Our programmes

English Language Partners provides a wide range of programmes to cater for the needs of our diverse learners.
Courses are subject to availability, and may not be offered by all centres.

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English Language Groups

  • Free for New Zealand residents and citizens
  • 2-4 hours per week
  • Learn Kiwi English in the classroom and online
  • Learn about New Zealand culture
  • Go on day trips
  • Meet other people in your community
  • Qualified teachers
  • This programme is available in all our centres
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ESOL Literacy

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ESOL Intensive

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ESOL Road Code

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English for Job Seekers

  • Free for New Zealand residents and citizens
  • Intensive course (up to 48 hours, flexible hours)
  • 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
  • Available in Auckland North Shore, Wellington, Invercargill
  • Find out more
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English for Employees

  • Free for New Zealand residents and citizens
  • 2-4 hours per week (Up to 45-hour course, flexible hours)
  • For people with a job (full-time, part-time, casually/seasonally or self-employed)
  • Improve your workplace English
  • Qualified teachers
  • Small classes
  • Available online and in all our centres
  • Find out if you are eligible
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Tailored programmes for employees

We work directly with employers and businesses to customise training that targets the specific needs of your workforce. We can deliver our training programmes at your site, or a suitable location.

  • Improve communication with other workers and with customers
  • Ensure employees understand instructions and safety requirements
  • Reduce mistakes costing time and money
  • Increase confidence, productivity and profitability
  • Find out more
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ESOL Home Tutoring

  • Free for New Zealand residents and citizens
  • 1-2 hours per week
  • Learn about New Zealand culture
  • Trained, volunteer tutors
  • Lessons in your home
  • In all centres
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English for Migrants (EfM)

  • For people who paid Immigration New Zealand for English lessons before they arrived here.
  • Pre-purchased English Language Tuition (PELT)
  • Hours that suit you
  • Qualified teachers
  • Lessons in your home and in class
  • In all centres
  • Find out more
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New Zealand Certificate in English Language

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Certificate in ESOL Home Tutoring

  • Help former refugees and migrants learn English
  • Visit learners in their own homes
  • 1-2 hours per week
  • Learn about other cultures
  • Make new friends
  • All training provided by us in our ESOL Home tutoring Certificate Programme
  • Give back and make NZ a better place!
  • Available in all our centres
  • Find out more
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English for everyday life

  • For anyone aged over 18 years of age who is not eligible for free classes
  • $390 incl GST per term
  • Learn practical English for everyday life
  • Make friends and connections
  • Qualified teachers
  • Between 2 and 4 hours per week
  • Only available in a limited number of centres
  • Available in Auckland North Shore
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Workplace English

  • For anyone aged over 18 years of age who is not eligible for free classes
  • $390 incl GST per term
  • Meet like-minded professionals
  • Grow your confidence using English in the workplace
  • Learn how to write professional emails and reports, speak naturally with colleagues and clients and understand NZ idioms and slang
  • Qualified teachers
  • Between 2 and 4 hours per week
  • Only available in a limited number of centres
  • Available in Auckland North Shore