The ESOL Assessment and Access Specialist Service provides people who have English language needs with advice and information about the ESOL programmes and courses that best suit their needs. The service is free to clients. To make an appointment contact Settlement Support Officer on 589 3700 or email huttesol.specialist@xtra.co.nz
For ESOL Assessment and Access Service’s brochures in different languages visit www.esolservices.co.nz. The brochures are available in Arabic, Chinese, English, Farsi, Hindi, Khmer, Korean, Samoan, Somali and Tongan.
The Language Centre at Weltec caters for both international students and permanent residents who need to learn english. There are a variety of programmes from general English, English for Academic Purposes, Preparation for Tertiary Study to Preparation for IELTS.
Many of their students continue their study on a Weltec mainstream course, go to another tertiary institution or take their skills into the workforce. For a list of programmes available go to Weltec ESOL programme
Naenae College run part time courses for new settlers wishing to improve their communication skills. Courses begin in February and run for the duration of normal school year. Courses run from 10.00am-12.00noon and 1.00pm-3.00pm.
To make an appointment for an interview contact the school on (04)5677175 extension #840 or email cr@naenae-college.school.nz
English Language Partners can help you learn English if it is not your first language. Priority is given to people who can't go to any other language class. They also have information about settling in your local community. The teachers are English speakers who have trained with the English Language Partners. They are volunteers who are interested in helping people settle into New Zealand and who want to learn about other cultures. The service provides a one-hour lesson, once a week, in your home. The home tutor will visit you there. They also provide Social English Classes, ESOL Literacy Classes and Learner Driver’s Licence Classes. To register phone 570 1335, email hutt@englishlanguage.org.nz or visit their office at 47 Laings Rd, Lower Hutt.
For more information about English Language Partners visit www.englishlanguage.org.nz
The Wellington Business School is located in the central commercial area of Lower Hutt and is only five minutes walking distance from the biggest shopping mall (Westfield Shopping Centre) in Wellington.
They provide general English courses, exam preparation, work experience and business internship programmes. For more information and a full list of programmes go to http://www.wbs.ac.nz/index.htm