Our monthly newsletters aim to keep you up-to-date with CCEL information and also share with you other important information that you can share with your students.

After the tragic event on 15 March in Christchurch, CCEL continues to extend our support and sympathies to those affected, their families and friends, and our offshore partners.

You many have seen the wonderful response from the community and government to this tragedy and it reminds us what a special place Christchurch, New Zealand is to live, work and study. 

The safety and wellbeing of our students is our absolute priority. They are all well, continuously supported and settled. Everyone at CCEL is taking good care of them. 

C E L T A

The CELTA (Cambridge Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults) is a highly-regarded internationally recognised qualification awarded by Cambridge English. 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 more experienced teachers without an equivalent qualification. CCEL offers internships or work experience to all eligible CELTA candidates after the course. 

Cambridge Exam Preparation

Prepare for an internationally recognised English qualification by taking a Cambridge Exam Preparation course B2 First (FCE) or C1 Advanced (CAE) at CCEL. The courses are designed to develop and strengthen students¡¯ overall knowledge and use of English, as well as improving their exam skills.

Young Learners Programme

This course is suitable for students from 14 to 17 years old who wish to study English, make new friends from around the world, and experience the exciting activities New Zealand has to offer, in a fun and safe environment. The course consists of English classes in the mornings and an exciting calendar of activities in the afternoons. 

English for Academic Purposes (EAP)

CCEL¡¯s EAP courses prepare students for tertiary study. We have run the course for many years and have a strong track-record of producing successful tertiary students.

There are 2 levels and a number of pathways and for the first time we are offering EAP 2 in Auckland. 

EAP 1 prepares students for entry to non-university institutions, such as UC International College (UCIC). This course is offered only in CCEL Christchurch

EAP 2 is offered in Christchurch and Auckland. It provides a direct pathway to the University of Canterbury in Christchurch and to Massey University Business School in Auckland.

Some courses are starting soon. Advise your students to not miss out on their preferred course by applying late!

IMPORTANT REMINDER

The devastating event in Christchurch has highlighted the importance of the 2 points below:

STUDENT CONTACT NUMBERS

We ask you to ensure that your students provide us with

(1) their personal phone numbers (from their home country or New Zealand) and

(2) their emergency contacts (from their home country or in New Zealand). 

It is very important that these numbers are 100% accurate. Please ask your students to:

• Double check the numbers
• Include the country phone code of all phone numbers. This will look like this: [COUNTRY PHONE CODE] [PHONE NUMBER]. As an example, NZ's country code is '+64', so it will look like : [+64] [3 343 3790]. 
• Remind students that relevant CCEL staff can be contacted via phone call, mobile messaging, WhatsApp and WeChat. 

STUDENT INSURANCE

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

Having appropriate insurance coverage gives students the peace of mind that they are covered for any possible incidents during their studies here. 

Please ensure that your students have the correct insurance that is aligned with NZQA's Code of Practice. Here are some aspects to always keep in mind:

• Does their insurance cover their return flights in the event the student needs to go back to their home country (repatriation)? Does the repatriation cover the costs of  family members who come to travel with the returning student?
• Does their insurance cover their medical care including diagnosis, prescription, and hospitalisation?

For more information, click on the important link below. 

We run regular activities for students outside of class. These activities are a great way for students to make new friends, explore Christchurch or Auckland and New Zealand and learn about Kiwi culture.

Our Friday activities change every week. It might be cooking, where students can learn to make different foods from New Zealand or around the world. Earlier this year our students enjoyed making sushi and last week they made delicious crepe cakes. Other times we take students on outings to various places around Christchurch or Auckland. Recently the students have visited the Christchurch Botanical Gardens and the Mega Air Trampoline Park, and in Auckland there have been trips for coffee and cake in the cute suburb of Parnell and informative walks around the historic village of Devonport.

For weekend trips, we work with long-standing activity partners: Hello New Zealand in Christchurch and Auckland Adventures in Auckland. These partners run exciting trips and these are a fantastic way for students to see more of New Zealand outside of the cities where they study, with an experienced tour guide. Recent trips have included the beautiful seaside towns of Akaroa and Kaikoura, and the magnificent scenery of Lake Tekapo and Mount Cook. In Auckland, students have travelled to the very north of New Zealand at Cape Reinga and stopped off at the Bay of Islands and Ninety Mile Beach. 

Over the upcoming Easter holiday weekend students can visit Queenstown and Milford Sound in the South Island or in Auckland students can travel to Rotorua, Taupo and Waitomo or choose a shorter one day trip to Hobbiton. We hope that many students can join these incredible tours!

APRIL CCEL Christchurch

APRIL CCEL Auckland