Strengthening Language Learning in Aotearoa

We prepare teachers, kaiako and communities by delivering languages pedagogy designed to inspire and uplift.

We understand that in a rapidly changing world — and in a richly diverse Aotearoa, our classrooms are becoming increasingly multilingual and multicultural.

We are embedded in the New Zealand education sector, we work in partnership with schools, governments and partners and we bring both local context and global best practice to every engagement.

Our practise honours New Zealand Sign, Pacific, Asian, European languages and te reo Māori.

How we support

Language Circles  

GROW Programmes

Explore Workshops & Roadshows

National Language Advisors

Language Assistants

Immersion Programmes

Specialist PLD Programmes

Upcoming PLD

In Person
Online
Power of Languages

An interactive nationwide workshop bringing Year 8 students into the world of German, Japanese, Mandarin, Spanish and French through hands-on activities that build curiosity, cultural understanding and confidence in language learning

At your School

Customised 60-90 Minute

In Person
Online
Maximising the potential of a language assistant

Learn about the latest academic research on language assistants and find out how they can bring languages to life in your class.

Online

February 24, 2026

3:30-4:30pm, Tuesday 24th February 2026

In Person
Online
Monthly Online Nihongo Café 輪和話 (wawawa)

A monthly 45-minute online session to engage in a casual conversation with other Japanese language teachers

Online

March 5, 2026

Monthly Meet-Up

In Person
Online
GROW - Equipping Junior High School Students for their Senior Language Programmes

Specific to Language teachers who are teaching Years 9 and 10

Important note: Dates and workshop venue will be confirmed once the programme commences.

March 17, 2026

This course is delivered through two full-day face-to-face workshops. Four online workshops and practice analysis school visits.

In Person
Online
GROW - Thriving as Teachers of Multi-level Language Classes

This course is designed to support educators to understand, develop, and implement strategies to improve outcomes for students in multi-level language classes.

Important note: Dates and workshop venue will be confirmed once the programme commences.

March 18, 2026

This course is delivered through two full-day face-to-face workshops, four online workshops, and practice analysis school visits.

In Person
Online
GROW - Leadership for Aspiring and New HODs of Languages

This course is designed to support new leaders to learn about educational leadership, with a special focus on leading a Languages Department.

Important note: Dates and workshop venue will be confirmed once the programme commences.

March 19, 2026

This course is delivered through two full-day face-to-face workshops, four online workshops, and practice analysis school visits.

Networks that power up language learning

We work closely with language associations, universities, overseas governments, other PLD providers and business associations, delivering quality support and opportunities for teachers. These relationships help teachers build cultural connections to enrich language learning in the classroom and more broadly in the communities they serve.

News and Views

Loved by the teaching community

"This course has helped me to focus on what is important as a leader; building high trust relationships; use data to inform decision making how to have challenging conversations and most importantly to prioritise teaching and learning within the department."

"Encouraging learners not only to acquire linguistic competence, but also to engage thoughtfully and ethically with cultural diversity."

"It motivates me to keep in mind, when designing learning activities, the importance of including students' voices, increasing their input, and gradually releasing responsibility to them so they can take ownership of their learning."

"The Ellis Principles and Newton et al with the Intercultural communicative language teaching principles gave me a broader view of how to be more intentional and explicit with my teaching."

"My lessons have already become more engaging; my learners are invested and learning more."

"I think my big takeaway from the GROW programme was that I need to offer choice and challenge to my students."

Interested in connecting with our events and networks, or have ideas on future PLD?

Contact us to get connected, or explore partnership opportunities.