Happy Holidays from English Language Partners New Zealand

Visit the webpage for your local language centre to find out when it opens in January.  In the meantime, all the information about our courses and volunteer opportunities are on our website.

Our national office in Wellington is closed from 1pm on Tuesday 24 December and will reopen at 9am on 3 January 2024.

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NZCEL Level 1 opens a variety of pathways for learners

The New Zealand Certificate in English Language (NZCEL) Level 1, offered by English Language Partners, is more than just a course – it provides firm pathways to further study, meaningful work, and personal growth.

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NZCEL
NZCEL
18/12/24

NZCEL Level 1 opens a variety of pathways for learners

The New Zealand Certificate in English Language (NZCEL) Level 1, offered by English Language Partners, is more than just a course – it provides firm pathways to further study, meaningful work, and personal growth.

News
News
29/11/24

A world of stories

Learners from English Language Partners participated in the Whangārei Fringe Festival, reading stories to children in a range of languages.

News
News
25/11/24

Naenae Intermediate fundraises for ELP Hutt Centre

On Tuesday 19th November, Naenae Intermediate School’s Hauora Leaders organised a Bake Sale to support the Lower Hutt Centre of English Language Partners.

Volunteers
Volunteers
18/10/24

Retired teacher gives back through volunteering

Christine Williams, a retired teacher with a passion for teaching languages, has dedicated her retirement years to volunteering with English Language Partners - tutoring English to migrants and former refugees in their homes.

ESOL Literacy
ESOL Literacy
14/10/24

Lina’s passion for helping newcomers in the classroom

Cultural and Language Assistant Lina Mukdad enjoys her work so much that she feels like it's a second home.

ESOL Intensive
Learner Stories
Learner Stories
30/9/24

Learners Explore Sustainability at Wellington's Te Aro Tip Shop

A class visit to the new Tip Shop in Wellington was a great opportunity to practise English while learning about recycling and sustainability.

Learner Stories
Employers
22/9/24

Learn English and manage your own bar and restaurant

Dawit Meles speaks three languages. His first language is Tigrinya, the language of Eritrea, but he grew up in Sudan and speaks Sudanese Arabic. Now Dawit has mastered enough English to run his own restaurant after only four years in New Zealand.

Learner Stories
Job Mentoring Service
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Learner Stories
18/9/24

Tomoka’s journey with ELP: from learner to worker

A passion for coffee is what led Tomoka to Wellington in 2019. After working as a barista, Tomoka expanded her English language skills and started a new career.

Learner Stories
News
News
9/9/24

Christchurch teacher and learner recognised at Festival of Adult Learning event

Congrats to English Language Partners teacher Jan and learner Viktoriya for being honoured at the Festival of Adult Learning event in Christchurch.

Job Mentoring Service
Volunteers
Job Mentoring Service
20/6/24

From Job Seeker to Mentor: Nicola's Journey with the Job Mentoring Service

In 2017, Nicola arrived in New Zealand from Germany. Nicola discovered the Job Mentoring Service (JMS) while navigating job hunting challenges, leading to her to give back and become a Job Mentor herself after securing a role.

Learner Stories
Learner Stories
8/5/24

Christchurch teacher empowering former refugees through NZSL

A group of former refugees are learning New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL), enabling them to participate in their communities.

Learner Stories
Learner Stories
16/4/24

Licence testing launched in road code classes

English Language Partners has partnered with VTNZ to bring portable driving theory testing to ESOL Road Code classes.

English For Employees
Learner Stories
English For Employees
11/12/23

Mapping linguistic terrain: Brazilian geologist navigates workplace English

English Language Partners' learner inspiring journey mastering Kiwi English for seamless communication and community contribution.

Learner Stories
Resources
Learner Stories
15/11/23

The nuts and bolts of English idioms

Illustrator and Nelson learner Kate Garnyk published a book about English idioms.

English Language Groups
English Language Groups
20/10/23

From scraps to soil: an educational composting adventure

English Language Partners’ learners get stuck into the world of composting and the language that goes with it.

Volunteers
Learner Stories
Volunteers
25/9/23

Connecting with the community through volunteering

What inspires Nikki about volunteering with English Language Partners (ELP) is seeing new Kiwis gain confidence in their everyday lives.

Learner Stories
Our Organisation
Learner Stories
19/6/23

Jhon the trailblazer: former refugee leads the way

Jhon Cadena's fierce determination to learn English is helping him thrive in Levin.

Volunteers
Volunteers
12/6/23

Big shout out to ELP volunteers - with National Volunteer Week just around the corner

We're so happy to see our volunteers’ dedication and commitment to ELP and their learners acknowledged.

English Language Groups
Learner Stories
7/6/23

ELP learners make a difference: helping raise funds for Red Cross

English Language Partners' learners offer community support to make book sale a success.

English Language Groups
Our Organisation
News
English Language Groups
17/5/23

Buzzing down to Kirikiriroa Hamilton ‍

An adventure from Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland to Kirikiriroa Hamilton helps ELP's learners live and travel more independently in Aotearoa.

Learner Stories
Our Organisation
English Language Groups
12/4/23

Well done Palmerston North team for supporting Hawke's Bay flood survivors

Our English Language Partners’ Palmerston North centre was delighted to show their support for ‘Hawke's Bay together in Black and White Day'.

English Language Groups
Learner Stories
English Language Groups
12/4/23

Hungry to learn

English Language Partners' learner Mei Ying Hu has a hunger for learning she’s yet to satisfy.

Our Organisation
News
27/3/23

Unity in Diversity: Celebrating Race Relations Day with a spectacular showcase in Palmy!

Celebrating diversity and unity, our Palmerston North centre joined Unity Week's 2023 events.

English For Employees
Employers
English For Employees
24/11/22

Confidence boost through workplace English course

In a first for the Manawatū, English Language Partners (ELP) Palmerston North has joined forces with local company Milsons, to teach the English for Employees course on site.

News
Our Organisation
ESOL Literacy
Our Organisation
22/11/22

Dame Cindy Kiro meets former refugees in South Canterbury 

A visit from Governor General Dame Cindy Kiro to English Language Partners Aoraki was a great opportunity for ELP's staff, volunteers and learners to talk about ELP's work welcoming former refugees into Aotearoa.

English for Job Seekers
English for Job Seekers
21/11/22

‘Can do’ approach lands Mayu a great job

Mayu Okada's study and personal skills helped find the job she loves. The English Language Partners' learner is sharing her ideas on finding work in New Zealand.

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