Course Fees

Select the year to see the fees for all CCEL courses, accommodation options, and other related fees.

All prices are in NZ Dollars and include GST (local tax) when applicable.
Course Fees 2 - 12 Weeks 13+ Weeks
English for Academic Purposes 2 (EAP2) $6080 (12 week course)
IELTS Exam Preparation 2 - 12 Weeks: $453 13+ Weeks: $432
General English 2 - 12 Weeks: $453 per week full time, $350 per week part time 13+ Weeks: $432 per week full time, $350 per week part time
CELTA $3500 per 4 week course
English for Academic Purposes 1 (EAP 1) $5184 (12 week course)

Other course-related Fees - 2025

OTHER COURSE-RELATED FEES Fees Notes
Enrolment fee $250 Applies to all courses
Materials fee $90 Applies to all courses (except teacher training)
TOEIC test with Official Score Certificate $230 Test held at CCEL Christchurch. Frequent test taker discount may apply.
TOEIC Test with Official Score Report (CCEL students, and frequent test takers after 3 tests) $140

Accommodation Fees - 2025

Item Fee Notes
Homestay weekly fee (age 18+) – single room Christchurch: $364 Notes: Subject to one-time Accommodation Management fee (see below)
Homestay weekly fee – shared double* Christchurch: $616 Notes: Subject to one-time Accommodation Management fee (see below)
Airport to accommodation or accommodation to airport Christchurch: $100 Notes: Airport to accommodation.
Designated Caregiver Inspection fee (U18 students) Christchurch: $160 Notes: As required under The New Zealand Ministry of Education’s (Pastoral Care of International Students) Code of Practice 2016
Special Dietary Requirement fee (e.g. sports diet, halal, gluten free, no beef, vegetarian) Christchurch: $105 per week Notes: For example: sports diet, halal, no beef, gluten free, vegetarian)
Homestay Weekly Fee (Under 18) - single room Christchurch: $371 Notes: Subject to one-time Accommodation Management fee (see below)
Homestay Holidays Supplement Christchurch: $20 per day Notes: For homestay accommodation during the holiday period 22/12/2025 – 04/01/2026
Accommodation Management Fee – Walking Zone $355 One-time payment at time of enrolment.
Accommodation Management Fee – Bus Zone $205 One-time payment at time of enrolment.
Holiday Retainer $25 per day Instead of regular homestay fees. This applies when the student is away for more than 7 nights.
* Subject to availability