All Courses

For those who have completed an Introductory 2 course or have equivalent knowledge.

Focus on the purpose of your writing and write more effectively and confidently in a range of situations. [ESOL Level 4+] [Discounted fee of $69 for NZ citizens and residents - if you're a resident/citizen and the course is full, please contact us!]

For those who generally speak with confidence and accuracy but need to develop fluency and the use of idiomatic language. [Discounted fee of $99 for NZ citizens and residents - if you're a resident/citizen and the course is full, please contact us!]

For those who are more confident in everyday English, who want to be more fluent and accurate. This course is free for NZ citizens and residents and enrolment is by interview only.

For those who are becoming more confident in using English in everyday situations. This course is free for NZ citizens and residents and enrolment is by interview only.

Need to understand better and speak more confidently? Get lots of practice in the art of conversation, expand your vocabulary and have fun improving your English language skills. [Level 3+]. [Discounted fee of $69 for NZ citizens and residents - if you're a resident/citizen and the course is full, please contact us!]

Join our beginners’ informal English language group at the Johnsonville Community Centre and improve your English skills, make new friends and find out more about your community. [Free course for NZ citizens and residents - for non-residents the course fee is $99].

Join our elementary informal English language groups at the Johnsonville Community Centre and improve your English skills, make new friends and find out more about your community. [Free course for NZ citizens and residents - for non-residents the course fee is $99].

Join our informal next step English language group (aimed at those at Intermediate level and above) at the Johnsonville Community Centre and improve your English skills, make new friends and find out more about your community. [Free course for NZ citizens and residents - for non-residents the course fee is $99].

Taking the IELTS exam for immigration or study? Get the skills and strategies you need to help you pass. [Level 3+]. [Discounted fee of $125 for NZ citizens and residents - if you're a resident/citizen and the course is full, please contact us!]

For beginners who have no prior knowledge of Chinese Mandarin.

For those who have completed Chinese Mandarin - Introductory 1 recently or have equivalent knowledge.

For beginners who have no prior knowledge of French.

For those who have completed French - Introductory 1 or Let's Learn French recently or have equivalent knowledge.

For those who have completed French - Introductory 2 recently or have equivalent knowledge.

For those who have completed French - Introductory 3 recently or have equivalent knowledge.

For beginners who have no prior knowledge of Italian.

For those who have completed Italian - Introductory 1 recently or have equivalent knowledge.

For beginners who have no prior knowledge of Japanese.

For those who have completed Japanese - Introductory 1 recently or have equivalent knowledge.

For beginners who have no prior knowledge of NZ Sign Language. [Discounted fee of $99 for NZ citizens and residents - evidence of eligibility required].

For those who have completed NZ Sign Language - Introductory 1A or have equivalent knowledge. [Discounted fee of $99 for NZ citizens and residents - evidence of eligibility required].

For beginners who have no prior knowledge of Samoan. Course fees: If you are a NZ citizen or hold a NZ Resident/Permanent Resident Visa the course fee is $99 (evidence of eligibility required). If you are here on a Work Visa/Working Holiday Visa the course fee is $185.

For those who have completed Samoan - Introductory 1 recently or have equivalent knowledge. [ Course fees: If you are a NZ citizen or hold a NZ Resident/Permanent Resident Visa the course fee is $99 (evidence of eligibility required). If you are here on a Work Visa/Working Holiday Visa the course fee is $179.

For beginners who have no prior knowledge of Spanish.

For those who have completed Spanish - Introductory 1 recently or have equivalent knowledge.

Looking to learn some Māori language, but needing some extra grammar and structure? Nau mai kuhu mai!

This 8 week course is for beginners who have no prior knowledge of te reo Māori or Māori culture. Course fees: If you are a NZ citizen or hold a NZ Resident/Permanent Resident Visa the course fee is $99 (evidence of eligibility required). If you are here on a Work Visa/Working Holiday Visa the course fee is $1189 CLICK ON "SHOW ME MORE DATES" FOR LATER OPTIONS!

For those who have completed Te Reo Māori - Introductory 1 recently or have equivalent knowledge. [Please see the Te Reo Māori - Introductory 1 course description for an indication of what is covered]. Course fees: If you are a NZ citizen or hold a NZ Resident/Permanent Resident Visa the course fee is $99 (evidence of eligibility required). If you are here on a Work Visa/Working Holiday Visa the course fee is $189.

So, you want to write but can’t seem to get going? Then this is the place to start. In this six-week course, you’ll receive tips on everything from how to get started and keep going, to building a story with a beginning, a middle and an ending.

Focus on the purpose of your writing and write more effectively and confidently in a range of situations. [ESOL Level 4+] [Discounted fee of $69 for NZ citizens and residents - if you're a resident/citizen and the course is full, please contact us!]

Get your creativity flowing by exploring some of the star forms of creative writing, focusing each week on a different area of fiction or creative non-fiction.

Creative writing is a powerful tool for personal growth and is an art form that belongs to all people. Explore your creativity through writing, without pressure, in this weekly workshop.

Have you always dreamed of writing compelling fiction about murder, mayhem and where to put the body? Join successful crime author Cat Connor as she shows you where and how!

Learn how to approach literary agents and publishers, what the difference is between traditional publishing and self-publishing; and choose which route is best for you.

This poetry writing workshop is a practical course in which you’ll learn some writing skills to enable you to write evocative poems. You’ll generate many first drafts in the workshop sessions which you can develop over time.

An intensive fun one-day workshop to explore poetry.

There are no rules in scriptwriting, only principles. Learn how your favourite movies are built from these principles and begin to create your own.

Kick start your novel in this series of weekly workshops with practical writing exercises which will build ideas, form the raw material of your book and get you started.

Want to write for children but not sure where to start? Be guided through exercises to generate and expand your ideas and find out more about children's book genres and publishing.