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Julia Castles receives King’s Service Medal

Former English Language Partners Auckland South Centre Manager, Julia Castles, has been awarded the King’s Service Medal for services to language education and migrant communities.

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News

4/6/25

Julia Castles receives King’s Service Medal

Former English Language Partners Auckland South Centre Manager, Julia Castles, has been awarded the King’s Service Medal for services to language education and migrant communities.

Volunteers

9/4/25

Volunteer English tutors help migrants navigate life in Whakatāne

Whakatāne volunteers are playing a crucial role in helping people from migrant and refugee backgrounds settle into their new community.

Volunteers

24/3/25

From volunteer to teacher

Volunteering as a home tutor helped Khalil discover a passion for teaching English.

Learner Stories

27/1/25

Exploring Nelson by canoe

Learners in Nelson embarked on memorable canoe trips with the Wilderness Canoe Trust.

Learner Stories

16/1/25

English class creates sense of community for learners in Whakatāne

Nimsha and Soki share their experiences of learning English and making new friends.

Learner Stories

9/1/25

From the Democratic Republic of the Congo to Invercargill

Three Congolese former refugees are thrilled their English is improving after only a short time with English Language Partners in Invercargill.

NZCEL

18/12/24

NZCEL Level 1 opens a variety of pathways for learners

The New Zealand Certificate in English Language (NZCEL) Level 1, offered by English Language Partners, is more than just a course – it provides firm pathways to further study, meaningful work, and personal growth.

News

29/11/24

A world of stories

Learners from English Language Partners participated in the Whangārei Fringe Festival, reading stories to children in a range of languages.

News

25/11/24

Naenae Intermediate fundraises for ELP Hutt Centre

On Tuesday 19th November, Naenae Intermediate School’s Hauora Leaders organised a Bake Sale to support the Lower Hutt Centre of English Language Partners.

Volunteers

18/10/24

Retired teacher gives back through volunteering

Christine Williams, a retired teacher with a passion for teaching languages, has dedicated her retirement years to volunteering with English Language Partners - tutoring English to migrants and former refugees in their homes.

ESOL Literacy

14/10/24

Lina’s passion for helping newcomers in the classroom

Cultural and Language Assistant Lina Mukdad enjoys her work so much that she feels like it's a second home.

ESOL Intensive

Learner Stories

30/9/24

Learners Explore Sustainability at Wellington's Te Aro Tip Shop

A class visit to the new Tip Shop in Wellington was a great opportunity to practise English while learning about recycling and sustainability.

Learner Stories

Employers

22/9/24

Learn English and manage your own bar and restaurant

Dawit Meles speaks three languages. His first language is Tigrinya, the language of Eritrea, but he grew up in Sudan and speaks Sudanese Arabic. Now Dawit has mastered enough English to run his own restaurant after only four years in New Zealand.

Learner Stories

Job Mentoring Service

English for Job Seekers

Learner Stories

18/9/24

Tomoka’s journey with ELP: from learner to worker

A passion for coffee is what led Tomoka to Wellington in 2019. After working as a barista, Tomoka expanded her English language skills and started a new career.

Learner Stories

News

9/9/24

Christchurch teacher and learner recognised at Festival of Adult Learning event

Congrats to English Language Partners teacher Jan and learner Viktoriya for being honoured at the Festival of Adult Learning event in Christchurch.

Job Mentoring Service

Volunteers

Job Mentoring Service

20/6/24

From Job Seeker to Mentor: Nicola's Journey with the Job Mentoring Service

In 2017, Nicola arrived in New Zealand from Germany. Nicola discovered the Job Mentoring Service (JMS) while navigating job hunting challenges, leading to her to give back and become a Job Mentor herself after securing a role.

Learner Stories