Online, Class, Work, Home
English For Your Staff
ESOL Home Tutoring
About ELPNZ
Stories & Learning Materials
Online, Class, Work, Home
English For Your Staff
ESOL Home Tutoring
About ELPNZ
Stories & Learning Materials
You will learn English that helps you at work. The course covers kiwi workplace culture and language.
You will learn how to:
You will also learn about the similarities and differences between workplaces in New Zealand and in other countries.
NZQA has ranked us as a “Category 1” provider. All our teachers have teaching qualifications and teaching experience. Some teachers have been with us over 20 years.
We offer classes during the daytime, evening and at weekends. You’ll be in class between 2.5 and 4 hours per week.
Our classes are small. You'll make new friends and get to know everyone in your class.
We’ll help you find the class that works best for you.
Our online programme runs for 12-15 weeks and includes 2 hours of class time plus 30 mins of self-study each week.
We have classes available now. Register now and if you are eligible, you can start English classes within the next two weeks.
We have 21 language centres and over 100 community venues around New Zealand. Our classes are small and friendly.
If at least 4 - 6 of your colleagues want to learn English we can talk to your employer about teaching the class at your workplace.
2-4 hours per week. Up to 45-hour course. Flexible hours.
Up to 20 hours per week. An intensive class to learn English fast!
Learn more about Kiwi workplace culture and how to communicate well with customers and staff.
If you are a New Zealand resident visa holder and currently employed, classes are FREE!
You can learn online if:
We will talk to you about the courses available.
You cannot learn online if you are on a temporary visa such as a:
Our courses vary in length. It depends on the course. Many are 8 weeks, others can vary between 2 and 18 weeks long.
Our online courses are free to residents and citizens.
Yes. We have courses for people who work during the day and want to study in the evening.
You will learn the English you need to live independently in New Zealand. Our courses help people with daily life, finding work, and future study. We will help you communicate in Kiwi English. You can also learn about Kiwi culture.
Yes. In some centres. We sometimes offer online IELTS classes too.
All levels. Courses are from beginner to advanced levels. We assess your level before placing you in a course. If a course at your level is not immediately available, we will place you on a class waitlist.
Yes. Some courses have a specific grammar focus. Other courses include grammar as part of the course content.
Most of our courses are part-time. Some are two hours each week, other courses are longer – up to 10 hours. You can join more than one class.
You need a reliable internet connection, a camera and a microphone.
The eligibility requirements are:
Our friendly local team will help you find the best class for you.
There are four ways to contact us. Choose the easiest way for you.
We have 21 centres and teach over 7,000 students in Aotearoa New Zealand. Our English courses help people feel welcome and settle into everyday life and work here.
We are not-for-profit, and all our courses are free or low cost for former refugees and migrants.
We have 21 centres nationwide. Get in touch for a friendly chat. We would love to talk to you!
