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Christchurch, the Garden City of New Zealand is considered tobe the most English city outside England.

Christchurch embraces the beautiful Avon River and is famed forits public and private gardens. Beaches, lakes, rivers and snowymountains are all within easy reach of the city.

With a population of around 400,000 people, internationalstudents can enjoy living in a clean, green environment, freefrom pollution and congestion, besides being in a very safe citywhere they can enjoy their experience.

The high quality of life and relatively low cost of living, efficientpublic transport system and a first-class education system makeChristchurch an ideal place to study.

Entertainment opportunities abound and there is something tosuit everyone - from paragliding on the Port Hills, jet boating,skydiving, surfing, horse riding and farm visits, movies, playingpool, night life and more.

Enjoy four seasons with average daily temperatures between20ºC and 30ºC in summer, and between 5ºC and 15ºC in winter.

- Queenstown 480km (6 hours by bus or car)- Nelson 415km ( 5 and a half by bus or car)- Franz Josef Glacier and Fox Glacier 370km (5 hours by bus car)

hours

- Christchurch International Jazz Festival, World Buskers Festival- Christchurch International Film Festival, International Flower Show- Rugby World Cup 2011- 100% Pure New Zealand Winter Games- Christchurch Arts Festival, and more

About Us

Canterbury College is a private multi-cultural education institution,approved by the New Zealand Qualification Authority (NZQA).Our campus is in the centre of Christchurch City.

We have a strong academic focus with a strict English only policyin the school to help students use English and learn faster.

Our teachers are all native speakers of English and holdinternationally recognised qualifications in teaching English as aforeign language. They are selected for their experience, flexibilityand cultural sensitivity.

Our teachers aim to provide a friendly, yet academic environmentto help you to improve quickly.

Canterbury College is located in the heart of ChristchurchCity, near to the Bus Exchange, shops, restaurants, cinemas,banks and many entertainment options.

The Avon River winds through Christchurch City

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General English IELTSACADEMIC ENGLISH

Cambridge FCEACADEMIC ENGLISH

23 hours per week15 hours per week

From 1 to 48 weeks

All students studying for 4 weeks or morereceive a detailed graduation report. Thisis an evaluation by your teacher of yourexact level in all the main areas andrecommends how you can continue toimprove.

- Are taught by experienced, qualified andactive teachers

- Focus on improving your English quickly- Are taught using a variety of methodsdepending on your level

- Average 8-10 students, often smaller

Courses begin every Monday

Full school level checks will be held every10 weeks, to test students’ progress.Then students can advance correctly tothe next level.

Students may enter different morning andafternoon levels depending on their specificskills. For example, a student with stronggrammar and vocabulary may study atintermediate level in the mornings andpre-intermediate in the afternoons.

Students can also choose special optionsin the afternoons.

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- Experienced

Native English speakers- Degree Holders

Full-Time -Part-Time -

General English classes:

Teachers

Intensive English courses for students witha variety of Academic goals.

Canterbury College has a truly uniqueIntensive IELTS Programme designed byour Director of Studies, Keith Burgess. In2007, Keith published

, a textbookthat is the foundation of the programme.

The programme is perfect for students whowant to challenge themselves and are reallyserious about their study.

23 hours per weekMinimum 8 weeks for IELTS IClasses average: 12 students

- Improves student fluency and reading/writing ability under pressure

- Gives personal attention and qualityfeedback to the students

For students targeting 6.0 and above inIELTS

Course begins once every 4 weeks (seeour enrolment form for starting dates)

For students targeting 5.5 in IELTS orpreparing for the IELTS I class

Activating 1001Academic Words for IELTS

- Intensive IELTS Programme

Full-Time -

The Programme:

- IELTS I

- IELTS II & III (Begins every Monday)

FCE is an exam for people who can use

everyday written and spoken English at

an upper-intermediate level. It is an ideal

exam for people who want to use English

for work or study purposes.

Cambridge ESOL is a department of the

world-famous and historic University of

Cambridge. Attaining one of its

certificates is an achievement and a

reward in itself.

n FCE certificate is valid for life

FCE is truly international, recogni ed

around the world for business and

study purposes

housands of employers, universities

and government departments officially

recogni e FCE as a qualification in

upper-intermediate English

FCE gives you a pathway to higher

qualifications such as the Certificate in

Advanced English (CAE) and Certificate

of Proficiency in English (CPE)

23 hours per week

10-12 weeks

Course Start Dates:

January

March

September

- A

- s

- T

s

-

Full-Time -

What will FCE do for you?

