Learn English in New Zealand at TLOEC Language School!

This is what makes TLOEC so special! Imagine learning English and then putting on the skis and heading off down the pristine snow covered slopes. Or perhaps experience the thrill of rafting tumbling rapids with your qualified guide. This is what the pure New Zealand experience is all about!

With us you can combine learning English with a huge range of great outdoor adventure activities.

Learn English - Experience New Zealand - Have Adventures!

Option 1: English and Adventure Activities
15 hours per week & 5 adventure activities per week (listed below) - all equipment hire, transport, instruction & ski passes - 1 to 4 weeks duration

Option 2: Combo
2 weeks full time English (25 hours per week) and 2 weeks English and Adventure Activities

Option 3: English, Snowboarding & Skiing
General English on non-skiing days, 3 days snow skiing or boarding per week. Mountain transport and ski passes included. You need to bring your own skis/board, and clothing. All equipment and clothing can be purchased or rented in Taupo. 2 to 8 weeks in duration

Program 4: Ski / Snowboard Race Program
Suitable for experienced skiers/boarders who have their own equipment.
Duration: Mid July to October.
Snow school every weekend in July and September school holidays (NZ school holidays).

Program 5:Snow lover's special
For every 15 week enrolment purchased before 20 April 2005:
Free season pass at New Zealand's largest ski resort - www.mtruapehu.com

Program 6: English & Golf
15 Hours general English per week.
2-50 weeks duration.
(Each week includes: 2 x 30 minute PGA coaching lessons, 2 x 18 hole games, one practice afternoon on the Wairakei International Golf Course driving range). Students use Taupo Golf Club.

Adventure Activities

Activity Duration

KAYAKING

float trip 3 hours

introduction to white water (summer only) 2 days

kayak rolling 2x3 hours

sea kayaking on Lake Taupo 3 hours - 2 day expedition

GOLF

coaching & 9 hole game 4 hours

18 hole game 5 hours

FISHING

lake 3 hours

river 3 hours

SAILING

mini keeler/catamaran/windsurfer (summer only) 1 hour

yacht 3 hours

Activity Duration

HORSE RIDING

horse treking 2 hours

equestrian show jumping tuition 2 hours

SKIING/SNOWBOARDING (winter only)

race training 1/2 day

snow boarding / snow skiing 1 day

WALKING & CLIMBING

bush walking 3 hours - 5 days

rock climbing & abseiling 3 hours

indoor climbing wall 2 hours

12 metre high ropes course 3 hours

Tongariro Crossing 1 day

CRAFT & HOBBIES

cooking 3 hours

floristry/garden tour 3 hours

pottery 3 hours

wine tasting 3 hours

OTHER ACTIVITIES

waterskiing or wake boarding 1 hour

parasailing 1 hour

river rafting 1/2 day

jet boating 2 hours

tennis/squash coaching 2 hours

mountain biking 3 hours - 2 days

paintball 2 hours

bungy jumping 1 hour (parental permission)

ttandem sky diving(counts as 2 activities) 3 hours (parental permission)

Taupo float plane 1 hour

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