Welcome to Literacy Waitākere. Adult Learning for [Literacy.|Numeracy.|Computing.|ESOL.]
Literacy Waitākere is dedicated to helping adults in Tāmaki Makaurau to become critically literate and digitally able, no matter their starting point.
Achievement highlights
By the Numbers
These numbers represent our growth, success, and commitment to delivering top-notch programmes and courses for our learners. Take a closer look at what we’ve accomplished in 2024.
Our Programmes and Courses
Literacy Waitākere offers a range of free, learner-centred courses tailored to meet the individual needs of adult learners. Enquire about the enrolment process today.
Read, Write, Spell
Receive targeted learning based on your needs, seeking to improve your reading, writing and spelling.
Everyday Maths
Strengthen your numeracy skills, empowering you to make informed decisions and solve everyday maths challenges.
IELTS / Academic English
Gain advanced English skills to support study, employment or credentialing for speakers of other languages.
Computer
Start with the basics on Windows. Learn Email, Google Docs, and more— gain skills to feel confident online.
How does it work?
3 simple steps in the enrolment process
Learn more about each step - including how to enrol, our requirements and learning outcomes.
1
Who can enrol? Am I eligible?
We work with adults (16+) who are NZ Citizens or Residents and who are not already enrolled in full-time learning.
2
The placement process
One of our friendly team members will be in touch and will help you decide which one of our courses are best for you.
3
Let's get started!
If you are keen to hear more, contact us but clicking below
BESTSELLERS
Resources for Adult Learners
Guided by dedicated tutors, Literacy Waitākere offers adult learners the opportunity to write their own life story, and become published authors in the process!
An ongoing project, our learners have authored a range of unique student-led books covering a variety of subjects, from tales of triumph over adversity to chill slices of life. By finding, writing, and sharing the stories only they can tell, our learners not only grow their confidence and ability, but pay it forward to future educators and learners.
Each text serves as a teaching and learning resource and is mapped to the Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) reading progressions.
EVENTS
Regional PD AI Literacy
Our regional PD AI Literacy event was devised to guide educators on the use of different AI tools to enhance the learning capabilities of diverse students! Educators learned how to explore AI in education — safely, ethically, and in ways that reflect our values in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions & Answers
We've collated the most common queries from our user base.
We offer tutoring to adults (16+) in Aotearoa New Zealand who are not currently directly enrolled in full-time learning. We offer both short courses and ongoing learning.
You will not gain an official qualification with Literacy Waitākere, rather you will gain the skills you need in order to gain the qualification - whether it be NZQA or your NZ Driver Licence. Please visit our programme overview page or find Pathway to Level 3 to learn about gaining an official qualification or certificate with our help.
Get in touch with us and find we're a good fit for you! Email Literacy Waitākere at info@literacywaitakere.org.nz or call us (09) 825 0220 to enquire or begin the enrolment process.
Our teaching and learning happens under one roof at Level 1, 3055 on Great North Road in New Lynn - however, online learning accommodations are possible as capacity permits.
Our classes are small and tailored to suit the needs to the individual learners present. No two classes are ever exactly the same.
FUNDING AND PROGRAMME SUPPORT
