What parents have to say about tutoring from AHeadStart.
“We tried Numberworks when the children were younger. I think the total one on one AHeadStart tutoring was better for our Catherine.”
Catherine’s mother Vivienne, January 2014
Year 12, Biology, Chemistry & Mathematics
"Rachel became more and more confident after each lesson. The one-on-one tutoring helped her to build on the knowledge she had (or didn't have) and apply that to the exam questions."
Rachel’s mother Elizabeth, December 2009
Year 13, Level 3 Chemistry, Physics & Statistics
"Not only has my Max found your Max very helpful with his maths learning, but he has also enjoyed his company, taken a tutorial at the University and been inspired to follow in Max’s footsteps and aim to do a degree in Computer Science! A direction was what Max needed most of all so now he has a reason to try to do well in his exams."
Max’s mother Caroline, October 2014
Year 12, Mathematics
"Thank you for sending Helena to us. She is an impressive young woman and has already helped Daisy so much. Daisy says she explains things clearly and has unravelled much confusion already. We are looking forward to seeing her every Sunday."
Daisy’s mother Lorelei, May 2014
Year 11, Chemistry, Mathematics & Physics
“Jake had a very positive opinion of his first tutorial. He did say that he liked the way Hayden explained things and they seemed to have a good rapport.
Thank you very much for your assistance and we are very confident that this arrangement will be very beneficial for Jake.”
Jacob’s mother Adele, April 2016
Year 13, Calculus & Physics
“AHeadStart definitely provides a more professional and comprehensive service [than other tuition].”
Emmerson’s mother Tracey, January 2016
Year 13, Biology & Chemistry
“I would highly recommend AHeadStart for students undertaking NCEA. It has been especially helpful for helping our children to understand how NCEA works and to manage and prepare for the external exams."
Holly’s & Bernadette's mother Mary, January 2014
Year 11 & Year 12, Chemistry, Mathematics & Science
"We want to thank and acknowledge Ella's tutor Aimee, as she has been amazing while working with Ella and really helped her.
Thanks for all your help."
Ella's parents Regan and Emma, November 2025
Year 11 Mathematics & Science
“[I] know that you are doing a good job tutoring Georgia when she spent all of Saturday helping her friend study for Maths as [her friend] had got not achieved in the linear internal and they allowing resits as some classes had such high not achieved marks.
Thank you Melanie. I know G happy with her M in that assessment. And that has everything to do with you tutoring her.”
Georgia’s mother Louisa, June 2015
Year 11, Mathematics & Science
“Well, Tim said to me last week what do I do if I fail exam, I replied we will deal with that if it happens, Tim texted me this Monday to say he passed with merit - one point off an excellence!!
Thank you so so much - and please pass onto Hamish that we appreciate everything he has done and is doing for Tim, to be honest we never thought that he would get a merit for Maths!!”
Tim’s mother Jenny, July 2015
Year 11, Mathematics
“[Tuition with AHeadStart was] Much better. Tom was having maths elsewhere but in a group. He liked one on one so that it was all about him and didn't feel like he was interrupting when he wanted to clarify something. Price was also very similar.
It was awesome, easy to organise, great tutor and flexibility. Thanks heaps.”
Tom’s mother Kim, January 2016
Year 11, Science
"Our daughter gained invaluable help from her AHeadStart tutors. After each lesson she came away feeling energised by the learning that she had done and she looked forward to the next lesson. She went into her final exams feeling confident that she had the knowledge to pass them."
Rachel’s mother Elizabeth, December 2009
Year 13, Level 3 Chemistry, Physics & Statistics
“The tuition helped Ellen pass all the Chemistry Papers at Level 3 that she sat. She learnt to understand the chemistry concepts that were proving difficult for her. [She enjoyed the] one on one time to fully understand the chemistry that she wasn't grasping in a full classroom situation and the opportunity to have her questions answered in a manner that she understood. She improved her results from the mock exams until the final exams.”
Ellen’s mother, January 2016
Year 13, Chemistry
“George did super well at his prize giving with a maths excellence certificate and overall award for science and we know a lot of that was thanks to Sean :)
Thanks, Justine.”
George’s mother Justine, January 2017
Year 8, Mathematics & Science
"Wish Laura well for us. She has been a wonderful guide for the last two years with Joe. She’s extended him and backed his thinking; teaching him how to get his ideas down in a constructive, lucid way. All the best with AHeadStart it has certainly has been fantastic for our boys."
Joe’s mother Sally, December 2014
Year 13, English
“Hello Melanie,
Our tutor was superb - such a great girl :-)
Esme found her so helpful.
Kind regards, Annie”
Esme’s mother Annie, December 2016
Year 11, English
“I have been really impressed with the turnaround Jackson has achieved with Henry this year. He has done a fantastic job which I appreciate so very much. I hope that Jackson will be available again next year and Henry can continue tutorials with him.
I am very grateful for the service you provide as it has made a big difference for both Emma & Henry.”
Henry’s mother Tracey, November 2015
Year 10, English & Mathematics
“We are extremely grateful to Melanie for all of the help she gave our daughter. We believe she would not have achieved her excellent results without Melanie's great tutoring.”
Skye’s mother Susanne, January 2014
Year 13, Biology & Calculus
"Thank you so much for all your help with Luke & Bex over the past years. We really appreciate all the time and effort you have put into teaching them, you were a God send, honestly!"
Luke’s & Bex’s parents Peter & Nancy, November 2014
Year 13, Biology, Chemistry & Statistics
“George is still really enjoying Sean's tutorials and he ended up doing super well in maths last year at school gaining an award for excellence in maths for year 7, again we are sure this is mainly thanks to Sean's help.”
George’s mother Justine, January 2016
Year 7, Mathematics
"Thank you for your report. I'm really pleased with Brits attitude to her tutoring. She's happy to come along and her latest results were a credit to your help and her focus on making the most of her tutoring."
Brittany’s mother Justine, March 2014
Year 11, Mathematics
“Thank you for all your assistance with Emma and her work in Maths. Her confidence has grown and I am sure it will show in her grades too.
I am sure Emma will be keen to continue with your support so will contact you in the New Year.”
Emma’s mother Karen, November 2015
Year 11, Mathematics & Science
“Thanks so much for the tuition. His confidence has really improved and he now says he gets it, which is wonderful.”
Ben’s mother Sarah, November 2015
Year 11, Science
“Hi Melanie,
Tutoring is going really well - Mitchell says he finally understands things, he thinks Jeremy is great. Thank you so much - a relief for us.”
Mitchell’s mother Amanda, November 2016
Year 12, Physics
“Callum has found his sessions very helpful and we are grateful to have been able to get this organized at such a late stage of the year so - a big thank you to you! We have found your service great."
Callum’s mother Sara, November 2013
Year 13 Calculus & Physics
Contact Melanie at AHeadStart for your free consultation and take the first step.
021 156 9281Contact us by emailwww.aheadstart.co.nzThe secret of getting ahead is getting started.
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