Course fees 2026

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2026 course fees

Tuition
All fees are in New Zealand dollars (NZ$) and include taxes
Course
Length
Info
Fee
General English Programme Full Time (23 hours per week) Peak rate / week
5 January – 27 March / 7 September – 18 December 2026.
Includes two free after school activities
$495 / week
General English Programme Full Time Standard rate / week
30 March – 4 September 2026
Includes two free after school activities
$455 per week
General English Programme Part Time (15 hours per week)
15 hours per week
Morning class only
$375 per week
Private Tuition
Per Hour
$115
Academic Focus
All fees are in New Zealand dollars (NZ$) and include taxes
Course
Info
Length
Fee
Summer Examination Preparation Course – Cambridge C1 Advanced
Course start date: 5 January 2026. Examination date: 14 March 2026 (subject to test centre confirmation)
10 weeks
$4950
Spring Examination Preparation Course – Cambridge C1 Advanced. Course Dates: 08 September – 28 November Exam Dates: C1 Advanced: 29 November (subject to confirmation)
Course start date: 7 September 2026. Examination date 28 November 2026 (subject to test centre confirmation)
12 weeks
$5940
Cambridge C1 Advanced Examination Fee
Price may change without notice. Exam dates are for reading, writing, listening and use of English components. The speaking test may be scheduled on an earlier or later date. Students should check with their exam centre for exact dates.
$495
IELTS Preparation Course / week
$495
IELTS Examination Fee
Price may vary based on the test centre.
$495
University / Polytechnic / High School Preparation Programme
We recommend a combination of general English and exam preparation programmes.
Please ask
Holiday Courses / add ons

Add to our PART TIME English Programme

All fees are in New Zealand dollars (NZ$) and include taxes
Course
Info
Fee
AFTERNOON ACTIVITIES – Each weekday afternoon
Includes activity planning, booking, transport, staff member and activity fees.
$810
SURF LESSONS – Two hours
Book and pay-as-you-go, afternoons, after school or weekends.
$70
ENGLISH FOR WORK – Working Holiday Course / 4 weeks
Includes FULL TIME English + 4 x one-on-one work support information lessons.
$2440
OTHER COURSES – Availability needs to be confirmed
English + Golf, English for Seniors, Executive Intensive English.
Please ask
GROUP STUDY Tours
Please ask
Registration and other fees
All fees are in New Zealand dollars (NZ$) and include taxes
Course
Length
Fee
Details
Registration
Once only
$275
Includes student i.d. card, welcome pack, wifi, student counselling service, native language counselling, social programme, university/high school placement service, visa extension information & application assistance service, graduation certificate. Payable once.
Materials Fee
Once only
$75
Enrolments 1 – 12 weeks – base fee. 13 – 48 weeks is + $5/week thereafter (ie. 24 week enrolment = $75 + (12x$5) = $135).
Transfer: Auckland – Mount Maunganui / Mount Maunganui – Auckland
$185
Transfer: Auckland – Mount Maunganui – Auckland (booked together)
$340
Accommodation Arrangement Fee
Once only
$275
Payable for both homestay and student house placements.
Homestay accomodation – all students / week
Per week
$399
Own bedroom, breakfast & dinner on weekdays, breakfast, lunch & dinner on weekends and public holidays. Extra nights $57
Executive Homestay Accomodation
Per week
$434
(18+ students only) Own bedroom, private bathroom, wifi, most located not more than two kilometres from MMLC. Subject to availability. Extra nights $62.
Underage homestay accomodation
Per week
$434
(students aged 14 – 17) Own bedroom, breakfast & dinner on weekdays, breakfast, lunch & dinner on weekends and public holidays. Extra nights $62
Special diet supplement
Per day
$20
Vegetarian or vegan, coeliac, etc
Christmas / New Year Holiday Supplement
Per day
$20
For the days 21 December 2026 – 1 January 2027
Homestay change fee
$150
Homestay retainer fee
Per week
$100
(for students taking holidays of one week or more)
Student House
Per week single –
Per week double / twin
$380 –
$495
Subject to availability. Includes furnished private double room and furnished house, wifi, electricity, water, rubbish, gardens.
Backpacker Accommodation
Per night
Please ask
Please contact us for further details
Student house refundable deposit
$200
Student house cleaning fee
$75
Start Dates and Holidays
Students may start classes any Monday, except for examination preparation classes which have set start dates. The school is closed on NZ public holidays and for the two week Christmas/New Year holiday which for 2026/2027 runs from Saturday 19 December 2026 to Monday 4 January 2027. The first day of school in 2027 is Tuesday 5 January 2027. Public holidays in 2026 are Monday 26 January, Friday 6 February, Friday 3 April, Monday 6 April, Monday 27 April, Monday 1 June, Friday 10 July and Monday 26 October 2026. The school is only closed on any other day due to circumstances beyond our control.
Examination Preparation Courses
Students must pass a pre-test for all exam preparation courses and the format of the class depends on the number of successful applicants. The course may include a combination of group and private tuition. Students will be notified of any changes to the class format prior to the start of the course.
Refund Policy
If students wish to withdraw from their course after it has started the school is required to operate a refund policy which conforms to New Zealand Government rules, which state: Courses three months or more: If the course is of three months duration or more and the withdrawal occurs up to the end of the 10 working day after the start of the course, the PTE may deduct up to 25% of the fees paid, provided the PTE incurred costs to this amount and can justify these costs. th Courses five weeks or more but less than three months: If the course is of five weeks or more but less than three months and the withdrawal occurs up to the end of the fifth day after the start of the course: In such cases, the PTE must pay an amount equal to the fees paid less a deduction of 25%. Courses under five weeks: If the course is under five weeks and the withdrawal occurs up to the end of the second day after the start of the course: In such cases the PTE must pay an amount equal to the fees paid less a deduction of 50%. However, if two days constitues the full amount of tuition paid for by the student, the PTE may retain 100% of the payment. These fees are correct at time of publication, however are subject to change. Please note that where services are provided by a third party (for example, shuttle bus transfers, test fees, student residence) prices are subject to change without notice and are beyond the control of MMLC. All prices are in NZ$ and include applicable taxes. A $15 bank fee may be added for payments sent from outside New Zealand.
These fees are correct at time of publication however are subject to change. Please note that where services are provided by third parties (For example shuttle bus transfers, test fees, student residence) prices are subject to change beyond our control.

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