Educational Institutions
Excel English College
Excel is expert in teaching English at all levels. It does this with classroom learning, exciting educational study tours, farm-stays, working holidays, preparation for university and internships.

Christchurch - Canterbury
Christchurch is the main centre of the Canterbury region, an elegant old city close to the Southern Alps.
A warm hello from the family of the famous Excel English College
Now you have found one of New Zealand's most friendly, quality language colleges with best value for your money.
Happy students are the most successful students. EEC aims for excellent achievement, happiness and success.
Excel is expert in teaching English at all levels. It does this with classroom learning, exciting educational study tours, farm-stays, working holidays, preparation for universityand internships.
We welcome single students, groups, business people and teachers looking for upgrading.
Why Study with Excel?
- A Family. Excel English College issmall(up to 70 students). It is like a family. Caring, friendly people support you in every way. Excel has small 'family' classes of 8 - 12 students. You have good friends, lots of support and will learn quickly.
- Kiwi. Excel English College is owned by native New Zealanders. They are first-language English-speaking teachers.They teach because they love giving success to others. They are allexperienced, highly-qualified with university degrees and ESOL teaching qualifications. There are men and woman teachers.
- Approved. Excel is a fully approved and accredited College with the highest quality ratings. It is registered by the NZ Qualifications Authority (NZQA). Excel follows the New Zealand Education Ministry Code of Practice in all care of International Students.
- Environment. Excel has big spaces for learning, with bright classrooms, student lounge, roof garden, computer suite, library and language laboratory.
- Great Location. Excel English College is located in the Christchurch central city, close to good transport, shops, library, coffee bars, banks and eating places. The river and the Cathedral Square are very close.
- Great City. Christchurch is a safe, clean city which is not too hot or cold. It is close to the sea and beaches, to the mountains and hills. There are hobbies and activities for all. It is a nice place to live. Costs are lower than the north of New Zealand.
- United Nations. Excel has a mix of student nationalities. They are all friends and communicate in English.
- All Levels. Excel teaches all levels of English from Elementary to Advanced. Exam preparation is available for IELTS, TOEIC, TOEFLand all Cambridge levels as well as academic preparation for further study.
- Tours. Excel has great Study Tours for different groups - students, adults, senior adults and business people. We work with you to plan the group size, number of weeks and exciting programme.
- Full Time? You can choose full-time or part-time courses with right New Zealand visa.
- Future Pathways. Excel works closely with New Zealand universities, institutes of technology and other colleges. If you wish we can helpyou on a pathway to higher learning once your English is suitable.
- Live with Us! If you stay with New Zealand families in their home you will learn English much quicker. We will choose a nice family for you. If you are older or have studied for a long time in Christchurch, you may want an apartment or flat. We will help you choose a good one.
- Best Price! Excel is proud to offer the best fees for the best learning. We have some of the cheapest prices with some of the most qualified and friendly teaching. Also life in NZ is not expensive.
All English programmes - General, Academic or Special cost NZ$285 per week. You can enter each programme on any Monday. Excel English College is open all year round. You choose the time to have your holiday.
Fees
Enrolment Fee:NZ$50, once-only payment
Tuition Fees
All full time courses: NZ$285 per week
Part time plus courses (19 hours class per week and self study): NZ$235 per week
Part time courses (morning or afternoon): NZ$185 per week
Accommodation
Homestay placement fee: NZ$250, once-only payment
Homestay fee: NZ$185 per week
Student Insurance ( Health and Travel ) from $60 monthly
Student Workbook Fee: NZ$35 for each level achieved
Other Services
Airport meeting and pick-up: Free
Email, Internet access at Excel English College: Free
Counselling, study and career guidance: Free
Morning/afternoon refreshments: Free
Learning for You
Excel has a programme to suit your goals:
- General English
Beginner - Elementary - Pre Intermediate -Intermediate - Upper Intermediate - Advanced - Academic English
IELTS, TOEFL, TOEIC - Cambridge
PET,FCE,CAE,CPE - Special Programmes
*Working Holiday + English
* High School Preparation
* Golf + English
* English Teacher Training (for Non-Native Speakers)
* Electronics + English
* Farmstay + English
* Homestay + English - Study Tours
* Holiday Programmes
* Silvers - senior adults
* Lifestyle English
* Business English
Talk to us
If you come to Christchurch, walk in and talk to us at level 2, 112 Hereford Street, just by the Square. Try a lesson. Or contact us and we will reply in a friendly way.