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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 23 centres nationwide. Ask your local centre about their programmes.

READY TOLEARN 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.

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.

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LATEST FROM THE HUB

Find out what’s happening at English Language Partners.

ELPNZ Colombian Volunteer Trainees
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13/05/2019

ELPNZ Colombian Volunteer Trainees

ELP staff attend ‘Learn about other faiths’ workshop
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08/05/2019

ELP staff attend ‘Learn about other faiths’ workshop

Winter is coming!
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02/05/2019

Winter is coming!

A new Kiwi career begins – with help from English Language Partners
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01/05/2019

A new Kiwi career begins – with help from English Language Partners

ELP Porirua poems feature in ‘More of us’
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08/04/2019

ELP Porirua poems feature in ‘More of us’

Race Relations Day with Our Lady of Lourdes School
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04/04/2019

Race Relations Day with Our Lady of Lourdes School

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.

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COME SEE US

We have 23 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

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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