Evakona - Language School Whitianga and Thames, The Coromandel, New Zealand (Family Course)

Family Course
Mothers/Fathers & Children, Grand parents & Grand children

Families can stay & study in New Zealand together!

Those who wish to educate their children in New Zealand, or who wish to experience New Zealand life as a family, can now stay & study together.

The family can try various fun activities together, and children can take part in sports and games with the local school.

Duration: 1 week +

What is the Family Course?

The mother, father or even both parents (or grand parents) study English at Evakona, while the child(ren) join the local school and study with local kids (if they are 5 - 13 years old).

For the younger children (under 5 years old), Evakona arranges excellent child care. e.g. Child Care Centre, Play Centre & Baby Sitters.

Why is it so great?

This program is not only about studying English, but also a good opportunity to see the different ways of raising children, child education, culture and so on through homestay and other experiences.

How does it work?

Parent(s) Evakona Part time Course (Mon-Fri 9am-12pm) or Full time 21 (Mon-Fri 9am-12pm and 3 Afternoons per week 1pm-3pm )

Children, 5 - 13 years old - NZ Primary School (Mon-Fri 8:45am-3pm)

Schools that Child(ren) can attend in this course:

Mercury Bay Area School (in Whitianga)

Thames South School (in Thames)

Children, under 5 years old - Child Care Centre or Baby Sitter (Morning Care: Mon-Fri 8:30am-12:30pm or Full time Care:Mon-Thu8:30am-3:30pm, Fri 8:30am - 12:30pm)

Where to stay?

Homestay: Parent(s) and child(ren) can stay together with a local host family. Experience the secret of raising good "Kiwi Kids"! Children learn how to communicate in English through play with host brothers and sisters. Three meals per day included.

Motel Unit: Rent a spacious motel unit and enjoy the freedom and independence you are used to from home. No meals included, but these tidy units have a fully equipped kitchen.

House/Apartment: It is even possible to rent a complete house with garden for your own use. Fully furnished and ready for you to move in. Have BBQs with the neighbours or let your kids play with the kids next door in their garden! Another great way to experience real New Zealand life style while keeping your independence.

Combination: It is also very popular to stay with a host family for the first few weeks, and then move into your "own" place.

Not only mothers come to Evakona with their youngsters, also fathers, grand parents and whole families are getting more and more interested in this extraordinary program. That's why we have changed the name from "Mother & Child Course" to "Evakona Family Course"