Activities at our Language School

The activities program is one of the very special parts of COLC. This program combined with our unique location is what makes this school so different rom any other English Language school you could visit in New Zealand. more information

About our Language School

Coromandel Outdoor Language Centre (COLC) was founded in 1988 by Maurice Kirby with the aim of providing a high standard of English tuition in a setting capable of offering a truly unique New Zealand experience. more information

Courses and Pricing

We offer a range of courses with activity options to suit people with a desire to learn English and discover New Zealand outdoors. more information

Where We Are Located

We are located on the beautiful Mercury Bay, an area rich in both history and natural beauty. Landing place of Kupe, the first Maori to come to NZ and of Captain James Cook a thousand years later, Whitianga is surrounded by sandy beaches and rolling bush covered hills.. more information

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Teachers' Profiles

Gathering in NZ, from all over the world - Canada, Australia, Scotland, England, New Zealand - our teachers are highly qualified and come from a variety of backgrounds including business and finance, agriculture, nursing, law, theatre, art and design.

Their education and experience combine to create a dynamic learning opportunity for students of all ages and backgrounds.

	Ross Derrick Liggins B Com, Dip Tch, RSA Cert TESL UK/NZ national with 23 years ESL teaching experience in NZ and Japan Special skills Course and curriculum design; designer and teacher of Surfing Course and Environmental Studies modules; organizer of school music curriculum; extensive experience of teaching English to young learners; conducts regular singing lessons as a whole school activity. Learn more
	Helen Victoria Curtis BA, RSA Cert TEFLA Australian national with 19 years ESL teaching experience in NZ Special skills Exam class teacher; completed specialized course in IELTS preparation; 13 years experience in preparing students for international ESL exams; conducts whole school drama and NZ activities.
	Alistair Bailey RSA Cert TEFLA, RSA Dip TEFLA UK national, with 18 years ESL teaching experience in UK, Finland, Sweden, France and NZ. Special skills Exam class teacher; 7 years experience in preparing students for international ESL exams; specialized in Business English for executives and managers.
	Katherine Jane Watkins BFA, Cert TESL Canadian national with 12 years ESL teaching experience in Canada and NZ Special skills Qualifications in drama and 11 years experience teaching drama in ESL classes privately and in high school
	Tina Spencer B.A., LLB, Cert in Adult Teaching Part I, Cert. TEFL NZ national with 5 years EFL teaching experience in NZ, China and Thailand. Special skills Extensive experience teaching business and legal English, planning and developing conversation programs, preparing students for speaking competitions
	Sandy Keir Cert. TESOL (Massey) NZ national with 3 years’ teaching experience in NZ. Special skills: Extensive experience as teacher/trainer in a corporative environment; specialises in simulations, drama and role-play.