Learn English at Kiwi English Academy™ and benefit from our teachers’ vast experience, innovative teaching methods and caring attention to your language needs.
If you want to learn English in New Zealand and you are looking for high quality courses, study English at Kiwi English Academy. We look forward to helping you learn English the right way.
Directors
Principal
Dr Kate Herbert
Director
Guy Herbert
Academic staff
Johnny Kim
Hello My name is Johnny and I've been teaching at KEA since January 2014. I'm originally from South Korea but immigrated to NZ when I was in high school. I'm passionate about watching movies from different countries, learning new languages and also love trying international cuisine. As I am a second language learner myself, I understand how to enhance my students' learning.
Wagner Camargo
I have been teaching English since 2012 to students of all nationalities in New Zealand and in Brazil, and therefore, I am constantly learning expressions in other languages, which is really fun for me. During my Diploma in English teaching, I learned many activities that I now use to make my classes more fun and lively, and techniques to help my students learn English more effectively.
Roselyn Naidu
Hi, I am Roselyn, and I teach Mathematics and Science at KEA. I am initially from Fiji and I have worked in Fiji and universally in the field of Environmental and Marine Science. I have worked with University of the South Pacific and the University of Fiji as an Assistant Lecturer in Chemistry. I am at present pursuing my PhD at the University of Auckland and attempting to build enthusiasm for science among students at KEA.
Rob Williams
I was born in England but grew up in New Zealand, where I completed an MA in English at Auckland University. I then lived and taught English in Japan for a number of years before returning to Auckland. I have worked at Kiwi English since August 2018. I enjoy using my study and experience to engage with and help motivate language learners of all abilities and backgrounds, and I take a lot of pleasure in helping students progress.
Chelsea Bews
I was born in Auckland and have lived here all my life. In 2013 I finished studying for a Postgraduate Diploma in Language Teaching and since then I have taught people of various ages and abilities and with different goals. My favourite things about teaching English as a second language are getting to know people from different cultures, learning from my students and seeing them progress and achieve their goals.
Eliane Tavares
I am Eliane, and I have worked at KEA since September 2019. I’m originally from Brazil and I moved to NZ in 2008. I have been teaching since 1999, when I was still living in Brazil. Before I joined KEA I worked at a high school in Auckland for 10 years. Aside from New Zealand I have lived in the Middle East, Canada and Japan. That’s why I enjoy my job so much – I have the opportunity to meet and help great people from different parts of the world.
Administration staff
Russia Counsellor
Korean Counsellor
Hi! I'm Crystal, I am a student services manager who gives support to all our Korean students and of course I also help other students. My job is student support and activities coordinator. I love meeting people and I look forward to seeing you at Kiwi English.
Japanese Counsellor
Chinese Counsellor
Hi everyone. My name is Natalie. I understand how challenging and difficult for international students to quickly settle down their new lives in a foreign country. With my previous working experience among diversified education providers, I would like to offer my professional assistance on international students’ academic enquiries, pastoral care services, etc. See you at Kiwi English Academy.
Homestay co-ordinator
Hello everyone and welcome to Kiwi English! I'm Kate your homestay coordinator. I am here to help you with your accommodation that you choose during your time with us. We want you to feel welcomed and to be able to experience the real homestay experience. My aim is to match your needs with that of the host family so that everyone is happy. I look forward to seeing you at Kiwi English!