"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."
Individually customised tutorials match each student's own unique needs
Our initial assessment and tailored lessons allows students to be taught more effectively, in a way that meets their own specific requirements.
Individual tuition benefits students as they focus better, increase their confidence and learn more.
We guide students in their studies and help them develop better study skills, so they perform their best in exams and assessments.
Tutorials are available for primary, secondary and adult 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!
More About Primary Tuition >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.
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!
Our tutors can assist students with many subjects in each tutorial
Secondary & Adult Tuition
Primary, Secondary & Adult Tuition
Primary, Secondary & Adult Tuition
Primary, Secondary & Adult Tuition
Students have chosen AHeadStart
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Hours of tuition provided
Students choose their own tutor from a selection to match their specific needs
Students select a tuition plan to match their goals and level of motivation
For students who lack motivation and need guidance with their studies. Includes weekly homework and progress reports every 5 tutorials.
More DetailsFor self-motivated students who take charge of their own learning and have questions about their school work.
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.
More DetailsFor 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.
More DetailsStudents choose how often they would like to see their tutor to match their needs
Tuition at a local library or in your own home
Libraries where
AHeadStart has tutorials
Suburbs where students
can be tutored at home
A range of locations to suit your needs
Christchurch Public Libraries and the University of Canterbury provide a studious environment and inspire students to use these spaces in their own learning time.
Home tuition is available in Christchurch for those with busy schedules and offers a familiar, safe environment for the student to learn.