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Looking for ESOL work in New Zealand?
Are you a qualified and experienced teacher looking for ESOL work within New Zealand? Get in touch with your brief bio, location, type of work and your contact details and we will post your details on Positions Wanted for free. Posts will remain live for 3 months or until you […]
Response from Minister Hipkins on COVID-19 impact
The Minister has responded to our letter (8 May 2020) regarding the impact of COVID-19 and the resulting border restrictions on our sector. ‘The Government recognises the severity of the impact the border closure has had on international education and on the English language sector. I acknowledge English language provision […]
TESOL International statement on racial injustice
The TESOL International Association has published a statement on racial injustice following the death of George Floyd in the United States. You can read it on their website.
TESOLANZ writes again to Minister on impact of COVID-19
Following on from our earlier letter to the Minister of Education and the Minister’s response, TESOLANZ has again written to the Minister (dated 8 May 2020) to express our concern about the risks COVID-19 and the associated (but necessary) border restrictions pose to the English language sector in Aotearoa New […]
Response from Minister Hipkins about online learning during COVID-19
On the 30th of April 2020, TESOLANZ received a response from the Minister of Education, Hon Chris Hipkins, regarding our earlier letter on the subject of catering for ELLs in the online learning environment during COVID-19. You can view our original letter here.