You need to be a NZ registered teacher to apply for an Immersion Programme.
Any level of registration is acceptable.
You will need to be teaching the target language to apply for the Immersion Programme.
All immersion programmes have a home stay to some degree though the length of this experience varies for each programme. It is important to remember that cultures can differ in many aspects and host families may live differently to you. Please, approach this situation with a growth mindset and think how your experience in a host family can be transferred to your teaching culture once you are back home.
Immersion opportunities (and all support offered by Future Learning Solutions Centre for Languages) are open to all primary, intermediate and secondary teachers of languages anywhere in New Zealand.
Yes. Any teacher who has a registration status with the Education Council can apply for the immersion programmes. Previous engagement with Ministry of Education funded programmes is highly recommended before applying for an immersion programme.
Any NZ registered teacher of languages can apply for the immersion programmes. The orientation is compulsory so we would encourage your application only if you can attend the orientation.
Yes, as long as you are teaching in New Zealand National Language Advisers are available to help you and provide you with the right resources. Being part of a language association does help to develop your teaching but is not a must to receive National Language Advisers’ support.
National Language Advisers will connect with every region in New Zealand and discuss with you teaching and learning. All you need to do is contact us as soon as possible. National Language Advisers deliver workshops, one on one support and in-school observations and discussions. The support is tailored to suit the needs of each teacher.
National Language Advisers are available to link teachers together if they want to moderate each other however NLAs are not available to moderate or mark their work, NCEA or other.
GGL™ SOLO is a series of six, self-managed, video and website-based modules. Video modules are complimented by a series of structured back-in-school self-managed activities to help ensure that your new learning is quickly put to use in your school setting. Comprehensive back-in-school activities that help ensure that your new learning becomes a practical tool for influencing the actions of your staff and the outcomes of your students.
$450 + GST
Yes, a 10% discount is offered for three or more participants from the same school or Kāhui Ako. Participants in all of our GGL offerings regularly comment on the benefit of having working with colleagues from their own school. For this reason, we recommend that consideration be given to registering entire leadership teams. Team registrations build school leadership coherence and enhance the quality of goal setting and problem solving.
We recommend that participants allow up to an hour for pre-module reading and reflection, and at least two hours for each online module. Individual times will vary depending on the time allocated for reflection and planning.
For best results, participants are encouraged to allow time for post-seminar (back-in-school) activities.
These times are provided as a general guide only.
GGL™ SOLO is designed as a sequential programme of professional learning however the order is of course, up the individual undertaking the program. Each module builds on the understandings developed in proceeding work so for this reason, completing the modules sequentially is encouraged.
GGL™ online, our facilitated online GGL™ offering is currently used in a major Australian state for all of its newly appointed principals (approx. 200 per annum). In addition the program is currently being used in an International School network based in the Middle East.
GGL™ is also offered in New Zealand as a face-to-face option at the University of Auckland's Epsom Campus (Kohia Centre).
GGL SOLO is being launched in 2021 and has participants registered from both New Zealand and Australia.
A particular appeal of GGL™ SOLO is its level of flexibility for participants and its sharp price-point for such a comprehensive leadership course.
The team is eager to maximise the learning of all our GGL™ participants – whether that be Face-to-Face, Online or SOLO. Schools are able to utilise CF PLD funds to access any level of additional support required. Alternatively, additional support can be funded using school-based PLD funds. For me information about the benefits of additional support such as small group mentoring, please contact our office directly.
Growing Great Leaders™ online (GGL™ online) is a series of six, two-hour, facilitated, online modules. The online program is complimented by a series of comprehensive back-in-school activities that help ensure that your new learning becomes a practical tool for influencing the actions of your staff and the outcomes of your students.
$890 + GST
Yes, a 10% discount is offered for three or more participants from the same school or Kāhui Ako. GGL™ participants regularly commented on the benefits of having colleagues from their school completing the course together and for this reason, we recommend that school's consider registering their entire leadership teams. Team registrations build school leadership coherence and enhance the quality of goal setting and problem solving. In the past, CEL has worked with large leadership groups (over 100) from large secondary schools.
The basic six-module series involves 6, two-hour online workshops. We recommend that participants allow 1 hour for pre-module reading and reflection.
For best results, participants are encouraged to allow time for post seminar (school) activities. These time estimates do not include addition reflection and application - the time involved here will depend on individual motivation and the expectations of schools.
GGL™ online is designed as a sequential programme of professional learning for aspiring, newly appointed and experienced leaders. See the programme overview for further information in relation to the six modules. Each module builds on the understandings developed in the proceeding work.
GGL™ online is currently being used in one Australian state for all of its newly appointed principals (up to 200 participants a year). GGL™ is also offered in New Zealand as a face-to-face programme at the University of Auckland's Epsom Campus (Kohia Centre).
The appeal of GGL™ online for both Australian and New Zealand school leaders is the level of flexibility and cost savings offered. GGL™ online requires no travel or accommodation for those living outside of Auckland, and is much less disruptive to school routines.
The team at CEL is eager to maximise the learning of all GGL™ participants. Schools are able to utilise CF PLD funds to access additional support. Alternatively, additional support can be funded directly by schools using school-based PLD funds.
Small group support is available by negotiation - contact us for further information.
What is ‘GGL™ TEAMS’?
GGL™ TEAMS is an online learning experience designed for whole leadership teams. It skillfully links online learning with skilled facilitation, while maintaining an unrelenting focus on your school, your improvement priorities and your valued learner outcomes.
How does GGL™ TEAMS work?
- You enrol your team and receive access to our online leadership development platform.
- Your team works together through the series of six, self-contained, self-paced modules – at a time, place, and pace that works for you all.
- The whole team connects with one of our skilled facilitators via Zoom for three online discussions, each structured around your team's insights, challenges and questions.
What does GGL™ TEAMS include?
GGL™ TEAMS includes:
- An intuitive, digitally responsive online resource centre.
- A series of six online modules (videos, readings, discussion prompts, in-school inquiry guides, application activities).
- Three ninety-minute, online discussions, facilitated by one of our skilled Leadership Consultants - at a time that works for your team.
What is the time commitment required for GGL™ TEAMS?
We recommend that leadership groups allow up to 15 minutes for pre-module reading and reflection, and about two hours for each online module. Times will vary depending on the time allocated for reflection and planning.
Do you recommend that modules are completed in a specific sequence?
GGL™ TEAMS is designed as a sequential programme of professional learning, with each module connecting to, and building on previous learning, however, the final sequence is up to your team.
How much does 'GGL™ TEAMS' cost?
GGL™ TEAMS is priced at $650 + GST per participant. We recommend that schools with large leadership teams break into smaller 'Professional Learning Groups' (PLGs) each with four to six members. Enrolment costs associated with GGL™ TEAMS can be offset using RAPLD hours. Contact us to find out more about this option: fls.leadership@auckland.ac.nz
Where is the programme currently being used?
‘GGL™ TEAMS is currently being used in a significant number of New Zealand secondary and primary schools. It has also been effectively utilised by school leadership teams in Victoria and Abu Dhabi.
What do participants say about the course? (Unsolicited feedback)
“Our leaders have loved the material (it's accessible, well presented and chunked well) and we look forward to meeting each week to talk things through as a team”. – NZ principal
“Conversations are deeper, richer, and focused on our work and I find that when we talk together we now have key frameworks/ideas to base our discussion around”. – NZ principal
“It was wonderful for me to hear the discussion about what learning should cause, what that learning should look like, querying how clear we have been in our guidance, curriculum and task alignment, and understanding what teachers found helpful for their learning”. – NZ principal