CCEL Christchurch
Information about CCEL Christchurch
Opening hours
- monday: 8h-17h
- tuesday: 8h-17h
- wednesday: 8h-17h
- thursday: 8h-17h
- friday: 8h-17h
Welcome to CCEL Christchurch! Since 1991, we have been the choice for thousands of international students looking to enhance their English communication skills. Our programs are designed to assist students in achieving their goals, whether for travel, work, or further education.
We take pride in being the official English language provider for the University of Canterbury, thus offering a unique pathway for those wishing to prepare for their academic pursuits at this prestigious institution.
Located on the beautiful campus of the University of Canterbury in Ōtautahi, Christchurch, we provide an inspiring and accessible learning environment. Here, students can enjoy a comprehensive experience that goes beyond the classroom, with access to university facilities and a vibrant student community.
Join us and discover how CCEL Christchurch can be the first step towards success in your educational journey!
Our comment from StudyLanguages about CCEL Christchurch:
CCEL Christchurch is a renowned language school that provides a welcoming and supportive environment for students aiming to improve their English skills. Many users have praised the school for its kind and friendly faculty, highlighting specific teachers such as Murphy and John, whose dedication and teaching styles have made a significant impact on their learning experiences.
Some of the key strengths of CCEL include:
- Welcoming atmosphere: Many students have expressed gratitude for feeling at home during their studies.
- Quality instruction: Inspiring teachers and enjoyable classes have contributed to enhancing students' proficiency and confidence in English.
- Diverse cultural exchange: Students from various backgrounds have made lasting friendships, enriching their time at CCEL.
However, there have been some critiques about the school. Some users reported issues with the management's responsiveness and respect towards students, particularly in terms of class changes and support. Specific courses, like EAP2, received mixed reviews due to their challenging structure and perceived inefficiencies.
Despite the areas for improvement, CCEL remains a favored choice for many, thanks to its positive learning environment and dedicated teachers. It is recommended for anyone looking to study English while enjoying an engaging and multicultural experience in New Zealand.
Services
CCEL Christchurch: Reviews
Fantastic experience: 職員がみんな親切。学校内で英語しか話してはいけないルールも良かった。
Fantastic experience: I was an EAP 2 student at CCEL. Based on my personal experience, CCEL is a good place for students to gain eligibility to enrol in UC courses. It also helped me improve my English proficiency. All the staff I met at CCEL were very nice, friendly, and supportive. My teacher, Murphy, is a responsible and dedicated teacher, and I benefited a lot from his teaching.
Fantastic experience: Thank you for making me feel like home away from home. Thank you for the knowledge that CCEL gave to me. Thank you all the staff and teachers, that takes good care of me. See you in the future. I love CCEL.
Negative experience: EAP2 is a useless and boring course. ChatGPT plus is better than studying here. The poor teaching quality at CCEL has made me seriously question the teaching standards at UC. The whole course is composed of practices after teaching some worthless techniques that you can get anywhere and never-ending exams. I don’t even understand what the point of some of these formalistic assessments is. waste my time and money.
Negative experience: Not Worth the Time or Money. I want to share my honest experience at CCEL Christchurch. Some teachers here are kind and helpful (especially middle grade classes), but not all. In lower-level classes, some teachers don’t teach grammar properly and just let students talk without structure. In higher-level classes like EAP2, some teachers follow their own style and don’t care much about the curriculum. This kind of problem can happen in many English schools, so I understand. But the worst part is the management. The Academic manager or Centre manager is very disrespectful to students. He don’t listen or try to help at all. The ladies at the front desk are also not helpful. Sometime even rude. They don’t take responsibility when students ask for support and just ignore you. If you read the low star reviews here, I have to say they are all true. Nothing has improved from the the years past. So, if you don’t want to waste your time, money, and energy, I recommend finding another school. Because of this terrible experience, I left New Zealand and moved to Australia. Plus, don't trust your agency for connecting you with CCEL, as either they don't care as well or they already know but walk away with commission.
Fantastic experience: I love CCEL. They gave me a lot of memories. Everyone very kind .
