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Melanie Coker small.jpg"Hi, I'm Melanie Coker, the  founder and director of AHeadStart Ltd. 

Tutoring from AHeadStart provides students with the tools to achieve their best, no matter what level they are at.

Starting from five tutors in 2009, AHeadStart now has more than 40 tutors in Christchurch. Over 3,000 students have so far benefitted from our tuition. So many have gone on to achieve degrees they would never have believed possible while at school. Tuition with AHeadStart has opened their minds to the possibilities, altered their dreams for the better and ultimately changed their lives.

I will personally guide each student through the start of their tutoring journey, and make sure they have the best tutor to suit their needs. I give you my personal guarantee."

 

Why AHeadStart Tuition?

  • Personalised one-on-one tutoring in Christchurch - one-on-one or in small groups
  • Online tutoring - available all across New Zealand
  • Tuition for all levels - primary, secondary and adult students
  • Expert tutors - high achieving, excellent communicators with a passion for learning
  • Multiple subjects - our tutors can assist students with several subjects within each tutorial
  • Choice of tuition plans - select your desired level of guidance, including progress reports
  • Convenient Christchurch locations - at a local library or in your own home
  • Payment options - pay per tutorial, or in bulk for a 10% discount
  • No fixed term - choose how many tutorials you need to achieve your goals

Contact us for a FREE consultation

 

PERSONALISED ONE-ON-ONE TUITION

Individually customised tutorials match each student's own unique needs

Personalised


Our initial assessment and tailored lessons allows students to be taught more effectively, in a way that meets their own specific requirements.

One-on-one


Individual tuition benefits students as they focus better, increase their confidence and learn more.
 

Expert Tutors


We guide students in their studies and help them develop better study skills, so they perform their best in exams and assessments.
 

"Kia ora Melanie,

Neve loved Ruby as a tutor. Her friendly, calm demeanour made her feel confident and at ease. I have loved coming in and listening to them, laughing away and engaging in some wonderful discussions and learning. She will be missed. 

Ngā mihi
Kate"

Neve's mother Kate, October 2024
Year 10, English & Mathematics

"The kids' first lesson with Thomas went well. They said he is nice and fun.
They are looking forward to their lesson with him tomorrow.
Kind regards
Tara"

Aida's & Jakob's mother Tara, October 2024
Year 4 & Year 6, English & Mathematics

"Hi Melanie,

Olivia actually really enjoyed it. She has never had tutoring before. She has been taking French since yr 9 so that was something they had in common.

She was worried about arriving fatigued as she had been working hard on a physics internal last night. School and defensive driving course today before tutoring.

But she left feeling energised as she felt she was understanding the explanations Joran was giving.She did better than she expected in 2 of her physics mock exams getting merit.But she failed mechanic 's which is what they worked on today.

She found out he also tutors stats which she is also taking. [It 's great] they able to cover different subjects if she gets to a point that she is more confident with physics.

Regards,
Fiona"

Olivia's mother Fiona, October 2024
Year 13, Physics

"He says that it went well. He learnt new  things about writing: about planning. He feels that he did well in his NCEA literacy writing test today!

Regards,
Rachael"

Tom's mother Rachael, September 2024
Year 10, English

"Hi Melanie,

Thanks for checking in. Ava was very happy with Emma’s tutoring. She was impressed and thinks the way Emma tutors will really work well for her. 

Thanks,
Blair"

Ava's father Blair, August 2024
Year 13, Chemistry

"Hi Melanie,

It’s great to hear how Logan is going and it sounds like he’s making solid progress. 

Logan used to ask me for help relatively regularly with English. This year he very rarely asks me for assistance, which I guess is a sign that he’s becoming more confident and comfortable in his writing ability. It’s so nice to see this.

Please pass on a big thank you to Olivia. Logan is learning a lot from her and always comes home motivated and happy after his tutorials.

Kind regards,
Geraldine"

Logan's mother Geraldine, August 2024
Year 11, English

"Hi Melanie,

Ihaia came out of the session pretty pleased.It sounds like Louie has managed to make the work easy to understand.

I 'm very happy we've had a great start. 

Thanks for checking in."

Ihaia's mother Rachael, July 2024
Year 6, English and Mathematics

"Hi Melanie

Caitlyn has found [Yuxin's] teaching style and content to be excellent and she's more than happy with everything.  And the proof of the pudding is in her results - she's received an excellence in her mechanics assessment recently! 

The two of them are now looking at an electricity component of her physics. 

All is going well. Please let Yuxin know we are thrilled with his help and level of communication.

Kind regards
Carole"

Caitlyn's mother Carole, July 2024
Year 12, Physics

"Hi Melanie,


[Lulu] really enjoyed it and already feels its made a difference to her understanding of certain aspects of physics that she has been struggling to grasp.So thank you and thank Emma for me as well.


Kind regards
Muna"

Lulu's father Muna, July 2024
Year 12, Physics

"Hi Kopila


Many thanks for this. He is really enjoying the tutorials and is obviously benefitting from them. I really appreciate your help.


Kind regards
Sarah"

Markus' mother Sarah, June 2024
Year 12, Biology & Physics

"Hi Melanie

Yes it went really well Thank you, Indiana engaged with her well, and she enjoyed her session would be keen to more sessions with Eden.