09:00am - 10:30am CLASS 1

10:30am - 10:45am BREAK

10:45am - 12:00pm CLASS 2

12:00pm - 13:00pm LUNCH

13:00pm - 14:00am CLASS 3

14:00pm - 14:05pm BREAK

14:05pm - 15:00pm CLASS 4

TIMES

Developing full skills(Listening, Speaking, Reading,

Writing & Vocabulary)

LUNCH

CLASS 3

Communication skills development(Listening & Speaking)

GENERAL ENGLISH FOCUS

Activating academic vocabularyand structures

“Thinking through discussion”

LUNCH

CLASS 3

Developing fluency inspeaking and writing

IELTS FOCUS

Full skills development(Listening, Speaking, Reading,

Writing and Vocabulary)

LUNCH

CLASS 3

Test practices(Listening & Speaking)

CAMBRIDGE FOCUS

ENGLISH STUDY

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English + Barista*NZ Certificate Level 2

This is a Ge eral English plus 2 week

course aimed to teach

international students Barista industry

skills and knowledge which can be

applied to worldwide standards

The Barista Course is taught in the

afternoons with English in the mornings.

- Short black

- Long black

- Cappuccino

- Flat white

- Latte

- Mocha

- Hot Chocolate

- Macchiato

- Americano

The certificate is delivered at NZQA level

2 and is made up entirely of unit standards.

After completion, international students

have the opportunity to:

- Find a job at Coffee shops,

Restaurants, Pubs and Bars and more

- Qualify to work in the hospitality industry

- Prepare for further study in hotel

management

- Study hospitality at diploma level more

quickly and more confidently with

background knowledge and hospitality

experience

n -

Barista

.

,

- 4 weeks English study

- 2 weeks practical Barista programme

industry

Some of the coffees made are:

Total: 6 weeks

An opportunity for further studies and

work.

COURSE STRUCTURE (Recommended)

English + Farming*

Short Term Farming Training inNew Zealand

Total: 6 weeks

Benefits to the students:

The aim of this programme is to teachinternational students industry skills andknowledge used by NZ farmers to increasefarm production and efficiency.This programme also provides the possibilityfor the student learn English and improvecommunication skills.

This will enable international students towork on a New Zealand farm before theyreturn to their own country and apply theknowledge and skills gained for the benefitof their own country.

This will be done by exposing the farmingstudents to:

- Use of farm vehicles- Livestock Management- Milking- Fencing- Injury and Safety factors- Practical experience

- 4 weeks English study- 2 weeks practical Farming programme

(4 week option available)

- Easy for students to find a job or volunteerwork experience on farms around NewZealand and learn or improve Englishcommunication skills

- Provides skills and knowledge in theagricultural and dairy industries

- Gain an understanding of how they canincrease farm productivity and practicalmanagement skills

- Build all round practical skills involved withfarm machinery

COURSE STRUCTURE (Recommended)

English + Aromatherapy*

This is a 4 week programme with GeneralEnglish plus a course aimed to teachinternational students Aromatherapyindustry skills and knowledge which can beapplied to worldwide standards.

The Practical Aromatherapy Course is in theafternoons. Study of General English toimprove communication skills takes placein the mornings.

- Produce blended oil- Make bath bombs- Make scented bath salts- Chop dried flowers for theinfused oils

- Produce skin toner- Produce skin soap- Produce deodorant room spray- Preparation of massage oil- Make moisturisers- Produce lip balm

- 4 weeks of part-time English withAromatherapy

- No minimum level of English required

“Until the course started I only had animage about Aromatherapy in my mind.

As the course progressed, I got to knowmore and more about the aromas I likedand what positive effects the oils can have.

I could feel the positive and relaxingeffects of the oils as I was making theproducts.

Talking about Aromatherapy with the otherstudents was really enjoyable too.”

Hands on learning experiences:

Student Comment:

COURSE STRUCTURE

ENGLISH PLUS

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*In association with other NZQA approved providers

Accounting Principles

Organisation and Management

Quantitative Business Methods

MODULE 1

New Zealand Diploma in BusinessNZDipBus (Level 6 - one year and a half)

The New Zealand Diploma in Business is a nationallyrecognised qualification that allows students to gain a broadrange of general business skills and knowledge, followed byan opportunity to focus on career related options such asaccountancy, banking, management, marketing and tourism.

