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Ara Institute of Canterbury Christchurch is a language-school campus in New Zealand. Compare its courses, tuition, accommodation, transfers and student experience, then ask a Xiaou adviser to confirm availability for your intended dates.
Ara Institute of Canterbury Christchurch is a language-school campus in New Zealand. Compare its courses, tuition, accommodation, transfers and student experience, then ask a Xiaou adviser to confirm availability for your intended dates.
Explore the campus entrance, classrooms, shared spaces and student activities to get a clearer sense of everyday study life.
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Course and accommodation tiers are calculated separately, with fees, seasonal surcharges and transfers itemised.
Choose a course, then enter the actual study duration
Tuition is matched to your selected start year. Any price requiring school confirmation is excluded from an automatic estimate.
Accommodation weeks may differ from course weeks
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Review the learning environment, course structure, accommodation and everyday routine before deciding whether this campus fits the plan.
Ara Institute of Canterbury Christchurch campus provides a structured language-study environment in Christchurch. Confirm the current timetable, level range and start date for your intended intake.
Ara Institute of Canterbury Christchurch campus provides a structured language-study environment in Christchurch. Confirm the current timetable, level range and start date for your intended intake.
Ara Institute of Canterbury Christchurch campus provides a structured language-study environment in Christchurch. Confirm the current timetable, level range and start date for your intended intake.
Each row covers a course duration. A Sterna price appears only when a current promotion applies; otherwise the cell remains blank.
The main table below uses the 2026 price list. Other published years are available here. For your actual start date, use the calculator above: early-booking price locks and eligible offers are applied there.
| Course | Duration / quantity | Published amount |
|---|---|---|
| Intensive English | 4–48 weeks | NZ$424/week |
| Language study | 8 weeks | NZ$3,745/course total |
| NZCEL Level 3 General 18 | 18 weeks | NZ$8,716/course total |
| NZCEL Level 3 Applied 18 | 18 weeks | NZ$8,716/course total |
| NZCEL Level 4 Academic 18 | 18 weeks | NZ$8,716/course total |
| NZCEL Level 5 18 | 18 weeks | NZ$8,716/course total |
| CELTASchool confirmation required | Confirm with school | Contact school |
Tuition reference only. Accommodation, registration, materials, transfers and seasonal supplements are calculated separately. A fixed promotional price still requires its booking window and eligibility.
| Course | Workload | Duration | School price | Sterna price | Start and requirements |
|---|
| Intensive EnglishGeneral languageEntry level, start dates, lesson times and availability are confirmed for the selected campus and intake. | Campus timetable | 4–48 weeks | NZ$414/week | Start date confirmed by campus | |
| Language study · option 2Language studyEntry level, start dates, lesson times and availability are confirmed for the selected campus and intake. | Campus timetable | 8 weeks | NZ$3,240/course total | Start date confirmed by campus | |
| CELTA · option 3Language studyEntry level, start dates, lesson times and availability are confirmed for the selected campus and intake. | Campus timetable | Duration confirmed by campus | Price on requestCampus confirmation required | Start date confirmed by campus |
| Accommodation | Room and meals | Duration | Published accommodation price | Placement fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HomestayRoom, arrival, age or deposit conditions apply. See the calculator for the applicable charges. | Single room · Meal plan confirmed by campus | 1–52 weeks | NZ$370/week | NZ$300 |
| HomestayRoom, arrival, age or deposit conditions apply. See the calculator for the applicable charges. | Single room · Meal plan confirmed by campus | 1–52 weeks | NZ$340/week | NZ$300 |
| HomestayRoom, arrival, age or deposit conditions apply. See the calculator for the applicable charges. | Single room · Meal plan confirmed by campus | 1–52 weeks | NZ$390/week | NZ$330 |
| HomestayRoom, arrival, age or deposit conditions apply. See the calculator for the applicable charges. | Single room · Meal plan confirmed by campus | 1–52 weeks | NZ$360/week | NZ$330 |
Opening hours, activity dates, places and prices may vary by campus and month. Check them against the intended study dates.
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Courses, accommodation, transfers and eligible promotions are calculated for the selected plan. Start dates, availability, refund terms and the final amount remain subject to the school's confirmation and invoice.
