ESOL - English for Speakers of Other Language (Night time)
Free for NZ Residents / Citizens / Partnership Visa of NZ Residents or citizens.
- Students must be committed to attending 80% of classes
- Students must be 16 years or older
- An administration fee of $15 per course applies
- Fees apply for PELTS students. Contact our office for details.
Rutherford Community Education ESOL courses are recognized by The English for Migrants Programme (PELT) and WINZ. Full-time students may be eligible for a STUDENT VISA.
If you require assistance choosing the correct course to study please contact us to ensure you register at the correct level for your current English ability.
| Level | Description |
| Beginners | Learners have little or no exposure to English. Great difficulty understanding spoken or written English. |
| Elementary | Some Basic, often inaccurate communication is used, in simple familiar situations only. Often requires assistance and frequently misunderstands. |
| Pre- intermediate | Coping with general meaning only in very familiar situations. Communication breaks down often |
| Intermediate | Coping with general meaning in most situations, but still makes frequent mistakes. Use appropriate formality, both face-to-face and on the telephone. Inaccurate, but increasingly complex language used. |
| Upper- intermediate | Despite occasional errors communicate effectively and confidently in complex and new situations. |
| Course Name | Duration | Price |
|---|---|---|
| English in the Workplace - Pre-intermediate and above
$75 for Work Visa / $120 for Non-Residents
|
6 weeks | $0.00 incl. |
| Everyday NZ English (Mon / Wed) - Beginners
$85 for Work Visa / $143 for Non-Residents
|
6 weeks | $0.00 incl. |
| Everyday NZ English (Mon / Wed) - Elementary
$85 for Work Visa / $143 for Non-Residents
|
6 weeks | $0.00 incl. |
| Everyday NZ English (Mon / Wed) - Pre-intermediate and intermediate levels
$85 for Work Visa / $143 for Non-Residents
|
6 weeks | $0.00 incl. |
| Listening & Pronunciation (Tue)
$65 for Work Visa / $100 for Non-Residents
|
3 weeks | $0.00 incl. |