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There is a wide range of providers of ESOL throughout the
Auckland Region. These are listed below, in different categories:
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TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS
. Auckland
University of Technology - City & Akoranga (North Shore)
. Unitec
Institute of Technology, Mt. Albert / Henderson
. Manukau
Institute of Technology, Manukau City
. Massey
University, Albany, North Shore
. Waikato
University, Central City
. University
of Auckland - Centre for Continuing Education, Central City
1. AUT / Unitec / MIT
These institutes offer general English courses; i.e. speaking / reading /
writing/ listening.
. All levels / full
& part time courses / fees approx. $.1860.00 full time semester
course.
2. These institutes also offer many specialised ESOL courses;
. English for
employment / academic studies / business / medical studies, etc.
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PRIVATE PROVIDERS
. Many institutes exist all over Auckland.
. Generally are more expensive than government
providers.
. Some are registered to provide courses for migrants
with prepaid language levies.
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COMMUNITY PROVIDERS
National Home Tutor Association:
. There are 4 regional offices - Central / West / South
/ North Shore
. 3 main services offered -
* Free home tutors - refugees and parents
with pre-school children are prioritised.
* Free community classes for everyone.
* Home tutors for migrants with prepaid
language levies.
. Some classes are bilingual; there are Somali / Oromo
/ Amharic / Arabic classes.
Community education:
. Many local high schools & community centres offer
ESOL classes - day and evening
options.
. There are specialised classes such as IELTS /
conversation / employment.
. Generally part time; 2-3 times weekly, approx. $.5.00
per class. Classes start each
term.
. Most community classes are at specific levels;
beginners / intermediate / advanced.
Other classes:
. Many church groups and other organisations offer free
casual community classes.
. Some language schools offer free teacher training
classes - enquire ESOL Advisor.
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OTHER
ESOL SERVICES & INFORMATION AVAILABLE
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