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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 through:

  • Beginner English courses
  • Help in their search for work
  • Help in identifying what their English learning needs are and in developing their education pathways.

English Classes

Employment Support

Homework Club

English Assessment

Volunteer

About

  • 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

Our vision

That all refugees and migrants have access to the language development, learning and employment opportunities that they need to achieve their full social and economic potential. That cultural and linguistic identity are appreciated as strengths to be encouraged, enjoyed and valued. That former refugees and migrants thrive in their new home.

Our purpose

KiwiClass exists to provide education and employment pathways for refugees and other migrants whose first language is not English, and to support activities which maintain cultural and linguistic identity.

Our Values

KiwiClass promotes:
    • Cultural and linguistic identities
    • Effective settlement of migrants
    • Success in education, training and employment
    • Sustainanble economic independence of migrants

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.

We are a not for profit organisation, and all our services are free of charge for NZ residents and citizens.

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