Merge NZ offers New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL) courses in local areas with team of NZSL tutors (mix of trainee and provisional/qualified tutors).

Course levels:

You can choose any level to suit your needs, for example:

• Beginner (Level 1a, 1b, 1c and 1d) - first year

• Intermediate (Level 2a, 2b, 2c and 2d) - second year

• Advanced (Level 3a, 3b, 3c and 3d) - third year

Duration:

We run 8 week courses (once a week at 2 hours per week, usually in the evenings in local community centres and/or schools). In some cases, if there is no local tutor, we will be offering NZSL Hybrid course, which is blended learning at 1.5 hours per week for 6 weeks.

Costs:

Costs range between $120 to $170 per person (GST inclusive), this includes e-handouts and certificate of attendance (you must attend over 80% to receive a copy of certificate at the end of course).

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If your organisation/company is paying for your course fee, please email Merge NZ and provide us their Reference/Purchase Order number. If you have Deaf or hard of hearing child in your family, you are eligible to enroll for free of charge (funded by Deaf Children New Zealand)

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Approx. start dates for courses in 2024:

• Term 1 - 12 February 4 April. 3 weeks break - Completed

• Term 2 - 29 April to 20 Jun. 4 weeks break

• Term 3 - 22 July to 11 September. 3 weeks break

• Term 4 - 7 October to 12 December

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Important information:

Merge NZ will start the course once we have reached a minimum number between 10 to 13 students. We will keep you informed regarding number of students (scroll down to check term's timetable).