Think Academy NZ · Years 1–13
Tutoring that starts where your child is
Mathematics, English and Science for Years 1–13, and Chinese for Years 1–9, at our Hobsonville and Albany campuses or online. Every student is assessed first, then taught at their level in each subject.
Progress you can actually see
We test where each student is, teach them at that level, and check every three weeks that it is working. Parents get a progress report every week.
1–13
Every year level
Primary to senior secondary, placed by level in each subject.
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Programmes
From Mathematics to AI Education.
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Senior pathways
NCEA, IB, CIE: every pathway offered in New Zealand schools.
AMT
Examination centre
An official centre for the Australian Mathematics Trust.
Pick a subject
Core subjects, competition training and AI, from primary to senior secondary.
Years 1–13
Mathematics
Number sense and problem solving at primary, through to NCEA, IB and Cambridge maths at senior level.
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Here’s how it works
Every student follows the same cycle on our own learning platform, so you can see where your child is and what comes next.
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Free assessment
Every student starts with a diagnostic so we know exactly where they are.
- 2
Placed by level, per subject
A Year 10 student can study Year 9 maths and Year 8 English. We teach the level, not the label.
- 3
Daily practice
Short, targeted exercises set to each student’s level, every day.
- 4
Weekly progress report
Strengths, gaps and what to focus on next, with attendance, time on task and accuracy.
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Checkpoint every three weeks
A fixed-standard test confirms progress. Meet the bar and the student moves up a level.
Pass the checkpoint, move up a level, and round we go again!
Rewards
Earn coins, pick a prize
Students earn gold coins in the Think Academy app and swap them for gifts from our rewards shelf.
NCEA, IB or Cambridge?
We teach all three senior pathways offered in New Zealand schools.
NCEA
Levels 1 to 3: help with internal assessments and preparation for the external exams.
IB
International Baccalaureate
MYP and Diploma students: subject content, internal assessments and exam preparation.
CIE
Cambridge International
IGCSE, AS and A Level: working through the syllabus and practising for the Cambridge exams.
Official!
An AMT examination centre, right here
Think Academy is an official examination centre for the Australian Mathematics Trust. We prepare students for the AMC, Kangaroo Maths and the HSK Chinese exams.
Competition preparationNotes for parents
All posts
Why we teach the level, not the label
A Year 10 student can study Year 9 maths and Year 8 English. Here is why we place each student by level in every subject.
NCEA, IB or Cambridge: the three senior pathways
There are three senior qualifications in New Zealand secondary schools. A short guide for parents to what each one is and how it is assessed.
What is in the weekly progress report
Every week, Think Academy parents get a report on their child's progress. Here is what it shows and how to use it.
Come say hi
Online lessons are also available. Call 0800 666 188 or message us on WeChat at ThinkAcademyNZ.
Not sure where to start?
Start with a free assessment. We’ll see where your child is, then suggest a programme for their year level and goals: catching up, getting ahead, or preparing for competitions.