Find an NZSL Class

Course overview:
A tailored Deaf Culture workshop for either 2, 4 or 7 hours. Essential for frontline staff, teachers, healthcare workers and all staff.

This course covers Deaf Culture and what that is, including Deaf identity and the different perspectives of this.

It covers NZSL as a language and gives important communication tips. This workshop can be delivered at your event/workplace/school. It will be tailored to your specific needs.

Please contact Merge NZ to learn more.

Type of tuition: Class

Course category: Deaf Culture

Tutor: Merge NZ
NZSLTA category: Qualified

Coordinator: Merge NZ

Course overview:
Enrollment is now open for Level 1a Beginner for 2024. Also, check out level 1c Beginner and Level 2c Intermediate on our Usign NZ Facebook page and Usignnz Instagram posts.

For onsite classes at Cambridge for 2 x Level 1A Beginner, sign up now. Students prefer face-to-face learning and it's a great opportunity to meet new people. The course will cover topics like Greetings & Meeting, Our Class, Needs & Wants for 6 weeks.

Registration closes two weeks before the start of each course, so make sure you don't miss out on your secure space. The cost for the 6-week course is $130.00.

We also offer online classes for one-on-one or small groups. Stay tuned for updates on available space.

If you're interested in taking the next step, feel free to connect with us via text at 0275377779 or email at kelly@usign.co.nz.

We're excited to hear from you and help you achieve your goals!

Type of tuition: Class

Course category: NZSL Level 1

Tutor: Kelly Quirke
NZSLTA category: Qualified

Coordinator: Kelly Quirke

Course cost: $130

Course overview:
We are pleased to invite you to an NZSL Intermediate 2 Level Course. This is a 15 week course - 7 weeks then a break, followed by 8 weeks. Each class is from 7pm to 9 pm on Monday evenings at the Auckland Deaf Society's location in Three Kings.

Tutor - Rachel Walker

This course is suitable for students who have previously completed NZSL Intermediate 1 or equivalent

On Completion of this course you will be ready to start Intermediate 3 level NZSL in July, 2025

Type of tuition: Class

Course category: Other

Tutor: Rachel Walker
NZSLTA category: Qualified

Coordinator: Karen den Hollander

Course cost: $260

Course overview:
We are pleased to invite you to an NZSL Intermediate 1 Level Course. This is a 15 week course - 7 weeks then a break, followed by 8 weeks. Each class is from 7 pm to 9 pm on Wednesday evenings at Three Kings

Tutor - Rachel Walker

This course is suitable for students who have completed Beginner 2 NZSL (or equivalent)

On Completion of this course you will be ready to start Intermediate 2 NZSL in July, 2025

Type of tuition: Class

Course category: Other

Tutor: Rachel Walker
NZSLTA category: Qualified

Coordinator: Karen den Hollander

Course cost: $260

Course overview:
This course further develops beginners' skills in understanding and using NZSL, and extends students' understanding of the Deaf community and culture in New Zealand.

This is a follow up course from NZSL101 paper. This course includes an one-hour lecture, two-hour language class and one-hour tutorial so 4 hours a week altogether

Type of tuition: Class

Course category: NZSL Level 1

Tutor: Sara Pivac Alexander
NZSLTA category: Qualified

Coordinator: Rachel McKee

Course overview:
This course will develop intermediate signers’ receptive and expressive proficiency in NZSL for everyday communication purposes. Learners will extend their repertoire of NZSL grammar structures and appreciation of the social-cultural context of NZSL use in Deaf community.

This course is 4 hours per week: 2-hour language class and 2-hour tutorial.

Type of tuition: Class

Course category: NZSL Level 2

Tutor: Sara Pivac Alexander
NZSLTA category: Qualified

Coordinator: Sara Pivac Alexander

Type of tuition: Class

Course category: NZSL Level 1

Tutor: Julie-Anne Taylor
NZSLTA category: Qualified

Coordinator: Ramona Toth

Course cost: $45

Course overview:
Learn about Deaf Culture and New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL) in this informative one-hour workshop, presented in NZSL by a Deaf presenter with an NZSL interpreter. It’s a great introduction to Deaf culture, the Deaf community, and NZSL as a language.


This is essential professional development for frontline staff working in restaurants, healthcare, services, trades, community roles – anyone who interacts with the public!

Type of tuition: Online

Course category: Deaf Culture

Tutor: Cathy Greyling
NZSLTA category: Non-Certified

Coordinator: Marissa Lessing

Course cost: $59

Course overview:
Learn NZSL (New Zealand Sign Language) online via MySign!


Join our interactive class led by a NZSL teacher. This course is ideal for students who have completed Level 1 - Beginner (Part 5) online or Level 1d onsite (approximately 50 - 60 hours).


Course Details:


Dates: Every Monday - 13/10, 20/10, 3/11, 10/11, 17/11, 24/11, 1/12 and 8/12

(Note there is no class on Labour Day, Monday 27/10)

Course fee: $160 for full 8-week class incl. weekly e-handouts/homework

Type of tuition: Online

Course category: NZSL Level 2

Tutor: Chetna Bedhan
NZSLTA category: Trainee

Coordinator: Marissa Lessing

Course cost: $160

Course overview:
Master NZSL online with MySign! Get ready to complete the last part of Level 2! Experience fully interactive learning with a qualified NZSL teacher in our 8-week course and take your signing skills to the next level!

This course is perfect for students who have completed the Intermediate (Part 3) online or Level 2c onsite (approximately 70 hours of NZSL tuition).


Duration: Mondays for 9 weeks

Dates: 13/10, 20/10, skip 27/10 (Labour Day), 3/11, 10/11, 17/11, 24/11, 1/12 and 8/12

Type of tuition: Online

Course category: NZSL Level 2

Tutor: Janine Campbell
NZSLTA category: Provisional

Coordinator: Marissa Lessing

Course cost: $160