Many Thanks
Jodie"

Indiana's mother Jodie, June 2024
Year 2, Literacy and Numeracy

"Hi Melanie 

It went very well. Yusuf thought it was fantastic and really liked Nicholas so I’m thrilled, thank you.

Kind regards, Sarah"

Yusuf's mother Sarah, June 2024
Year 8, Mathematics

"Good Morning Melanie,

Guess what? Coop did an end of topic test (that is a derived grade for the end of the year !!) and … he got Merit!!! He’s over the moon!

Thank you! Let’s hope it continues! It is going to be a struggle as the teacher at school isn’t the best, but with Jonathan’s expertise, he’s at least happy what he learns from Jonathan he knows is correct. He says it makes so much more learning from Jonathan.

Happy Fri-yay to you.

Kindest regards,

Stella :) xx"

Cooper's mother Stella, May 2024
Year 12, Physics

"Hi Melanie, 

Hey thanks for checking in. Grace said Clara was lovely and she thinks they will get on well and that Clara will be a great help.

She had a giggle and said they are both quiet and a bit shy but that was nice ��.

I'll keep you posted.

Cheers 

Alecia"

Grace's mother Alecia, May 2024
Year 11, Economics

TUITION FOR ALL LEVELS

Tutorials are available for primary, secondary and adult students

PRIMARY STUDENTS

Your child may require help to catch up in reading, writing or maths, gain confidence and build a strong foundation.

Or they may want extension in their favourite subject, or one not covered much at primary school, such as science or coding.

Whatever your child's goals, our primary school tutors will guide your child through every tutorial through regular assessment and lots of encouragement!

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SECONDARY STUDENTS

Secondary school can be a stressful time for students, especially with regular NCEA assessments throughout the year. Fitting study in around sports and other extracurricular activities can also be challenging.

Whether a student wants to gain enough credits to pass the year, or is aiming for a Merit or Excellence endorsement, our tutors can assist to make that goal a reality. And of course we can also help with Cambridge and International Baccalaureate.
 

 
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ADULT STUDENTS

As an adult student it can often be difficult getting back into study, as it may have been years since you opened a text book. You may also be tacking an unfamiliar subject such as mathematics or science.

On top of this you may be studying part time or extramurally, so it may a challenge to fit study around your daily life. Our tutors can help you streamline the learning process, so you can get through your studies with confidence!
 

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MULTIPLE SUBJECTS

Our tutors can assist students with many subjects in each tutorial

  1. AHeadStart can assist students with 30 different subjects - Maths, English, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Science and Accounting tutoring, are just a small selection.
  2. Most AHeadStart tutors have strengths in multiple NCEA, Cambridge and International Baccalaureate® (IB) subjects, even including subjects as diverse as English, Mathematics & Science!
  3. Flexibility of tutorial structure means students can choose which subjects the cover in a lesson. This means tutors can prepare students as best as possible before each school assessment.
  4. Students benefit by having one tutor to cover several subjects and make the most out of every tutorial.

 

 

Accounting

Secondary & Adult Tuition

English

Primary, Secondary & Adult Tuition

Mathematics

Primary, Secondary & Adult Tuition

Science

Primary, Secondary & Adult Tuition

OUR NUMBERS SAY IT ALL

Students

3,659+

 

Students have chosen AHeadStart

Tutors

40+

 

AHeadStart tutors to choose

Hours

60,702+

 

Hours of tuition provided

EXPERT TUTORS

Students choose their own tutor from a selection to match their specific needs

  1. Our team of Christchurch tutors are high achievers, excellent communicators and passionate about sharing their knowledge.
  2. Every tutor has personal experience of NCEA, Cambridge or IB at secondary school, and know what it takes to achieve success. Many tutors were Dux or Proxime Accessit, or involved in leadership positions such as Head Boy or Head Girl.
  3. Our tutors are selected via a very thorough interview process. All tutors are screened by the NZ Police prior to being placed with students.

 

TUITION PLANS

Students select a tuition plan to match their goals and level of motivation

ONE-ON-ONE TUITION

PLATINUM PLAN

For students who lack motivation and need guidance with their studies. Includes weekly homework and progress reports every 5 tutorials.

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GOLD PLAN

For self-motivated students who take charge of their own learning and have questions about their school work.
 

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GROUP TUITION

SILVER PLAN

For self-motivated students wanting personalised tuition in pairs.

Students need to have a sibling or friend they would like to have tuition with before choosing this plan.

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GROUP PLAN

For self-motivated students who would like tuition in a small group.

Students need to have two siblings or friends they would like to have tuition with before choosing this plan.

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TUITION FREQUENCY

Students choose how often they would like to see their tutor to match their needs

WEEKLY
 

  • Students have a regular weekly tutorial (or more) during the school terms.
  • Suits students who want consistent help throughout the year to stay on top of their schoolwork.

 

CASUAL
 

  • Students schedule tutorials as required, with no ongoing commitment.
  • Suits students who need help for a short period to catch up on missed work or assistance before assessments.
     

 

 

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION

Tuition at a local library or in your own home

Libraries

15+

Libraries where
AHeadStart has tutorials

Suburbs

70+

Suburbs where students
can be tutored at home

CONVENIENT LOCATIONS

A range of locations to suit your needs

  

City Libraries


Christchurch Public Libraries and the University of Canterbury provide a studious environment and inspire students to use these spaces in their own learning time.

We Can Come To You


Home tuition is available in Christchurch for those with busy schedules and offers a familiar, safe environment for the student to learn.