About our centre
Kia ora,
Do you want to learn English?
We teach people from many different countries and cultures.
We have class and home-based learning programmes.
Opening hours
Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 10.00am to 3.00pm
Physical address
21 Henry Street
Marlborough House
Blenheim 7201
Phone
03 579 2460
Volunteer as an ESOL home tutor
Volunteer and help us provide free English lessons to former refugees and migrants. We will train you to work alongside learners, so you can provide them with the language skills and confidence necessary to integrate and participate in Kiwi life and culture.
For more information about ESOL home tutoring, visit our Volunteer page or click below to apply.
Learn English in class
Improve your English skills and increase your confidence. We have a range of programmes to help you manage everyday life in New Zealand.
Classes for all levels & needs
Learn ‘Kiwi English’ in a class taught by our qualified teachers. Classes cover a range of levels and times and are held in local community venues.
Our class content is designed to meet the needs of the learners in each class. Talk to us about the best programme to help you achieve your goals.
Email us or call 03 579 2460
Learn English for work
Do you need to improve your English skills for the Kiwi workplace? Our programmes help people in employment and people looking for work.
English for Employees
- For people with a job (full-time, part-time, casually/seasonally or self-employed)
- Improve your workplace English
- 2-3 hours per week – flexible hours
- For residents (rules apply – ask your centre)
- Qualified teachers
- Small groups
- Free
Email us or call 03 579 2460
Learn English at home
Learn the Kiwi English and culture you need for your everyday life here in New Zealand.
English for Migrants (PELT)
This programme is for people who pre-paid Immigration New Zealand for English lessons before they arrived in the country. An experienced, qualified teacher visits your home for lessons. You can decide on your personal learning goals with your teacher. Each lesson is designed to help you progress at your own speed.
Email us or call 03 579 2460
ESOL Home Tutoring
A trained volunteer visits you at home for about one hour each week. You can learn Kiwi English and more about our cultures for your life here in New Zealand. You can decide on your personal learning goals with your teacher. Each lesson is designed to help you progress at your own speed.
Email us or call 03 579 2460
Got a question?
We are happy to answer your questions. Just ask!