Free English classes in Auckland City for migrants and refugees
Need help communicating in everyday situations in Auckland, New Zealand? Our free English classes at the AUT City Campus are for people with refugee and migrant backgrounds who want to improve their English.
What are the free English language classes like?
Learn English at AUT in the centre of Auckland:
- Classes are 3 days a week, 10am to 2pm
- Class levels from absolute beginner to pre-intermediate level*
- Learn in a supportive environment
- Literacy support is available if you need it
These classes are part of the New Zealand government’s free Intensive Literacy and Numeracy (ILN (ELT)) programme to support people with refugee and migrant backgrounds.
*Our classes are full at the moment.
Where are the classes?
WB building, room WB430
AUT City Campus
Can I get help with transport?
Yes. If you have a Community Services Card, we offer a transport allowance. That makes it easier to get to class from anywhere in Auckland.
Who can join the free ILN English classes?
You can join if you have:
- Permanent residence or a residence visa, or
- Refugee or asylum seeker status, or
- A specific partnership visa as the partner of a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident
You can't join if you:
- Are under 19 years old
- Have more than 120 NZQCF credits
- Hold one of these:
- Standard work visa
- Standard visitor's visa
- Student visa
- Working holiday visa
How do I register?
- Email Rose with your name, contact details and residency status
- We invite you to an interview
- At the interview, we check your documents and your English level
- When a place becomes available, we'll contact you
Ready for a higher-level English course?
Study at the AUT English Language Centre. Our Academic English and IELTS preparation courses get you ready for university study at AUT.