Language Associations

NZCLTA - New Zealand Chinese Language Teachers' Association

The aim of this organization is to provide professional network opportunities and professional development opportunities for teachers of Chinese at primary and secondary level, in order to promote effective Chinese learning and teaching in schools.

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NZAFT - New Zealand Association of French Teachers

Constituted in 1988, the NZAFT is the subject association for teachers of French, which provides teaching resources and support.

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Starting from late March 2024, NZAFT membership will be done in co-operation with NZALT. Further details will be sent out shortly to the French teacher community and published on the NZAFT membership page.

If you have already registered with NZALT (i.e. are a paid NZALT member or receive the NZALT newsletter), please use your standard NZALT login. 

If you haven't registered with NZALT (i.e. are not a paid member or do not receive the newsletter), a new profile will be created when you register. 

Email membership@nzalt.org.nz for support with sign up and invoice matters.

Please remember to fill out the application form below every year. 

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GANZ - German in Aotearoa New Zealand

This is the Subject Association for all German teachers and people interested in German in New Zealand.

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NZAJLT - New Zealand Association of Japanese Language Teachers

New Zealand Association of Japanese Language Teachers is a subject association which provides support for teachers and students of Japanese in New Zealand.

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NZSLTA - New Zealand Sign Language Teachers Association

Here you will find information and resources about being an NZSL teacher and for use in your NZSL class. Become an NZ Sign Language Teachers Association (NZSLTA) member to receive your login details.

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STANZA - Spanish Teachers' Association of New Zealand Aotearoa

This is the Spanish Teachers’ Association of New Zealand Aotearoa. They have been supporting teachers and the teaching of Spanish in New Zealand for more than twenty years.

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Gagana Samoa - Fotu o Malama

If you like to get in touch with the Samoan teaching community, please contact Dr Tofilau Niulēvāea Siliva Gaugatao.

Gagana Tokelau

If you like to get in touch with the Tokelau teaching community, please contact our NZALT co-ordinator.

NZKLTA - New Zealand Korean Language Teachers Association

NZKLTA is a New Zealand subject association for teachers of Korean. We act as a voice for New Zealand teachers and provide sustainable support for each other - sharing ideas collaboratively to develop resources for the Korean Language in NZ schools.

If you would like to get in touch, please contact Sue Kim.

Tolutoluhama

If you like to get in touch with the Tongan teaching community, please contact Lata Langi.

Te Reo Māori Kūki ‘Āirani

If you like to get in touch with the Te Reo Māori Kūki ‘Āirani teaching community, please contact our NZALT co-ordinator.

Vagahau Niue

If you like to get in touch with the Niuean teaching community, please contact our NZALT co-ordinator