Immersion Day 2026

Are you ready to kickstart your conference experience with a day filled with inspiration, collaboration, and learning? Join us for Immersion Day 2026 on Saturday 4 July in Christchurch - NZALT Conference starts after the Immersion Day!

July 4, 2026 8:45 AM

Immersion Day 2026 aims to enhance language teachers' skills and competencies through immersive experiences and professional development. You'll have the opportunity to immerse yourself in a variety of language workshops led by our National Language Advisers and experienced facilitators.

Sessions are designed to deepen your understanding of languages, cultures and effective pedagogies through firsthand experience. As you immerse yourself in new languages, cultures, and teaching methodologies through hands-on activities and connect with fellow language educators in collaborative discussions throughout the day, you'll gain practical ideas, digital technologies, and/or resources. These will equip you with fresh teaching strategies and approaches to navigate the ever-evolving educational landscape and work smarter.

Please note that registering for the Language Circle Immersion Day is separate from registering for the NZALT conference. For conference registration details, please visit: https://www.ivvy.com.au/event/NZALT26/home.html

When & Where

St Andrew's College, Christchurch
Saturday 4th July. 8.45am - 3pm

What we will cover

This year, we are offering Immersion Day for the following 13 languages:

  • Te Reo Māori
  • New Zealand Sign Language
  • Chinese
  • French
  • Gagana Sāmoa
  • Gagana Tokelau
  • German
  • Japanese
  • Korean
  • Lea Faka-Tonga
  • Spanish
  • Vagahau Niue
  • Reo Māori Kūki 'Āirani

We will also offer an optional language taster class from 9 - 9.45am. These are designed for people who do not speak the language and would like to experience a lesson in: French, German, Spanish, Japanese or Chinese.

Lunch will be provided by Language Circle.

Who should attend

All teachers of languages in New Zealand

Cost

Language Circle is funded to provide professional learning for provisionally and fully registered Primary, Intermediate and Secondary teachers throughout Aotearoa New Zealand.

Facilitators

Language Circle NLAs and Facilitators

FULLY FUNDED

REGISTER
Registration Period:
01 Apr 26
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26 Jun 26
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