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Tutoring for Excellence

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What Families Love Most

Tailored One-to-one Learning

Personalised lessons aligned with your school's curriculum, designed to meet each student’s goals.

Interactive and
Engaging Lessons

Tutors make learning enjoyable, tailoring each lesson to your child’s goals and learning style.

Experienced and Qualified Tutors

Teachers, graduates and subject specialists who explain concepts clearly and build confidence.

Comprehensive Tutor Screening

All tutors complete a three-step review process.

Online or In-home Tutoring

Choose what works best for your family - online, in-home or another convenient location.

Flexible
Scheduling

Afternoons, evenings or weekends, whatever suits your family best.

The Same Tutor
Each Week

Build rapport, trust and lasting confidence through consistent, reliable support.

Personal Service

No call centres - every tutor match is hand-selected by our experienced team.

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One-to-one Tutoring | Online or In-home | New Zealand-wide

Need to catch up, keep up or get ahead in Math, English, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, NCEA, Cambridge, IB support & more?

Our online tutoring is available NZ-wide. In-home lessons are available across selected metro areas in Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch. 

We hand-select tutors to match your child’s subject needs, learning style, goals, skill level, confidence and personality. With tailored one-to-one lessons, students stay motivated, build confidence and reach their full potential in a way that is impossible in the classroom.

Our personal service is what sets us apart

Over 53,000 happy students since 1996

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Years 1 - 10 Tutoring

Give your child strong foundations, support with homework, and the confidence they need before their final school years.

Years 11 - 13 Tutoring

Ensure your child feels confident and prepared for their NCEA internal and externals, Scholarship preparation, Cambridge (CIE) or International Baccalaureate (IB) assignments and exams.

University & Adult

Whether it’s university coursework, English as a Second Language, entrance exams or adult education, our tutors are here to help.

Business Services

We tailor our services to your individual business needs, supporting English as a Second Language, literacy and numeracy skills, and Business English (communication, soft skills, and written proficiency).

“Millie has been absolutely fantastic for our daughter, she has improved her grades immensely and even the biology teacher asked who the tutor was! Emma just wishes she got tutoring early as Millie has helped her really enjoy and understand the subject and she is actually looking forward to the Biology exam!” Mr. Davies

- Mr. Davies,

“I would just like to say that my son’s tutor, Cassie, is really fantastic. He was very reluctant to have a tutor and declared he wouldn’t listen to her but she charmed and disarmed him in seconds and now really enjoys her lessons. Thank you so much for sending Cassie to us.” Mrs. Craig

- Mrs. Craig,

“Thank you for your help in organising some great maths tutors for us. Our children’s confidence has increased and their grades have shown how beneficial their tutors have been. I look forward to talking with you again early next year.” Mrs. Fife

- Mrs. Fife,

“Luca has become a friend to our family and I hope that she understands how much we appreciate her ability to help Anthony to succeed academically. Luca has been professional, friendly, enthusiastic and inspiring. Above all, her ability to help Anthony improve his essay writing skills has been absolutely excellent. We would like to Thank Luca for her efforts and wish her all the very best for her future.” Mrs. Merlino

- Mrs. Merlino,

“The time I have been working as a tutor for Tutoring for Excellence has been very rewarding for me. I have thoroughly enjoyed working with the students I have been offered, and would recommend the agency to anyone seeking employment as a tutor.” Tutor H. McNamara

- Tutor H. McNamara,

“I just wanted to say thank you all so much for this opportunity to work for Tutoring for Excellence. Admin has been amazing throughout! I have loved this job and I’m going to miss my students! I have learnt so much from working with them, and I will take my learning experiences with me into my teaching career.” Tutor M. Thompson

- Tutor M. Thompson,

“Thanks for the opportunity to work with your organisation. It is by far the most professional of all the ones I’ve come across.” Tutor P. Rossall

- Tutor P. Rossall,

Thank you for your support over the years. And just a quick note of praise for Miranda who did an exceptional job!

- Mr. Naidoo,

Online or In-home Tutoring

Choose what works best for your family

Online Tutoring (Available New Zealand-wide)

  • Live, face-to-face lessons with same tutor every week

  • Personalised, one-to-one lessons aligned with your school’s curriculum

  • Work together in real time using shared resources, screens and whiteboards

  • Subject concepts explained clearly and interactively

  • Learn from home with qualified tutors from $65 per hour

In-Home Tutoring (Available in Selected Metro Areas of New Zealand)

Where available, tutors can travel locally for in-home lessons in selected areas of Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch. 

