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: Victoria Lessing
NZSLTA category: Qualified

Coordinator: Merge NZ

Type of tuition: Class

Course category: NZSL Level 1

Tutor: Julie Nielson
NZSLTA category: Provisional

Coordinator: Julie Nielson

Course cost: $80

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:
We are pleased to invite you to an NZSL Beginner 1 Level Course. This is a 15 week course - 7 weeks then a break, followed by 8 weeks. Each class is from 6 pm to 7 30pm on Monday evenings on Zoom

Tutor - Janey-Mei Cherrington

This course is suitable for students who have no previous experience of NZSL.

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

Type of tuition: Class

Course category: Other

Tutor: Janey-Mei Cherrington
NZSLTA category: Qualified

Coordinator: Karen den Hollander

Course cost: $200

Course overview:
We are pleased to invite you to an NZSL Beginner 2 Level Course. This is a 15 week course - 7 weeks then a break, followed by 8 weeks. Each class is from 7pm to 9pm on Monday nights at the Auckland Deaf Society, 16 Hillsborough Rd, Three Kings

Tutor - Jeff Went

This course is suitable for students who have completed NZSL Beginner 1 or equivalent, and on completion you will be ready to start Intermediate 1 NZSL in July 2025.

Type of tuition: Class

Course category: Other

Tutor: Jeff Went
NZSLTA category: Qualified

Coordinator: Karen den Hollander

Course cost: $260

Course overview:
Learning outcomes:

By the end of this 1a course, learners will learn:

Unit 1 - Meeting and greeting
-exchange   greetings and make introductions
-understand   simple class instructions
-learn about the role of facial expression in NZSL
-learn to get, and give, eyegaze before signing (requirements for visual attention)
-learn numbers 1-10
-learn the fingerspelling alphabet, spell their own name, and ask for repetition

Unit 2 - Our class
-identify people in the class
-name language(s) they are learning
-give and follow simple instructions and action commands
-ask for clarification, correction and confirmation
-ask and tell where something is in the class
-use appropriate phrases for arriving and leaving class
-use numbers for counting (0-20) and simple time phrases in relation to class activities

Unit 3 - Needs and wants
-name common food and drink items
-make and respond to requests and offers for basic wants and needs
-ask and tell locations of familiar objects and locations in the immediate environment
-express likes and dislikes
-understand basic signs about emergency exit procedures

Type of tuition: Class

Course category: NZSL Level 1

Tutor: Belinda Sperling
NZSLTA category: Trainee

Coordinator: Jennifer Lum

Course cost: $160

Course overview:
By the end of this 1a course, learners will learn:


Unit 1 - Meeting and greeting

-exchange greetings and make introductions
-understand simple class instructions
-learn about the role of facial expression in NZSL
=learn to get, and give, eyegaze before signing (requirements for visual attention)
-learn numbers 1-10
-learn the fingerspelling alphabet, spell their own name, and ask for repetition

Unit 2 - Our class

-identify people in the class
-name language(s) they are learning
-give and follow simple instructions and action commands
-ask for clarification, correction and confirmation
-ask and tell where something is in the class
-use appropriate phrases for arriving and leaving class
-use numbers for counting (0-20) and simple time phrases in relation to class activities


Unit 3 - Needs and wants
-name common food and drink items
-make and respond to requests and offers for basic wants and needs
-ask and tell locations of familiar objects and locations in the immediate environment
-express likes and dislikes
-understand basic signs about emergency exit procedures

Type of tuition: Class

Course category: NZSL Level 1

Tutor: Victoria Lessing
NZSLTA category: Qualified

Coordinator: Jennifer Lum

Course cost: $160

Course overview:
🌟 Join Our NZSL Online Course! 🌟

📅 When: Wednesdays (7 May, 14 May, and 21 May)
🕖 Duration: 1 hour each week

This course will equip you with essential skills to effectively communicate with Deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals when it matters most.

Don’t miss out—secure your spot today! Enhance your skills and make a difference!

Type of tuition: Online

Course category: Customised

Tutor: Maria Griffiths
NZSLTA category: Qualified

Coordinator: Marissa Lessing

Course cost: $60