Main Features

• Market Leaders in the provision of innovative and practical language courses

• The oldest language school in Christchurch

• Consistently high academic achievement

• Central city location

• Excellent study facilities

• Friendly and welcoming host families

• Experienced and well qualified teachers

• Wide range of study courses

Teaching Programmes

With highly qualified and experienced teachers, our teaching methods are tried, trusted and will guarantee your success.  There is a wide range of courses and programmes to choose from:

General English at all levels; Academic Preparation Courses, including IELTS, TOEFL and Cambridge exams; English for Business; University Foundation Certificate; Pre Masters Course; Design and Arts College of NZ Diploma and Certificate courses; English plus foundation art; English plus Graphic Design; Group Study tours; Teacher training

Please contact us for more information about start dates and entry requirements.  The school also provides free email and internet facilities, a Library/study room and a roof top cafe with panoramic views of the city and mountains.

Accommodation/Welfare

On your first day at our school, you will attend an orientation and undergo placement testing, to ensure you are placed in the correct level class.  Aspect ILA has a long-standing reputation for the quality of its welfare services.  We offer 24-hour availability of staff, native language counselors, as well as assistance with doctor and medical appointments and staff to talk to about any other welfare issues.

We also have dedicated accommodation staff to assist with your living arrangements.  We work with over 700 host families, to make sure we have a family to suit every individual's needs.  In addition students can choose hostel accommodation or flatting.  The accommodation officer will give you advice about these options.

Activities

We will help you to make the most of the local area with a wide range of action, adventure and exploration trips made available.  Some popular excursions include:

White water rafting; overnight trip to Kaikoura to go whale watching, visit the seal colony or swim with dolphins; jetboating on the Waimakariri River; windsurfing, sailing and sea kayaking; weekend trip to Queenstown for bungy jumping and other adrenaline pumping activities; an evening at a Maori meeting house with traditional food and music.

High School in New Zealand

Where else in the world could you find waterfalls, lakes, and fjords, active volcanoes, rolling farmland and golden beaches all within a day's reach!



Natural beauty and safety

New Zealand has been voted one of the world's safest travel destinations. Whether you explore its scenic wilderness, enjoy its world-renowned skiing or discover the elegance and excitement of its cities, New Zealand will amaze and delight you.

Core subjects and specialist areas

The New Zealand school year runs from February to December, during which students can choose from English, Social studies, Science and Math to more specialized topics like Design Technology, Food and Nutrition, Drama and Psychology and even Maori classes.

A full extracurricular program

You and your friends can enjoy drama clubs, choir, school band and a great assortment of sports. There are plenty of outdoor education and adventure programs so you can enjoy supervised skiing, canoeing and mountaineering trips.

For more information, contact:

Aspect ILA Christchurch

(Head office and sales office)

116 Worcester Street

PO Box 25170

Christchurch

Tel: +64 3 3795452

Fax +64 3 379 5373 or 379 5957

Email: ilachch@ila.co.nz

Web: www.ila.co.nz

For more information, contact:

Aspect ILA Christchurch

(Head office and sales office)

116 Worcester Street

PO Box 25170

Christchurch

Tel: +64 3 3795452

Fax +64 3 379 5373 or 379 5957

Email: ilachch@ila.co.nz

Web: www.ila.co.nz