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Dame Cindy Kiro meets former refugees in South Canterbury

A visit from Governor General Dame Cindy Kiro to English Language Partners Aoraki was a great opportunity for ELP's staff, volunteers and learners to talk about ELP's work welcoming former refugees into Aotearoa.

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Nov

Confidence boost through workplace English course

In a first for the Manawatū, English Language Partners (ELP) Palmerston North has joined forces with local company Milsons, to teach the English for Employees course on site.

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Nov

Dame Cindy Kiro meets former refugees in South Canterbury

English for Job Seekers

Nov

‘Can do’ approach lands Mayu a great job

Mayu Okada's study and personal skills helped find the job she loves. The English Language Partners' learner is sharing her ideas on finding work in New Zealand.

Learner Stories

Nov

Nelson learners explore Aotearoa’s great outdoors

Learners at English Language Partners Nelson got to be tourists for one day - exploring a local national park before the busy tourist season kicks off again.

Our Organisation

Sep

Giving a voice to learners: Ethnic Advisory Group celebrates 20 years

Our Ethnic Advisory Group plays a vital role in shaping ELP's work and we're delighted to acknowledge their contribution to crafting English Language Partners into the strong, resilient, partnership-focused organisation of today.

Our Organisation

Sep

Rachel O’Connor new Chief Executive of English Language Partners

Rachel O’Connor, English Language Partners' new Chief Executive, officially joins the organisation

Volunteers

Sep

Learning Chinese opens door to volunteering

Now 17, Kevin Cao has been learning Chinese since he was five, and has heaps of personal insight into how to learn and teach a language. He and his family believe it’s important to keep the language alive.

Volunteers

Aug

Mariana’s a volunteer with a whole lot of heart

Aotearoa’s Festival of Adult Learning is on! English Language Partners is celebrating stories of Kiwis helping Kiwis while learning along the way.

English for Job Seekers

Job Mentoring Service

Aug

Connecting to the Kiwi way leads to job success

Approaching English Language Partners proved fruitful for Dulari Amarasinghe: she’s just secured a terrific job!

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Jul

Incoming Chief Executive a strong advocate for new Kiwis

ELP is delighted to welcome Rachel O’Connor as Chief Executive from 12 September 2022.

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Jul

Comforting Dunedin’s refugee and Muslim families

Compelled by the Christchurch mosque attacks to do something tangible to help NZ's newest citizens, The Comfort Project chose to support ELP's people and work.

Volunteers

Jul

Lovely Rita: Humble, strong and an inspirational volunteer

If you met volunteer Rita Lakhani, you’d be forgiven for thinking she’s much younger than her 71 years. Age is just a number to Rita and, with her passion to be immersed in her new world, she's made friends with people of different nationalities, religions and ages.

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Jun

Matariki inspires country visit

Matariki gave English Language Partners (ELP) centres the chance to celebrate with whānau and friends, to share kai, and to kōrero about the people and things they're grateful for. And it's our newest public holiday too!

Volunteers

Jun

Zoo get-together celebrates volunteering & English learning

Just ahead of National Volunteer Week, 150 of English Language Partners (ELP’s) volunteers joined learners and their families for a fun day at Auckland Zoo.

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Jun

Dr Arif Ali: reflections on World Refugee Day

Dr Arif Ali manages two of ELP’s busy centres: Hutt and Porirua. Born in Quetta, Pakistan, Arif is a Hazara who fled after a terrorist attack on his work bus killed friends and students. We're delighted to share Arif's story.

Volunteers

Jun

Kiwis are a bighearted bunch

Over 1,000 generous Kiwis lend a hand to help new New Zealanders navigate the daily struggle of life in their new homeland.

Volunteers

Jun

Volunteers get creative helping refugees and migrants

A ‘refreshing’ workshop run by ELP’s Palmerston North shared tips and tricks for volunteers on how everyday ‘free’ bits and pieces in your house or neighborhood can be used for teaching.

English Language Groups

Jun

Dynamic duo championing a Zero Waste future

Abeer Khankan and Jan Scott, from ELP’s North Shore centre, designed an ESOL resource to help Auckland reach its Zero Waste 2040 target.

Job Mentoring Service

May

With professionalism, a good attitude and kindness

Dayhanna Gonzalez now has a job at English Language Partners (ELP) after learning about job seeking in Aotearoa with ELP's Job Mentoring Service

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English Language Groups

May

Bringing a brighter smile to Nelson’s refugee communities

A project by Jacob Linn to translate dental resources into refugee languages started when Jane Linn, his mother and an ELP English teacher, was brainstorming speakers to present on health topics. Now Spanish, Nepali and Burmese resources are available!

English Language Groups

Apr

Kiwi cooking class, a food and English-learning combo!

Kiwi cooking class, a food and English-learning combo from English Language Partners

Employers

Apr

Kneading a way into work

The Bread Collective works with English Language Partners. Through training, network building, language and mental health support, the Auckland-based social enterprise bakery is opening doors for former refugees seeking work.

English For Employees

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Employers

Mar

RSE workers awarded English language certificates

A collaboration between English Language Partners Hawke's Bay, the Indonesian Community (KAMIBAY) and Bostock NZ Ltd has meant 97 "Recognised Seasonal Employees (RSE)" workers now have a certificate in English language.

Volunteers

Jan

From English learner to volunteer extraordinaire

Maryam Ghouzivand’s progression from language learner to volunteer is an inspiring story, reflecting her success as a migrant who's passed through the doors of English Language Partners (ELP).

English For Employees

Jan

Joining in with Kiwi workplace meetings and lunchroom chat

As Maryam Ghouzivand’s English progressed to working level through her classes with English Language Partners, she went from a casual job for a school photographer, to part-time ELP centre administrator, before finally securing a full time position with the Kaipara District Council.

Learner Stories

English For Employees

Jan

Maryam’s journey: from newbie Kiwi to feeling "New Zealand is my home”

Maryam’s language progression is an inspiring story - one that reflects the success of many migrants who pass through the doors of English Language Partners (ELP).

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