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

Course overview:
It's the first half of the official NZSL Level 1 beginner's course over 10 weeks.

With these units:
- Greetings + Meetings (two times, Level 1A)
- Our Class (two times, Level 1A)
- Needs + Wants (three times, Level 1A)
- Fun games around Deaf culture (two times)

When? Every Saturday from 10am–12pm.

Starting on 17 February, skipping Easter Saturday, ending on Saturday 27 April.

Type of tuition: Class

Course category: NZSL Level 1

Tutor: Rachel Walker
NZSLTA category: Qualified

Coordinator: Signora

Course cost: $100

Course overview:
Join and learn New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL) course in Palmerston North!

NZSL is a beautiful language, and an official language of NZ. This is a NZSL Int 2a course - suitable for students who have completed the Beginner level course (1d). Certificate of Attendance and will be issued at the end of the course*.

This course will cover on unis 10 and 11.

Notes:

*Certificate of Attendance are on request and with 80% attendance being meet. Please note that registering online confirms your place in the course. Minimum number of students applies - if minimum numbers are not meet course may be postponed or cancelled. Please read our cancellation policy.

Ask your employer to cover the cost of the course as professional development! If your organisation/company is paying for your course fee, please email us and provide us their Reference/Purchase Order number. Please email to co-ordinator, Jennifer Lum (hello@mergenz.co.nz)

Type of tuition: Class

Course category: NZSL Level 2

Tutor: Jackie Davidson
NZSLTA category: Qualified

Coordinator: Jennifer Lum

Course cost: $150

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:
Learn NZ Sign Language (NZSL), an official language of Aotearoa New Zealand.

We are pleased to invite you to an NZSL Intensive Beginner 1 Level , Summer School Crash Course. This is a 10 week course

Type of tuition: Class

Course category: NZSL Level 1

Tutor: Rachel Walker
NZSLTA category: Qualified

Coordinator: Karen den Hollander

Course cost: $190

Course overview:
Join our immersive online NZSL course via MySign and experience interactive learning with a certified NZSL teacher! This course is perfect for students who have completed the Beginner (Part 4) online course approximately 24 hours or have finished Beginners 1c onsite.

Course Outline:

Level/units: NZSL Beginner - Part 5 (Level 1, Unit 9)
Duration: Every Monday for 8 weeks: 13/1, 20/1, 27/1, 3/2, 10/2, 17/2, 24/2 and 3/3

Type of tuition: Online

Course category: NZSL Level 1

Tutor: Janine Campbell
NZSLTA category: Provisional

Coordinator: Marissa Lessing

Course cost: $140

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


Join our online classes with a qualified NZSL teacher for a fully interactive learning experience. This course is suitable for students with no prior knowledge or experience in NZSL.


Level: NZSL Beginner - Part 1 (Level 1, Units 1 and 2)

Duration: Every Tuesday for 8 weeks - 14/1, 21/1, 28/1, 4/2, 11/2, 18/2, 25/2 and 4/3

Type of tuition: Online

Course category: NZSL Level 1

Tutor: Tania Purdon
NZSLTA category: Provisional

Coordinator: Marissa Lessing

Course cost: $140