Kōtui Ako | Virtual Learning Network Aotearoa


Kia ora, Nĭ hăo 你好, Konnichiwa こんにちは, Annyoung ha se yo 안녕하세요, Kamusta

We are very pleased to offer a range of Asian language programmes through the VLN Primary School for 2021.

Thanks to the Korean Education Centre for continuing to support our classes through their teacher fund which enables us to employ Sunny.  Participation in Korean programmes are free (VLN Primary school membership fee applies & availability on first come basis).  

Tagalog classes are taught by Rosmini College students, this is a great example of Tuakana/Teina working across our virtual school network. Thanks to the awesome young men of Rosmini and to Geoff Wood who has organised this for our learners.

Japanese has been taught in the VLN Primary for over ten years and has traditionally been a popular choice for our learners. We are hoping to collaborate with the Japan Foundation next year for support with teaching & resource funding for these classes. 

Please check out our programmes and awesome eteachers below. Find more information about us at our website, contact us at primary@vln.school.nz to organise an introductory session to our online classes, and register your enrolments here.


  1. Korean

    Annyeonghaseyo! Learn about the culture of Korea and the basics of speaking Korean, an East Asian language spoken by more than 77 ... Read more…
  2. Japanese Language and Culture

    Do you enjoy sampling the tasty morsels from your local sushi shop? Are you and your friends interested in understanding Japanese ... Read more…
  3. Mandarin

    Ni hao! Learn about the Chinese culture and the basics of speaking Mandarin, the only official language of China and the most spoken ... Read more…
  4. Video: Learning Chinese online

    Here are some snapshots from Laoshi Lisa's online Chinese classes to give you an idea of how learning online works in the VLN Primary ... Read more…
  5. 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…
  6. Video: Talking Tagalog and Tuakana Teina

    Rosmini College Student John Yap talks about his Filipino language experience with VLN Primary School. John has been teaching other ... Read more…
  7. Sunny Yang - Korean Teacher

    Sunny, our Korean teacher, is excited to be teaching her native language here in New Zealand with the VLN Primary School. Read more…
  8. Chinese eTeacher: Su Yang

    Nĭ Hăo everyone! My name is Su Yang, a Chinese teacher. Read more…
  9. Olivia Graham- Japanese

    Konnichi wa, my name is Olivia Graham and I am a Taupō native and classroom teacher at Wairakei Primary School in Taupō. Read more…