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6-11 year-olds 'The Village'

Blended vocabulary, language structure and reading programme for EAL and multilingual learners

Image as the language of instruction for learners of ANY language background

Independent learning • small-group teaching • differentiation in class • high interest, low level reading support

For 6-11 year-olds

11-16 year-olds 'The Islands'

Blended vocabulary, language structure and reading programme for EAL and multilingual learners

Image as the language of instruction for learners of ANY language background

Independent learning • small-group teaching • differentiation in class • high interest, low level reading support

For 11-16 year-olds

Post-16/adults (Community Village)

Blended vocabulary, language structure and reading programme for ESOL and multilingual adult learners

Supporting school community members with their integration into school community life!

High interest, low level reading - image as the language of instruction for learners of ANY language background.

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Kia ora from Learning Village New Zealand

Learning Village New Zealand is supported by New Zealand-based trainers who have a wealth of experience both in language learning across the curriculum and delivering Learning Village support within the New Zealand context.

Training is carefully tailored to meet the needs of each kura so that the Learning Village’s blended learning resources are used effectively with experienced ESOL kaiako and/or subject kaiako alongside teacher aides of any ESOL skill level.

To find out more about Learning Village New Zealand, mail us on admin@axcultures.com or sign up for an initial kōrero.

More about the Learning Village

The Learning Village is an image-based EAL (English as an Additional Language)programme for learners in English-medium schools. It follows a blended approach, with a comprehensive online programme supported by offline, kaiako-directed learning and resources. Suitable for ākonga of any language background, it is also ideal for learners who are not yet literate. The programme is divided into two parts: The Village, for ākonga aged 6-11, and The Islands, for ākonga aged 11-16.

The Village and The Islands include:

20,000+ words and phrases for speaking, listening, reading, and writing
Image-based learning, to assist ākonga who are unable to read in their mother tongue
Excellent support for Special Educational Needs ākonga
Techniques to help ākonga support themselves
Support for blended learning and for self study

New Zealand School Scoreboard

Top schools for: 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023

	Mahurangi CollegeMahurangi College		7656141,701
	New Plymouth Boys High SchoolNew Plymouth Boys High School		765273,790
	Albany Junior High SchoolAlbany Junior High School		843864,850
	McAuley High SchoolMcAuley High School		937225,629
	Kaipara CollegeKaipara College		857124,320
	unknownunknown		84448,624
	Farm Cove IntermediateFarm Cove Intermediate		75946,488
	Breda's Demonstration SpaceBreda's Demonstration Space		55245,960
	St Clair SchoolSt Clair School		79514,746
	St Peter's College, AucklandSt Peter's College, Auckland		97812,548
	Otago Girls' High SchoolOtago Girls' High School		77232,058
	Saint Catherine's CollegeSaint Catherine's College		77441,603
	Marlborough Girls' CollegeMarlborough Girls' College		76001,535
	Otago Girls' High SchoolOtago Girls' High School		77251,485

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	McAuley High SchoolMcAuley High School		9372192,947
	St Peter's College, AucklandSt Peter's College, Auckland		9781137,609
	New Plymouth Boys High SchoolNew Plymouth Boys High School		7652103,556
	Wellington High SchoolWellington High School		1336619,600
	Pukekohe High SchoolPukekohe High School		1270510,932
	Kaipara CollegeKaipara College		85711,297
	emairietoemairieto		12930760
	Silverdale Primary SchoolSilverdale Primary School		12721232
	Carmel CollegeCarmel College		16680218

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	New Plymouth Boys High SchoolNew Plymouth Boys High School		7652512,740
	St Peter's College, AucklandSt Peter's College, Auckland		9781292,160
	McAuley High SchoolMcAuley High School		9372175,681
	Breda's Demonstration SpaceBreda's Demonstration Space		552446,548
	Otago Boys' High SchoolOtago Boys' High School		1717230,335
	Hobsonvillepoint Secondary SchoolHobsonvillepoint Secondary School		2066629,308
	Katikati CollegeKatikati College		1838117,211
	Emmanuel Christian SchoolEmmanuel Christian School		186711,792
	Wellington High SchoolWellington High School		133661,377
	Kaipara CollegeKaipara College		8571386

