Treble Cone Race Academy understands that athletes require a balance with their training and education requirements. School work is not sacrificed during the winter season and athletes receive full support from all directions in terms of their educational and skiing development.

TCRA has built strong links with both the Mount Aspiring College and also the Kip McGrath Education Centre in Wanaka.

Kip McGrath

Additional tuition and continued education are an important part of being with the TC Race Academy. Therefore and we support and encourage our athletes to continue their education during their winter by attending the Kip McGrath Education Centre, Wanaka.

Kip McGrath take full responsibility for the learning that students would be missing whilst here in Wanaka for winter. They communicate with the school to provide a seamless transition with learning and can also individuate for NCEA examinations if necessary. The individual learning programmes are developed and implemented in a small class of 1:4 during 80 minute lessons, four nights a week in English, Maths and Science. The appeal of Kip McGrath is their flexibility. Lessons are timed to fit around the athletes training schedule, mountain and dry land, they also meet the needs of each individual regardless of age or subject.

The materials used are well graded and by setting achievable targets this ensures academic success. Students find that working at their own pace, in a small class is both enjoyable and rewarding. Progress is continually reassessed and monitored which is encouraging for both students and their parents. This positive, supportive learning environments enables the student's to achieve their potential.

Kip McGrath has been established in New Zealand for 20 years with over 15,000 students attending tutoring sessions annually. With nearly 100 centres throughout New Zealand athletes can continue their tuition when they return home. All the teachers are fully qualified and highly experienced in their subject area. “Our programmes are tried and tested, continually being upgraded and adapted to accommodate changes in the curriculum. This style of tutoring works!”

English language study

Taking English language tuition is an ideal way to make the most of your winter in New Zealand. Lessons at Kip McGrath are in the evening which means play and study fit easily into every day. By studying the English language with Kip McGrath you will be prepared to sit the Cambridge Examining Board exams that are offered worldwide (eg. New Zealand, Japan, Switzerland). By passing this exam you will widen your employment opportunities. Textbooks are provided, study groups only have 4 students and timetables are flexible to suit each persons learning needs.

For further information please contact Nikki at Kip McGrath Wanaka:

email: nikkishaw100@hotmail.com
phone: +64 3 443 1547
www.kipmcgrath.co.nz

Mount Aspiring College

Mount Aspiring College offers international students a wide range of services whether it is ESOL (English as a Second Language) classes or a full high school programme that can run alongside their snow programme.

For more information contact Claire at Mount Aspiring College Wanaka:

email: ilc@mtaspiring.school.nz
phone +64 3 443 9920
www.mtaspiring.school.nz