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English Language (ESOL)
Selwyn Community Education is based at Selwyn College, Kohimarama, Auckland
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language (ESOL) | |||
| English Improve Your Pronunciation Skills - Part 2 | One day $15/$70 | From $15.00 | 29 Nov |
| English Intermediate Extension Day | 24 classes $130/$565 incl books | From $35.00 | 29 Jul |
| English: Grammar Revision & Practice | Eight classes $15/160 | From $15.00 | 31 Jul |
| 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 | 21 Jul |
| English Elementary Day | 24 classes $130/$565 incl books | From $470.00 | 28 Jul |
| English Elementary Evening | 24 classes $135/$565 incl books | From $470.00 | 21 Jul |
| English Pre-Intermediate Day | 16 classes $130/$565 incl books | From $470.00 | 28 Jul |
| English Pre-Intermediate Evening | 24 classes $130/$565 incl books | From $470.00 | 21 Jul |
| English Conversation Club Pre-Intermediate Day | 16 classes Free or $290 | From $290.00 | 28 Jul |
| English Intermediate Day | 24 classes $130/$565 incl books | From $35.00 | 29 Jul |
| English Intermediate Evening | 24 classes $130/$565 incl books | From $35.00 | 21 Jul |
| English Conversation Club Intermediate Day | 16 classes Free or $290 | Free Course for some students | 29 Jul |
| English Conversation Club Intermediate Evening | 24 classes - Free or $220 | Free Course for some students | 21 Jul |
| English Intensive Upper Intermediate | 120 hours $95 / $1220 incl books | From $990.00 | Register interest |
| English Upper Intermediate Day | 24 classes $130/$565 incl books | From $35.00 | 29 Jul |
| English Upper Intermediate Evening | 16 classes $120/$425 incl books | From $25.00 | 21 Jul |
| English Conversation Club Upper Intermediate Day | 16 classes Free or $290 | Free Course for some students | 29 Jul |
| 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 | 21 Jul |
| 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 | 28 Jul |
| English Advanced Evening | 16 classes $120/$425 incl books | From $25.00 | 21 Jul |
| English IELTS Intensive Weekend | Two days $15/ $135 | From $135.00 | Register interest |
| English for Business Upper Intermediate to Advanced Night | Eight classes $15/$160 | From $15.00 | 22 Jul |
| English Kiwi Culture (Intermediate - Advanced) | Eight classes $15/$160 | From $160.00 | Register interest |
| English IELTS Preparation Evening | 24 classes $90/$525 incl book | From $35.00 | 21 Jul |
| English IELTS Writing Night | Eight classes Free or $95 | Free Course for some students | 22 Jul |
| English Improve Your Pronunciation Skills - Part 1 | One day $15/$70 | From $15.00 | 16 Aug |
| English Improve Your Pronunciation Skills Evening | Eight classes $15/$160 | From $15.00 | 22 Jul |
Term dates 2025
Most courses run for eight weeks. English courses start:
- 10 - 20 February 2025
- 28 April - 8 May 2025
- 21 - 31 July 2025
- 6 - 16 October 2025
Course fees are payable three weeks before courses start.
Course types
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.
- General English: reading, writing, speaking, listening, grammar and vocabulary. Text books are used for these courses.
- Conversational English: focus on speaking and listening to gain fluency
- IELTS Preparation: review vocabulary, practise answering examination questions. Text book are used for this class. Courses available at night and weekends.
- IELTS Writing: focus on the IELTS writing component
- English for Business evening course
- Fast Track/Intensive: intensive general English courses 15 hours per week for 8 weeks. Text books are used for these courses. New courses are added when there is demand. Generally, only one level of intensive course will run in any term (if at all)
- Pronunciation courses (evening and weekend workshops)
- English Grammar Revision - day time course for high level English learners
Course levels
- Beginners: For those with little knowledge of English.
- Elementary: For those who can understand and use a little English. Learn basic grammar, common words and phrases, speak in simple sentences and improve your listening.
- Pre-Intermediate: For those who can understand and use simple English in everyday situations. Increase your confidence in understanding and being understood in English.
- Intermediate: For those who can usually understand native English speakers and can make themselves understood in familiar situations. Develop your confidence, increase your vocabulary and correct any common mistakes.
- Upper Intermediate: For those who generally speak with confidence and accuracy but need to develop fluency and the use of idiomatic English.
- Advanced: For those who are fluent in most contexts, but would like support in more specific or challenging areas of English.
Please contact us for guidance in finding the right level course for your ability.
Fees
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:
- you agree to attend the full duration of the course (e.g. eight weeks)
- you agree to attend at least 80% of classes
- you must prove your right to reside permanently in New Zealand before starting the course (bring your passport/visa or refugee papers to the office)
- you must be over the age of 16 years
- you must be enrolled in a NZ secondary school.
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.
Refugees
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.
