At Nelson English Centre you don't stop learning when classes end at 3:15pm. After school our students enjoy a wide range of activities including beach volleyball, BBQ parties, yoga, frisbee and fishing. In the weekends our students use NEC equipment to explore the wonderful nature of the Nelson Region.


All The Activities You Could Want

Nelson English Centre staff are involved in most weekly activities. Students make a uniquely strong connection with teachers, the local community, lifestyle and landscape as well as have a great time. We see activities as simply sharing the Nelson lifestyle that our staff, homestay families and friends enjoy.

Weekly activities:

Monday: Crochet

Tuesday: Boxing ( & Basketball )

Wednesday: Watercolour Painting

Thursday: Games Night & Ukelele

Friday: Different activity every Friday!

More Activities:

Table Tennis

Canyoning

Beach BBQ

Skydiving

International Food Day

Weekend Getaways

We regularly schedule weekend activities including Abel Tasman Sailing and Canyoning and Skydiving. Another popular option are self-drive trips to nearby getaway destinations using school provided tents, camping gear, itineraries and guidance.

Weekend trip locations

Abel Tasman

1 hour drive

Nelson Lakes

0.5-1.5 hours drive

Golden Bay

2-3 hours drive

Waikoropupu Springs

2 hours drive