Question 1

Where do the lessons take place?

Accepted Answer

We are located on the 2nd Floor of 77 Duke Street in Cambridge.
Our lessons are also available online.

Question 2

Do the students need to bring resources?

Accepted Answer

We supply all the resources. Primary level students can 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.

Question 3

How long is each lesson?

Accepted Answer

1 hour.  Most students have one or two lessons a week.

Question 4

What lesson times are available?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

What is the Tutor / Student ratio?

Accepted Answer

Years 2 to 8 can choose either one-to-one (1 Student : 1 Tutor) ratio or two-to-one (2 Students : 1 Tutor) ratio, unless arrangements have been made.Years 9 to 13  have a one-to-one (1 Student : 1 Tutor) ratio only.

Question 6

Each student is working with the NZ Curriculum. Does Action Tutoring support this?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely.  All resources used are supported by the NZ Curriculum.

Question 7

Am I able to choose a lesson slot?

Accepted Answer

We endeavor to work with you to choose a lesson time for the term that suits.

Question 8

What is the cost?

Accepted Answer

$55 for two-to-one lessons (Years 2 to 8 only)$70 for one-to-one lessons.$90 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.

Question 9

Is there any financial assistance available?

Accepted Answer

For parents with limited incomes, we are approved tutors for the Mathematics for a Lifetime Charitable Trust who help subsidise tutoring for students. Visit their website for information at https://www.mfal.org.nz

Question 10

How long is the tutoring period?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 11

How many lessons are recommended?

Accepted Answer

We strongly recommend your child attend each week to maintain momentum and progress with their learning.

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