Practical English for Everyday Life
Pre-purchased English Language Tuition (PELT) helps eligible migrants improve their English after arriving in New Zealand.
The programme develops your speaking, listening, reading and writing skills through practical lessons designed around your individual needs. You will build the confidence to communicate more comfortably, participate in your community and settle into life in New Zealand.
Skill New Zealand is an approved provider of Pre-purchased English Language Tuition. The current government provider directory confirms that we offer part-time PELT classes and individual tuition. View the government English class directory.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
Your lessons may help you develop the English skills needed to:
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Communicate in everyday conversations
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Understand spoken English more confidently
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Read signs, forms, messages and everyday information
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Complete forms and write simple messages
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Access services and attend appointments
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Participate more confidently in your community
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Prepare for further learning or employment
Your learning goals and current level of English will help determine the content of your lessons.
PERSONALISED LEARNING
Our tutors take the time to understand your English level, learning needs and personal goals.
They use approved learning resources and prepare suitable activities to help you develop practical language skills. Course materials are provided as part of your learning programme.
FLEXIBLE STUDY OPTIONS
Lessons are designed to suit the needs of individual learners. Depending on availability, you may be able to choose from:
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One-to-one tuition on campus
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Small-group tuition on campus
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Tuition in your home
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The programme is normally delivered two days each week, with two hours of tuition per lesson. Please speak with our team to confirm the options and timetable currently available.
WHO CAN ENROL?
You may be eligible for PELT if you paid Immigration New Zealand for English language tuition before arriving in New Zealand.
Your available funding is known as your balance of entitlement. This depends on your English level when you applied for your visa and the amount you paid to Immigration New Zealand. The Tertiary Education Commission recommends confirming your balance before enrolling. Read the official PELT eligibility information.
When enrolling, you will need to provide:
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Your passport
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Your current visa
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Confirmation that you have an available PELT entitlement