At Language Circle, we offer a flexible range of professional learning and development (PLD), support, and networking opportunities to help language teachers grow with confidence. From immersive overseas language trips and full-day workshops to year-long programmes, in-classroom support with language assistants, classroom visits, and vibrant networks of learning, our options meet you at every stage of your teaching journey. We also provide bespoke professional development tailored to your school’s goals, making Language Circle a trusted partner in building strong, culturally responsive language teaching practice.

Workshops and Roadshows

GROW Programmes

In Person
Online
GROW - Thriving as Teachers of Multi-level Language Classes

This course is designed to support educators to understand, develop, and implement strategies to improve outcomes for students in multi-level language classes.

Dates and workshop venue will be confirmed once the programme commences.

April 23, 2026

In Person
Online
GROW - Leadership for Aspiring and New HODs of Languages

This course is designed to support new leaders to learn about educational leadership, with a special focus on leading a Languages Department.

Workshop dates are now confirmed. Venues for face-to-face workshops to be confirmed.

March 26, 2026

In Person
Online
GROW - Equipping Junior High School Students for their Senior Language Programmes

Specific to Language teachers who are teaching Years 9 and 10

Dates and workshop venue will be confirmed once the programme commences.

March 23, 2026

Language Assistants  

In Person
Online
Maximising the potential of a language assistant

Learn about the latest academic research on language assistants and find out how they can bring languages to life in your class.

Online

Immersions

In Person
Online
French Immersion Programme in Nouméa

Revive your passion for French and deepen your intercultural understanding of New Caledonia through this immersive week-and-a-half language and culture séjour in Nouméa.

Nouméa, New Caledonia

September 25, 2026

In Person
Online
Spanish Immersion Programme in Salamanca

Re-invigorate your passion for Spanish language and culture during our two-week immersion in Madrid and Salamanca!

Cursos Internacionales de la Universidad de Salamanca

September 25, 2026

In Person
Online
Japanese Immersion Programme in Kansai 2026

Immerse yourself in the wonders of Japan with a rewarding stay in Osaka - your chance for authentic language and cultural immersion!

Kansai, Japan

September 26, 2026

Language Circles

In Person
Online
Chinese Language: Resource Sharing Workshops

A monthly online resource-sharing workshop for Chinese language teachers across Aotearoa to exchange classroom ideas, cultural materials and practical teaching resources while growing confidence and strengthening professional practice.

Online

March 26, 2026

Monthly

In Person
Online
Le Café Virtuel

It can be challenging to maintain our language proficiency. Join us for a relaxed virtual chat where we will converse in French without any pressure. This Café Virtuel offers a great opportunity to speak freely on any topic, but entirely in French.

Online

4.30pm to 5.15pm, Monthly - Coming Soon

In Person
Online
Monthly Online Nihongo Café 輪和話 (wawawa)

A monthly 45-minute online session to engage in a casual conversation with other Japanese language teachers

Online

Monthly - Coming soon

Specialist PLD

In Person
Online
Wellbeing for Sustainable School Leadership

2-term online programme to help educational leaders create and implement wellbeing goals.

Online

April 21, 2026

Terms 2 & 3 in 2026. All sessions on Tuesdays (90 minutes).

Interested in connecting with our events and networks, or have ideas on future PLD?

Contact us to get connected, or explore partnership opportunities.