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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Where do the lessons take place?
    We are located on the 2nd Floor of 77 Duke Street in Cambridge. Our lessons are also available online.
  • Do the students need to bring resources?
    We supply all the resources. Primary level students take home their workbooks which allows parents/caregivers the opportunity to share what they are studying. Years 9 to 13 work with what they are doing in class and support the material at their level.
  • How long is each lesson?
    1 hour. Most students have one or two lessons a week.
  • What lesson times are available?
    Monday 2.30pm to 7.30pm Tuesday 2.30pm to 6.30pm Wednesday 9.00am to 1.00pm & 2.30pm - 6.30pm Thursday 2:30pm to 6:30pm
  • What is the Tutor / Student ratio?
    Years 3 to 10 have a 2-student to 1-tutor ratio unless arrangements have been made. Years 11 to 13 have a 1-student to 1-tutor ratio only.
  • Each student is working with the NZ Curriculum. Does Action Tutoring support this?
    Absolutely. All resources used are supported by the NZ Curriculum.
  • Am I able to choose a lesson slot?
    We endeavor to work with you to choose a lesson time for the term that suits.
  • What is the cost?
    Years 3 to 10 are $55 for 2-students to 1-tutor $70 for one-to-one lessons. $80 for short-term lessons and exam prep. We work with the Xero accounting system. Accounts will be sent out at the beginning of each term, to be paid weekly.
  • Is there any financial assistance available?
    For parents with limited incomes, we are approved tutors for the Mathematics for a Lifetime Charitable Trust who help subsidise tutoring for students. Get in touch with us to find out more or visit their website for information at https://www.mfal.org.nz
  • How long is the tutoring period?
    Students are booked for a whole term or the remainder of, students are automatically booked for the following term unless otherwise instructed by the parents.
  • How many lessons are recommended?
    We strongly recommend your child attend each week to maintain momentum and progress with their learning.
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