EEP awards pay for teacher release and travel to enable teachers to visit other colleagues to gather, share and discuss ideas, pedagogy and resources for the language classroom.  These awards are funded through our Networks of Expertise (NEX) funding from the Ministry of Education.  

Applications are now open for 2026. The award covers one day of relief (TRD) to visit another teacher (or teachers) of your language. Please note that the award must be taken over one day, not split into half days.

Teachers may also apply for funding to cover travel costs (reimbursement of petrol costs, airfares, accommodation and/or airport transfers where applicable). TRD costs may be invoiced directly to NZALT and other approved expenses will be reimbursed on receipt of proof of payment. Please note that the funding may not be used for food or resources.

Priority will be given to applicants who:

• are first or second-year teachers or new to teaching a language

• are first-time HoDs/HoFs

• teach in geographically isolated areas

• teach a language which has limited resourcing

• provide a clear rationale for applying 

The deadline for 2026 EEP applications is Thursday, 2 April.  The award must be used by Friday, 30 October.

Please apply for this award here.

For more information contact Glenn Wilson: coordinator@nzalt.org.nz