A balanced approach to learning

Hazlett Tutoring has gone from strength to strength, first offering boarding house tutoring in Dunedin, to opening in boarding houses in Christchurch, Hamilton, and Auckland.

Founder and director Alice Hazlett believes: “A confident child is a happy child and if we have a happy child we have a happy mother and therefore a happy family, it flows on.”

The personalised education support from trained tutors guides students from being unengaged and academically ‘behind’ to confident classroom learners and academic achievers.

“Where schools used to be anti-tutoring, they welcome Hazlett Tutoring with open arms. They see our tutors transforming children into happy and confident learners,” she says.

There is no such thing as a ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach to learning – Alice believes tutoring should be truly bespoke, with individualised learning support delivered by tutors who specialise in a range of subjects. English, mathematics, science, history, geography, languages, and ESOL tutoring are available, across NCEA, Cambridge and International Baccalaureate education standards.

While Hazlett Tutoring have opened around New Zealand, there has been a rise in demand for tutors to deliver one-on-one tutoring in school boarding houses. “The demand for our in-person boarding house tutoring continues to grow, with ongoing feedback that our students thrive from one-on-one tutoring, which maximises their study time and sees incredible results,” Alice says.

Consistently great results is down to helping students with study schedules and time management from the start of the term. “Exams can be overwhelming so our tutors ensure our students are well-prepared, this takes much of the stress away, it’s why our students do so well.”

To cater for busy families with a range of needs, this service is available online, in-home, or in small 1:3 groups, with all tutors undergoing police checks. Online tutoring offers a convenient way for students with busy weekly routines to access academic support from the comfort of home. In contrast, 1:1 private, in-person tutoring may be preferred by students requiring undivided attention and guidance from a dedicated tutor.

Small group (1:3) tutoring offers a cost-effective and collaborative learning environment for students who benefit from individual attention and peer-to-peer communication. “We believe that learning should be fun and balanced with your family’s schedule, and we see the greatest results when we work with a student for at least one school term,” Alice explains.

What is certain is that after engaging in rigorous academic inquiry with a Hazlett tutor, students will experience personal growth and be prepared to thrive in a dynamic and interconnected world.