutes

The Cambridge course has set starting dates. The starting dates in 2025 are:

Cambridge FCE: 06/01/2025 (9 weeks), 01/09/2025 (12 weeks)
Cambridge CAE: 06/01/2025 (9 weeks), 01/09/2025 (12 weeks)

Depending on your level, the exam date may differ; an extra night or extra week of accommodation might be necesarry (price on request).

Exam dates 2025 per level:

FCE: 14/03/2025, 25/11/2025
CAE: 08/03/2025, 29/11/2025

The Cambridge exam fee is included. Please note: the exams usually take place in Auckland. A $100 cash flight credit is available for students who will be taking the exam in Auckland.

Options Host Family:   Special dietary needs : € 17 per week [i]
Options Host family (16-17):   Special dietary needs : € 17 per week [i]
Transfer:   Transfer on arrival from Nelson airport : EUR 42

Prices include:

  • administration fees
  • course and accommodation as stated
  • teaching materials
  • certificate of attendance

In 2025 the school is closed on: 03/02/2025, 06/02/2025, 18/04/2025, 21/04/2025, 25/04/2025, 02/06/2025, 20/06/2025, 27/10/2025 & 19/12/2025 - 05/01/2026. Missed lessons due to bank holidays will not be refunded or rescheduled.

IELTS

The IELTS exam course combines general English classes (speaking, listening, reading, writing) with IELTS exam preparation. 

Minimum age is 16 years.

Prices 2025

Click on a price for an exact price quotation and/or to book.
Prices in  €/EUR  £/GBP  $/USD

Max. 14 per class
Number of lessons per week:
23
  4 weeks 5 weeks 6 weeks 7 weeks 8 weeks 9 weeks 10 weeks 11 weeks 12 weeks  
IELTS Exam Prep without accommodation 1276 1547 1818 2089 2360 2631 2902 3172 3443
IELTS Exam Prep with host family, single room , halfboard 2295 2773 3251 3729 4206 4684 5163 5640 6118
IELTS Exam Prep with host family (16-17), single room , halfboard 2384 2877 3371 3863 4356 4850 5343 5836 6329
Starting dates:  

from elementary : 06/01, 13/01, 20/01, 27/01, 03/02, 10/02, 17/02, 24/02, 03/03, 10/03, 17/03, 24/03, 31/03, 07/04, 14/04, 21/04, 28/04, 05/05, 12/05, 19/05, 26/05, 02/06, 09/06, 16/06, 23/06, 30/06, 07/07, 14/07, 21/07, 28/07, 04/08, 11/08, 18/08, 25/08, 01/09, 08/09, 15/09, 22/09, 29/09, 06/10, 13/10, 20/10, 27/10, 03/11, 10/11, 17/11, 24/11, 01/12, 08/12, 15/12

Note:  

1 lesson = 60 minutes

The IELTS exam course does not include the IELTS exam. Please contact us for more information regarding exam dates.

Exam fees:  

ca. €233, to be paid directly on arrival

Options Host Family:   Special dietary needs : € 17 per week [i]
Options Host family (16-17):   Special dietary needs : € 17 per week [i]
Transfer:   Transfer on arrival from Nelson airport : EUR 42

Prices include:

  • administration fees
  • course and accommodation as stated
  • teaching materials
  • certificate of attendance

In 2025 the school is closed on: 03/02/2025, 06/02/2025, 18/04/2025, 21/04/2025, 25/04/2025, 02/06/2025, 20/06/2025, 27/10/2025 & 19/12/2025 - 05/01/2026. Missed lessons due to bank holidays will not be refunded or rescheduled.

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