Fantastic experience: I think it's Best English languages school. Because I've studied another English languages school as well. I really miss the time which I stayed CCEL.
Fantastic experience: いろんな友達ができて満足です
Fantastic experience: Good environment, fantastic teachers and friendly staffs. I had very good time here and I would recommend my friends to study here
Fantastic experience: 영어공부하는 데 도움이 많이 되고 재밌어요
Fantastic experience: Disfruten mi Tiempo aqui, es un buen lugar para estudiar y conocer excelentes personas
Fantastic experience: Best school for studying English in New Zealand
Fantastic experience: Was a really good experience!!
Fantastic experience: That’s really good place to study english love all your guts
Positive experience: Teachers are fantastic!! I had a good time here, however staff should be more helpful and polite. When I asked for help, he seemed like annoyed. BUT when I told him I want to extend my course. THERE YOU GO! Super friendly and helpful. This is not professional. Other than this marketing guy it was perfect. CCEL should consider this issue. I asked my friends if it’s just me. No! They did experience the same.
Positive experience: Ótimo local para aprender Inglês , fui super bem tratado gente muita honesta sempre tentando ajudar , atividades que integram os alunos o melhor local para seu primeiro intercâmbio .
Fantastic experience: love this place
Fantastic experience: It's good place to learn English!
Fantastic experience: Muy buen ambiente en CCEL. Compañeros agradables y colaboradores. Profesores de muy buen nivel. Clases amenas y flexibles. Una experiencia que superó mi expectativa.
Negative experience: Watch out homestay they provided, the school doesn’t care about your requirements, they don’t help you when you don’t like these accommodations because they have business relationships with such hosts and all they want is to take money for them.
Fantastic experience: It's a fantastic place for everyone who want to improve their English.
Fantastic experience: Nice place for studying English
Fantastic experience: Excelentes professores, equipe atenciosa. Um bom lugar pra estudar ingles.
Fantastic experience: I stayed only three weeks but I made a lot of friends!!
Negative experience: If I hadn't taken an EAP2 class, just for the EAP1 class, I would have given it 4 stars. EAP1 course is very good, helping me build confidence and interest in the language. However, the EAP2 course destroyed everything that I had got from the EAP1. Firstly, I got a teacher whose teaching style didn't suit me, even though almost every classmate said they couldn't understand him. Then, I went to CCEL for help in the second week of the course, hoping to change to another class, but they refused me without giving me any reason. Since I couldn't change classes, my university required me to pass the EAP2, so I suffered a miserable 11 weeks here. In fact, I am not complaining about a particular teacher, but angry at the managers of CCEL who keep saying they will help me and make me believe them. I did what they told me to do, I spent a lot of money and time, and I still didn't get the promotion I wanted.
Fantastic experience: The school's environment is the best. Everyone is so helpful and friendly! I highly recommend this school, specially because of this most amazing teacher John, he is an awesome teacher and he is very funny too!
Fantastic experience: Good
Fantastic experience: たくさんの国の方と仲良くなることかでき、いい思い出になりました!
Fantastic experience: All the teachers in Christchurch are so enthusiastic for their teaching. I have been satisfied with my english capability.
Fantastic experience: I loved studying in CCEL. Great environment and friendly teachers. Thank you for everything.
Fantastic experience: Awesome school!!!
Fantastic experience: Not bad actually. Some teachers are great.
Positive experience: It's good place to study for me. I made many nice friends!
Fantastic experience: I think CCEL is the best language school in chch,teacher will help you a lot.You English will improve a lot.If you want to study at a language school,you can choose CCEL
Fantastic experience: CCEL is the best!!!!!
Fantastic experience: You will find awesome English teachers in this school and it is a good opportunity to meet new friends who come from different cultures and countries. I got lots of unforgettable moments in CCEL. This is the best choice for you if you would like to study English in NZ. Anyway, I really miss my teachers.
Fantastic experience: Great atmosphere, excelent teachers. I had a good time here and I could improve my english properly.
Fantastic experience: Help me to start and feel Christchurch. Thanks.
Fantastic experience: Thank you CCEL for everything
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