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English and Flying lessons

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Come and improve your English and learn how to fly a plane over some of the most spectacular landscape in the world with Southern Lakes English College!

Queenstown is situated in the Southern Alps in the South Island of New Zealand. It is located on the shores of Lake Wakatipu and surrounded by majestic mountain ranges. It is known as the adventure capital of the world, with many outdoor activities available; such as bungy jumping, hiking, jetboating, skydiving, white water rafting, paragliding, and many more.

The flying is with Learn to Fly in Wanaka, which is 1hr 20 min away from Queenstown!

There are five flying options available

Option A Trial Flight (20 minute flight) – NZ$ 172 on top of your English tuition fees

Option B Trial Flight (30 minute flight) – NZ$ 218 on top of your English tuition fees

No prior experience necessary, your first introduction to flying an aircraft. You get to do the take off, fly & land the plane all under the watchful eye of our highly experienced Instructors. Take your friend for FREE!! Personalised flying experience with you in control in a 20 or 30 minute flight over Wanaka township and Lake Wanaka.
(Allow 45 -60 minutes for the whole experience)

Option C Trial Flight (1 hour flight) – NZ$ 380 on top of your English tuition fees

No prior experience necessary. Your first introduction to flying an aircraft. You get to do the take off, fly & land the plane with an Instructor guiding you through some of the most spectacular scenery in the Mt Aspiring National Park and Glaciers. Take your friend for FREE!! Personalised flying experience with you in control during a 1 hour flight over Lake Wanaka and then up to the Mt Aspiring National Park to view Mt Aspiring and Glaciers.
(Allow 1 hour 20 minutes for the whole experience)

Option D Starter Pack (2 hours flying over 3 lessons) – NZ$ 635 on top of your English tuition fees

Trial flight & aircraft familiarization with pre-flight ground briefings prior to each flight. Basic aircraft handling including: Effect of controls; Straight and level flight; Climbing and descending
(Allow 1-2 days)

Option C First Solo Pack (10 hours flying) – NZ$ 3,330 on top of your English tuition fees

Student Pack – including Logbook, Aircraft checklists; Trial flight & Aircraft familiarization and a pre-flight ground briefings prior to each flight, plus all landing fees. Basic aircraft handling including: Effect of controls; Straight and level flight; Climbing and descending; Medium turns; Basic stalling; Circuits; Circuit emergencies. Are you ready for your first SOLO!
(Allow 7-8 days)

Start Dates for all options: First Monday of each month (October to May). Group Courses can be arranged on request

Language Requirements: For option A and B the level of English at the start of flying should be Intermediate or above. For option C the level of English at the start of flying should be Upper Intermediate or above

The student needs to have a certain level of English to successfully complete this course. There is an initial private solo language test and an independent language test prior to the flight test.

For more information, please contact info@studynewzealand.eu

Southern Lakes English College

With this language school you can also do English language classes and the following activities:

English language classes and Skiing or Snowboarding

English language classes and a NZSIA Ski-Instructor preparation course

English languge classes and mountain biking

English language classes and playing Golf

English language classes and playing Rugby

English language classes and horse riding

English language classes and wine tasting

English language classes and fruit picking

English language classes and Farm stay

TUITION FEE (2016 prices)

NZ$ 395 per week General English Full-Time (25 hours per week)

NZ$ 290 per week General English Part-Time (15 hours per week)

After 6 - 8 weeks discount per week possible

NZ$ 710 per week English Plus 5 afternoons Skiing/Snowboarding

NZ$ 665 per week English Plus Activities

NZ$ 395 per week English Plus Fruit picking (Nov-Mar)**

NZ$ 615 per week English Plus 3 afternoons Golf

NZ$ 395 per week English Plus Volunteer Program**

** plus NZ$ 275 placement fee
*the package fee includes:

  • tuition fee for the entire program
  • the named activities

*the package fee DOES NOT include:
NZ$ 250 registration fee
NZ$   80 refundable fee on textbooks
visa fee and residence permit fee
health insurance fee (visa requirement)
NZ$ 65 one way airport transfer

Accommodation

NZ$ 250 per week Home stay (including food)

NZ$ 270 Winter Homestay (including food)

NZ$ 225 Homestay handling fee

Twin or Double rooms may also be available on request