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	New Plymouth Boys High SchoolNew Plymouth Boys High School		7652260,956
	Fairfield CollegeFairfield College		25167202,044
	St Peter's College, AucklandSt Peter's College, Auckland		9781173,854
	Kelburn Normal SchoolKelburn Normal School		2447484,350
	Mt Aspiring CollegeMt Aspiring College		2839437,686
	St Thomas school of Villanova MareebaSt Thomas school of Villanova Mareeba		2610832,024
	Tamaki College- M LatuTamaki College- M Latu		286028,279
	Breda's Demonstration SpaceBreda's Demonstration Space		55244,531
	Katikati CollegeKatikati College		183812,230
	Hobsonvillepoint Secondary SchoolHobsonvillepoint Secondary School		20666100

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	Evans Bay IntermediateEvans Bay Intermediate		34174868,273
	Devon IntermediateDevon Intermediate		31573725,823
	Hobsonvillepoint Secondary SchoolHobsonvillepoint Secondary School		20666671,597
	Lakeview SchoolLakeview School		33233642,154
	Melville IntermediateMelville Intermediate		33737559,990
	Kelston Girls CollegeKelston Girls College		31606537,288
	Ormiston Primary SchoolOrmiston Primary School		31417528,729
	Brandon Intermediate Brandon Intermediate		34251449,812
	King's High School, DunedinKing's High School, Dunedin		31099411,106
	Timaru Boys High SchoolTimaru Boys High School		30589406,800
	Southland Boys' High SchoolSouthland Boys' High School		31082405,745
	Longburn Adventist CollegeLongburn Adventist College		30835388,069
	Forest View High SchoolForest View High School		30977341,886
	Tahuna Normal Intermediate SchoolTahuna Normal Intermediate School		31177318,125
	Ponsonby IntermediatePonsonby Intermediate		30651312,519
	Newlands CollegeNewlands College		32761281,426
	Waimate High SchoolWaimate High School		30932261,268
	Paraparaumu CollegeParaparaumu College		29360260,608
	Rotorua Lakes High SchoolRotorua Lakes High School		35855254,310
	Otago Boys' High SchoolOtago Boys' High School		17172227,340

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	Ormiston Primary SchoolOrmiston Primary School		314171,550,082
	New Plymouth Boys High SchoolNew Plymouth Boys High School		76521,159,496
	The Gardens School The Gardens School		335781,051,931
	Karori West Normal School Karori West Normal School		38991828,375
	Levin IntermediateLevin Intermediate		45005766,780
	Rotorua Lakes High SchoolRotorua Lakes High School		35855757,962
	Stonefields SchoolStonefields School		31124718,552
	Learning Village Virtual SchoolLearning Village Virtual School		59516636,420
	Melville IntermediateMelville Intermediate		33737413,962
	Brandon Intermediate Brandon Intermediate		34251375,845
	Longburn Adventist CollegeLongburn Adventist College		30835367,939
	Evans Bay IntermediateEvans Bay Intermediate		34174352,739
	Kelston Girls CollegeKelston Girls College		31606323,533
	Mahurangi CollegeMahurangi College		7656307,319
	Waiuku Primary SchoolWaiuku Primary School		31248258,169
	Collingwood Area SchoolCollingwood Area School		30736242,043
	Pigeon Mountain Primary SchoolPigeon Mountain Primary School		39163222,338
	Katikati CollegeKatikati College		18381202,082
	Pakuranga CollegePakuranga College		32235183,431
	Kirkwood IntermediateKirkwood Intermediate		34447177,965

