Language Support

BBCES provides:• English for migrants• Daily classes in Browns Bay during school terms• 4 levels from Elementary to Upper Intermediate• Small groups and very reasonable fees. Qualified and experienced teachers.

The Centre for Pacific Languages is the only NZQA-registered training organisation that offers free Pacific language classes. All of their language classes are free to NZ citizens and residency permit holders.

English Language Partners provides volunteers and professional teachers to deliver a range of English-language programmes in partnership with refugee and migrant learners. These programmes equip learners with the skills to participate in all aspects of life in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Learn English in an interactive face to face relaxed environment to help create confidence for speaking English in everyday situations. All levels and abilities.

Literacy Waitakere provide free specialist tuition in reading, spelling, maths, speaking, and basic computer skills. Literacy can help school leavers who are 16+ and without qualifications in everyday tasks, such as: reading school notices, reading books to children, filling in forms, understanding medication labels, bills, banking, shopping etc, and guide learners towards a pathway for further training and employment.They also provide workplace literacy and support to apprentices and preliterate mother-tongue support.

MSL Training provides:• English classes (Takapuna & Botany only)All English classes are free if you are over 16 and are either a NZ Citizen, Permanent Resident or Refugee• Supported Learning Programmes (Provided at all campuses). These courses are free if you fit the eligibility criteria.

The Rawene Centre provides low cost, part-time community English classes - Beginner, Elementary, Intermediate and Conversation classes. Improve listening, speaking, reading, writing, vocabulary and grammar. Make new friends and learn about New Zealand culture. Held Monday to Friday in Birkenhead.

Te Wānanga o Aotearoa is a uniquely Māori learning environment for everyone. No matter who you are, if you’re a New Zealand citizen or resident living in NZ, they have amazing study possibilities for you, and they offer a comprehensive range of certificate to degree level qualifications all across New Zealand.They have NZ Certificates in English Language (Levels 1, 2 , 3, 4, 5) and Te Reo Rangatira programmes.

VisionWest provides comprehensive wrap-around services, including:- Numeracy & Literacy Education: Reading and comprehension, speaking and listening, writing and numeracy skills. One to one support with transition into further education and/or employment.- Emergency Food Support- Housing Support- Money Mentors: financial guidance for people who are facing money difficulties, struggling with overspending or debt repayments, experiencing changes in financial circumstances- Youth coaching and mentoring for eligible youth.Additional services, such as counselling, may incur a cost.