NCEA English tutoring
NCEA English comes down to essays on studied texts, analysis of unfamiliar texts, and writing that earns Merit and Excellence. Our tutors give detailed feedback on drafts and practice answers, and help students meet the University Entrance literacy requirement.
One-to-one from NZ$35 a class · billed in USD
New Zealand - online 1-to-1
What every programme includes
- ✓ Studied text essays: planning, evidence and argument
- ✓ Unfamiliar text analysis under time
- ✓ Creative and formal writing internals
- ✓ Language features explained, not just identified
- ✓ University Entrance literacy: reading and writing credits
- ✓ Exam practice with feedback
Lesson times in your time zone
Weekdays 3pm-9pm after school · Weekends 8am-8pm, your local time. Pick the slot when you book.
Level 1 English
Level 1 English has two internals, 91924 (how context shapes verbal language use) and 91926 (develop ideas in writing using stylistic and written conventions), and two externals, 91925 (specific aspects of studied text) and 91927 (significant aspects of unfamiliar texts). Each is worth 5 credits.
Levels 2 and 3, and University Entrance
Levels 2 and 3 use the existing standards: essays on studied written and visual or oral texts, and unfamiliar text analysis. For University Entrance, students need 10 literacy credits at Level 2 or above, made up of 5 in reading and 5 in writing, plus NCEA Level 3 with 14 credits in each of 3 approved subjects.
A course is endorsed with Merit or Excellence when a student gains 14 or more credits at that grade in one year, including at least 3 credits from internal and 3 from external standards. A certificate is endorsed when 50 credits are at Merit or Excellence at that level or above. Externals therefore matter even for strong internal students.
NCEA is changing
NCEA is being replaced: a Foundational Award for Year 11 starts in 2028, the New Zealand Certificate of Education (NZCE) for Year 12 in 2029 and the New Zealand Advanced Certificate of Education (NZACE) for Year 13 in 2030. Students in Year 11 in 2027 or above finish on NCEA, so this year's Levels 1 to 3 still count in full.
Level 1 English
| Standard | Assessment | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 91924 How context shapes verbal language use | Internal | 5 |
| 91925 Specific aspects of studied text | External | 5 |
| 91926 Develop ideas in writing | Internal | 5 |
| 91927 Significant aspects of unfamiliar texts | External | 5 |
Tutors for this programme
Fatima Noor
MA English Literature, Kinnaird College, Lahore
7 yrs experience
GCSE English · IELTS · School English
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Abdi Musa
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, University of Washington Bothell
4 yrs experience
GCSE / A-Level (UK)
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SMStephen Mc Cormack
PGCE Primary(3-11), Cardiff Metropolitan University
15 yrs experience
AP · IB · SAT
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What tutoring costs in New Zealand
Student and early-career tutors
NZ$50-60 an hour
Source: Cluey Learning NZ: how much should tutoring cost?Qualified maths or English teachers
NZ$80+ an hour
Source: Cluey Learning NZ: how much should tutoring cost?EagleTeach, one-to-one online
From NZ$35 a class
Billed in USD, converted at an approximate rate. Two free demo classes first.
Common questions
What literacy does University Entrance need?＋
10 literacy credits at Level 2 or above: 5 in reading and 5 in writing.
What are the Level 1 English standards?＋
Internals 91924 and 91926, and externals 91925 and 91927, each worth 5 credits.
Can a tutor help with internals?＋
Yes, with planning, feedback and practice. The final work must be the student's own, as NZQA rules require.
How do I get Excellence in an English essay?＋
Answer the question directly, develop a clear argument, and explain how the writer's choices create meaning, with well-chosen evidence.
Sources
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