1.5 academic years

3 modules of 18 weeks each4 papers each intake

More papers means more skills, more knowledge and morecredits to use at University (Cross Credit)

Office Managers or Retail ManagersBank Manager AssistantsAccounting Employees or Tourism OperatorsMarketing Managers and RepresentativesShop, Bar and Restaurant ManagersBusiness Owners

- Minimum IELTS overall band score of 6.0 or equivalent. Wecan evaluate students through our internal exam

- For applicants under 20 years of age, year 13 secondaryschool qualification or equivalent or higher

Length:

Total: 12 papers

COURSE STRUCTURE

Graduates of the NZDipBus find positions as:

Entry Criteria

BUSIN

ESS

COURSESDiploma Course

An international qualification with a range of great benefitswhether you want to return to your home country or stayin New Zealand.

Some benefits:

- International Qualification

- Approved by NZQA (New Zealand Qualification

Authority)

- Increase business knowledge

- Pathway to University

- Qualification earns points toward immigration to NZ

- work up to 20 hours per

s

You can week while you study

Marketing Principles

Business Communication

Introduction to Commercial Law

Business Finance

MODULE 2

Taxation

Computer Concepts

The Economic Environment

Marketing Research

MODULE 3

Human Resources Management

Business English(Part-Time option)

Course length: 4 weeks minimumProgramme: Part-time (pm) / 8 hours per weekLevels available: Intermediate to Advanced

- Students can combine with enrolment in General English inmornings

Business English in the afternoons which includes:

- Business vocabulary- Making presentations- Negotiating- Participating in meetings- Telephone communication- Business writing (reports, formal letters, emails and memos)- Cross-cultural awareness in business contexts

Students will need to meet the following entry requirements:

- Have a background in business or an interest in working in thisindustry

- A minimum level of intermediate English is required

The course is designed for students to gain introductory knowledgeof NZ business practice and confidently undertake employment ata workplace. After completion, students have the opportunity to:

- Work in a business related environment

- Study business at diploma level confidently with knowledge andexperience

COURSE STRUCTURE

Entry Criteria

An opportunity of further studies and work:

in educational partnership with:

CANTERBURY COLLEGE

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Cambridge FCE

Diploma of Business

Intensive IELTS II & III

Business English

English + Barista

Upper Intermediate

University or Further Education

Intermediate

Pre-Intermediate

Elementary

Beginner

Advanced

Intensive IELTS I

English + Farming

English + Aromatherapy

Employment or Work Experience

Successful Pathways

ENGLISH LEVEL COURSES OUTCOME

Go to University

Create naturalskincare products

Make greatfriendships

Learn aboutdifferent cultures

Speak Englishvery clearly

Work and makegreat coffee

I CAN... ...WITH CANTERBURY COLLEGE

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Student Accommodation

Homestay

Renting an Apartment or Sharing a Flat

A few other costs

Living with a New Zealand family is a great way to improve your English and to get toknow more about the New Zealand way of life.

We provide you with a full homestay accommodation service, and your host family iscarefully chosen to meet your wishes concerning special food, hobbies and interests.

On the day you arrive, your host family will meet you at Christchurch International Airport.This is a free service, and will make your first day in New Zealand easy and stress-free.You will be provided with breakfast and dinner Monday to Friday and three meals a dayat the weekends. Your bedroom is private and is furnished with a study desk, heater andbedroom furniture.

All homestay accommodation has been inspected by Canterbury College.

We strongly recommend that you stay in Homestay accommodation for at least the first3-4 months of your studies. This will give you a “turbo start" to learning to communicate inInternational English and will help your formal study.

Flatting is popular with long-term students. Costs of renting apartments vary. You canexpect to pay rent from NZ$180 to NZ$450 per week depending on the location orrenting a bedroom you can pay rent from NZ$100 to NZ$160 per week (usually includingpower, phone and Internet), size and whether or not the apartment/houseis furnished. renting apartments you will have to pay a bond (usually 2-4 weeks’rent in advance), power, phone, and any other amenities such as gas, internet connectionand food.

