As schools move to online learning due to COVID-19, TESOLANZ is concerned about the impact on English Language Learners (ELLs) in schools. TESOLANZ has written to the Ministry of Education to clarify how ELLs will be catered for in the online learning environment. Read our letter to the Ministry of […]
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IATEFL Conference 2020 deferred
To all TESOLANZ members, IATEFL, our associate, has had to defer the 54th international IATEFL Conference for a while. However, they invite TESOLANZ to join them on Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th April for two days of online sessions. For more information… Go to the IATEFL Global Get-Together webpage View […]
TESSOL further study grant
In 2019, the Ministry of Education was able to offer a number of awards for further study in the TESSOL field. Applications are now open for 2020 awards. These awards are targeted at teachers who have successfully done the TESSOL scholarship funded courses of a New Zealand TESSOL qualification but […]
Online resources for English language learners and teachers
TESOLANZ is compiling resources that may be useful for English language learners and teachers during the COVID-19 outbreak. Check them out by browsing through our Online Teaching resources. For our full archive of resources, including classroom activities, please visit our Resources page. Take care and kia kaha! — The TESOLANZ […]
TESOLANZ statement on COVID-19
Dear members, We are moving into uncertain times. We’re teaching and supporting in new ways, while also learning about new modes of delivery. This nationwide lockdown is uncharted territory for us as a country, but as a sector, I have found TESOL to be remarkably creative, resilient, and resourceful. If […]
TOEFL research grants
ETS (Educational Testing Service) is pleased to announce the TOEFL® Committee of Examiners (COE) 2021 Research Grant Programs. Full details about the three grant programs are available using the links below. TOEFL COE Research Program TOEFL COE research grants are intended to support research on topics related to the TOEFL […]