ENGLISH LANGUAGE CLASSES / TRAINING INSTITUTES

For up-to-date information, please contact the following learning institutions. Some secondary schools and local churches run English classes for new settlers, please contact the schools and churches in your area for details.

Email: help@ecnenglish.com Website: www.ecnenglish.com

Elementary to advanced courses offered including General English courses (general conversation, reading & writing, and TOEIC), English for Living and Working, IELTS preparation course, ECN High School preparation course (full time, age 13-17), Evening Programmes (NCEA, Writing, Communication, Grammar, and TOFEL), and TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Language).

Email: Waikato@englishlanguage.org.nz Website: www.englishlanguage.org.nz

A range of services support successful for permanent residents. We train volunteer tutors to provide English language and friendship for migrants. We also offer a number of groups and classes to support English communication, language and literacy. Phone Jenny for more information.

Email: jenny@mosaicnz.com Website: www.mosaicnz.com

Training and support for professional interpreters (Certifi cate in Interpreting Studies). Organisational training and facilitation in: Intercultural Communication; Multicultural Team Development; Effective Use of Interpreters.

Email: mulitculturalwaikato@gmail.com Website: www.weci.org.nz

MW runs English language classes, programmes on adapting to NZ life and basic living skills for migrant and refugee residents.

Email: info@rtinz.co.nz Website: www.rtinz.co.nz

RTINZ is offi cially registered by the New Zealand Qualifi cations Authority (NZQA) and is a signatory to the Code of Practises for Pastoral Care of International Students approved by the Ministry of Education. Our vision is to guide all our clients to become independent New Zealanders. There are two key areas of services provided by RITNZ: English Literacy, Numeracy & Workplace Communication Skills – CLIMB (Stepping

Clients towards Independence) & Employment & Industry Training / On –the-Job Training / Job Search / Job Placement / In-Work Support – GROW (Getting Ready and Onto Work).

Email: pathwayscollege@waikato.ac.nz Website: www.waikato.ac.nz/language

Provides classes for general English, intensive English, IELTS preparation and English for the Workplace as well as Foundation studies, other bridging courses and learning support for Waikato students.

Email: dianej@waikato.ac.nz

Free English classes – weekly for 6 weeks - offered twice a year within the University semesters. All but absolute beginners welcome. Commitment to classes is necessary.

Email: hamilton@visioncollege.ac.nz Website: www.visioncollege.ac.nz

ESOL courses – English for Permanent Residents & International Students – Elementary, Pre-intermediate, Intermediate, Upper Intermediate, Advanced and IELTS classes available.

Email: info@wie.ac.nz Website: www.wie.ac.nz

ESOL English courses available-IELTS Preparation at 3 levels, General English up to Advanced level for international students and migrants. We offer a variety of full time, morning, afternoon and evening part time and short courses including Offi ce and Business English, IELTS Preparation Programmes and Practical English for Work programme (3 levels). Student loans and allowances are available as well as Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) pre-purchased ESOL tuition. Non-ESOL courses include Children weekend and holiday programmes. Special discounts for international students and work permit holders are available.

Email: judy.tung@wintec.ac.nz or info@wintec.ac.nz

We offer a wide range of courses including: Certifi cate in English for Speakers of Other Languages (6 levels – Introductory, Beginner, Elementary, Pre-Intermediate, Intermediate, Upper Intermediate), Certifi cate in English for Living and Working in New Zealand, Certifi cate in Advanced English (4 levels), Training Opportunities (TOPs) in English for Speakers of Other Languages, concurrent programmes (English + IT, English + Business, English + Health), IELTS exam preparation, Part-time English, Summer School English, and English for Migrant Mothers. Grants for free study may be available for Permanent Residents and Refugees.

Email: sue.edwards@wintec.ac.nz

Free English classes – evenings and mornings offered throughout the year – all enquiries welcome.