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English and maths tutoring in
Avonhead

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Our Services at Kip McGrath Avonhead
English - Primary and Secondary
Maths - Primary and Secondary
Reading skills
Spelling
Comprehension
Literacy Skills

About Kip McGrath Avonhead

At Kip McGrath Avonhead, we provide high-quality English and maths tutoring for students from Year 1 to Year 13 across Christchurch. Our programmes are designed to help students build confidence, improve academic results, and develop strong foundations for long-term success.

What sets us apart is our team of fully qualified, experienced teachers, most of whom currently work in local schools. This ensures our tutoring aligns with the New Zealand curriculum and is tailored to meet each student’s individual learning needs. Whether your child needs support catching up, keeping up, or getting ahead, we deliver personalised tuition that gets results.

We specialise in:

  • English tutoring (reading, writing, spelling, and comprehension)

  • Maths tuition (from basic numeracy to advanced secondary-level mathematics)

  • Support for students of all abilities from Year 1–13

  • Individualised learning programmes tailored to each student

With our convenient locations in Avonhead, Barrington, and Redwood, we make it easy for Christchurch families to access professional tutoring in a supportive and structured environment.

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Kip McGrath Avonhead
130 Avonhead Road, Avonhead, Christchurch, 8042
33427110
avonhead@kipmcgrath.co.nz

Monday3:30pm - 7:10pm
Tuesday3:30pm - 7:10pm
Wednesday3:30pm - 6:00pm
Thursday3:30pm - 6:00pm
Friday3:30pm - 6:00pm
Saturday1:30pm - 3:30pm
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Qualified Teachers

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In centre

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Boost your child's confidence

Boost your child's confidence

All our tutors are qualified teachers

All our tutors are qualified teachers

Over 45 years of proven methodology

Over 45 years of proven methodology

Member of the Global Professional Tutors Association

Member of the Global Professional Tutors Association

Meet our Centre Managers,
Brendan & Janine Climo

Our 3 centres are proudly led by Janine and Brendan Climo, experienced professionals who are deeply committed to supporting student success. Janine brings over 25 years of experience as a local teacher, giving her extensive knowledge of the New Zealand education system and a strong understanding of how students learn best. Her expertise in English language acquisition and phonemic awareness, along with structured mathematics ensures that all programmes are academically sound, structured, and aligned with current curriculum expectations. Brendan has a background in psychology and also brings 15 years of experience in statutory social work. His expertise supports a holistic approach to learning, with a strong focus on student wellbeing, confidence, and engagement—key factors in achieving lasting academic success. Together, Janine and Brendan lead a team of fully qualified teachers who share their passion for education. They work closely with families to ensure every student receives personalised support in a positive, encouraging environment where they can thrive.
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Primary, Intermediate and Secondary School Students

Kip McGrath provides tutoring assistance in English and maths from year 1 - 13. The system is based on how children perform in the free assessment tasks, which means they get placed at the correct level in our program to learn all the necessary skills in both maths or English.
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Over 45 years of learning

For over 45 years, we have helped hundreds of thousands of children improve their literacy and numeracy skills.
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At Kip McGrath, we understand that every child learns differently. Our proven methodology has helped millions of children worldwide to catch up and keep up in the core areas of English and maths. With over 65 locations across New Zealand and a purpose-built online tutoring platform providing support from the comfort of home, we can help your child reach their full potential.
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  • Who are we?

  • Founded in 1976 in Australia, Kip McGrath has been helping primary and secondary school age children all over the world to improve or extend their learning. With over 500+ centres globally, we know what works.

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