Fletcher Building Employee Education Fund | Subsidised Tutoring

If you’re a New Zealand employee of Fletcher Building, your child may be entitled to receive funding towards Kip McGrath tutoring through the Fletcher Building Employee Educational Fund (FB EEF).

How do I apply?

To apply for funding, you’ll need to complete a Dependent Application Form on the Fletcher Building Employee Educational Fund website.

During the application process, you’ll need to provide Fletcher Building with:

A brochure About Kip McGrath. Download brochure.
A signed letter from your child’s teacher (if at primary or intermediate school). Download letter.

Should I book a learning assessment with Kip McGrath?

Yes, learning assessments are free and will benchmark your child’s literacy and numeracy skills against the New Zealand curriculum. You’ll receive feedback from the assessor after the test and be provided with insights into any identifiable learning gaps.

Where does Kip McGrath tuition take place?

Tuition can take place in one of our Education Centres, online via our bespoke learning platform or a mixture of both.

How much is each tuition session?

Each session is currently $63.00. From 1 January, 2024 each session will be $64.00.

How much funding will my child receive?

Each application is at the Trustees’ discretion, but funding is normally approved around 75%.

Is there a limit to the number of lessons in which a child may enrol?

Yes, lessons are limited to one tuition session, per child, per week.

How will I pay Kip McGrath?

You will need to pay Kip McGrath on a term-by-term basis (in advance).

You may either

Pay the whole amount directly to Kip McGrath and then be reimbursed by the FB EEF, or
Forward the invoice for the term's tutoring to the FB EEF. The FB EEF will then pay Kip McGrath the approved % directly and you pay the balance.

For more information, please contact kath.bason@fbu.com.

What proof do I need to show that I have secured funding from FB EEF when I organise tutiton with Kip McGrath?

You will receive an approval email from the FB EEF advising that your funding application has been successful. Please forward this to your Kip McGrath Centre.

How soon can I receive funding from the FB EEF?

Applications are considered quarterly so funding may not be available straight away.

For how long will a student be funded?

Funding can only be requested on a yearly basis, so you will need to submit a new application each year.

Is there a Kip McGrath Centre near me?

Visit our Find A Centre page to locate your closest Kip McGrath Centre.

If I have questions, whom should I contact?

Please contact the FB EEF Fund Manager, Kath Bason using this form.

Subsidised tutoring for Fletcher Building and Business Unit employee dependents

Start the application process today.

Kip McGrath has been supporting New Zealand students since 1991, and like Fletcher Building, we’re proud of the difference we make to the lives of everyday New Zealanders.