Enrolment Fee
Applies to all courses below
| Description | Applies to | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Enrolment Fee | For over 18 students | $350 |
| Enrolment Fee | For under 18 students | $350 |
General English Courses
Morning classes focus on grammar and new language from the course book allowing students to improve the four language skills; reading, writing, speaking and listening. Afternoon classes study one topic each week allowing students to speak and listen in English in a natural, communicative way.
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| Full time | Any Monday | Any number of weeks | 9am to 3:15pm* | 23 hrs per week** | Average 9-11 (Max 14) | $495 |
| Part time | Any Monday | Any number of weeks | 9am to 12:15pm | 15 hrs per week** | Average 9-11 (Max 14) | $395 |
*except Friday 9am-12:15pm ** see A to Z for timetable breakdown
Cambridge Exam Courses
Nelson English Centre provides specialised Cambridge examination preparation courses for both the FCE (First Certificate in English) and CAE (Certificate in Advanced English) exams.
Students are given a course book which they use throughout the course. Morning classes focus on reading, writing and use of English tasks. Afternoon classes focus on speaking, listening and use of English tasks. Our specialised Cambridge curriculum has seen Nelson English Centre achieve a higher than average percentage of exam passes in New Zealand.
A $100 flight credit is available to students if the exam test venue is not in Nelson.
Prices include tuition, exam materials ($100), exam fees ($450) & exam administration. Speaking Window Dates to be confirmed once numbers are known.
| Course type | Start | Length | Times | Hours | Class Size | Exam date | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FCE | 06/01/25 | 9 weeks | 9am to 3:15pm* | 23 hrs per week** | Average 9-11 (Max 12) | 14 March (speaking to be advised) | $5050 |
| CAE | 06/01/25 | 9 weeks | 9am to 3:15pm* | 23 hrs per week** | Average 9-11 (Max 12) | 8 March | $5050 |
| FCE | 01/09/25 | 12 weeks | 9am to 3:15pm* | 23 hrs per week** | Average 9-11 (Max 12) | 25 Nov (speaking to be advised) | $6550 |
| CAE | 01/09/25 | 12 weeks | 9am to 3:15pm* | 23 hrs per week** | Average 9-11 (Max 12) | 29 Nov | $6550 |
except Friday 9am-12:15pm. ** see A to Z for timetable breakdown
Full time IELTS exam course
Subject to confirmation as published on the official IELTS website. Students may register for IELTS at any test venue in NZ, including Nelson. Early registration (at least one month prior to test) is recommended.
Exam costs $490 in Nelson, subject to confirmation by IELTS Test Centre at time of registration
| Course type | Start | Length | Times | Hours | Class Size | Exam date | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intensive IELTS exam preparation course | Any Monday | 4 weeks minimum | 9am to 3:15pm* | 23 hrs per week** | Average 9-11 ( Max 14) | To be confirmed | $495 per week |
* except Friday 9am-12:15pm ** see A to Z for timetable breakdown
Homestay and Enrolment
| Description | Applies to | Cost | Homestay Placement Fee | All new homestay bookings | $350 ($400 for under 18) |
|---|---|---|
| Homestay Replacement Fee | All students wanting to change homestay | $150 |
| Homestay Fee | All over 18 students in homestay | $378 per week ($54 per night) |
| Homestay Fee | All under 18 students in homestay | $406 per week ($58 per night) |
| Special Diet | Lactose intolerance, gluten free, etc. | $30 per week |
| Airport pick up | All students requiring a transfer to accommodation | $75 |
| Christmas Homestay fee | All students in homestay from 23/12/25 to 01/01/26 (9 nights) | $120 per night |