SLEC Southern Lakes English College Queenstown
English language school with a great atmosphere in the center of Queenstown, adventure capital of the world, Queenstown, New Zealand
Information
SLEC Queenstown is a modern Category 1 school, established in 1993 and located in the heart of Queenstown with another campus in Invercargill.
SLEC holds Category 1 status, the highest NZQA classification; this means that students can obtain visas with work rights and take advantage of the immersive experience of working in New Zealand. We pride ourselves on our friendly and vibrant atmosphere and offer excellent student support and pastoral care standards.
SLEC school is a Cambridge English Language Assessment authorised centre.
Why SLEC Southern Lakes English College is the best language school to learn English in Queenstown
- Central Location.
- Category 1 School (work rights).
- Pathway to Higher Education with Southern Institute of Technology.
- 2 campuses in Queenstown and Invercargill-
Most popular activities that SLEC Queenstown organises in the afternoons and evenings in Queenstown
- Electives classes such as Pronunciation or Exam Skills.
- Free activities every week for our students to socialise outside of the classroom. Depending on the season, we go for a walk, events in town, quiz nights, etc.
- Social activities in the evenings. It all depends on the season and also scheduled activities in town.
Most popular excursions and trips that SLEC Queenstown organises at the weekends
- Queenstown and its surroundings have amazing short walks, and students love to join these and enjoy beautiful views of the mountains and the Lake.
- During Summer we organise Surfing trips for students to experience and learn.
Location
| School | SLEC Southern Lakes English College Queenstown |
|---|---|
| Address | 57 Shotover Street |
| Code | 9300 |
| City | Queenstown |
| Province/State | Otago |
| Country |  New Zealand |
| Latitude | -45.032292 |
| Longitude | 168.658169 |
| Phone (emergencies) | +64212987018 |
| Street view |  |
Facilities
Student Lounge
Air Conditioning
Free Wifi
Wheelchair Access
Computer Room
Multimedia Learning Centre
Terrace
Summary
| Total students capacity | 220 |
|---|---|
| Number of classrooms | 13 |
| Age minimum | 18 |
| Authorised exam centre for | CAE C1CPE C2FCE B2TOEIC |
| Accreditations | English New ZealandOficial Authorised Exam Centre for CambridgeOficial Authorised Exam Centre for PTE AcademicOficial Authorised Exam Centre for TOEICNZQA Category 1 |
| Last day for 2024 bookings with 2023 prices | 20/Dic |
Year 2023
| Holidays (school) | 16/Dic → 07 → 01 |
|---|---|
| Holidays (country) | 02/Jan, 03/Jan, 06/Feb, 07/Apr, 10/Apr, 25/Apr, 05/Jun, 14/Jul, 23/Oct, 25/Dic, 26/Dic |
Statistics on ages
Low Season
| Students total average | 112 |
|---|---|
| Students per classroom maximum | 17 |
| Students per classroom average | 12 |
High Season
| Students total average | 220 |
|---|---|
| Students per classroom maximum | 17 |
| Students per classroom average | 14 |
Statistics on nationalities
Low Season
| Total nationalities | 10 |
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High Season
| Total nationalities | 16 |
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Prices
Year 2023
| NZD | ||
| Enrolment fee | 100$ | ≈ 0 |
| Placement fee | 250$ | ≈ 0 |
| Material course (total) | 80$ | ≈ 0 |
Accommodation
Homestay accommodation in Queenstown
Live the experience of full immersion living with a Kiwi host family in Queenstown
House Fryer Street
Shared house with other students from the school 14 minutes walk from the English school in Queenstown, New Zealand
House Hallenstein Street
Shared house with other students from the school 13 minutes walk from the English school in Queenstown, New Zealand
Courses
| # | Language | Course | Weeks | Lessons Week | Age Minimum | Profiles | Levels | Related Exams | Price Week from (NZD) | Price Week from () |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | EN | General English Course Full-time 20 lessonsThe most popular general English intensive course 20 lessons per week in Queenstown, New Zealand {503}SLEC GE20 Free wks | 1-50 | 20 | 18 | Adults 16+General English | A1A2B1B2C1 | 290$ | ≈ 0 |
Offers
OFFER Southern Lakes English College Free Weeks
SLEC Queenstown special discount of free weeks. Two FREE weeks for every 12 weeks booked. Minimum booking 14 pay 12 weeks weeks in Qeenstown