Mathematics Tuition - FAQs

We are excited to offer mathematics tuition to support your child's learning. Here is some practical information regarding the services offered. 

Q1. Where do the maths tuition sessions take place?

(a)  One-to-one tuition sessions are held in the comfort of your own home. 

(b) Small group tutoring sessions are held at a mutually convenient venue. 

Q2. How long are maths tuition sessions? 

Typically, for many students, lessons are 60 minutes long, but these sessions can be adjusted to suit your child's needs. For older students (Years 10 & 11), longer classes of either 90 or 120 minutes may be appropriate. 

Q3. During the year, when do tuition sessions take place? 

Tuition is offered throughout the NZ academic year, depending on your child's age and requirements: 

• For students in Y6 to 10 - tuition runs from the end of February to December (one week before the summer vacation)
• For NCEA Level 1 students -  sessions run from the end of February to November, finishing just before the NCEA exam. 
• For NCEA Numeracy students - tuition starts at the end of February and runs until the respective examinations, in May and November. 

Q4. During the week, when can my child undertake tuition?

We offer flexible scheduling to fit around your family's busy life. Sessions are usually held after school, between 3 pm and 7pm, on Monday to Friday. Weekend sessions maybe available if needed. 

Q5. Which which areas can I access tuition services?

Feilding, Palmerston North, Marton, Bulls, Sanson Ohakea, Kimbolton, Halcombe, Rongotea, Bunnythorpe, Ashhurst, Longburn, Tiakitahuna. 

Locations on the other side of the Fitzherbert Bridge maybe serviced by special arrangement, due to travel time.

Q6. Are there any periods when tuition is not available?

Yes, tuition is not available during NZ school holidays, or NZ public holidays. 

Q7. Do you offer tuition for NCEA L2 & L3?

No, many years ago the decision was taken not to tutor students in Y12 or Y13. 

Q8. What do you supply?

We provide copy books, access to stationery, loan of calculators (NCEA students) and learning materials for use in tuition sessions.

Q9. Do you set homework?

No, this is not necessary. Students tend to undertake a huge amount of mastery type practice during lessons. However, younger students maybe required to develop their 'basic facts' knowledge and recall speed. 

Q10. Do you assess students formally?

Yes, periodically students are assessed, under 'test style conditions' to ascertain areas of strength and weakness. These assessment task may take 10 - 15 minutes (where no revision is required) or longer (which may require revision at home)

Q11. Are your fees fixed?

Yes, please refer to the fees page. 

Q12. Is a travel fee payable? 

For any tuition venue that requires travelling a distance of more than 20km (one way), there is a travel fee to cover the cost of petrol. 

Q13. Can I cancel lessons, if something comes up?

We understand that there are extreme circumstances when lesson cancellations are occasionally unavoidable. At the same time, we rely on a fixed schedule in order to balance commitments with other clients. Please refer to the Tuition Fees & Policies page for full details.