Alpha Options

The summary below provides a brief outline of the courses. For full details of each option, access the course links under the Alpha Digital Facility button.

Please apply to AEC for tuition fees by using our email link. info@alphaed.co.nz

Comprehensive Provision

Programme	Age Range	Purpose	Who Benefits	How the Programme Works	Enrolment Procedures
Early Start The Preschool Programme Option	3 & 4 years	Early academic and artistic advancement Optional second language learning Perceptual motor training An opportunity to interact with like minded peers via the Alpha Digital Facility. Digital competence	Gifted preschoolers Families of gifted preschoolers	Taught by experienced preschool teachers who specialise in the education of gifted students. The programme works in partnership with parents who are supported in providing an enriched environment for their gifted preschoolers.	Parent /Teacher audio interview to establish suitability for the programme. Decision to accept /decline student. Name placed on waiting list for a place. Parents advised operational procedures when a place becomes available.
Alpha eLearning The Primary Option	5-13 years	Provides a full time primary education via a personalised learning programme which allows students to achieve their potential. Opportunities for collaborative learning activities on a national and international basis. Second language learning Accelerated learning techniques Advanced digital competence and the ability to undertake sophisticated inquiry Social interaction via the Alpha Digital Facility Social and Emotional Literacy	Students who, for a variety of reasons, do not benefit from current educational provision.	In depth analysis of each student’s learning profile Full access to the Alpha Digital Facility and its extensive range of digital tools Direct teaching via the digital facility. Teachers and students meet in the interactive classroom at the start of the working day and remain in instantaneous contact through out the learning day. Optimised, brain friendly learning timetable	Parent /teacher interview to decide on student suitability. Decision to accept /decline or place name on the waiting list. Application form issued Student enrolled an assigned to a class.
Tutors Online The High School Programme Option	14-19 years	Provides full time high school academic tuition via a customised learning programme. Social and emotional; literacy component. Advanced study skills programme.	Student who wish to work at an accelerated pace. Students who need freedom from distractibility	In depth analysis of learning profile. Full access to the Alpha Digital Facility Direct teaching via the Alpha Digital Facility Tutorials arranged to match each student’s learning profile	Parent /Teacher interview to decide suitability for a place. Decision to accept /decline or place name on the waiting list. Application form issued Student enrollment in appropriate courses.

Enrichment/Extension Programmes

Programme	Age Range	Purpose	Who Benefits	How the Programme Works
After School Coaching	8 -19 years	To provide tuition to students who wish to remain in their school whilst accessing after school coaching.	Students who require extra tuition or advancement in specific subjects.	Taught by subject specialists Weekly tutorials via the Alpha Digital Facility. Assignments marked and promptly returned with feedback on the next step. Tutorial groups vary in size from individual tuition to a maximum of four students per tutorial group
The Alpha Plus Programme	5-13 years	To encourage the development of advanced thinking skills. To provide enrichment opportunities for diverse groups of gifted students.	Self directive gifted students who require a differentiated learning opportunity.	Partial access to the Alpha Digital Facility A series of five integrated thinking skills programmes per term which provide choice and challenge. Email access to Alpha teachers Social interactive via monitored chats and forums[ private blogs] After school learning games room
Alpha Plus Gold	5-13 years	To encourage the development of advanced thinking skills. To provide extension opportunities for in depth inquiry and productivity To provide advanced digital publishing opportunities To motivate gifted underachievers. To bring together an international community of gifted learners.	Gifted students who require regular direct interaction with Alpha teachers who specialise in the education of gifted students.	Optional in depth analysis of learning profile Extended access to the Alpha Digital Facility Weekly audio tutorials with Alpha teachers who specialise in the education of gifted students. Tuition in the creation of advanced digital products. Opportunities for authorship and publication. Opportunities for collaborative learning at a national and international level. Social interactive via monitored chats and forums[ private Blogs] Direct interaction via the audio conferencing suite and optional webcam Application sharing After school learning games room