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.
Mount Maunganui, Bay of Plenty
English language school in Mount Maunganui, Bay of Plenty, offering General English, examination preparation, academic preparation and English-with-activities programmes.
Independent language school · general, exam prep, academic
Tuition
From NZ$395 per week
Across 3 courses, 2027. Original currency.
Nelson
Locally owned English language school in Nelson, on New Zealand's South Island, offering General English, Cambridge and IELTS preparation, specialised courses and…
Independent language school · general, intensive, exam prep
Tuition
From NZ$395 per week
Across 3 courses, 2026. Original currency.
Private English language school on Queen Street in central Auckland offering General English, IELTS, Cambridge exam preparation and English teacher training courses.
Independent language school · general, exam prep
Tuition
From NZ$450 per week
Across 1 course, 2027. Original currency.
Christchurch, Canterbury
English language school in Addington, Christchurch, teaching General English at six levels, IELTS and New Zealand Certificate in English Language programmes, plus…
Independent language school · general
Tuition
Weekly tuition not confirmed
Rotorua, Bay of Plenty
English language school in Rotorua offering full-time and part-time General English, IELTS and Cambridge exam preparation, English with activities and a high school…
Independent language school · general, intensive, exam prep
Tuition
From NZ$390 per week
Across 3 courses, 2026. Original currency.
Auckland
English language school in central Auckland offering General English, IELTS preparation and NZCEL qualification courses.
Independent language school · general
Tuition
Weekly tuition not confirmed
Christchurch, Canterbury
Small private language school in Merivale, Christchurch, running a one-year English course for Japanese high school students, with homestay accommodation.
Junior-programme provider · general, intensive
Tuition
Weekly tuition not confirmed
Invercargill, Southland
Southern New Zealand institute of technology whose English Language programme, which absorbed Southern Lakes English College, runs English courses at its Queenstown and…
University language centre
Tuition
Weekly tuition not confirmed
Queenstown, Otago
Southern New Zealand institute of technology whose English Language programme, which absorbed Southern Lakes English College, runs English courses at its Queenstown and…
University language centre
Tuition
Weekly tuition not confirmed
Hamilton, Waikato
English language school in Hamilton offering General English, IELTS and TOEIC preparation, working holiday and English-for-work programmes, plus homestay accommodation.
Independent language school
Tuition
Weekly tuition not confirmed
Auckland
English language school in Auckland CBD offering General English, IELTS and Cambridge preparation, afternoon electives and group programmes.
Independent language school · general
Tuition
From NZ$480 per week
Across 1 course, 2026. Original currency.
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