ESOL Literacy Courses

The ESOL Literacy Courses teach English language and skills to help adults settle in New Zealand and lay the foundations for further education and employment.

ESOL Literacy Programme
For adult beginner learners, with entry points at 4 levels.
The levels range from complete beginner, including those who cannot read and write in their first language, to post beginner.
The classes are 3 hours a day, 5 days a week.
No classes during school holidays.

Playgroup English Course
For mothers and their pre-kindergarten children.
Learn English and teach it to your child.
Meets 2 mornings a week.
No classes during school holidays.

To find out more
Ring Mary, 384 3693, ext 203

To enrol:
Fill in the application form.
Then we make an appointment.
At the appointment a teacher will ask you about your English and your long-term goals.
After the appointment we tell you when you can start. Sometimes you can start imediately. Sometimes you have to wait.
If our classes aren't right for you, we will tell you about other places you can study English.

To get an application form:
Ring 384 3693 ext 201
Or visit us at Level 1, 39 Webb St

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Employment Support Service

The employment support team helps migrants and refugees to make career choicess and find employment.

For non-English background employment seekers:
Professionals
Skilled workers
Unskilled workers
People with little or no work experience

We help:
Develop pathways
Write CVs
Practice interview skills
Learn how to job-search
Learn about work-place customs and expectations
Understand the particular job requirements
Resolve any concerns during the first 6 months in the job.

If appropriate, we:
contact prospective employers ourselves
refer clients to further study or training.

We meet clients at:
MCLaSS, Level 1 in the Multicultural Services Centre, 39 Webb St, Wellington
Settlement Support Centre, 47 Laings Road, Lower Hutt
Naenae Work and Income Office, 2 Vogel St, Naenae

To make an appointment:
Visit us at MCLaSS or ring 384 3693
Marlene ext 206
Harvey & Fiona ext 204

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ESOL Assessment and Access

The ESOL advisors help people decide how to meet their English language needs through an in-depth interview and follow-up support if required.

At the interview, the advisor will help you:
Find out your strengths and weaknesses in English
Discover strategies for learning a language as an adult
Identify your study and employment goals
Find out about the courses that are available

This service also contributes to the settlement strategies and provider networks in Wellington region.

We meet clients at:
MCLaSS, Level 1 in the Multicultural Services Centre, 39 Webb St, Wellington
Settlement Support Centre, 47 Laings Road, Lower Hutt

To make an appointment:
Wellington: Contact Judi
Phone: 384 8618
Email: esol.specialist@xtra.co.nz
Hutt: Contact Penny
Phone: 027 494 0045
Email: huttesol.specialist@xtra.co.nz

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