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	Learning Village Virtual SchoolLearning Village Virtual School		595164,487,542
	Brandon Intermediate Brandon Intermediate		342511,327,358
	Murrays Bay Primary SchoolMurrays Bay Primary School		53661710,315
	Levin IntermediateLevin Intermediate		45005613,896
	Ormiston Primary SchoolOrmiston Primary School		31417576,499
	Ashburton IntermediateAshburton Intermediate		68510557,021
	Kelston Girls CollegeKelston Girls College		31606483,207
	Marlborough Boys CollegeMarlborough Boys College		48710430,154
	Mahurangi CollegeMahurangi College		7656410,456
	Aberdeen SchoolAberdeen School		57337379,444
	Whananaki SchoolWhananaki School		66055370,570
	Otumoetai IntermediateOtumoetai Intermediate		53255350,353
	Melville High SchoolMelville High School		60709344,089
	The Gardens School The Gardens School		33578281,762
	Waimea IntermediateWaimea Intermediate		68180275,454
	Te Ao Marama SchoolTe Ao Marama School		34624237,078
	Tahuna Normal Intermediate SchoolTahuna Normal Intermediate School		31177236,925
	Riccarton High SchoolRiccarton High School		69275228,175
	Waiuku Primary SchoolWaiuku Primary School		31248219,947
	Silverdale Primary SchoolSilverdale Primary School		12721201,171

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	Mairangi Bay SchoolMairangi Bay School		646992,102,633
	Ashburton IntermediateAshburton Intermediate		685101,632,185
	New Plymouth Boys High SchoolNew Plymouth Boys High School		76521,300,248
	Brandon Intermediate Brandon Intermediate		342511,274,254
	Murrays Bay Primary SchoolMurrays Bay Primary School		536611,018,596
	Levin IntermediateLevin Intermediate		45005970,590
	Ormiston Junior CollegeOrmiston Junior College		83656882,226
	Scone Grammar SchoolScone Grammar School		76368829,483
	Melville IntermediateMelville Intermediate		33737823,117
	Otumoetai IntermediateOtumoetai Intermediate		53255818,940
	Waimea IntermediateWaimea Intermediate		68180770,989
	Ormiston Primary SchoolOrmiston Primary School		31417659,555
	Gisborne IntermediateGisborne Intermediate		32350635,203
	Waimate High SchoolWaimate High School		84036584,127
	Te Kura o TakaroTe Kura o Takaro		71579512,241
	Pakuranga Intermediate SchoolPakuranga Intermediate School		85158496,633
	Te Ao Marama SchoolTe Ao Marama School		34624441,127
	Kelston Girls CollegeKelston Girls College		31606430,750
	Mahurangi CollegeMahurangi College		7656428,631
	Te Aro SchoolTe Aro School		68993426,328

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All time, All time (average), Past 7 days, Past 7 days (average)

	Ashburton IntermediateAshburton Intermediate		685106,628,483
	New Plymouth Boys High SchoolNew Plymouth Boys High School		76526,063,812
	Mairangi Bay SchoolMairangi Bay School		646995,664,610
	Brandon Intermediate Brandon Intermediate		342515,359,910
	Learning Village Virtual SchoolLearning Village Virtual School		595165,124,895
	Ormiston Primary SchoolOrmiston Primary School		314174,423,965
	Levin IntermediateLevin Intermediate		450053,613,642
	Murrays Bay Primary SchoolMurrays Bay Primary School		536613,448,168
	Mahurangi CollegeMahurangi College		76563,145,240
	Ormiston Junior CollegeOrmiston Junior College		836563,038,037
	Kelston Girls CollegeKelston Girls College		316062,069,641
	Waimea IntermediateWaimea Intermediate		681801,972,353
	Melville IntermediateMelville Intermediate		337371,948,792
	Takitimu Primary SchoolTakitimu Primary School		329211,822,127
	Otumoetai IntermediateOtumoetai Intermediate		532551,744,967
	Katikati CollegeKatikati College		183811,646,724
	Pakuranga Intermediate SchoolPakuranga Intermediate School		851581,612,146
	Warrawong Intensive English CentreWarrawong Intensive English Centre		966161,596,438
	Waimate High SchoolWaimate High School		840361,526,068
	Evans Bay IntermediateEvans Bay Intermediate		341741,416,817

