English for Employees

Free English classes for employees (including apprentices and self-employed people) who are New Zealand citizens or residents.

For people with a job
Communicate well at work
Understand Kiwi workplace culture
Reading, writing and numeracy for work

Learn English for work

Communicate confidently at work and open doors to new opportunities.

Learn practical English that will help you succeed at work and understand Kiwi workplace culture and language.

You will learn how to:

  • Describe your work and your job.
  • Write emails, letters and reports in workplace-specific language.
  • Communicate confidently in social situations at work.
  • Read and understand health and safety information.  
  • Understand and perform calculations with numbers.
  • Complete forms accurately with your personal details.
  • Understand the similarities and differences between workplaces in New Zealand and in other countries.
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‍Learn with experienced and qualified teachers

NZQA has ranked us as a “Category 1” provider.  All our teachers have teaching qualifications and teaching experience.  
Some teachers have been with us over 20 years.
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‍Flexible class times so you can fit learning around work

We offer classes during the daytime, evening and at weekends.
Most people are in class between 2.5 and 4 hours per week.
You can study for more than 4 hours per week if it fits your schedule.
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‍Join a small friendly group

Our classes are small.
You'll make new friends and get to know everyone in your class.
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‍Learn in the classroom, online or at your workplace

We’ll help you find the class that works best for you.
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Learn online

We have online classes available now. You can join a class after it has started. Register now and if you are eligible, you can start English classes within the next few weeks.

English level Course start Course finish Day/s Class times
Beginner Already started 2/10/2026 Friday and Saturday 7.00 - 8.30pm
Elementary Already started 24/11/2026 Tuesday 6:30 - 8:30pm
Pre-Intermediate Already started 25/11/2026 Monday and Wednesday 6:30 - 8:00pm
Pre-Intermediate Already started 25/11/2026 Wednesday 6:30 - 8:30pm
Pre-Intermediate Already started 26/11/2026 Thursday 6:30 - 8:30pm
Mixed level Already started 26/11/2026 Tuesday and Thursday 1.15 - 3.30 pm
Beginner (for Mandarin speakers) Already started 27/11/2026 Thursday 6:30 - 8:30pm
Mixed level Already started 1/12/2026 Tuesday and Thursday 6:30 - 8:30pm
Mixed level Already started 3/12/2026 Thursday 6.00 - 8.00 pm
Mixed level Already started 5/12/2026 Saturday 9.30 - 11.30am
Mixed level 28/10/2026 9/12/2026 Monday and Wednesday 6.00 - 8.00 pm
Intermediate 10/10/2026 12/12/2026 Saturday 10.00am - 12.30pm

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Learn in the classroom

We have 21 language centres and over 100 community venues around New Zealand.  Our classes are small and friendly.  
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‍Learn at your workplace

If at least 4 - 6 of your colleagues want to learn English we can talk to your employer about teaching the class at your workplace.

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How to enrol in an English for Employees course

‍Step 1: Check if you are eligible to attend this class for free.

The eligibility requirements are:

‍Step 2: Contact your nearest English Language Partners Centre.‍

Our friendly local team will help you find the best class for you.  
There are four ways to contact us.  Choose the easiest way for you.

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What our learners say

I am getting better with my English. Also, at work I felt more comfortable to talk with my general manager.

Rusna

Learner

Being confident in English is essential for business owners. Reading and writing are important skills for handling communications with suppliers.

Dawit

Learner

I have more conversations with my boss now and I use more vocabulary now. I am more confident.

Trang

Learner

I am getting better with my English. Also, at work I felt more comfortable to talk with my general manager.

Rusna

Learner

Being confident in English is essential for business owners. Reading and writing are important skills for handling communications with suppliers.

Dawit

Learner

I have more conversations with my boss now and I use more vocabulary now. I am more confident.

Trang

Learner

Come see us

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

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