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Christchurch - A World Class Study Destination
Those who come to Christchurch to study will find that they will receive an education experience that mixes internationally recognised qualifications with an enjoyable and exciting lifestyle.
The attractive city of Christchurch provides a perfect environment for
learning and a diverse lifestyle that can rarely be equalled.
Christchurch’s location between the Pacific Ocean and the high mountains of the Southern Alps means that there are plenty of opportunities for students to take part in a wide range of outdoor sports and recreational activities. Only minutes from the city centre are beaches, parks and native forests, while just an hour away are mountains, lakes and rivers.
The climate in Christchurch is pleasant and temperate, which encourages students to take part in a wide range of summer and winter activities. Winter brings the ski season with a choice of eight snow ski areas within two hours of the city. Favourite summer activities include sailing, surfing, kayaking, rock climbing, golf, picnics, cycling and hiking.
With 330,000 people, Christchurch is the largest city in the South Island, and the second largest city in New Zealand. It is an important centre with fine hotels, shops, restaurants, world class tourist attractions, and is also a centre for communications and technology.
Christchurch is multicultural with many well-developed student support
networks where study, cultural, health, recreational and religious needs are
easily met. New Zealanders, or ‘Kiwis’ as they are often known, are friendly,
relaxed and open people.
The cost of living and education in Christchurch is considered, by international students and their families, to be moderate. This enables students to have an education experience that may not be possible in other parts of the world.