Discounted Online Programs
(ADMINISTERED BY NCHENZ)
You must be a member of NCHENZ to access these subscriptions, and remain a member for the duration of the subscription. If you cancel your NCHENZ membership, then any subscriptions you already have via NCHENZ (eg. Reading Eggs, StepsWeb, etc) will also be cancelled.
Please email offers@nchenz.org.nz with any questions.
Reading Eggs, Mathseeds & Writing Legends
Currently enrolling for this year
Reading Eggs is a popular literacy program which many home educators use, for ages 3-13yrs.
Mathseeds is a program of Maths and problem-solving skills for ages 3-9yrs.
Email readingeggs@nchenz.org.nz with your membership number for details of the discounts.
WordFlyers
Join anytime
Hundreds of lessons that teach punctuation, grammar, spelling, vocabulary and reading comprehension skills.
StepsWeb
Currently enrolling for this year
Strengthens all of the core skills needed for reading and spelling – caters for all but ideal for dyslexic and other struggling learners. Suitable for ages 5+ through to adults.
Music Ecademy
Join anytime
Music theory and aural training, grades 1-8, curriculum follows all major music examination systems including ABRSM, AMEB, St Cecilia and Trinity
Banqer Senior
Currently enrolling for this year
A real world simulated experience of financial literacy program for Senior secondary school students and School Leavers, ages 17+.
Mathletics
Join anytime
A great subscription rate to a program used widely in NZ schools. Follows the NZ curriculum, for ages 5-18yrs.
Wushka
Join anytime.
An online, digital reading program for beginning to fluent readers, with over 1,000 digital readers.
Maths-Whizz
>>Enrolments are currently CLOSED<< Next intake September
Aligned with the NZ curriculum, Maths-Whizz is popular with home educated students. For ages 5-13yrs.
Beast Academy
Join anytime. NB: Intakes are in groups of 5, a short waiting list may apply
A comprehensive, online full maths curriculum for students aged 6-13 years.
Mystery Science
>>Enrolments are currently CLOSED<< Next intake June
Science lessons to inspire kids to love science, for ages approx 5-10yrs.
Code Avengers
>>Enrolments are currently CLOSED<< Begins 2nd June each year
Complete digital technologies curriculum, for ages approx 5-18yrs.
Banqer High
>>Enrolments are currently CLOSED<< Next intake Feb 2025
A real world type application of an educational and financial literacy program for secondary school students, years 9-13.
ID Cards
Student ID Cards
Home educated students can get a school ID card for transport discounts, students concessions, etc.
Educator ID Cards
Home educating caregivers can get an Educator ID Card to use as evidence of homeschooling.
Other Discounts & Offers
Art with Meg
Subscription based website with Online Visual Arts Resources and lessons. NCHENZ members receive a discount.
Sarah’s Studio
Art Boxes delivered to your own home with everything you need to complete the crafts inside. NCHENZ members receive 10% discount.
IXL Affiliate Program
Support NCHENZ by signing up to IXL via our link. You receive 20% off your first month or year and NCHENZ receives a small commission.
Seriously Board
NCHENZ members receive 10% discount plus they have a list of boardgame groups around NZ.
Money Time
An online financial literacy programme designed for children 10-14yrs, NCHENZ members receive 45% discount on annual licenses.
Studyladder
NCHENZ members receive a six month extension for free on a purchased 12 month Studyladder subscription.
SPCA Education Programme
A free online animal welfare education programme that aims to improve animal lives by nurturing the young hearts and minds of Aotearoa New Zealand.
Hillary Outdoors
New Zealand’s leading provider of youth outdoor education experiences.
Phonics Hero
Literacy for 4-7 Year olds, 12 months for the price of 6 for NCHENZ members.
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Also see our Resources menu for a list of programs recommended by other home educators and compiled by NCHENZ.