Course highlights
Get the job you want by improving your English language skills.
This course will give you the English language skills you need to get a job in New Zealand. Our friendly tutors will also show you how to find and apply for jobs. This course is for people who only have a little bit of English.
You must be a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident.
Key facts
Start Date(s)
16 February 2026 – 3 July 2026
20 July 2026 – 4 December 2026
Duration
18 teaching weeks (two days per week)
Study location(s)
Study method
Part-time
Domestic fees
Free to NZ Citizens & Permanent Residents*
*Free for New Zealand citizens, residents entitled to reside in New Zealand indefinitely, and refugees and protected persons (under the Immigration Act 2009), of all ages, that are eligible for tertiary study. All free study is subject to availability and funding confirmation. Proof of residency status required. Entry criteria, and some costs, may also apply.
Course code
851.127
Entry requirements
For people with minimal or no formal education.
The maximum period to complete this course for free is no more than five years (or 60 months).
Course structure
The purpose of the course is to develop English language skills to enable you to interact positively within your everyday life and work environment.
You will complete a minimum of 20 hours of face-to-face teaching and develop skills in:
- Reading and writing related to employment
- Speaking and listening related to employment
- Basic digital literacy.
