DILI, 24 september 2021 ( TATOLI)-The New Zealand Embassy, Development program coordinator, Jennel Barrot, said The Government of New Zealand through the Embassy of New Zealand in Timor Leste has already facilitated 108 Timorese people to join the English course in the Lorosa’e English Language Institute (LELI).
“The New Zealand government is currently providing in-country English language courses through our local provider LELI. 108 scholars from across the public and private sectors are learning and improving their English ability. The course started in February and is wrapping up early October,” said Barrot via phone call today
Barrot explained all fees for the English course are paid by the Government of New Zealand through its Embassy in Timor Leste.
She added that the Government of New Zeland is temporarily suspended the scholarship program due to the COVID – 19 disease however the Embassy is planning to open the online scholarships in 2022: “Due to travel restrictions, scholarships to New Zealand are currently suspended. However, a few courses accessible online will be available soon in early 2022,”
New Zealand Embassy will announce the available online courses in Timor – Leste after receiving the official statement from the Government of New Zealand.
Therefore she said, New Zealand Embassy in Timor Leste recommends Timorese students to prepare themselves to study hard because getting a scholarship from New Zealand is very competitive.
Following are the available online courses to be offered by the New Zealand Government:
1) ATS Basic (ICAO 051) virtual course (for Air Traffic Controller Training)
2) Team Leader Essentials
3) Leadership Essentials ELEVATE
4) Project Management Fundamentals
5) Finance for Non-Financial Managers
6) Sales Performer
7) New Zealand Certificate in English Language (NZCEL) (Level 3 Applied)
8) New Zealand Certificate in English Language (NZCEL) (Level 4 Academic)
9) New Zealand Certificate in English Language (NZCEL) (Level 5 Academic).
Journalist : Camilio de Sousa
Editor: Nelia Borges
