ccel - home While studying English as a second language at our school, the Christchurch College of English in New Zealand, you can experience great activities in and around Christchurch.


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There are so many things to do in and around Christchurch.

New Zealand is famous for beautiful scenery, cultural activities and adventure sports. CCEL’s activity programme is the perfect way to have fun and improve your English. There are usually 3 weekday activities every week - plus 2 activities every weekend.

Activities are optional so you can choose the ones you’d like to join.

WEEKDAY ACTIVITIES INCLUDE

  • Sports on campus (soccer, basketball, badminton, tennis)
  • Farm visits*
  • International Antarctic Centre*
  • Professional rugby games*
  • Speech competitions and barbecues
  • Free Conversation Club every week

WEEKEND ACTIVITIES INCLUDE

  • Excursions to Queenstown, Akaroa, Hanmer Springs and Kaikoura*
  • Horse Riding*
  • Skiing & Snowboarding*
  • Hiking*
  • Surfing*
  • Kitesurfing*
  • Lyttelton Harbour Cruise*
*Charges apply to these activities

Click here to view our schedule

Sky Diving
Dinner with friends
Snowboarding