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CCEL

Learn English and Experience New Zealand at CCEL, one of the Leading English Language Schools in NZ.

Study English at CCEL and enjoy:

a university environment and facilities at our campus
a direct pathway to University of Canterbury programmes
a wide range of courses
experienced teachers who will help you improve your English
homestay or residence accommodation
studying with friends from many different countries
great facilities and learning resources
free sports activities every week
free wireless internet access
a free CCEL study guide on arrival
an online student visa application service

02/06/2026

Welcome to our new students! We look forward to working with you on achieving your goals.

25/05/2026

Welcome to CCEL! 🎉
Let’s give our new students a warm welcome and make their time with us memorable!

22/05/2026

✨ Student Spotlight: Davi from Brazil ✨
Davi shared his heartfelt thanks with us, and we couldn’t be prouder. For so many students, studying abroad isn’t just about improving their English — it’s a journey of self‑discovery and personal growth.
Watching Davi transform has been inspiring. He arrived as a shy and uncertain young man, and he left CCEL full of confidence, ready to take on the world. 🌎💪
We are so proud of you, Davi. Your journey reminds us why we love what we do. ❤️
➡️ Swipe to read his story and hear his farewell speech.

20/05/2026

The colours of autumn are simply stunning. We organised an autumn photography competition to encourage our students to get outdoors and explore the beauty of Christchurch. It was incredibly difficult to choose only three winners, but here are the winning photos we selected.

Make your English language studies part of the adventure while experiencing autumn in Christchurch. Our timetable makes it easy to combine study with exploring New Zealand.
To learn more, email us at [email protected]

18/05/2026

Warmly welcome new students to CCEL
We’re thrilled to have you here and are always here to support you every step of the way on your journey!

15/05/2026

Today we celebrated Pink Shirt Day by coming together to spread positivity, inclusion, and support throughout our school 💗
Each class created their own poster — and weren’t our students talented! Every poster was filled with thoughtful, encouraging messages that reflected kindness and inclusion.
It was wonderful to see both students and teachers embracing pink and getting involved in such a meaningful day. Thank you to everyone who helped make our school feel welcoming, uplifting and united. Together, we continue to stand against bullying and promote kindness every day 💕

14/05/2026

Sometimes we take steps forward and sometimes we take two steps backward but I believe you all understand that now.
It’s never an easy decision to make, but every new beginning comes with courage and growth.
Big congratulations to all our EAP1 leavers! We will truly miss you all and we wish you the very best on your journey ahead. 🌟
Interested in our pathway programmes? Please visit www.ccel.co.nz/courses/academic to find out more!

13/05/2026

🎶 CCEL Song Club 🎶

At CCEL Song Club, students practise English through music, build confidence in pronunciation and enjoy the joy of singing together.

It’s more than just a class — it’s about making international friendships, sharing cultures and having fun ❤️

From learning Māori waiata (songs) to performing together, every session is full of connection and energy. Today, students even performed one of New Zealand’s most well-known Māori songs 🇳🇿✨

11/05/2026

Welcome to CCEL! 🎉
Let‘s give our new students a warm welcome and make their time with us memorable 😊🙌🏽🫶

08/05/2026

✨ Every Student’s Journey Is Different ✨

At CCEL, students join us for many different reasons. Some stay for a short time, some study while on a working holiday, and others are building English skills to achieve long‑term goals.
Recently, we were thrilled to welcome back Kitty and Diamond from Thailand, who both went on to study at the University of Canterbury after leaving CCEL 🎓
It meant so much to have them return and share their success with us. We are incredibly proud of everything they have achieved.
Kitty studied IELTS with us before going on to complete her MTESOL. She has since taken an exciting next step and is now working as a relief teacher at a preschool 👩‍🏫
Diamond followed a different pathway, studying General English before progressing through EAP 1 & 2, which helped prepare him for further study in the health and healthcare field.

Different goals. Different pathways.
One proud starting point — CCEL 💙

Whatever the reason for studying English, we love being part of our students’ journeys and celebrating their success.

Address

53 Solway Avenue, University Of Canterbury Campus
Christchurch
8041

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 5pm
Thursday	8:30am - 5pm
Friday	8:30am - 5pm

Website

http://www.ccel.co.nz/, http://www.twitter.com/ccel_nz, http://www.youtube.com/ccelnewzealand

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