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CCEL offers a range of courses suited to your needs.  Please use the table below to learn more:

Course name Course outline Course length Start dates Levels available
General English

Improve your all-round English skills. Choose full-time or part-time study. 2-50 weeks Every week Beginner to advanced
(6 levels)
Business English
Do you need English for your career? Learn the vocabulary and skills necessary to do business in English. 6 weeks 8 start dates per year Pre-intermediate to advanced
IELTS Preparation Prepare for the IELTS examination. This is a full-time course designed to help you reach your goal.   6 weeks 8 start dates per year Intermediate to advanced
Cambridge – PET, FCE and CAE
Gain a valued English qualification. Cambridge qualifications are recognised worldwide. 10 or 12 weeks 2-3 start dates per year Low intermediate to advanced
TESOL / Cambridge TKT
Take the first step towards a TESOL career.  Train to be an English teacher at CCEL and sit the Cambridge TKT exam. 6 weeks 5 start dates per year Intermediate to advanced
English for Academic Purposes (EAP) This course is delivered by CCEL's academic partner the University of Canterbury. Prepare for mainstream study at the University.

7-14 weeks 

 6 start dates per year

 Intermediate onwards