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	Waiwera South SchoolWaiwera South School		89624139,283
	Paraparaumu CollegeParaparaumu College		29360130,503
	Avon SchoolAvon School		10953685,151
	Ashburton IntermediateAshburton Intermediate		6851083,904
	Hobsonvillepoint Secondary SchoolHobsonvillepoint Secondary School		2066670,361
	Nerang State High SchoolNerang State High School		12384165,658
	Mackenzie CollegeMackenzie College		8972258,963
	Piopio CollegePiopio College		12785255,306
	Waimea IntermediateWaimea Intermediate		6818053,306
	Levin IntermediateLevin Intermediate		4500552,371
	Wadestown SchoolWadestown School		8170052,326
	Takitimu Primary SchoolTakitimu Primary School		3292152,060
	Otumoetai CollegeOtumoetai College		8310450,223
	Matua Ngaru SchoolMatua Ngaru School		10223949,021
	Rotorua Lakes High SchoolRotorua Lakes High School		3585548,314
	Dargaville IntermediateDargaville Intermediate		3090048,234
	Waimate High SchoolWaimate High School		8403647,689
	Mazenod CollegeMazenod College		5461947,493
	Edgecumbe SchoolEdgecumbe School		3675446,682
	St. Patrick's Primary SchoolSt. Patrick's Primary School		8754646,148

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	Taradale High SchoolTaradale High School		11933066,779
	Otumoetai Primary SchoolOtumoetai Primary School		8680258,592
	Papakōwhai SchoolPapakōwhai School		11890156,319
	Mackenzie CollegeMackenzie College		8972244,639
	Murrays Bay Primary SchoolMurrays Bay Primary School		5366127,439
	Mairangi Bay SchoolMairangi Bay School		6469923,994
	Pigeon Mountain Primary SchoolPigeon Mountain Primary School		3916323,310
	Cornerstone Christian SchoolCornerstone Christian School		11344121,958
	Point View SchoolPoint View School		10758619,060
	Zayed College for GirlsZayed College for Girls		10107817,280
	Callaghan College Wallsend CampusCallaghan College Wallsend Campus		10337614,011
	Rosmini CollegeRosmini College		3153313,921
	Warrawong Intensive English CentreWarrawong Intensive English Centre		9661613,307
	Ponsonby Intermediate SchoolPonsonby Intermediate School		13213212,092
	Hastings Intermediate SchoolHastings Intermediate School		8843711,562
	Waitakere CollegeWaitakere College		1312567,804
	Wallan primary schoolWallan primary school		1118507,262
	Target Road SchoolTarget Road School		1110146,995
	Wellington East Girls College Wellington East Girls College		1282616,602
	Waimea CollegeWaimea College		1039386,489

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	Mackenzie CollegeMackenzie College		8972222,319
	Papakōwhai SchoolPapakōwhai School		11890118,773
	Taradale High SchoolTaradale High School		11933016,694
	Zayed College for GirlsZayed College for Girls		1010788,640
	Otumoetai Primary SchoolOtumoetai Primary School		868028,370
	Pigeon Mountain Primary SchoolPigeon Mountain Primary School		391637,770
	Target Road SchoolTarget Road School		1110146,995
	Waimea CollegeWaimea College		1039386,489
	Point View SchoolPoint View School		1075866,353
	Cornerstone Christian SchoolCornerstone Christian School		1134415,489
	Murrays Bay Primary SchoolMurrays Bay Primary School		536615,487
	Rosmini CollegeRosmini College		315334,640
	Otorohanga CollegeOtorohanga College		1249424,248
	Ponsonby Intermediate SchoolPonsonby Intermediate School		1321324,030
	Hastings Intermediate SchoolHastings Intermediate School		884373,854
	New Plymouth Girls' High SchoolNew Plymouth Girls' High School		326883,847
	Waimea IntermediateWaimea Intermediate		681803,659
	Wellington East Girls College Wellington East Girls College		1282613,301
	Hataitai SchoolHataitai School		1037223,160
	Upper Atiamuri SchoolUpper Atiamuri School		1303262,708

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