Auckland North Shore

About this centre

Kia ora

At English Language Partners Auckland North Shore, we offer a wide range of English courses to help you with life, work and study in New Zealand.

New programmes in February 2026

In 2026, North Shore centre is starting two new programmes for adults over 18 years old who are not eligible for our free classes.

You can enrol if you have a visa that allows you to study in New Zealand. You don’t need to be a resident or citizen.

Classes will be available in Takapuna, Glenfield and Windsor Park.  Most classes run for 8 weeks (2 hours per week).  

We also offer a more intensive 4 week programme (4 hours per week).

Both programmes start 9 February 2026 and cost $390 plus GST.  You will pay by bank transfer when you enrol.

General English – Learn English for everyday life in Aotearoa New Zealand.  

Workplace English – meet like minded professionals and grow your confidence using English in the workplace.

You will learn how to write professional emails and reports, speak naturally with colleagues and clients and understand NZ idioms and slang.

Email northshore@englishlanguage.org.nz. One of my team will contact you after the holidays in the week starting 5 January 2026.

Andrew

 

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 9.00am - 4.00 pm

Our North Shore Centre closes on Monday, 22 December 2025 and reopens on Monday, 5 January 2026

Locations

Our main centre is at:

424 Lake Road
Takapuna North Shore
Auckland 0740

We also have classrooms in Albany, Browns Bay, Glenfield, Hillcrest, Mairangi Bay, Northcote, Orewa, and Sunnynook.

You can also study English online. We also have volunteers who can tutor you in your home.

Postal address

PO Box 331184
Takapuna, Auckland 0740

Phone

09 489 2078

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Centre Manager: Andrew Barron

Volunteer as an ESOL home tutor

Support your community and volunteer as a home tutor.  We provide free training and match you with a learner.    

With your support we can provide free lessons to migrants and people with a refugee background.  You are helping people in your community learn practical English so they can live, study and work in New Zealand.

Auckland North Shore next available training dates

Upcoming Training Dates

Learn English online

Learn in our small, online classes. English for work, everyday life and academic study. Part-time classes taught by qualified teachers. Classes for all levels.
Free for residents and citizens.

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.

We offer a variety of courses for different levels and needs.

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.

New Zealand Certificate in English Language (NZCEL)

  • 34 hours per week (20 classroom hours, 14 hours of homework and self-study)

  • Study for an NZQA certificate and achieve NZQA Unit Standards in English Language

  • Qualified teachers

  • For New Zealand citizens and residents

  • Free programme

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 Job Seekers

  • Intensive, four-week course (12 hours per week)

  • Learn how to approach employers

  • Learn to tailor your CV for specific job applications

  • Prepare and practise for job interviews

  • Develop your professional networking skills

  • English level – Intermediate and above (confident users of English)

  • Qualified teachers

  • Small classes

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)

  • Develop your professional networking skills

  • Qualified teachers

  • Small groups

  • Free

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.

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.

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How would you like to learn?
NZ Residence Visa or Citizenship?*

Like us to contact you?
Give us your details and we
will be in touch

Get in touch

How would you like to learn?
NZ Residence Visa or Citizenship?*

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