English for Migrants Programme
Speaking and understanding the English language is a very important part of settling well in New Zealand.
If you have difficulties in being understood or understanding English you can enrol in classes to improve your English.
English language classes are run by organisations including secondary schools, private training agencies and community groups.
Classes are referred to as ESOL - English for Speakers of Other Languages.
To become a volunteer to teach English to a migrant or refugee please click here.
KEY CONTACTS - English Language Support in Christchurch
English Language Partners
www.englishlanguagepartners.org.nz
Email christchurch@englishlanguage.org.nz
CPIT The Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology
Email: info@cpit.ac.nz
Phone: Cheryl Wood 940 8452
Hagley Community College: www.hagley.school.nz
ESOL co-ordinator: Louise Courtney phone: 379090 Ext 837
(ESOL) Hagley English Language Centre provides both full-time and part-time English language classes.
PEETO- The Multicultural Learning Centre
Email: info@peeto.ac.nz
Phone: 03 343 2890
If you have pre-paid for "English for Migrants" lessons before leaving your country you need to access the recommended providers for this tuition.
You may also ring the TEC (Tertiary Education Commission) toll free HelpLine 0800 601 301 to discuss course options with an English for Migrants Advisor.
Free phone: 0800 601 301
Email: servicecentre@tec.govt.nz
- Mandarin and Cantonese Speakers are available.
- Language Line is also available for speakers of other languages.
- The Tertiary Education Commission takes no responsibility for subsequent alterations made to the content/price of courses.
