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Primary School Students Getting Tutor help

Tutoring that
strengthens confidence
as much as grades

Focus Learning Celebrating 10 years

For over 10 years, we’ve provided personalised, face-to-face tuition from experienced teachers - tailored to your child’s needs and learning style.

Book your free primary consultation and see how we can bring out the best in your child - together.

We Know How Hard It Feels When Your Child Struggles

The homework meltdowns. The lost confidence in your child. We see the teachers telling you “there’s no problem,” but deep down you know it’s more than that.
 

You know your child needs more time, more patience, and teaching that adapts to them - not the “one size fits all” approach of the classroom.
 

Because it’s not just about marks on a page. It’s about seeing your child believe in themselves again, finding joy in learning, and feeling proud of what they can do.
 

At Focus Learning, we do things differently. We take the time to understand your child, meet them where they are, and build the confidence that carries through every subject.
 

No one cares about your child’s success more than you do - but we come pretty close.

Primary School Child Upset over grades

"Robin has a way of striking up a great rapport with the child but at the same time they know they are there to learn not muck about. It's a difficult balance but I think Robin's enthusiasm for what he does captures the childs attention and the relationship builds from there."

- Jackie W

Your child's brain
has its own map.
We'll help you unlock it

At Focus Learning, every child gets the chance to be understood. We don’t believe in quick fixes or one-size-fits-all lessons. Instead, our qualified, experienced tutors take the time to uncover what’s really holding your child back. Whether it’s reading, writing, maths, or exam preparation, we build a personalised learning pathway that fits them. Our tutoring sessions are warm, structured, and designed to rebuild confidence, strengthen skills, and support lasting school success.

School Children

For ages 5–10: Building strong foundations in maths and English, while growing confidence for the years ahead.

Primary

Geometry Tools

Personalised maths support - from primary basics through to advanced problem-solving and NCEA exam preparation.

Maths

Study Group

For ages 11–18: Preparing teens for exams, study skills, and assessments - including NCEA and NZQA pathways.

Secondary

Books

Boost reading, writing, and communication with tailored English tutoring, supporting schoolwork, literacy, and NCEA achievement standards.

English

We see your pain

How FOCUS learning can help your child

At Focus Learning, helping your child isn’t about drilling worksheets or rushing through topics. It’s about slowing down, listening, and seeing the whole child - not just their grades.

We take the time to understand where the frustration begins: the skipped words in reading, the quiet fear of putting a hand up in maths, the knot in their stomach before an exam.

Then we build a space where learning feels safe again - structured but encouraging, warm but challenging, always tailored to their needs. That’s how confidence grows back, and with it, results that last.

Primary School Student With Napier Tutor
Robin Hicks Focus Learning Napier

About Robin

Finding Inspiration in Every Turn

Robin brings over 40 years of experience across many levels of education. He’s worked with students from primary school right through to tertiary level, as well as teaching adults and mentoring in community settings. 

Robin comes from a family that has dedicated much of their lives to the education of young people, the first tuition centre in the HB area was established by his parents in 1991, and the goal of FLC is continue with the high standards set from those days.

What drives him is seeing that moment when a student ‘gets it’ - and watching their confidence grow.

"Robin helped my son go from struggling with maths to being one of the top in his class - and now he’s on track to achieve his dream of becoming a pilot."

"Margaret has been amazing with my son - she’s really boosted his confidence and helped him enjoy learning again."

Parent of a Year 5 student

"I picked up my daughter after her session yesterday, and she was absolutely beaming. She told me she’s finally ‘getting it’, and that she actually looks forward to her sessions. Thank you!"

Parent of a Year 12 Physics student

"My granddaughter loves her weekly  session at Focus Learning. The environment is so nurturing, and she really uses that time to stay focused and engaged. Her school teacher has even noticed a change - she’s now bringing what she learns here straight into the classroom."

Grandparent of a student

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