About our centre
Kia ora.
Do you want to learn English?
We teach people from many different countries and cultures.
We offer a wide range of courses online, in class, for work and with home tutors.
Opening hours
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 9.00am – 5.00pm
Tuesday, 9.00am – 6.00pm
Physical address
Level 5, 186 Willis Street
Te Aro
Wellington 6011
Postal address
PO Box 11469
Manners Street
Wellington 6142
Phone
04 3841992
wellington@englishlanguage.org.nz
Volunteer as an ESOL home tutor
Volunteer and help us provide free English lessons to former refugees and migrants. We will train you to work alongside learners, so you can provide them with the language skills and confidence necessary to integrate and participate in Kiwi life and culture.
For more information about ESOL home tutoring, visit our Volunteer page or click below to apply.
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.
Email us or call 04 3841992
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 and 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.
Email us or call 04 3841992
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
Email us or call 04 3841992
English for Employees
Need help with English at work? This part-time course (2-3 hours per week) is for people with a job (full-time, part-time, casually/seasonally or self-employed)
- Learn Kiwi workplace language and culture
- 2-3 hours per week – flexible hours
- For residents (rules apply – ask your centre)
- Qualified teachers
- Small groups
- Free
Email us or call 04 3841992
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.
Email us or call 04 3841992
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.
Email us or call 04 3841992
Got a question?
We are happy to answer your questions. Just ask!
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