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ABC COLLEGE OF ENGLISH, QUEENSTOWN Queenstown, New Zealand
The Language School
| Founded: |
1994 |
| Classrooms: |
5 |
| Affiliations & Accreditations: |
Registered by the New Zealand Government under the provisions of the Education Act 1989
NZQA Course Approval and Accreditation
Member of ENGLISH NEW ZEALAND
Member of APPEL ( Association of Private providers of English Language )
Registered as a Pitman ESOL Examination Centre.
SGS International certificated for the ENGLISH NEW ZEALAND“ Quality Code of Practice ” for Quality Management Systems
A signatory to the New Zealand Ministry of Education’s “Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International Students” |
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| Facilities & Services |
| SCHOOL PREMISES and FACILITIES
Located in the centre of Queenstown, close to central bus stop, shops, banks, cafes and post office
Spectacular panoramic views of Queenstown, Lake Wakatipu and the surrounding mountains from the student lounge
A modern, well equipped 2 storied building owned by ABC College of English Ltd
A garden/ BBQ area and balcony overlooking Queenstown and Lake Wakatipu
A big student lounge with audio/ visual systems & student computers
Free email access
Student kitchen with microwave
Free tea/ coffee
Five classrooms on site, 2 classrooms available off-site
Self access study facilities & listening station
Student library
Games for student use
Student Telephone
Ski/ snowboard & Sports equipment storage space
STUDENT SERVICES
Comprehensive Orientation Programme and placement test on the student’s first day at ABC College of English
First Language counsellors for ongoing student welfare support
Free further education placement assistance service for students wishing to continue studying at a New Zealand secondary school, polytechnic or university
Free Working Holiday Support Programme providing assistance for students planning to work in New Zealand
Activity Desk with information and assistance available for booking a wide range of Queenstown’s famous outdoor adventure activities
Weekly Social Activity Programme (e.g. BBQ’s, Pot luck lunches, Maori Concert)
Student ID for local student discount offers
A free 24 hour emergency telephone number |
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ABC College of English, is a boutique private English language school located in Queenstown, on the shores of Lake Wakatipu.
Our name reflects the range of quality English courses we offer:-
A(Adventure English), B(Business English) C(Communicative English)
The College is conveniently located in the centre of town, close to the lake beach, central bus stop, shops, cafes, banks and post office and from our student lounge there are spectacular panoramic views of Queenstown, Lake Wakaitpu and the surrounding mountains.
The safe, relaxed, friendly atmosphere and beautiful alpine scenery makes this the perfect place to learn English naturally!
Our small classes ( average 6 students per class) and highly qualified and experienced teachers will help you to achieve your English language goals quickly.
| Town: |
Queenstown (20000 inh.) |
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| Nearest city: |
Queenstown ( inh.)
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ABC COLLEGE OF ENGLISH is located in QUEENSTOWN the “Adventure Capital of the World”,
Queenstown is situated on the shores of Lake Wakatipu, in the Southern Alps region of the New Zealand’s South Island. A small friendly town, with a safe and relaxed atmosphere and all the facilities of a city makes Queenstown the perfect place to learn English. Famous for its spectacular mountain and lake scenery, Queenstown is a popular destination for New Zealanders and international visitors. Known as the adventure capital of the world Queenstown is a year round resort offering a wide range of exciting outdoor adventure activities for all ages.
ABC COLLEGE OF ENGLISH is conveniently located in the centre of town, close to the lake beach, central bus stop, shops, cafes, banks and post office and from our student lounge there are spectacular panoramic views of Queenstown, Lake Wakaitpu and the surrounding mountains.
The Course Offerings
| Max. language-levels: |
5 |
| Participants per year: |
200 |
| Avg. participants per course: |
6 |
| Max. participants per course: |
10 |
| Participant's min. age: |
16 |
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| Courses: |
| • GENERAL ENGLISH (FULL TIME & PART TIME),
• WORKING HOLIDAY ENGLISH COURSE ,
• EXAMINATION PREPARATION COURSES ,
• BUSINESS ENGLISH COURSES,
• ENGLISH + ADVENTURE ACTIVITIES,
• ENGLISH + SKI/SNOWBOARDING (June - September only),
• ENGLISH + GOLF,
• SKI AND SNOWBOARD INSTRUCTOR LICENCE PREPARATION COURSES,
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ABC College of English have implemented learning and teaching programmes which relate language learning to everyday life situations. Th leasrner centred curriculum provides learning experiences which students can see as relevant, meaningful, useful and which enable them to apply their knowledge and skills in communicating effectively in everyday life in an English speaking environment.
ABC College of English by its location, provides an environment which has ready access to a wide variety of outdoor adventure activities, which are frequented by and participated in, by many international visitors year round. This environment provides the students with a unique opportunity to actively participate and use their English in practical and interesting ways through our English Plus programmes.
Accommodation
| Homestay: |
no |
| Apartments: |
no |
| Campus-dorms: |
no |
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Activities
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