Question 1

How does private tuition work?

Accepted Answer

Tuition with Boost Your Learning is available across New Zealand.

After your diagnostic assessment, you will be assigned the best-fit tutor for your student's needs. Lessons are typically one-on-one with a dedicated and experienced teacher.

The tutor will plan exclusively for your child, building on their strengths and targeting their learning needs identified in the initial assessment. With your permission, our tutors can liaise with your child's class or subject teacher to maximize the benefit of the lessons. This ensures students have many opportunities to apply new skills.

Lessons can take place before, during, or after school, depending on tutor availability.

Question 2

How does online tuition work?

Accepted Answer

Learning online is an easy and convenient way to bring high-quality learning experiences to your home, no matter where you live.

To start online learning, students need a computer and high-speed internet access. We use our fully integrated platform, Lesson Space, where we can see and hear each other. The platform includes an interactive whiteboard tool that students can write on, and we can upload videos, images, and learning slides for use before, during, and after the class.

Each student has their own 'Lesson Space' which saves progress, making learning adaptive to your child's needs.

Benefits of online lessons include: 
 • Reviewing materials in advance 
 • Taking photos and recording important parts of the lesson for later review 
 • Using online interactive tools to make learning fun and interesting 
 • Receiving the same high-quality learning experience as in face-to-face lessons 
 • Screen sharing to access course materials in real-time

Free Consultation (College and Adult)
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Free Consultation (Primary)
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Question 3

What set up do I need for online lessons?

Accepted Answer

You can download our linked guide here with handy videos to help you set up for online lessons:

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Question 4

What subjects do you tutor?

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We teach Maths, English and Science from primary to NCEA or GCSE.

Our teachers connect with your child's school or correspondence school and support students by teaching the key content and skills required to apply knowledge effectively in exams and assignments.

We specialise in supporting students from Year 6 to Year 13 and develop bespoke learning pathways to help our students find success in exams and learn effective study skills to become effective learners into adulthood.

Our full subject list is below: 
 • English
 • Maths
 • Science
 • Biology
 • Chemistry 
 • Physics
 • Economics
 • Commerce
 • Spanish
 • French
 • German

For primary students we can support in developing literacy and numeracy skills.

Question 5

Can you support students with specific learning difficulties?

Accepted Answer

Yes! We celebrate the uniqueness of every student and strongly believe that every student is capable of success under the right tutelage. 
 
We only employ highly experienced, nurturing teachers to work at Boost your Learning. If your child has a specific learning difficulty we can discuss this at your initial consultation. 
 
We have tutors with experience in supporting a range of learning differences such as: 
 
 • Dyslexia (MSL trained tutors available)
 • Dyscalculia 
 • Auditory Processing Disorder
 • Autism
 • ADHD  and ADD 
 
We understand the challenges that a busy classroom can present, particularly for students with learning differences. We pride ourselves on clear, sequential instruction to allow your child to grow in confidence and academic ability.

If your child is at college, please mention any diagnosed learning needs at your consult. Our team can provide support for special assessment conditions and advise on the best avenues to pursue support based on your child's learning preferences once tuition with our team has commenced.

Question 6

How is progress measured?

Accepted Answer

For students under Year 10, we offer a diagnostic assessment in Literacy or Numeracy. This will help establish a baseline for our team and from there we develop an individualised action plan to accelerate your child's learning.

You will have clear reporting from our team as follows: 
 • Assessment Report (a full 7 page PDF outlining your child's strengths and development points in relation to NZ Curriculum) 
 • Connect with your child's subject teacher(s) to create a plan best suited to your child's learning journey
 • Weekly lesson notes from your Boost Teacher
 • Termly Report indicating key learning and next steps

Question 7

What are your rates?

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Our rates reflect the quality of service you will receive and the experience and subject knowledge of our tutors.

We have payment options to suit most families.

• Termly fees paid in advance with a 3% discount
 • Fortnightly payment by bank transfer (paid in advance of the lessons)
 • Fortnightly autopayment (Stripe fees apply)

Rates:

Primary sessions: 
$90 p/s (Thirty Minute Lesson)

Year 7 - Year 12
$110 p/s (Forty-five minute lesson)
$140 p/s (1 hour session)

2026 Pricing Update

Our tutoring prices have now been updated for the 2026 school year.
To support families as we move into Term 1, we are offering a limited Price Freeze Promotion — giving you the chance to continue at 2025 rates for Term 1.

How to Save in Term 1

• Existing Boost Families
If you’d like to secure the Price Freeze, please contact Sandra (Booking Manager) directly:
📨 manager@boostyourlearning.co.nz(manager@boostyourlearning.co.nz) 
 • New to Boost Your Learning?
 To access the Price Freeze and get matched with the right tutor, simply book a free consult.(https://boostyourlearning.teachworks.com/b/wYFeD4n64n9rBcaXdmURzA)

Spaces for the promotion are limited and available first-come, first-served. Secure your spot early to lock in 2025 pricing for Term 1 2026.

Level 3 and Scholarship 
These lessons have a $10 surcharge to honor the additional marking/ reading and expertise required.

Diagnostic Assessment and Action Plan: 
Maths: $200 
Literacy with Writing Analysis: $250

NCEA Succes Plan Session: $400
Meet one of our senior consultants who will prepare a termly overview of your child's upcoming assessments in each subject. 
Ideal to help your child prioritise each week and stay on top of deadlines. Our consultants are expert in University Entrance and can advise on subject selection and help your child focus on key areas for success.

It all starts with a consultation:

Question 8

What is your cancellation policy?

Accepted Answer

A decision to begin tutoring is a valuable commitment and attending each session builds momentum in learning. However, we are aware that from time to time unavoidable circumstances can prevent your child attending a session. 
Therefore we ask that you inform your tutor immediately if you need to cancel.

Planned absences are not charged. Simply contact manager@boostyourlearning.co.nz (manager@boostyourlearning.co.nz)informing them of the planned absence prior to invoicing. You will not be charged for this lesson.

All other absences are charged in full.

If you have had a situation arise in your whānau and need to miss multiple sessions (ie. family emergency, major illness etc) please get in touch with Sandra (manager@boostyourlearning.co.nz).((manager@boostyourlearning.co.nz))
Remaining lessons will be paused and can be used as credit at a later date.

See below for further info:

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More details around cancellation can be found in our Terms and Conditions(https://www.boostyourlearning.co.nz/_files/ugd/2a332b_e92ebe98d402430e98de85c9c2fbb9f6.pdf)
Excessive cancellations may result in the termination of tutoring services.

Question 9

How do I resolve technical problems on Lessonspace?

Accepted Answer

Most lessons run without any technical challenges. Here is how to resolve the most common technical problems:

First ensure you are set up correctly:

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Refer to this document for Trouble Shooting Technical Issues:

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Any technical issues are flagged by our tuition team who will investigate this within 24 hours.

This is Our Tech Policy:

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If you have had a signicant technical problem and need some help you can get in touch with edward@boostyourlearning.co.nz who will make sure you speak to the right person.

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