Kōtui Ako | Virtual Learning Network Aotearoa


Welcome to our VLN Primary School online learning programmes for 2017.  Our online classes & projects are open to any NZ children to participate (including secondary age students).  Here you will find information on our Programmes, our eTeachers and our Technology to help you choose the best we have to offer for your learners. When you are ready to enrol, please click on the online registration form link on any of the programme pages.  Please contact primary@vln.school.nz if you have any questions or queries.  We look forward to hearing from you.


  1. How Does the VLN Primary Work?

    New to us or just looking for a refresher? Here you will find all the essential information you need about how we work. Read more…
  2. Enrolments Open for 2017 Semester 1 Online Programmes

    Do you want your students to be #connectedlearners, lead their own learning and build key competencies? Do you want to share in the ... Read more…
  3. Learner's Guide to our Online Classes

    Help your learners choose online classes that match their interests with our Guide for Semester 1 2018. Read more…
  4. Asian Languages

    Whether you want your learners to get a taste for Asian Culture, or want your whole class or year group to study for the year, we ... Read more…
  5. More Language Classes

    We offer the following language and culture classes, aligned to NZC: Afrikaans, French, German, and Spanish. Read more…
  6. Extension and Creative Classes

    We offer classes that extend learners in Maths, Life Skills, Web Design and Visual Art. We welcome your ideas for other programmes we ... Read more…
  7. Creative Writing

    Read and respond to poems, prose and short stories to improve your own personal creative writing. Read more…
  8. Filipino Children Connecting Online with Tagalog

    Did you know there are approximately 10,000 Filipino students attending New Zealand schools? As a result of the employment of a large ... Read more…
  9. Global Connections project - now in its seventh year. Connecting students around the Globe!

    Check out the Over the Back Fence Project - Global Connections, Collaborative Inquiry, Reciprocal Teaching. Plan to participate in the ... Read more…