Kia Ora. We offer English classes in Timaru, Oamaru, Waimate and Ashburton as well as a wide range of different classes online.
Study options include General English, ESOL Literacy, English for Work, Road Code preparation and 1-1 lessons with a home tutor in your home. We can also deliver Workplace Training for employers of non-English speaking staff members.
If you are interested in volunteering, check out the Tutor Training course information below.
Please contact us for more information about any of our services.
Monday: 9am – 3pm
Tuesday & Thursday: 9.30am - 5pm
Wednesday: 11am – 5pm
Friday: 9am – 1pm
We are closed for the holidays from Thursday 19 December and reopen on Monday 6 January 2025.
3 Sophia Street
Timaru
7910
03 688 9030
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027 287 4099
Support your community and volunteer as a home tutor. We provide free training and match you with a learner.
With your support we can provide free lessons to migrants and people with a refugee background. You are helping people in your community learn practical English so they can live, study and work in New Zealand.
Training for ESOL home tutor volunteers will be held at the ELP Timaru Centre, 3 Sophia Street, Timaru on the following dates:
Day 1: Tuesday 11th February, 5.30pm - 7.30pm
Day 2: Thursday 13th February, 5.30pm - 7.30pm
Day 3: Tuesday 18th February, 5.30pm - 7.30pm
Day 4: Thursday 20th February, 5.30pm - 7.30pm
Day 5: Tuesday 25th February, 5.30pm - 7.30pm
Day 6: Thursday 27th February, 5.30pm - 7.30pm
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.
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.
34 hours per week (20 classroom hours, 14 hours of homework and self-study)
Study for an NZQA certificate and achieve NZQA Unit Standards in English Language
Qualified teachers
For New Zealand citizens and residents
Free programme
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
For people with a job (full-time, part-time, casually/seasonally or self-employed)
Improve your workplace English
2-3 hours per week – flexible hours
For residents (rules apply – ask your centre)
Develop your professional networking skills
Qualified teachers
Small groups
Free
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.
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.
