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Learn English in New Zealand – The Fastest Way to Improve

Improve your English in New Zealand through a homestay immersion course. Live and learn in your qualified teacher’s home, choose one-to-one or small group lessons (10–30 hours per week), and use English naturally throughout the day.

By combining structured tuition with continuous real-life communication, our programmes provide the fastest way to learn a language — ideal for adults, professionals, exam candidates, teenagers and families seeking rapid, measurable progress in a safe and welcoming English-speaking country.

Why Choose an English Homestay in New Zealand?

  • Live with your qualified teacher — not just a host family
  • One-to-one or small group tuition tailored to your objectives
  • 10–30 hours of personalised lessons per week
  • Total immersion from morning to evening
  • CEFR-aligned programmes (A1–C2)
  • Suitable for adults, executives, exam students, teenagers and families

We work exclusively with qualified teachers, ensuring structured, professional tuition supported by natural daily conversation in authentic New Zealand contexts.

New Zealand is particularly well suited for:

  • Developing clear, internationally understood English pronunciation
  • Building conversational confidence in a relaxed environment
  • Academic and university preparation
  • IELTS preparation
  • Adults combining study with travel and outdoor experiences

Why Learn English in New Zealand?

New Zealand is known for its high-quality education system, safe communities and welcoming culture. English is spoken nationwide in education, business and everyday life, providing a fully immersive environment.

Learning English in New Zealand offers:

  • Exposure to clear, modern English
  • A supportive and multicultural society
  • Preparation for international study or work
  • Opportunities to practise English in real social contexts
  • A balanced lifestyle combining study and wellbeing

For learners seeking a calm, safe and focused environment, New Zealand provides an ideal context for steady and confident language development.

Available Locations in New Zealand

Homestay programmes are available in a range of regions, including major cities and quieter residential communities. Placements are carefully matched according to your objectives, preferred environment and personal requirements.

How Our English Immersion in New Zealand Works

1. Consultation & Level Assessment

Before arrival, we assess your current English level and objectives. All programmes align with the CEFR scale from A1 (Beginner) to C2 (Proficiency).

2. Personalised Course Design

Your qualified host teacher designs a tailored study plan focused on your goals, which may include:

  • Spoken fluency and conversational confidence
  • Pronunciation and listening comprehension
  • Business and professional communication
  • Academic writing and research skills
  • IELTS preparation strategies

3. Structured Tuition (10–30 Hours Per Week)

Choose one-to-one tuition for maximum personalisation and rapid progress, or small group lessons for interactive learning supported by structured teacher guidance.

4. Continuous Daily Immersion

Living in your teacher’s home ensures English is used throughout the day — at meals, during daily routines and in informal conversation — reinforcing structured learning naturally.

5. Cultural Integration

Learning may extend into local contexts such as community activities or cultural experiences, helping you apply new language immediately in authentic situations.

6. Accommodation

Private bedroom in your teacher’s home with full board included. Executive and family options are available.

The Fastest Way to Learn a Language

Homestay immersion accelerates progress because you practise English continuously, rather than limiting learning to classroom hours.

  • You use English throughout the day
  • You receive immediate correction and feedback
  • You strengthen listening and pronunciation skills
  • You build confidence through authentic interaction
  • You reinforce learning naturally outside structured lessons

Many learners report noticeable improvement within one week, particularly in speaking fluency and listening comprehension.

Who Is This Course For?

Adults

Learners seeking rapid, practical improvement in an English-speaking environment.

Professionals & Executives

Individuals needing confident English for international work and professional communication.

Exam Candidates

Students preparing for IELTS or university entrance requirements.

Teenagers

Supervised immersion programmes with safeguarding procedures in place.

Families

Parents and children can learn together in a shared immersive environment, combining study with cultural and outdoor experiences.

Trust & Quality Assurance

  • 30+ years’ experience delivering language immersion programmes
  • Member of the International Association of Language Centres (IALC)
  • Qualified teachers only
  • CEFR-aligned tuition from A1 to C2
  • Safeguarding procedures for under-18 programmes

Note: British Council accreditation applies to English courses delivered in the UK only.

Start Your English Immersion in New Zealand

Request a personalised quote, speak to an advisor or check availability for your preferred dates. We will match you with a qualified teacher and programme designed to help you progress quickly and confidently.

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Course Overview - Learn English in New Zealand

The ideal way to make rapid progress in English, relaxing in the home of a New Zealand English tutor and their family.

Your English in a teacher’s home course is designed for you, at your level, and delivered to your needs. You will be impressed at just how quickly your confidence grows as your English improves: one-to-one home tuition with homestay in your teacher’s house is the most effective way to develop language skills in a short period of time.

You can choose to have between 10 and 30 lessons per week with your own private homestay teacher (each lesson lasts 60 minutes). Cultural excursions with the teacher and their family are also included on all of our programmes.

