Christchurch College of English

Last updated 27 August 2026
Last updated 27 August 2026

Contact details

Address
University of Canterbury Campus, Solway Ave, Ilam, Christchurch, Canterbury
Phone
03 343 3790
Email
study@ccel.co.nz
Website
https://www.ccel.co.nz

Courses

Course

English for Academic Purposes (EAP 1)

CCEL’s English for Academic Purposes course is for students who want to study at tertiary level in an English-speaking country. The course focuses on academic English skills needed for tertiary study and skills needed to confidently take the IELTS exam.

Course timing

Full-time or part-time
Full-time
Private tutoring available
No
Hours per week
20 hours
Course length
12 weeks

Course fees

Course costs
$333 per week
Enrolment/administration fee
$265
Materials fee
$100
Course

English for Academic Purposes (EAP 2)

CCEL’s English for Academic Purposes course is for students who want to study at tertiary level in an English-speaking country. The course focuses on academic English skills needed for tertiary study and skills needed to confidently take the IELTS exam.

Course timing

Full-time or part-time
Full-time
Private tutoring available
No
Hours per week
20 hours
Course length
12 weeks

Course fees

Course costs
$349.5 per week
Enrolment/administration fee
$265
Materials fee
$100
Course

General English (Full-time, 13+ weeks)

The course focuses on improving communication skills and provides an exciting opportunity for people from around the world to learn everyday English in an English-speaking environment while exploring aspects of New Zealand culture. It covers listening, speaking, reading, writing, vocabulary and grammar.

Course timing

Full-time or part-time
Full-time
Private tutoring available
No
Hours per week
20 hours
Course length
13+ weeks

Course fees

Course costs
$333 per week
Enrolment/administration fee
$265
Materials fee
$100
Course

General English (Full-time, 2-12 Weeks)

The course focuses on improving communication skills and provides an exciting opportunity for people from around the world to learn everyday English in an English-speaking environment while exploring aspects of New Zealand culture. It covers listening, speaking, reading, writing, vocabulary and grammar.

Course timing

Full-time or part-time
Full-time
Private tutoring available
No
Hours per week
20 hours
Course length
2-12 Weeks

Course fees

Course costs
$349.5 per week
Enrolment/administration fee
$265
Materials fee
$100
Course

General English (Part-time)

The course focuses on improving communication skills and provides an exciting opportunity for people from around the world to learn everyday English in an English-speaking environment while exploring aspects of New Zealand culture. It covers listening, speaking, reading, writing, vocabulary and grammar.

Course timing

Full-time or part-time
Part-time
Private tutoring available
No
Hours per week
15 hours
Course length
2+ weeks

Course fees

Course costs
$270 per week
Enrolment/administration fee
$265
Materials fee
$100
Course

General English - Private Tuition

The General English Courses at CCEL provide students with the opportunity to improve their language skills in an engaging and dynamic setting. General English courses cover all parts of the language (grammar, vocabulary, reading, writing, listening, speaking, and pronunciation).
Students wishing to take a one-to-one course will be initially assessed for level and then a carefully planned programme will be developed to meet their learning needs and goals. The duration and frequency of sessions will be discussed with students and other stakeholders to fully meet the needs of each student.

Course timing

Full-time or part-time
Full-time
Private tutoring available
No
Hours per week
20 hours
Course length
12 weeks

Course fees

Course costs
$391.37 per week
Enrolment/administration fee
$265
Materials fee
$100
Course

IELTS Preparation

Students can prepare for internationally recognised Academic English qualifications
by taking IELTS Exam Preparation courses at CCEL. IELTS courses help to develop and
strengthen students’ knowledge and use of academic English, as well as improving their
exam skills.

Course timing

Full-time or part-time
Full-time
Private tutoring available
No
Hours per week
20 hours
Course length
2-12 Weeks

Course fees

Course costs
$349.5 per week
Enrolment/administration fee
$265
Materials fee
$100