For self-motivated students who take charge of their own learning.
Tutorials that are one-to-one mean tutors can focus their attention fully on each student. With no other students causing distractions, our tutors are better able to identify and work on a student’s weak points, and tailor each lesson to the student's learning style, making the whole learning process more effective.
The Gold Plan is recommended for self-motivated students* who take charge of their own learning, want to improve their understanding and have questions about their school work. *The tutor will guide the tutorial for primary students Years 1-6.
Personalised one-on-one tutorials, with the same tutor for each tutorial.
Student guides* the tutorial by asking the tutor for assistance with understanding subject concepts or with help to complete practice questions. *The tutor will guide the tutorial for primary students Years 1-6.
Immediate and constructive feedback on student work.
A structured time set aside for studying to assist with motivation.
Home tuition is available.
One-on-one sessions mean that students get the full attention of the tutor.
Students work one-on-one with the tutor, in a positive learning environment.
The tutor answers student queries, explains concepts or helps the student work through how to answer specific topic questions.
AHeadStart recommends students purchase NCEA Exam Booklets* to use during the tutorials, as well as bring textbooks and class work they have questions about.
AHeadStart recommends a minimum of one tutorial each week on the Gold Plan to maintain continuity.
Tutorials are either at a public library or home tuition.
*NCEA Booklets of practice NCEA exam papers are available for $20 per External Achievement Standard. Internal Achievement Standards are generally available at cheaper rates.