A Filipino language and culture programme for the next generation of Filipinos
growing up in Aotearoa New Zealand.
No rote memorisation. No shame for code-switching. We make Filipino feel like a gift, not a chore.
Both Tagalog and Bisaya are honoured. Your family's dialect is seen as a strength, not an exception.
Separate classes for children and adults - same content, completely different approaches tailored to how each group learns.
Filipino-Kiwi kids who want to connect with their culture
Children who feel embarrassed or unsure about speaking Filipino
Kids who understand Tagalog or Bisaya at home but don't speak the language
Children with no prior exprosure at all to Filipino language
Young people curios about Filipino traditions, food, and stories
Filipino youth who want to reconnect with their mother tongue
Young adults who grew up overseas and feel the ache of language loss
Anyone who longs to speak Filipino with their parents or grandparents
Community members who want to keep Filipino culture alive in NZ
Classes run across Term 3 and Term 4 of the 2026 New Zealand academic year. Each programme covers 9 to 10 sessions per term.
20 July - 25 September 2026
9-10 Sessions
12 October - 18 December 2026
9-10 sessions
Exact session days and times are confirmed upon enrolment. Public holidays may affect scheduling — any changes will be communicated in advance. Labour Day falls on Monday 26 October 2026 within Term 4.
Classes are forming now for Term 3 and Term 4, 2026. Enrolments are accepted on a first come, first served basis — spaces are limited to keep classes small and effective.
All students complete a short diagnostic assessment at the start of their programme. This helps our tutors understand each learner's current level and tailor their teaching accordingly.