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Welcome to CCEL
Tertiary Partnerships
CCEL is the official English language provider for the University ofCanterbury (UC) and the University of Canterbury International
College (UCIC). It is the entry point for students who need to
improve their English before they go on to further studies.

Two great locations
CCEL has two great locations. Students can choose to study inChristchurch on a modern university campus or in Auckland’s
vibrant city centre (or both). Students can change cities easily.
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A range of courses
CCEL has a range of courses including General English (Day &Evening), Business English, Academic English, Cambridge Exam
Preparation, IELTS Preparation and Teacher training. Changing
course is easy.

Why study at CCEL?
CCEL is the University of Canterbury’s English language provider, based on its campus in
Christchurch and also in the Auckland City Centre. This gives students the choice of two greatschools in two excellent locations. CCEL is an NZQA Category 1 school, as a result of ourcommitment to providing the highest possible level of academic quality and student support.
Study English at CCEL and enjoy:

Academic Recognition•a university environment and the use of university facilities on the Christchurch campus

Our English for Academic Purposes (EAP) courses are recognisedby the University of Canterbury as proof of English proficiency.
This enables students direct entry* (No IELTS required) toprogrammes at UC and UCIC.

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a vibrant city atmosphere at the Auckland campus•

a direct pathway to UC and UCIC programmes•

the chance to work part-time if you study full time for 14 weeks or more**•homestay or student residence accommodation•

studying with friends from more than 20 different countries•

free wireless internet access•an online student visa application service•

small class sizes - a maximum of 14 students per class in Christchurch,
and up to 10 students per class in Auckland

Work & Study
CCEL is an NZQA Category 1 school. Students with a student
visa** can work part time while studying if they are enrolled on afull time course of 14 weeks or longer.

A friendly, welcoming & supportive environment
CCEL is a very warm and welcoming school. Our supportive andexperienced staff can help students with all of their learning needs
and provide support for their everyday life in New Zealand.

Partnerships, Accreditations & Associations:*Entry without the need of an external English test. Students must also meet the academic requirements of their chosen course at UC or UCIC.
**Please check Immigration New Zealand’s website www.immigration.govt.nz to learn the requirements and how to apply for a student visa.

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Facilities

CCEL Christchurch

20 classrooms
Self-study centre
Free internet & wiﬁ

CHRISTCHURCH CAMPUS

Enjoy learning English Discover New ZealandComputer room /digital listening lab
University libraries
University cafeteria& student loungeState Highway 1
To Hanmer Springs,
Kaikoura & whale
watching

University
sports facilities

Northlands
Christchurch
International
AirportNew
Brighton
Beach
Merivale

CCEL

Christchurch Facts

CCEL Christchurch is on the Universityof Canterbury (UC) campus. At CCEL
Christchurch you can enjoy a university
environment and the use of UC facilities.

Christchurch is New Zealand’s second largest city with apopulation of about 350,000. Christchurch is between the
spectacular Southern Alps and the beautiful Pacific Ocean
and is the gateway to the South Island.

Universityof Canterbury
Riccarton

Eastgate

HagleyPark

CBD

Ferrymead

To Akaroa

SumnerBeach

IN AND AROUND CHRISTCHURCH YOU CAN ENJOY:

Skiing
Golf
World classwineries

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Beautiful parks
and gardens
Whale watching
Mountain biking

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Facilities

CCEL Auckland

12 classrooms
Self-study centre
Computer room withfree internet &Wiﬁ

AUCKLAND CAMPUS

Enjoy learning English Discover New ZealandInternet-enabled
TVs in classrooms
Student kitchen
and lounge
Smaller class sizes(up to 10 students
per class)

Rangitoto
Island Reserve

Modern environment

To Whangarei& Bay of Islands
WaitemataHarbour

TO THENORTH
SHORE

Devonport

Viaduct
Harbour

Britomart

CCEL

Auckland Facts

CCEL Auckland is located in the city centre Hendersonandis surrounded by restaurants, movie theatresand great shopping. At CCEL Auckland you canenjoy studying in a vibrant city atmosphere.
Henderson
ValleyGrey Lynn

Parnell

Mission
Bay

CBD

Glen
Innes

Bucklands
Beach

Mount
Eden

Ellerslie
Epsom Greenlane

Glen Eden

Auckland is New Zealand’s largest city with a populationof over 1 million. Built between 2 harbours, Auckland isa city known for cultural diversity, exciting nightlife andbeautiful scenery.

Flat BushOtara

IN AND AROUND AUCKLAND YOU CAN ENJOY:World classdining

Shopping

Fishing

Sailing

Cultural activities

Nightlife

AucklandInternational
AirportManukau

To Coromandel& Mt Ruapehu

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Enjoy learning English Discover New ZealandCourses

Students from around the world have been learning English at CCEL since1991. CCEL courses are approved by the New Zealand Qualiﬁcations
Authority (NZQA) and CCEL has the highest possible NZQA quality rating.

EAP 1 & EAP 2
AcademicEnglish

CCEL’s EAP courses are not only for students who wish
to study at UC or UCIC, but also for students whowant to study at any tertiary institution in an Englishspeaking country. The courses are offered at 2 levels
and focus on Academic English skills.

