ESOL Literacy & ESOL Intensive

Build foundational English skills and grow your confidence for everyday life.

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Our ESOL Literacy and ESOL Intensive programmes support learners with low English language and literacy levels. Many learners who begin with ESOL Literacy then progress to ESOL Intensive as their skills grow. Both programmes are free for New Zealand resident visa holders and citizens.

ESOL Literacy

For learners with fewer than six years of schooling who want to develop foundational English language, literacy and numeracy skills.

  • Learn how to read and write in English in a New Zealand context.
  • Receive support from Cultural and Language Assistants (CLAs), alongside our qualified and experienced teachers.
  • Meet new people and make new friends.
  • Study up to 15 hours per week.

ESOL Intensive

For learners with low levels of English language and literacy who want to improve confidence and independence.

  • Learn English for everyday life in New Zealand – for shopping, making appointments, talking on the phone, and socialising with friends and colleagues.
  • Improve your literacy and numeracy.
  • Build skills to prepare for future study or work.
  • Study between 5 and 20 hoursper week.
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You can join an ELP course if you:

  • live in New Zealand
  • are a New Zealand resident visa holder or citizen
  • speak English as a second language
  • are 16 years or older

Complete the form on this page, and our staff will contact you as soon as possible with more information.

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About English Language Partners

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.

Kaimo Jiao

Learner

The teacher is exceptional and did not (only) teach us specific knowledge, she taught us how to fish. This kind of style of teaching reformed my previous way of learning English.

Jino George

LEARNER

The course was very useful. The teacher's attitude and inspiration motivated me to learn English. I decided to work hard to improve my language, which is a barrier in the communication. I learnt the importance of stress, intonation and language functions which helped me to improve my pronunciation. I would like to join in her class anytime if I get a chance.😊

Xu Huang

LEARNER

Learning English at English Language Partners makes me more confident and more positive.

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.

Kaimo Jiao

Learner

The teacher is exceptional and did not (only) teach us specific knowledge, she taught us how to fish. This kind of style of teaching reformed my previous way of learning English.

Jino George

Learner

The course was very useful. The teacher's attitude and inspiration motivated me to learn English. I decided to work hard to improve my language, which is a barrier in the communication. I learnt the importance of stress, intonation and language functions which helped me to improve my pronunciation. I would like to join in her class anytime if I get a chance.😊

Xu Huang

Learner

Learning English at English Language Partners makes me more confident and more positive.

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.

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.

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.

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We have 21 centres nationwide. Get in touch for a friendly chat. We would love to talk to you!

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ESOL Literacy & ESOL Intensive