Success Tutoring, one of the fastest-growing education franchises in the world, is thrilled to announce its first-ever location in New Zealand, with the launch set to take place in Christchurch. Spearheading this exciting venture are franchise partners Abhishek Gupta and Jalvanti Bhanderi, a dynamic duo with a shared passion for education, community, and entrepreneurship.
With a vision to motivate, inspire, and uplift students, Success Tutoring’s Christchurch centre will bring the franchise’s signature approach—personalised learning, energetic environments, and community-driven education—to Kiwi students for the very first time.
“Education has always been more than just textbooks and exams for us,” says Abhishek Gupta, franchise partner and former university faculty member.
“This is about creating an environment that nurtures young minds, encourages exploration, and builds confidence. I was fortunate to have had inspiring teachers growing up—this is my way of paying it forward.”
Abhishek brings with him an impressive background that spans education, banking, and infrastructure. With a Master’s degree and teaching experience in International Business and Quantitative Methods in Economics, he’s no stranger to building learning environments that challenge and empower students. His current role as a Traffic Management Planner has also helped him develop strong relationships with local councils and sharpen his strategic planning skills—perfect preparation for running a successful tutoring centre.
His partner and co-owner, Jalvanti Bhanderi, brings compassion, customer service, and financial expertise to the team. Having worked as a caregiver, retail assistant, and accounts manager, Jalvanti is passionate about building authentic relationships with families and creating a warm, supportive atmosphere for students.
“We’ve both had the privilege of seeing what good leadership and care can do—whether it’s a classroom, a workplace, or a family,” Jalvanti explains. “Success Tutoring isn’t just about marks. It’s about helping students find their confidence and purpose.”
Michael Black, Founder of Success Tutoring, shared his enthusiasm for the brand’s expansion into Aotearoa:
Since its inception, Success Tutoring has grown rapidly across Australia and internationally, known for its gym-style membership model, vibrant centre culture, and a student-first philosophy. The brand now sets its sights on expanding deeper into New Zealand, aiming to offer students across the country a tutoring experience that’s not only academically effective but truly transformative.
Alex Johnson, NZ Growth and Performance Manager at Success Tutoring, has been working closely with the new franchisees to prepare for a powerful launch:
“Abhishek and Jalvanti have been incredible to work with,” says Alex. “Their combined backgrounds give them a unique edge. They’re bringing both professionalism and passion to the table—and that’s exactly what makes a tutoring centre thrive.”
The Christchurch centre will offer tutoring in core subjects like Maths, English, and Science, while also focusing on motivation, mindset, and mentorship—key pillars of the Success Tutoring philosophy.
For Abhishek, this franchise opportunity is more than just a career pivot. It’s the natural next step in his lifelong journey of adding value to others.
“A successful business is one that creates genuine value,” he says. “If we focus on giving our students and families an outstanding experience, the results—growth, sustainability, impact—will follow naturally.”
The Christchurch centre is expected to open its doors in the coming months, and with it, the beginning of a new era for tutoring in New Zealand.
About Success Tutoring
Founded by Michael Black, Success Tutoring is a global tutoring franchise committed to building confident, capable students through personalised support and engaging learning environments. With centres operating across Australia and internationally, the brand is redefining what it means to tutor—motivating, inspiring and uplifting students is at the core of every lesson.
To learn more about franchise opportunities in New Zealand, book a call with Alex here.