Make friends, improve your English and learn more about New Zealand culture in a friendly environment. Students enjoy our small class sizes and individual attention as they learn English to gain skills for work and further study and to better communicate with New Zealanders. Our teachers are highly experienced and qualified native English speakers. They really want to help our students improve their English.
Please contact our friendly office staff if you have any questions. We enjoy helping people and will do our best to find a course that suits your needs.
Name | Duration | Price (inc. GST) | Next Running |
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English for Migrants | |||
English Improve Your Pronunciation Skills - Part 2 | One day $15/$70 | From $15.00 | 05 Jul |
English: Grammar Revision & Practice | 8 x 2 hours $15/160 | From $15.00 | 20 Feb |
English: Kiwi Idioms, Slang and Expressions | Two days $25/$140 | From $25.00 | 27 Sep |
English Interactive Reading Upper Intermediate to Advanced | 8 classes - Free /$195 | From $265.00 | Register interest |
English Beginners Evening | 24 classes $130/$565 incl books | From $470.00 | 10 Feb |
English Elementary Day | 24 classes $130/$565 incl books | From $470.00 | 17 Feb |
English Elementary Evening | 24 classes $135/$565 incl books | From $470.00 | 10 Feb |
English Pre-Intermediate Day | 16 classes $130/$565 incl books | From $470.00 | 17 Feb |
English Pre-Intermediate Evening | 24 classes $130/$565 incl books | From $470.00 | 10 Feb |
English Conversation Club Pre-Intermediate Day | 16 classes Free or $290 | From $290.00 | 17 Feb |
English Intermediate Day | 24 classes $130/$565 incl books | From $35.00 | 18 Feb |
English Intermediate Evening | 24 classes $130/$565 incl books | From $35.00 | 10 Feb |
English Conversation Club Intermediate Day | 16 classes Free or $290 | Free Course for some students | 18 Feb |
English Conversation Club Intermediate Evening | 24 classes - Free or $220 | Free Course for some students | 10 Feb |
English Intensive Upper Intermediate | 120 hours $95 / $1220 incl books | From $990.00 | Register interest |
English Upper Intermediate Day | 24 classes $125/$560 incl books | From $35.00 | 18 Feb |
English Upper Intermediate Evening | 16 classes $120/$425 incl books | From $25.00 | 10 Feb |
English Conversation Club Upper Intermediate Day | 16 classes Free or $290 | Free Course for some students | 18 Feb |
English Upper Intermediate Current Affairs | 8 classes - Free/$214 | From $214.00 | Register interest |
English Conversation Club Upper Intermediate to Advanced Evening | 16 classes Free or $150 | Free Course for some students | 10 Feb |
English Intensive Advanced | 120 hours $95 / $1225 incl books | From $1,130.00 | Register interest |
English Advanced Day | 16 classes $130/$565 incl books | From $35.00 | 17 Feb |
English Advanced Evening | 16 classes $120/$425 incl books | From $25.00 | 10 Feb |
English IELTS Intensive Weekend | Two days $15/ $135 | From $15.00 | 05 Apr |
English for Business Upper Intermediate to Advanced Night | Eight classes $15/$160 | From $15.00 | 11 Feb |
English Kiwi Culture (Intermediate - Advanced) | 8 classes $15/$160 | From $160.00 | 17 Feb |
English IELTS Preparation Evening | 24 classes $90/$525 incl book | From $35.00 | 10 Feb |
English IELTS Writing Night | Eight classes Free or $95 | Free Course for some students | 11 Feb |
English Improve Your Pronunciation Skills - Part 1 | One day $15/$70 | From $15.00 | 01 Mar |
English Improve Your Pronunciation Skills Evening | Eight classes $15/$160 | From $15.00 | 11 Feb |
Most courses run for eight weeks. English courses start:
Course fees are payable two weeks before courses start.
In 2025, we offer the following English languages courses. These courses are for those who are learning English as a second or subsequent language and are not suitable for native English speakers.
Please contact us for guidance in finding the right level course for your ability.
Fees are quoted in New Zealand Dollars and are GST inclusive. Advertised fees apply per course (usually 8 weeks). You may need to buy course books.
Where two different fees are advertised, students who have the right to reside permanently in New Zealand may apply for the lower fee which is subsidised by the Tertiary Education Commission.
NZ citizens, Permanent Resident Visa and Resident Visa holders may apply for fee subsidy. In some special cases, souses of citizens and residents may also qualify for a subsidy. Enquire at the office. Conditions apply for accepting a fee subsidy:
If you are unable to agree to all these conditions, please contact the office to discuss your situation. Selwyn Community Education is required to collect demographic information for subsidised students for reporting purposes.
If you have refugee status, you may qualify for a free course. You may need to buy course workbooks. You will need to present your refugee papers. Please contact REAF (Refugee Education for Adults and Families) on 521 9610 first.
Please contact our friendly office staff if you have any questions. We enjoy helping people and will do our best to find a course that suits your needs.
Open Hours
Term Time: Monday - Wednesday 9:00am - 9:00pm
Thursday - Friday 9:00am - 3:00pm
School Holidays: When courses are running the office is open 9:00am - 4:00pm