Questions for Students and Parents

Start from the tutor listings and browse tutors based on what you are looking for.

You can use the available filters to narrow your search by subject and region, then open individual tutor profiles to compare information such as:

• subjects and levels taught
• hourly rate
• teaching experience
• teaching style
• lesson modes
• location
• reviews

You can contact a tutor directly from their profile when you find someone who may be suitable.

No. TutorsNearMeSG is a directory rather than a tuition agency or tutor-matching service.

We provide a place for tutors to list their tutoring services and for students and parents to discover and compare them.

You decide which tutors you want to contact. TutorsNearMeSG does not assign a particular tutor to you or decide which tutor is best for your child.

There is no single tutor who is right for every student.

When comparing tutors, consider the student's:

• subject and academic level
• current strengths and weaknesses
• learning goals
• preferred teaching style
• preferred lesson mode
• location and travel requirements
• schedule
• budget

A tutor's qualifications and experience can be important, but compatibility matters too. Before committing to ongoing lessons, consider asking how the tutor normally teaches students at the relevant level, what materials they use, and how they would approach the student's particular difficulties.

Yes. Tutor availability depends on the tutors currently listed on TutorsNearMeSG, but you can search for tutors offering tuition across different subjects and academic levels.

For students preparing for national or pre-university examinations, you can also read our guides to the Singapore O-Level system, A-Level rank points and IB Diploma Programme.

Open the tutor's profile and select Contact Tutor.

Enter the relevant details about what you are looking for and send your enquiry. Your enquiry is sent privately so the tutor can review it and respond.

Sending an enquiry does not automatically confirm a lesson. You and the tutor should discuss availability, rates, lesson arrangements and any other important details before agreeing to start tuition.

A useful first message gives the tutor enough information to understand what the student needs.

Consider including:

• subject and academic level
• topics or areas the student is struggling with
• current goals
• upcoming examinations, if relevant
• preferred lesson mode
• general location for face-to-face tuition
• preferred days and times
• when you hope to start

For example, instead of simply writing "Are you available for Maths tuition?", explain whether the student is taking Secondary 4 O-Level E-Math, JC H2 Mathematics, IB Mathematics or another syllabus.

Clear enquiries make it easier for tutors to determine whether they can help.

The tutor receives your enquiry and can respond if they are interested and available.

You can then discuss the details directly with the tutor before deciding whether to proceed.

Tutors manage their own availability, so sending an enquiry does not guarantee that a tutor will be able to accept a new student.

Tutors manage their own enquiries and availability, so response times can vary.

A tutor may be teaching, unavailable or no longer accepting students at a particular time.

If you do not receive a response, you do not have to wait indefinitely. You can return to the tutor listings and contact another suitable tutor.

Yes. Comparing several suitable tutors can help you understand differences in teaching approach, availability, lesson format and rates before making a decision.

Be clear and courteous when communicating with tutors, particularly if you decide to proceed with someone else.

Tutors set their own rates, so tuition fees can vary according to factors such as the subject, academic level, tutor's experience, lesson format and other arrangements.

Check the rate shown on the tutor's profile and confirm the actual lesson fee directly with the tutor before starting lessons.

No. TutorsNearMeSG does not collect the tutor's lesson fees.

Payment arrangements are made directly between the student or parent and the tutor.

Before beginning tuition, make sure both sides agree on the lesson rate, lesson duration, payment method and payment schedule.

TutorsNearMeSG does not act as the payment intermediary for lessons. Students and parents arrange lesson payments directly with their chosen tutor.

Any platform services or features offered separately should not be confused with the lesson fees agreed between a student and tutor.

Yes.

Even when a rate appears on a tutor's profile, it is sensible to confirm the final rate and arrangements before the first lesson.

You may also want to clarify:

• lesson duration
• frequency
• payment timing
• cancellation or rescheduling arrangements
• whether there are additional material costs
• any travel-related arrangements for face-to-face tuition

Having these details clear from the beginning can prevent misunderstandings later.

Tutor profiles can indicate the lesson modes they offer.

Depending on the individual tutor, this may include face-to-face tuition, online tuition or other arrangements.

Check the tutor's profile and confirm the preferred lesson mode when you contact them.

You and the tutor do.

TutorsNearMeSG does not schedule lessons on behalf of tutors. Students, parents and tutors agree directly on lesson times, frequency, location and lesson mode.

Discuss cancellations and rescheduling directly with your tutor.

Because tutors manage their own services, their cancellation arrangements may differ. It is a good idea to ask about cancellation or rescheduling expectations before regular lessons begin.

You are responsible for deciding whether to continue lessons with a tutor.

If the teaching style, schedule or arrangement is not working for the student, discuss the situation directly with the tutor. If you decide to stop lessons, make sure any outstanding lesson fees or previously agreed arrangements are handled appropriately.

You can then return to TutorsNearMeSG and compare other tutors.

Tutor profiles contain information provided for the purpose of listing tutoring services on the platform.

Unless a particular piece of information is explicitly shown as verified, students and parents should not assume that TutorsNearMeSG has independently verified every claim on a tutor's profile.

Before engaging a tutor, ask any questions that are important to your decision and request appropriate evidence of qualifications or experience where necessary.

Reviews are reviewed before appearing publicly to help reduce spam, inappropriate content and obvious misuse of the review system.

However, moderation should not be confused with independent verification of every statement made in a review.

Reviews are one source of information when comparing tutors and should be considered alongside the tutor's profile, communication, experience and suitability for the student.

No.

Reviews can provide useful context, but they should be only one part of your decision.

Consider the tutor's subject knowledge, experience, rate, lesson mode, availability, teaching approach and how well their experience matches the student's needs.

It can also be useful to ask the tutor directly how they would approach the student's particular goals or difficulties.

No, but saving tutors does require a student account.

Yes.

Create or log in to your student account and use Save Tutor on tutor listings or profiles.

Your saved tutors can then be viewed from your account, making it easier to shortlist several options before deciding whom to contact.

No. An enquiry sent through the Contact Tutor feature is not posted publicly as a tutor review or public listing.

Only provide information that is necessary for discussing tuition arrangements, particularly during your initial enquiry.

Start with the information needed to determine whether the tutor is suitable, such as the student's academic level, subject, general location, preferred schedule and learning goals.

Avoid sharing unnecessary sensitive personal information in an initial message.

If face-to-face lessons are eventually arranged, students, parents and tutors can exchange the practical information required for the lesson directly.

Do not proceed with an arrangement if a message, payment request or behaviour makes you uncomfortable.

Avoid sending unnecessary sensitive information or making payments you do not understand. Keep a record of relevant communication and report suspicious or inappropriate activity to TutorsNearMeSG where a reporting or contact option is available.

For younger students, a parent or guardian should be involved in making appropriate tuition arrangements.