Kaplan Aspect Christchurch English School

Christchurch, New Zealand

School Introduction

With 43 English schools in eight countries, Kaplan Aspect is a world leader in English language education and has been teaching English as a foreign language to students and professionals since 1967.

The English language school in Christchurch is located in a beautiful 7-storey art deco building and offers a comprehensive range of English courses, exam preparation courses, teacher training courses and work and study programmes. Students of all English levels can advance their professional and academic careers through first-class courses taught by experienced, qualified and friendly teachers.

Kaplan Aspect's English school in Christchurch, established in 1979, is Christchurch's first language school, the island's only Cambridge exam centre, a teacher training centre and a TOEIC test centre. Located in the city centre next to Cathedral Square, the school features 164 classrooms, rooftop garden, library, student lounge, study room, multimedia and IT centre and free wireless internet access.

ESL Program Introduction

Choose from a range of courses of varying lengths and levels of intensity at Kaplan Aspect's English language school in Christchurch, with classes beginning every Monday. Students can personalise courses through electives and supplementary study sessions to match their language goals. Exam preparation courses, teacher training courses, internship placements and work and study programmes are also available.

Background Data

Number of ESL Students: 1000
Average Class Size: 12
Hours per Week: 20 - 35
Minimum Age: 16
Housing Options: Homestay Apartment
School Setting: Urban
Accreditation: NZQA Member of English NZ

Schedule & Fees

English courses (2 - 52 weeks in length, starting every Monday):
• Intensive English course (including beginners – 28 classes + 7 structured study sessions/week)
• Business English course (28 classes + 7 structured study sessions/week)
• Vacation English course (20 classes/week)
• TOEIC preparation course (10 weeks)

Other English courses:
• English for 50+ course (4 weeks, 15 classes + 3 social activities/week)
• Intensive English Academic Year and Semester (20/32 weeks)

Exam preparation courses:
• IELTS preparation course (5/10 weeks, 28 classes + 7 structured study sessions/week)
• Cambridge ESOL exam preparation course - FCE, CAE, CPE (9/12 weeks, 28 classes + 7 structured study sessions/week)

Teacher training courses:
• Cambridge Teaching Knowledge Test TKT preparation course (5 weeks, 21 classes + 5 structured study sessions/week)
• Certificate of English Language Teaching to Adults - CELTA (4 weeks, minimum 120 hours)

Work & Study:
• Paid Work and Study (5/6/9 month programme)
• Internship placement service

Please contact us or visit Kaplan Aspect's website for details on prices and start dates.

Special Courses & Features

English for Business
Internships or Work Experience
Teacher Training Courses
TOEIC Preparation Courses
IELTS Preparation Courses
Cambridge Examination Courses
One-to-One Instruction / Private Lessons

Contact Info

Kaplan Aspect Christchurch English School
116 Worcester Street
Christchurch 1

Tel +64 3 379 5452
Fax +64 3 379 5373/5957
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