New Zealand Language Centre

PROFILE NEW ZEALAND LANGUAGE CENTRE

locationNew Zealand

Established in 1984

Year of Establishment

New Zealand Language Centres, commonly known as NZLC, is an English language school in New Zealand established in 1984, offering English courses for adult and young learner international students, including General English, IELTS preparation, Business English, Cambridge exam preparation, and teacher training. NZLC provides daytime and evening study options and supports students through services such as activities and job preparation workshops. Key benefits commonly highlighted by NZLC include structured English learning with multiple course options, pathway style progression for different goals, and student support services designed to help learners study and live in New Zealand

ACHIEVEMENTS

NZLC’s achievements include quality assurance recognition by New Zealand’s regulator and compliance commitments for international learner wellbeing, plus evidence of international industry recognition through major education awards.

  1. NZQA Category 1 school rating (external evaluation and review by NZQA).
  2. Agreed to observe the Education (Pastoral Care of Tertiary and International Learners) Code of Practice 2021.
  3. Winner of the ST Star Awards category for four consecutive years, as reported by Education New Zealand.

FACILITIES

NZLC publicly highlights student support and engagement offerings such as organised activities and job preparation workshops, alongside student services support. These function as learner support facilities that help students integrate, practise English, and prepare for work readiness while studying. Some campus facility details are not stated in the sources below.

  1. Activities programme, Auckland campus
  2. Job preparation workshops, Auckland campus
  3. Student services support, Auckland campus

LOCATION

Auckland Campus

Level 3, 242 Queen Street, Auckland Central, Auckland 1010, New Zealand

Wellington Campus

Level 4, 186 Willis Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand

INTAKE & PROGRAMMED OFFERED

Intake

PRE UNIVERSITY

January February March April May June July August September October November December

IELTS: 7.5

UNDERGRADUATE

January February March April May June July August September October November December

IELTS: NA

POST GRADUATE

January February March April May June July August September October November December

IELTS: NA

Programmes

List of all General English related programmes:

  1. General English
  2. IELTS preparation
  3. Business English

List of all Young Learners programmes:

  1. Young Learner General English / High School Preparation
  2. Young Learner English + Activities

List of all Cambridge programmes:

  1. Cambridge Exam Preparation B2 First (FCE)
  2. Cambridge Exam Preparation C1 Advanced (CAE)

List of all teacher training programmes:

  1. TESOL
  2. CELTA
  3. Cambridge TKT (listed under teacher training)

TUITION FEE & LIVING COST

TUITION FEE

APPLICATION FEE

NZD 250

PRE UNIVERSITY

UNDER GRADUATE

POSTGRADUATE

NZD 3,180 to NZD 24,960 per year

NA

NA

Living Cost

Approximately NZD 1,700 to NZD 3,400 per month

ACCOMODATION

off-campus
Homestay

NZLC offers homestay placement for students and indicates weekly homestay pricing in its 2026 fee information for young learners and adults. Homestay is typically half board and is commonly used by international students who want a supported living environment.

  1. Weekly price (2026): NZD 380 (Single) or NZD 350 (Twin/Double) listed in NZLC 2026 fees material.
  2. CELTA information pack example: half board NZD 380 per week plus accommodation arrangement fee NZD 380.
  3. Arrangement fee: NA for general enrolments in the 2026 fees excerpt provided (not stated with an amount).
off-campus
City Accommodation

NZLC lists city accommodation as an option and provides a 2026 city accommodation arrangement fee, while the ongoing accommodation price is not stated in the 2026 fees table excerpt. City accommodation typically suits students who prefer more independence than homestay.

  1. City accommodation arrangement fee (2026, 18+): NZD 380 (Single) or NZD 190 (Twin/Double).
  2. City accommodation weekly price: NA (not stated in the 2026 fees excerpt).