Who is it for?

For English language learners who have the basics and want to make progress, as well as more advanced students who want to work on their English for a specific professional or academic purpose.

Before your course starts, we will assess your grammar, listening comprehension and oral fluency and design a course according to your precise objectives. Out of lessons, you can practise what you have learnt with your teacher's, their family and friends, and the local community. Our programmes are ideal for motivated learners who want to get the most out of being genuinely immersed 24/7 in an English speaking environment.

Key Facts

  • One-to-one or small-group lessons from a qualified and experienced English homestay teacher
  • A course delivered just for your needs and interests
  • A combination of formal lessons, social excursions and activities help your develop real language skills
  • Cultural immersion to contextualise the language learnt
  • Starting dates and durations to suit you, all year round

Course Content

  • Full-board accommodation in the teacher's home
  • 10 - 30 lesson hours per week, bespoke to your needs
  • Two - four cultural excursions or activities per week
  • All study materials, personalised to your requirements and priorities
  • Comprehensive pre-course and end of course assessments
  • End of course certificate and report
  • Weekly progress updates
  • Local transfers on arrival and departure
  • 24/7 support from InTuition Languages HQ

Sample Course Timetable

Morning Afternoon Evening
Sunday Arrival Arrival and settling in Dinner and meeting the family
Monday Needs analysis & course design. Grammar review Discover the local area Traditional supper. Presentation preparation
Tuesday Presentation delivery. Pronunciation & fluency focus Diary writing & punctuation. Free time in the local area Dinner & relax with family and family's friends.
Wednesday Grammar & vocabulary review. Improving  writing skills Excursion with your tutor: visit to the local cathedral Dinner & relax with the family. Making local food.
Thursday Presentation delivery. Focus on discourse markers Focus on grammar & accuracy. Free time in the local area Dinner & film night with the family. Diary writing
Friday Grammar & vocabulary review. Improving listening skills Excursion with your tutor: visit to the beach Dinner & relax with the family. Evening walk along the coast
Saturday Excursion with your tutor: city visit & shopping Excursion with your tutor: city visit & shopping Dinner & relax with the family. Diary writing
Excellent
InTuition Languages4.8
Based on 112 reviews
Ivo Maric
6 days ago
Pflichtbewusste und tolle Agentur, super Lehrer.
Kann ich nur wärmsten empfehlen.
Response from the owner:Thank you Ivo, we are delighted you enjoyed your InTuition homestay immersion course!
Juergen Huss
1 month ago
For every question (location, lessons, hospitality, accommodation and meals) five stars for my host and for InTuition. The English lessons were excellent structured. As a German nativespeaker I finished with a great boost in my English skills. The support of InTuition in the background was excellent and helpful. If it will happen I will choose InTuition again. And Oxfordshire was a really nice place to stay.
Response from the owner:Thank you Juergen, we are delighted that you had a great experience with our teacher, Maureen. Thanks again for choosing InTuition!
Eva Caimari Caldes
2 months ago
My experience with In Tuition has been excellent.
I recommend it !!!
Andy L
4 months ago
A great concept for having an immersive language experience and to understand another culture by living with a family
Response from the owner:Hi Andy, thanks very much for the review. We're delighted you enjoyed your homestay Sweden immersion course in Gothenburg with our teacher, Ann-Britt.
anna castelli
4 months ago
Esperienza molto positiva a Saint Paul's Bay (Malta). Le lezioni erano ben strutturate con materiale molto interessante e stimolante che si adattava perfettamente ai miei interessi e alle mie curiosità. Insegnante molto colta, premurosa e sempre paziente. Non potevo sperare di meglio!
Response from the owner:Thank you for the feedback. We are delighted that you enjoyed your course with our teacher Maria in Malta.
Paola Pizzetti
6 months ago
Riccardo Bernardo
6 months ago
The Albertinis
7 months ago
Now, our year with InTuition, and I can only offer words of praise. We were blessed in all occasions with great locations and tutors. InTuition is definitely an experienced and very reliable company. I highly recommend them.
Response from the owner:We would also like to thank your lovely family on behalf of our tutors - you are wonderful guests and keen students! Thank you once again for choosing InTuition.
Serena Zucchi
9 months ago
Excellent experience to improve language and UK culture
Response from the owner:Thank you Serena, we are delighted you enjoyed your InTuition programme.
dirk s
9 months ago
2 Wochen Frankreich. Leben bei der Lehrerin. 6 Stunden Unterricht am Tag. Gutes Essen, schöne Ausflüge.
Es hat mir richtig viel gebracht.

Das war eine Reise, die ich nie mehr vergessen werde
Response from the owner:Thank you, Dirk. We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed your homestay French immersion course in France.