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Welcome

We teach English for work and everyday life in New Zealand.
We help new Kiwis learn the English they need to participate and live independent lives.

We have 22 centres nationwide. Ask your local centre about their programmes.

Response to COVID19

Like everyone in New Zealand, English Language Partners is in lockdown. The official website for information is https://covid19.govt.nz/.

Our offices are closed, but we are still hard at work supporting our learners and providing online classes wherever possible.

You can email your nearest centre or the national office at: info@englishlanguage.org.nz and we will get back to you.

Now is also a great time to donate.

READY TOLEARN ENGLISH?

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Online

Join an online class and improve your English at home. Online learning is safe and convenient. Classes focus on learning Kiwi English. Connect with others and practise your English.
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In class

Learn English for everyday life in your community. Improve your English skills and confidence. We offer a range of class times, venues and levels, taught by qualified teachers.
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For work

Improve your Kiwi workplace language skills.
We help people already in work and people who are looking for work.
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At home

Learn at home with a trained tutor. Learn the Kiwi English and culture you need for everyday life. Each lesson is designed to meet your needs.
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NZCEL

The New Zealand Certificate in English Language (NZCEL) is an intensive full-time course. With a high level of immersion, language learning is fast.

Improve The
English of
Your staff

Productive businesses require staff to communicate well in English. Talk to us about staff training to increase your business’ efficiency, safety and productivity.

FIND OUT HOW

LATEST FROM THE HUB

Find out what’s happening at English Language Partners.

Meaningful employment – a long and challenging journey
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20/05/2020

Meaningful employment – a long and challenging journey

Hitting the right note- online
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20/05/2020

Hitting the right note- online

Necessity driven innovation: the unexpected win from Covid
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13/05/2020

Necessity driven innovation: the unexpected win from Covid

Videos keep volunteers and learners connected through lockdown
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08/05/2020

Videos keep volunteers and learners connected through lockdown

Arriving online a big journey for some learners
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06/05/2020

Arriving online a big journey for some learners

Cho’s learning English online, while growing a family and a beautiful garden
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04/05/2020

Cho’s learning English online, while growing a family and a beautiful garden

BECOME A
VOLUNTEER

Volunteer to help new Kiwis learn the English they need to manage everyday life in New Zealand. Join our NZQA-certified tutor training course, then work in partnership with a refugee or migrant-background learner.

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TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE

It’s hard to make a new life in New Zealand if you can’t speak the language. You can help newcomers learn English so they can help themselves and their families make a fresh start here.

Donate now

COME SEE US

We have 22 centres nationwide. Get in touch for a friendly chat. We would love to talk to you!

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What They Say

How real learners have found their experience

Junior Taala

Learner
“Once I graduate with my NZCEL L2 certificate, I’ll study computing and maths at Whitereia, before I apply for Police College.”

Hafisi

Learner
“Studying NZCEL Level 2 allows us to have choices and future goals.”

Anggi Putri

Learner
"I really love my life now compared to before I started learning English. My life improving a lot in many aspect. I can do everything I want without any worried about communicate in English."

Nor Aini

Learner
"Before I can't speak English, and now I can speak a little bit, because my teacher is a very nice teacher and she understands me for everything."

Roger Feng

Learner

"Now I have local topics I can talk with others, and I like reading the local news. I feel like I am part of it."

Xu Huang

Learner

"Learning English at English Language Partners make me more confidence and more positive."

Pa Teauarai

Learner
"It made me want to learn more so I can teach my kids English. I share my homework with them too."

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