Between $200.00 and $320.00 per week

Bus fare: $2.30 (Metrocard) - $3.20 (Cash)Big Mac meal: $7.80Coca Cola (2.25L): $2.30Loaf of sliced bread: $1.55Restaurant: $10.00 (average per person)

depending onWhen

Living costs in Christchurch:

ActivitiesYou will be invited to participate in sports and culturalevents including movies, videos, barbecues, horse-riding,wind surfing, skiing, trips and much more. The activitiesare either at low cost, or free of charge.

t is a great opportunityto relax at the end of the week.

In addition to our regular programme, we can help you totake part in varied and interesting visits, tours, andadventure activities in Christchurch and the surroundingcountryside.

English School Tours run lots of great weekend trips thatstudents can book at the school. There are many thingsto do in and around Christchurch.

New Zealand is famous for beautiful scenery, culturalactivities and adventure sports including:

- Farm visits- International Antarctic Centre- Visits to museums and galleries- Excursions to Queenstown, Akaroa, Kaikoura and more- Horse Riding- Skiing, Snowboarding, and Surfingand much more...

Meet new people and have fun! I

Kitesurfing

Speed up your learning in homestay

Good quality accommodation

Choose “flatting for independence

Share an appartment you can cook your own food

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Start a new life in New Zealand

“If you have a serious Academic English goal, Canterbury College isthe place to come.

The Academic English teachers have so much knowledge and workso hard for you to achieve your goal.”

Yuka achieved a 7.0 IELTS score and is nowworking as a NZ registered nurse in Christchurchhospital.

Yuka Matsumoto - Japan

"Mi padre trabajaba en granjas en Argentina. Por estarazón he elegido el curso de Inglés + Agricultura.Esta fue una gran experiencia para mí aquí enChristchurch, porque acaba de aprender técnicasagrícolas, sino también mejorar mis habilidades enel idioma Inglés rápidamente en Canterbury College.

Después de terminar el curso fue muy fácil encontraruna oportunidad de trabajar en una granja en NuevaZelanda Estoy muy Feliz!

Student of English + Farming

. ”

“My dad runs a farm in Argentina. That is the reasonI took the English + Farming course.It was a great experience for me here in Christchurchbecause I was not only learning farming skills, but alsoimproving my English skills quickly at CanterburyCollege.

After I finished the course it was very easy for me tofind a job opportunity on a farm in New Zealand.I am very happy.”

Federico Leber - Argentina

“Estudiar 10 semanas un curso de Ingles en el nivelupper intermedio, me brindo la oportunidad deperfeccionar la base de ingles que ya tenia juntocon enfocarme a palabras y frases mas tipicas deNew Zealand y entender aun mas el acento kiwicon profesores”

Student of EnglishDaniela Alejandra - Chile

“10 weeks of study at upper-intermediate levelwere a great opportunity to consolidate the Englishbasics I had already, and also gave me a chance tofocus on words and phrases which are typical in NewZealand, as well as really grasping the kiwi accent.”

English

“Studying the English + Barista course was extremely useful and interesting.I gained so much knowledge. I’ve also gained so many friends and love theChristchurch lifestyle!

Wendy was a top graduate from the Barista course and works as a restaurantmanager.

Wendy Xu - China

“Originally I started studying here for 2 weeks, which extended to more than3 months. The reason for this was the encouragement received from myteachers both during class and outside of the class.”

Nana reached an intermediate level and worked in a café in Wellington .Nana Kubota - Japan

“The key thing at Canterbury College is that you are pushed to study hard andimprove your English but the atmosphere in the school is also very relaxed andfriendly. I not only achieved my academic goals but I also had a great time withclassmates from many different countries.”

Abdullah achieved 6.5 in IELTS and is now studying at AUT in Auckland.Abdullah Al Rasheed - Saudi Arabia

“I felt good in school from day one. I was welcomed here like a memberof the family and every day I learned a lot. We laughed so much! Theweeks here have greatly enriched my life.”

Brita Steiger - Germany

“Christchurch is a beautiful place and people are very friendly.The school is great because there are people from different parts of the world.My afternoon teacher is great and the idea is to learn with fun. There is morespeaking and listening than I imagined.”

Francisco Fabiano Camelo Junior - Brazil

Success Stories

Upgrade your English skillsand be taught by Keith - ourwell known Intensive Englishteacher

Keith’s English book — are youready for rapid English success?

Keith BurgessDirector of Studies

CONTACT

Canterbury CollegePO Box 4425, Christchurch City, New Zealand

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