Parent guide to hiring a tutor
Hiring a tutor involves comparing teaching experience, subject knowledge, lesson style, cost, availability, checks, and whether the tutor is a good fit for the learner.
How TuitionList uses profile labels
TuitionList gives parents, carers, and students a way to discover independent tutors and send enquiries directly. It does not choose or recommend tutors for families.
What families should check
Shortlist tutors, read profile details, ask questions, request evidence where relevant, agree lesson arrangements, and review whether the tuition is working after the first few sessions.
Directory-only reminder
TuitionList is an online directory only. Tutors and tuition providers are independent providers, and parents, carers, and students remain responsible for making their own checks before arranging tuition.
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FAQs
Is TuitionList free to use?
Yes. Basic tutor profiles are free and parents, carers, and students can send enquiries for free. TuitionList does not charge lesson commission or parent finder fees.
Is TuitionList a tutoring agency?
No. TuitionList is an online directory only. Tutors and tuition providers listed on TuitionList are independent providers and are not employed, managed, supervised, or endorsed by TuitionList.
Does TuitionList check every tutor?
No. Where possible, TuitionList may review certain evidence provided by tutors. Badges, blue ticks, and profile labels show what has been self-declared, seen, or confirmed, but they are not a recommendation or guarantee.
What should parents check before arranging tuition?
Parents, carers, and students should make their own checks, including identity, qualifications, references, DBS certificate details where relevant, safeguarding arrangements, lesson location, online safety, and suitability.
Directory-only reminder
TuitionList is a directory only. Tutors and tuition providers listed on TuitionList are independent and are not employed by TuitionList. We do not guarantee the quality, suitability, availability, qualifications, DBS status, safeguarding arrangements, or outcomes of any tutor. Parents, carers, and students are responsible for carrying out their own checks before arranging tuition.
Where possible, TuitionList may review certain information or evidence provided by tutors and tuition providers. Badges, blue ticks, and profile labels only show what has been self-declared, seen, or confirmed by TuitionList.
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