Mathematics Tuition - FAQs

We are delighted to offer mathematics tuition to support your child’s learning. Below is some practical information about how our services work.

Q1. Where do the math tuition sessions take place?

• (a) One-on-one sessions take place in the comfort of your own home.

• (b) Small group sessions are held at a mutually agreed-upon location.

• (c) Online sessions (available for one-on-one only) are conducted via Microsoft Teams.

Q2. How long is each tuition session? Lessons are typically 60 minutes long for most students, but duration can be tailored to meet your child’s specific needs. For older students (Years 10 and 11), longer sessions of 90 or 120 minutes may be recommended.

Q3. What time of year is tuition available? Tuition is offered throughout the New Zealand academic year, aligned with your child’s year level and specific goals:

• Years 6–10 (NZ): Sessions run from February through December (ending one week prior to the summer break).

• NCEA Level 1: Sessions run from February through November, concluding just before end-of-year NCEA exams.

• NCEA Numeracy: Sessions begin in February and run up until the respective exam dates in May and September.

• Students outside New Zealand: Schedules are arranged at mutually suitable times.

Q4. What days and times are sessions available during the week? We provide flexible scheduling to fit your family’s routine. Lessons are generally held after school between 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Weekend times may be available upon request, while online lesson times can vary.

Q5. (a) Which areas are covered for in-person tuition? We service Feilding, Palmerston North, Marton, Bulls, Sanson, Ohakea, Kimbolton, Halcombe, Rongotea, Bunnythorpe, Ashhurst, Longburn, and Tiakitahuna.

Note: Due to travel times, locations on the far side of the Fitzherbert Bridge may be arranged by special request.

Q5. (b) Where is online tuition available? Anywhere globally, provided you have a fast, reliable internet connection (preferably fiber) along with access to Microsoft Teams and WhatsApp.

Q6. Are there times when tuition does not run? Yes. Lessons do not take place during official New Zealand school holidays or public holidays.

Q7. Do you offer tuition for NCEA Level 2 and Level 3? No. A decision was made many years ago to focus exclusively on younger levels and not offer tutoring for Year 12 or Year 13 students.

Q8. What learning materials are provided? For in-person students, we supply exercise books, access to stationery, loaner calculators (for NCEA students), and all required learning materials during sessions.

Q9. Do you assign homework? No, extra homework is not necessary because students complete an extensive amount of mastery practice during their lessons. However, younger learners may occasionally need to practice their basic facts at home to build recall speed.

Q10. Are students formally assessed? Yes. We periodically evaluate students under test-style conditions to identify strengths and pinpoint areas for improvement. These checks may range from short 10-to-15-minute assessments (requiring no prior revision) to longer tests that may require home revision.

Q11. Are your tuition fees fixed? Yes. Please visit our dedicated Fees page for full details.

Q12. Is there a travel fee for home visits? A travel fee applies as per policy (Tuition Fees & Policies).

Q13. Can I cancel a lesson if an unexpected conflict arises? We recognize that extreme circumstances can occasionally make lesson cancellations unavoidable. Because we rely on a structured schedule to serve all our families fairly, please review our Tuition Fees & Policies page for our full cancellation policy.