Getting Started Is Simple and Personal

How It Works

Speak to a Consultant

Share your child's skill level, confidence and goals.

We Match the Right Tutor

Our team hand-picks your tutor to fit your child’s needs and learning style.

Start Learning

Build rapport and lasting confidence through consistent, reliable one-to-one tutoring.

Experienced & Trusted Tutors

For nearly 30 years, we’ve been helping students grow in confidence and achieve their best. We understand the right tutor match makes all the difference.

Every tutor goes through a careful three-step selection process ensuring they’re the best fit. Our tutors are qualified teachers, university graduates or high-achieving university students carefully assessed on academic background, communication style, motivation and reliability.

Working with the same tutor each week builds trust and comfort, creating lessons where students feel supported, understood and motivated to learn.

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All Subjects

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A Selection of Tutor Profiles

Georgia
Bachelor of Arts with a Major in Spanish and Media Studies and Communication
Georgia has had over 40 lessons with TFE managed students. She specialises in English, Grammar, Reading, Media Studies and Study Skills. We find Georgia to be strong, confident, intelligent, friendly and a good communicator. Georgia has worked with a range of students for both primary and secondary education.
William
Bachelor of Science, Master of Science, PhD of Computational Biochemistry
Over 35 hours of tuition with students managed by TFE. William is incredibly intelligent, but also is a very friendly and genuine person. William has traveled the world and has experience studying in different countries. He has experience as a private tutor and a university demonstrator, and is able to assist students with a wide variety of needs!
Jessie
Bachelor of Arts and is currently studying her Graduate Diploma of Secondary Education.
Jessie is a trainee teacher and experienced with children with special needs. She is a positive and compassionate tutor and has been with TFE for over 2 years. She has completed over 265 hours of tuition with our agency alone and loves being able to help! “We loved Jessie, she is fantastic and really made a difference. We are eternally grateful for her assistance!” Mr Collins, Auckland
Kirsti
Bachelor of Education with a Major in Accounting and Computer Science
Kirsti is a qualified and experienced teacher. We find her to not only be mature and confident, but friendly and genuine. Since coming onboard with TFE, Kirsti has worked closely with 3 students for English, Maths and Business Studies. Kirsti has experience working in the classroom, as well as in a one-on-one environment.
David
Bachelor of Science and a Diploma of Teaching
Over 210 hours of tuition with students managed through TFE. David has over 21 years of classroom experience as a fully qualified Science Teacher. David has received a lot of positive feedback from his students and has previously tutored for TFE in Australia before moving to New Zealand. "Malcolm was excellent. He got on really well with my son and we saw a great deal of improvement. Malcolm did a lot of hours for us and he built a great rapport. he tried different strategies and kept my son really engaged. I was pleased that he made the tuition interesting and think he was a great tutor." Mrs. Sanger, Auckland
Harvard
PhD of Engineering from the University of Auckland
Over 130 hours of tuition with TFE managed students. Harvard is a very intelligent, enthusiastic tutor. Harvard is a reliable tutor who has helped two separate students for over 40 hours of tuition each!
Natasha
Natasha has graduated from a Bachelor of Arts (History) and is currently completing a Diploma of Education
Natasha is a teacher in training and is a friendly, outgoing and intelligent person. She has completed over 55 hours of tuition with students managed by TFE. Natasha enjoys music and reading in her spare time.
Riley
Bachelor of Arts with (Hons)
Riley is an excellent candidate. He is an experienced english and history tutor with excellent communications skills. He is intelligent, well presented, reliable and friendly.

What Sets Us Apart?

We pick up the phone! Our friendly team of expert consultants are ready to take your call and understand your needs.

Tutoring For Excellence is owned and operated by a qualified teacher and former principal with over 30 years’ experience in public and private education. Our Director was a founding member and former Chairman of the Australian Tutoring Association.

You can trust us when we say that we understand your educational needs and are committed to helping every student reach their full potential!

Experience the Tutoring for Excellence difference –  trusted by families since 1996.

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