ARA Institute of Canterbury

For information on all the courses ring the above telephone number or look at their website. N.B. Polytechnic now call ARA City campus 130 Madras Street, Christchurch Opening hours: Monday to Thursday 8.00am–5.00pm, Friday: 9.00am–4:30pm Woolston campus Ensors Road, Christchurch Opening hours: Monday to Thursday 8.00am–5.00pm Friday: 9.00am–4:30pm

WEA – Canterbury Workers Educational Association

Established in 1915, the Canterbury Workers Educational Association (WEA) is a voluntary non-profit, community, adult education association. The WEA aims to provide education for personal growth and towards the establishment of a just and equitable society. Here in Christchurch, WEA strives to provide affordable courses of a high standard that encourage discussion and respond to … Continued

English Language Partners

A community-based organisation helping refugees and migrants to learn English and to start their new life in New Zealand. English lessons are offered in classes, online or 1-1 at the learner’s home.  All services are free to NZ residents and citizens.  Options are available for all levels and preferred study days/times, including Literacy, General English, … Continued

SeniorNet Ashburton

Computer, tablet, IPad, phone and new technology training classes for people who are 50 plus. www.seniornet.org.nz is the Website address for SeniorNet groups nationwide. Ring the above telephone for further details regarding classes, etc.

Correspondence School – Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu

Te Kura is a state-funded distance education provider that offers a wide range of personalised learning programmes and courses. These are from early childhood to NCEA Level 3, which are mostly delivered online. Students can enrol for a few credits in a specific course or for a full-time programme. Students of all ages are welcome, … Continued

Adult and Community Education

A wide range of classes suitable for all ages. Classes are held in the late afternoon, evenings or weekends. Contact the schools for more details. Cashmere High School – 172 Rose Street, Somerfield, Ph 332 9129 Hagley Community College – 510 Hagley Ave, Addington, Ph379 3090 Hillmorton High School – Tankerville Road, Hillmorton, Ph 3385119 … Continued

U3A – University of the Third Age-Groups

The U3a movement aims to encourage an active retirement for men and women by providing for their cultural, social, physical and intellectual interests. Members are individuals wanting to widen their interests by getting involved in life long learning opportunities of all kinds and share activities in an informal, friendly atmosphere. Refer to web page for … Continued

WEA – North-west Branch

Meetings are held at 4 – 8 Chapel Street  ( off Harewood Street ) on Friday mornings from 10.00am to 11.30am, during the school term time, $4 per session. A variety of tutors speak on a wide range of topics. For full programme details contact Jan Tedesco on 351 9796

Alliance Francaise

Learn French Open Monday to Friday 10am – 5pm They offer a full range of classes for adults, teenagers, children and toddlers. They have classes at the above premises. For further information regarding the classes, either ring the above telephone number, email them at the above email address or visit the website (timetable may be … Continued

SeniorNet New Brighton Inc

Seniornet  New Brighton rooms are at the New Brighton Club opposite He Puna Taimoana Hot Pools on Marine Parade, New Brighton. The rooms are open Monday to Thursday, 10am to 12 noon.  All devices (Iphones, laptops, tablets and desktop computers)  are covered working one on one to meet the needs of members. For further information, … Continued

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