Cambridge Exam Preparation

Englishfor Life

General English (GE)CCEL’s General English courses arefor people who want to improvetheir all-round English skills andlearn how to communicate
effectively. CCEL offers GE at 6
levels from beginner to advanced.
GE courses include, speaking,listening, reading and writing
lessons and vocabulary andgrammar development. Courses
are intensive, have regular testing
and a focus on student progress.

Exam
Preparation

General English
Evening

CCEL’s Business English courses
are for students planning to use
English in their careers. As well
as developing students’ English
skills overall, CCEL’s Business
English courses introduce businesslanguage, concepts and skills,
including making presentations,
negotiating, participating inmeetings and business writing.

TESOL/Cambridge TKTTeacherTraining
CCEL offers add-on
programmes so students
can make the mostof their New Zealandexperience.
Job Search
Programme*Images courtesy of Education New Zealand08

Au Pair
Work Placement
Programme

Early Childhood
Placement
Programme

IELTS Preparation
Students can prepare for internationally recognised
Academic English qualifications by taking IELTS Exam
Preparation courses at CCEL. IELTS courses help to develop
and strengthen students’ knowledge and use of academic
English, as well as improving their exam skills.

Business English

General English Evening courses
are available at intermediate level
and above and follow a similarcourse structure to the General
English day course. Students
often choose to study General
English in the evenings if theywant to have more free time, or
decide to work part time, during
the day (depending on their visa
conditions).

Students can gain internationally recognised General English
qualifications by taking Cambridge Exam Preparation
courses at CCEL. CCEL offers Cambridge courses at 3 levels
from low intermediate (A2 +) to advanced (C1). Cambridge
courses help to develop and strengthen all aspects ofstudents’ knowledge and use of English, as well as their
exam skills.

CCEL’s TESOL/Cambridge TKT course is perfect for nonnative English speakers who want to teach English withconfidence, improve their job opportunities, and gain ateaching qualification from Cambridge English Language
Assessment. The course includes teaching theory, teachingpractice and observations of CCEL classes.

CELTA
The CELTA (Cambridge Certificate in English Language
Teaching to Adults) is a highly-regarded internationallyrecognised qualification awarded by Cambridge ESOL. It is
for native or near native (equivalent to IELTS 7.5 or above)
English speakers who have little or no previous English
language teaching experience. It is also ideal for moreexperienced teachers without an equivalent qualification.

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Pathways

About UC International College (UCIC)
Located right on the UC Campus, UCIC provides students an exclusive and direct
pathway to the University of Canterbury. This innovative, one of a kind pathway in
New Zealand, offers a supportive learning environment for a seamless transition tosecond year in the mainstream university environment.

CCEL - UC’s & UCIC’s pathway partner
CCEL is the UC’s and UCIC’s English language provider. Students who successfully complete an English for
Academic Purposes course at CCEL and meet the academic entry requirements can transfer to their chosentertiary programme without taking IELTS.

Entry requirements

About the University of Canterbury (UC)

CCEL Course

Entry Requirements (One of the following)

Pass Marks

Pass grade in the CCEL EAP1 entry test*

Grade C on EAP1 assessment• Ranked in the top 3% of universities in the world• 1st university in NZ with a 5 star QS rating• QS World’s elite (Top 200) universities in 2013 for 19 subject areas(approximately equivalent to IELTS 5.0)

IELTS 4.5

EAP 1

• Ranked 19th in world for Civil and Construction Engineering

Grade C+ on EAP1 assessment(approximately equivalent to IELTS 5.5)

TOEFL 32

Foundation
StudiesCertiﬁcate¹

EAP 2

YEAR 1
Bachelor
DegreeDuration: 2 semesters

GeneralEnglishEAP 1

University
Transfer
Programme(UTP)²

Duration: 2-52 weeks

Duration: 12 weeks

Duration:
2 or 3 semesters

MEAP
Packagedwith UTP³

Mixed English Academic Programme (MEAP)
University Transfer Programme (UTP)

Cambridge PET pass

• Top 100 in Law QS ranking

Pathways to UC & UCIC

Exit to

COURSES AND QUALIFICATIONS

Enjoy learning English Discover New ZealandFoundation Studies Certificate
CCEL EAP 2

Pass grade in the CCEL EAP2 entry test*
C+ pass in EAP1IELTS 5.5
Cambridge FCE pass
TOEFL 46
Pass grade in the CCEL EAP2 entry test*
B pass in EAP1IELTS 6.0
Cambridge FCE pass
TOEFL 60

Grade C+ on
EAP2 assessment(approximately
equivalent to IELTS 6.0)

Grade B+ on
EAP2 assessment(approximately
equivalent to IELTS 6.5)

UC Undergraduate
Programmes

UC Postgraduate
Programmes*can be taken prior to arrival

How EAP Assessment Works
YEAR 2Bachelor
DegreeStudents are assessed on a weekly basis through different methods.
• Tests: all skills, grammar and lexis• Oral presentations• Assessed on-line component• Short assessed writing• Extended writing assessments• Presentation of portfolio

Duration: 3 semesters

Undergraduate
DegreeEAP 2
Duration: 12 weeks

Postgraduate
Degree¹ Foundation Studies Certificate pathways successful students to Year 1 of their degree at UC or to UTP.
² UTP is equivalent to Year 1 of the relevant degree from UC. Successful students then pathway to Year 2.
³ Mixed English Academic Programme (MEAP) consists of combined English and academic studies and can be completed in three or four academic semesters (12-15 months).

