NumberWorks'nWords Birkenhead is a tuition centre on Mokoia Road that teaches English and maths to children aged 5 to 16, with one-on-one instruction. The centre is run by its owner and manager, Mohini, who has a teaching background of 30 years, including almost two decades teaching maths in New Zealand classrooms. Lessons follow the school curriculum, and each child can have an assessment in English, maths or both. Students come from many local schools, including Northcote College, Westlake Girls High, Westlake Boys High and Birkdale Intermediate. The centre is opposite Birkenhead Primary School, at the junction of Huka Road, and is a short distance from Highbury Mall.
Sessions are one hour long, held after school from Monday to Friday, usually starting from 3:30pm. If a child is sick, the centre cancels that session and books a make-up session in the same term. There is plenty of parking around the centre, but it can be hard to find a space at peak times. The network has nearly 30 centres across New Zealand, with most in the main cities. For a Birkenhead family who wants after-school English or maths support with a local owner, the centre is a good place to start.