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Every year, educational institutions in New Zealand accept about 100.000 foreign students: both universities and secondary schools, language and professional courses are popular. What does attract foreign students?
The arguments are strong, so that the flow of emigrants does not decrease, most of them successfully settle in, receive an elite education and build a successful career.
A visit to the New Zealand vacation camp at any time of the year is an opportunity to “rehearse” future life and study in an island country, to understand the specifics, national mentality, comfort of living according to the conditions of another culture, and at the same time to raise your language level and relax with soul on the shores of the Pacific Ocean.
The table below provides an overview of the most popular vacation courses for foreign students in camps in different cities of New Zealand - Wellington, Auckland, Christchurch, Torangi, etc.
Camp programs |
Description |
Intensive (superintensive) courses |
10+ from 3 weeks. The course is built in stages, in blocks of 3 weeks. Each of them is an independent course, at the end a certificate is issued. Subsequent 3-week blocks take the student to the next level |
General English courses |
10 + Starting level: “from scratch”. Group classes (up to 14 people) |
Language courses for students + active extracurricular activities |
10 + Classes are held in the morning, and the second is devoted to marine entertainment, trips to the zoo, sightseeing, ice skating, etc. Possible 1-2 day trips |
Teenager courses |
13+ For teens. Different levels of language. Certified international programs. Parties, city walks, field trips |
Acquaintance events + excursions |
10 + The program is aimed at relaxation, getting acquainted with culture and mastering speaking skills. |
Preparation for language exams or preparation for entering university |
16 + Intensive narrowly focused classes. You can select a program that includes cultural entertainment |
Special vacation program |
Cognitive program with living in a farmer's family. Along with active academic studies, depending on the time of year, children can do the following:
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The number of daily lessons (2-6) depends on the type of program chosen. All mentors, teachers in New Zealand camps are native speakers. Insufficient command of English at the time of admission to the courses is not an obstacle: the curriculum is adapted to international groups, every child participates in communication in the lesson. Duration of courses - from 2 weeks to a year. If the student is under 10-11 years old, during the stay he needs to be accompanied by an adult (guardian).
New Zealand camps offer foreign students accommodation in native-speaking families or in a teacher's home. This type of accommodation is one of the most popular in the country. Among the advantages:
Another option is in camp residences: this is ideal for active communication and mass games, in addition, there is always access to educational materials, computers, Wi-Fi.
In conditions of market competition, many New Zealand camps offer various bonuses and discounts: for example, a schoolchild or student will pay 20% lower when sharing (2 people in a room), it can be a free meeting at the airport, several additional hours of classes, etc.
The basic paid package of services for a vacation course in New Zealand includes:
When financially planning vacations in New Zealand, you need to remember about additional cost items. The consular visa, meeting (transfer) at the airport, the services of a mentor in case the child under 10 years cannot be accompanied by a parent (agent) from his native country, bank expenses are separately paid.