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11All CCEL student accommodation is carefully selected and monitored by
CCEL staff. CCEL can arrange for students to live in a homestay with a
New Zealand family or with other students in a student residence.

University Student Residence
Christchurch

The university student residence is for those students who want to share an apartment
with other students in Christchurch.
If students choose to live in the university residence they will:
have their own room with a desk for studying
share the rest of the apartment with up to 5 other students

LIVING AND ACCOMMODATION

Enjoy learning English Discover New Zealandhave kitchen facilities where they can prepare their own meals

Christchurch& Auckland

live on the university campus (within walking distance of CCEL)

Homestay
Staying in a CCEL homestay is perfect for students
who want to experience the New Zealand lifestyleand get extra support from their host family.

IF STUDENTS CHOOSE TO LIVEIN A HOMESTAY THEY WILL:

Empire Apartments

have their own room with a desk for studying
share the rest of the house with their host family
have breakfast and dinner provided every day plus
lunch at the weekend and on public holidays
be able to practise their English with their family every day

AucklandThe Empire student residence is for those students who want to share an apartment
with other students* in Auckland.
If students choose to live in the Empire Apartments they will:
have their own room with a desk for studying
share the rest of the apartment with up to 2 other students
have kitchen facilities where they can prepare their own meals
live in the Auckland CBD (within walking distance of CCEL)*Private studio option also available

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“One of the things that I most enjoy at CCEL
is sharing some of the weekly activities with ateacher. For example, sometimes we go for dinner
together. We chat and share funny stories.
This creates a better relationship and is a niceinformal way to get to know each other.”
Lina (Colombia)

Sharedexperiences

WEEKEND AND WEEKDAY ACTIVITIESWHY WE LOVE CCEL ACTIVITIES“I found a dental assistant job. Thank you foralways helping me at the job-search workshops!
I’m grateful to all of the CCEL people.”Aya (Japan)“I enjoyed the Maori cultural classes because it
was fun to sing and dance and it was special tolearn about another culture.”
Pin-Hua (Taiwan)

CCEL’s activity programmes
provide the perfect way to makefriends and have fun.
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WEEKDAY ACTIVITIES AND WEEKEND TOURS INCLUDE:

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Bungy jumping

SurﬁngWhale watching

Cooking classes

Wine tours

Job search workshops

Sport

Sky Tower visit

Conversation club

Museum visits

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CCEL Christchurch

University of Canterbury Campus
Solway Avenue, Ilam, Christchurch
PO Box 31212, Christchurch 8444,
New Zealand
Ph: +64 3 343 3790
Fax: +64 3 343 3791
Email: study@ccel.co.nz

CCEL Auckland

Level 7, 155 Queen Street
AucklandPO Box 7206, Auckland 1141,
New Zealand
Ph: +64 9 379 8710
Fax: +64 9 379 8713
Email: study@ccel.co.nz

www.ccel.co.nz
CODE OF PRACTICECCEL has agreed to observe and be bound by
the Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care ofInternational Students. Copies of the Code areavailable on request from CCEL or from the
New Zealand Ministry of Education website atwww.minedu.govt.nz/international

IMMIGRATION

during your visit, you may be liable for thefull costs of that treatment. Full details on
entitlements to publicly-funded health services
are available through the Ministry of Health,and can be viewed on their website atwww.moh.govt.nz

ACCIDENT INSURANCE

Full details of immigration requirements,
advice on rights to employment in New Zealand
while studying, and reporting requirements areavailable from Immigration New Zealand,and can be viewed on their website atwww.immigration.govt.nz

The Accident Compensation Corporation
provides accident insurance for all New Zealandcitizens, residents and temporary visitors to
New Zealand, but you may still be liable forall other medical and related costs. Further
information can be viewed on the ACC website
at www.acc.co.nz

ELIGIBILITY FOR HEALTH SERVICES

MEDICAL AND TRAVEL INSURANCE

Most international students are not entitled to
publicly funded health services while in
New Zealand. If you receive medical treatment

International students (including group students)
must have appropriate and current medical andtravel insurance while in New Zealand.

HOLIDAYS
CCEL is closed on weekends and public holidays.
Please see the Enrolment Guide for the dates of
New Zealand public holidays.

HOW TO ENROL
CCEL has partner consultants all over theworld. Our consultants can help you choose
the best course, and can also help you with visa
applications and travel arrangements.
Please contact us to check the location of yournearest partner consultant.
It is also possible to enrol directly with CCEL.
Please complete the enrolment form in thisbrochure or enrol online via our website
www.ccel.co.nz

ENJOY LEARNING ENGLISH
We look forward to welcoming you to CCEL. We
are sure you will enjoy your learning experience.