Destination guide
Coverage: 22 schools and 31 campuses published so far. Research is substantial for this country but not exhaustive.
Languages taught here: English
Country notes reviewed 17 October 2026.
As published by Immigration New Zealand on 2026-10-17: a Visitor Visa lets you study for up to 3 months in any 12-month period; school-aged children can study for up to 3 months in any calendar year, and if a child studies for more than 2 weeks the provider must be a signatory to the Education (Pastoral Care of Tertiary and International Learners) Code of Practice 2021. Check the official page, rules change. official source
As published by Immigration New Zealand on 2026-10-17: this visa requires an offer of a place on an English language course, the education provider must be a signatory to the Education (Pastoral Care of Tertiary and International Learners) Code of Practice 2021, and the visa is usually issued for the period paid for. Check the official page, rules change. official source
As published by NZQA on 2026-10-17: the Tertiary and International Learners Code of Practice supports the wellbeing and safety of learners in Aotearoa New Zealand, with information for both students and education providers. official source
31 campuses from 22 schools, listed A to Z by school name. Paid placements are labelled and never change this order.
Queenstown, Otago
Boutique English language school in central Queenstown offering General English and IELTS Academic preparation, with school-run lodge and homestay accommodation.
Independent language school · general, exam prep, academic
Tuition
From NZ$240 per week
Across 2 courses, 2026. Original currency.
Private English language school in Auckland offering intensive and general English, IELTS preparation, the NZ Certificate in English Language and English for new…
Independent language school
Tuition
Weekly tuition not confirmed
Private English language school in Auckland offering intensive and general English, IELTS preparation, the NZ Certificate in English Language and English for new…
Independent language school
Tuition
Weekly tuition not confirmed
Auckland
English language school in Auckland's city centre teaching Communication English plus IELTS and PTE preparation, with morning, afternoon and evening classes.
Independent language school · School group · general, intensive
Tuition
Weekly tuition not confirmed
Auckland
Private tertiary institution in Mount Albert, Auckland, with an English Language Centre offering English language qualifications alongside its other programmes.
Independent language school
Tuition
Weekly tuition not confirmed
Mount Maunganui, Bay of Plenty
NZQA-registered language school in Mount Maunganui, Tauranga, teaching English with part-time and full-time classes, plus evening classes in several other languages.
Independent language school · general, intensive
Tuition
Weekly tuition not confirmed
Christchurch, Canterbury
Private training establishment in Christchurch teaching English, with IELTS preparation, pre-purchased English language tuition and other English-based programmes at two…
Independent language school
Tuition
Weekly tuition not confirmed
Christchurch, Canterbury
Private training establishment in Christchurch teaching English, with IELTS preparation, pre-purchased English language tuition and other English-based programmes at two…
Independent language school
Tuition
Weekly tuition not confirmed
Christchurch, Canterbury
English language college based on the University of Canterbury campus in Christchurch, offering General English, IELTS preparation and English for Academic Purposes…
Independent language school · academic, university prep, general, exam prep
Tuition
From NZ$360 per week
Across 2 courses, 2026. Original currency.
English language school operated as part of Te Wananga o Aotearoa, offering NZCEL English programmes at campuses in Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington, Lower Hutt and…
Independent language school
Tuition
Weekly tuition not confirmed
Hamilton, Waikato
English language school operated as part of Te Wananga o Aotearoa, offering NZCEL English programmes at campuses in Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington, Lower Hutt and…
Independent language school
Tuition
Weekly tuition not confirmed
Lower Hutt, Wellington
English language school operated as part of Te Wananga o Aotearoa, offering NZCEL English programmes at campuses in Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington, Lower Hutt and…
Independent language school
Tuition
Weekly tuition not confirmed
Palmerston North, Manawatu-Whanganui
English language school operated as part of Te Wananga o Aotearoa, offering NZCEL English programmes at campuses in Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington, Lower Hutt and…
Independent language school
Tuition
Weekly tuition not confirmed
English language school operated as part of Te Wananga o Aotearoa, offering NZCEL English programmes at campuses in Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington, Lower Hutt and…
Independent language school
Tuition
Weekly tuition not confirmed
Thames, Waikato
English language school with campuses in Whitianga and Thames on the Coromandel Peninsula, offering a high school preparation course, a parent and child course and…
Independent language school
Tuition
Weekly tuition not confirmed
Whitianga, Waikato
English language school with campuses in Whitianga and Thames on the Coromandel Peninsula, offering a high school preparation course, a parent and child course and…
Independent language school
Tuition
Weekly tuition not confirmed
Auckland
English language school in Newmarket, Auckland, established in 1991, teaching general English to adults and to teenagers, with a separate online academy.
Independent language school · Junior-programme provider
Tuition
Weekly tuition not confirmed
Christchurch, Canterbury
English language school with campuses in Queenstown and Christchurch, offering General English, IELTS preparation, combined courses and young learner programmes.
Independent language school · Junior-programme provider
Tuition
Weekly tuition not confirmed
Queenstown, Otago
English language school with campuses in Queenstown and Christchurch, offering General English, IELTS preparation, combined courses and young learner programmes.
Independent language school · Junior-programme provider
Tuition
Weekly tuition not confirmed
Auckland
Independent English language school in central Auckland offering General English, English for University, IELTS and Cambridge preparation courses to international…
Independent language school · exam prep, academic, university prep, general
Tuition
From NZ$410 per week
Across 4 courses, 2027. Original currency.
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