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.
Most courses run for eight weeks. English courses start:
Course fees are due two weeks before courses start.
In 2024, 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, partners 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