Zero Fees
ESOL Programme
Free 12 weeks English Course
If you are a Resident, Citizen or a Partner of a New Zealander work/visitor visa, living in New Zealand, you can study with us for FREE.
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Study 12 weeks of English for FREE with Southern Lakes English College towards employment or further studies in New Zealand.
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Available on Queenstown and Invercargill Campus (face to face) or ONLINE (New-Onshore).
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Eligibility
You can apply for this programme if you hold one of the following visas or status:
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New Zealand Resident or Citizen
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Partner of a New Zealander work visa.
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Partner of a New Zealander visitor visa.
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Child of a New Zealander visitor visa.
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Terms and Conditions
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12 weeks of Free English Tuition at Southern Lakes English College.
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Available in both our campuses: Queenstown and Invercargill.
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16 years of age or over and not a full-time secondary school student.
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Classes start every Monday. Current SLEC Timetable is listed below.
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Once the 12-week course starts, the student must finish the course. If the student does not finish the 12-week course, he/she will not be able to start again or study the remaining weeks later.
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Attendance will be recorded and a minimum of 95% will be required.
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Part-time and ONLINE new option also available.
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New Timetable available:
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Queenstown
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Full-time (General English/Academic English)
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Monday to Friday 8:30 am – 12:45 pm – Starts every Monday
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Part-time Evening (General English)
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Tuesday and Thursday 5 pm - 8 pm
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Invercargill
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Full-time (General English + PTE Academic)
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Monday to Thursday 9 am – 3 pm – Starts every Monday
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Part-time morning (General English)
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Monday to Thursday 9 am – 12 pm – Starts every Monday
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Part-time afternoon (PTE Academic)
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Monday to Thursday 1 pm – 3 pm – Starts every Monday
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Part-time evening (General English) - New option
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Tuesday and Thursday 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
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Register your expression of interest on this link and we will contact you.
LIMITED SPACES AVAILABLE - APPLY NOW
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ENROL NOW
admissions@slec.ac.nz or 0800 ENGLISH
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*Information correct at the time of publication being May 7, 2021
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