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Alpha is able to offer a number of scholarships of NZ$1500 each for new Students to come to study English In Christchurch. See this link to Scholarships for more information.

Fees

Payment Of Fees

Full payment of fees At Alpha Educational Institute is required before the course begins. All fees include New Zealand Government Goods & Services Tax (GST) and already reflect a 3% discount for cash, Internet Banking, or cheque payments.
The course fees are distributed in approximately the following way:

  • 65 to 70% for tuition and use of resources and facilities
  • 15% for NZ Goods and Service tax (GST)
  • 5% for activities programmes for High School courses
  • 0.4% for NZ Government International Student Levy
  • The balance goes to pre-courses services provided by educational agencies or Alpha.

Payment can be made in NZ dollars on arrival in New Zealand or by direct payment into the Institute’s Trust Account. Payments by Credit Card or Overseas Transfer may incur additional charges.

Tuition Fees for School-Age Students – 2013 (NZ$)

Course/ Duration

First 10 weeks

Weeks 11 on

Total for

40 Weeks

School Preparation Programme
25 Hours Tuition/Week
$415/Week $375/Week $15,400
School Holiday Theme Programmes
25 Hours Tuition/Week
$415/Week    

Tuition Fees for Adult Students – 2013 (NZ$)

Course/ Duration

First 10 weeks

Weeks 11 on

Total for

40 Weeks

Intensive English Focus or IELTS
23 Hours Tuition/Week
$360/Week $325/Week $13,350

General/Academic English Focus

15 Hours Tuition/Week

$235/Week

$210/Week

$8,650

TOEIC Examination Preperation
23 hours per week
$300/Week  

$1200 for
4 weeks

An enrolment fee of NZ$150 applies to all courses except for the School Holiday Theme Programmes and TOEIC examination preparation course.

One-to-One Tuition

The fee for one-to-one tuition is NZ$50 per hour. The length of tuition is by arrangement and there is no registration fee.

After School Tuition

The fee for after school one-to-one tuition is NZ$50 per hour. If two or three students are wanting tuition in the same subject at the same level and are willing to have group tuition, then the fee will be reduced accordingly. There is no registration fee.

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