Nelson is one of New Zealand’s oldest cities with a rich culture, vibrant cafes and welcoming tree lined streets. The English school is opposite the historic Nelson Cathedral and is an easy two-minute walk from the shops, bars, banks and restaurants of Trafalgar street. Students enjoy how easy it is to mix and speak with local people and practice their English. Homestays are often are just a short walk or bike ride away. Life in Nelson is convenient and lively without big city hassles.

If you are serious about experiencing New Zealand culture and getting maximum practice in speaking English, then Nelson is the perfect choice for you.

Everything You Want

Within 1 kilometre of school you can:

  • Sit on the grassy banks of the Maitai River

  • Get to know and chat to local people, shopkeepers and staff

  • Enjoy the famous produce from the Nelson Saturday market

  • Access a 20km network of walkways on the Grampians Hills

  • Enjoy lunch in the sun, sitting on the Cathedral steps.

  • Get a large variety of international, affordable food from Hardy Street

  • Find out the history of Nelson and New Zealand at the Nelson Museum

  • Improve your English with a movie at the eight screen Nelson Cinema

  • Walk 10 minutes to the Nelson Harbour and Yachting Marina

  • See a band at Sprig and Fern English pub or at one of the numerous other bars in Nelson

  • Catch a small fish off Nelson wharf – or sometimes a spectacular large, edible one

Around the City

Within 5km of the school you can:

  • Cycle an easy ride through New Zealand native bush in the Maitai Valley

  • Access exciting single trail downhill MTB rides from the famous Dun trail

  • Wet your feet in the wet sand of Tahuna beach at sunset

  • Walk further up the Grampians to the Nelson TV tower and Bishopdale native bush

  • Access the network of native bush trails in the Brook Waimarama Bird Sanctuary

  • Play golf at Tahuna or Maitai golf courses

  • Kayak or paddle board at Tahuna Beach

  • Play volleyball, or have beach BBQ at Tahuna Beach

  • Walk the beautiful Rocks Road

  • Have a special meal out with a close friend at the Boatshed

  • See a NZ band at the Boathouse on Rocks Road

 

Study English where kiwis love to live