The Strategy articulates what is needed for effective adult ESOL provision that matches learner needs. The key elements which make up the Strategy are: better co-ordination and collaboration, enhanced access and affordability, expanding provision and increasing quality, and ensuring the diversity of learner needs are matched with appropriate provision.

The Strategy includes a vision, and some principles and targets, which are first steps towards the goal of all New Zealand residents from non-English speaking backgrounds participating in all aspects of life in New Zealand.

If you would like a printed version of the Strategy, please send a query using the link at the top of the page.

The Strategy has involved an extensive consultation process. In August 2002, the government released the consultation document, Towards a Strategy for Adult ESOL provision in New Zealand, which highlighted issues concerning current provision, suggested a vision and proposed some ideas around what would be needed in a strategy. You can access this document with the link below.