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Semester One - 2025
Term 1: 3 February - 11 April (10 weeks)
Term 2: 28 April - 27 June (9 weeks)
KiwiClass
Multicultural Support Services | He Amo Taunaki
Supporting former refugees and migrants in the Wellington region since 1995.
Here at KiwiClass we support former refugees and migrants in the Greater Wellington Region whose first language is not English. KiwiClass is an accredited NZQA provider that has embedded the Code of Practice 2021 into its practice, so you know you are receiving quality education services from our team and organisation. We are a not for profit organisation, and all our services are free of charge for NZ residents and citizens and their work visa partners. We provide:
Beginner English courses
Learn MoreHelp in finding work
Learn MoreSpecialised Classes
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We also help our students in identifying what their English learning needs are, and in developing their education pathways.
English Classes
Employment Support
Homework Club
English Assessment
Volunteer
About
Thank you for offering this kind of lessons, otherwise it will be very difficult to me taking them with a toddler, thank you for your encourage and support, you are an excellent teacher - Empowering Families Student
Empowering Families Student
The teacher gave me a lot of things to learn. The most useful activities are about New Zealand’s life, cultural....Thanks. - Empowering Families student
Student comment about learning online during Covid-19
Reading and grammar helps me improve my learning. The most useful activities is learn new word through games. - General English student
Student Comment
I think everything KiwiClass has done has been very good to keep us all safe.
Student thoughts about KiwiClass during Covid19
Kiwi class is very good. They look after every people. Everytime they send message if there is any news about covid19.
Student thoughts about KiwiClass during Covid-19
Teacher was gave us good advice during the covid 19, she told us to look after ourselves, stay active, eat healthy and stay contact with your friends and family.
Student thoughts about KiwiClass during Covid-19
I gain confidence to speak and write with [class] activities. I am not afraid to communicate with others, I can use the public transport, I am not shy anymore, I can ask questions, before I couldn't. - General English Student
Student comment
Thank you for offering this kind of lessons, otherwise it will be very difficult to me taking them with a toddler, thank you for your encourage and support, you are an excellent teacher - Empowering Families Student
Empowering Families Student
The teacher gave me a lot of things to learn. The most useful activities are about New Zealand’s life, cultural....Thanks. - Empowering Families student
Student comment about learning online during Covid-19
Our vision
Our purpose
Our Values
The organisational values of KiwiClass are what guide and provide the foundation for all our activities.
whakamana—we value high quality services that
support students and clients to achieve personal success
manaakitanga—we respect others, treating them with care and appreciation for their cultural and linguistic strengths
whakawhanaungatanga—we value all relationships and collaborations
ako—we value learning and the importance of ongoing learning for everyone
Tika—we value truth, fairness and justice to enable us do everything to the best of our ability
We have included the words He Amo Taunaki into our new brand. The name is based around the role KiwiClass plays in the community, a role of providing support. Gifted to us by local members of Taranaki Whānui iwi, 'He Amo Taunaki' is the equivalent of the phrase, 'Pillars of Support'. We believe these words truly encapsulate the role of KiwiClass – to act as unwavering pillars of support for those newly welcomed to Aotearoa New Zealand.
Te Reo Māori and Te Tiriti o Waitangi are important features of the mahi (work) we do at KiwiClass. We support our students to develop an understanding of the principles of Tikanga Māori, and basic Te Reo Māori words, empowering them to feel more at home in Aotearoa New Zealand, and appreciate the culture they are becoming part of.
