Teachers of English to
Speakers of Other Languages
Aotearoa New Zealand
Te Rōpū Kaiwhakaako Reo Ingarihi ki Iwi Reo Kē
Who we are...
TESOLANZ is the New Zealand association of ESOL teachers in all areas of education. We offer you an opportunity to network with others in the ESOL field, professional development, conferences and expos, and we are also a major representative of the ESOL sector lobbying for the language needs of migrants and refugees.
Latest News
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TEC Literacy and Numeracy Implementation Strategy refresh consultation
The TEC is refreshing its Literacy and Numeracy Implementation Strategy. The refreshed Strategy will guide the TEC’s work in adult literacy and numeracy from 2016 to 2020. The TEC has drafted a Consultation Paper to seek your feedback on the TEC’s proposed future priorities within a refreshed Strategy. This paper reflects findings from the TEC workshops held in late 2014 with key stakeholders, as well as the TEC’s initial thinking. To take part go to the TEC website.
2015 doctoral Dissertation Grants
The International Research Foundation for English Language Education (TIRF) is announcing its 2015 Doctoral Dissertation Grants competition. Grants of up to US $5,000 will be made to successful applicants. See the Affiliates page for more information.
TEC REQUIRES QUALIFIED ESOL TEACHERS TO PASS NCALE
According to new TEC rules, ESOL teachers on Level 1 and 2 SAC-funded programmes such as NZCEL will be required to hold NCALE, a full-time 18-month qualification for literacy teachers. TESOLANZ opposes this move. For further information see the Tertiary SIG page.
Refugee Resettlement
If you are interested in refugee resettlement you will find the following report by Jody Lynn McBrien on government policies and their effects very enlightening.
http://www.fulbright.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/axford2014_mcbrien.pdf
Learn to Teach
Where can you learn to teach English - or other languages? Visit the TESOLANZ Directory. Teaching institutions are welcome to send course information for the page - no charge.
Which Qualification?
Which qualification do you need to become an EFL or ESL teacher in New Zealand or overseas? Find some suggestions on our Directory of programmes. Any institution offering a TESOL programme can advertise their course free.
Calls for Papers
Academic journals are invited to have their Call for Papers listed on the TESOLANZ website.
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