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When you search up ‘home tuition’ on Google, SmileTutor appears as one of the top searches.
As an industry-leading agency, we strive to consistently deliver the best tutors for you and your student’s needs.
However, there are still some common misconceptions about SmileTutor and private tutoring, and I am here today to debunk them!
Private Tuition Equals Guaranteed Good Grades
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All parents want their child to succeed, which is why private tuition exists, right?
While private tuition does have a good track record of helping students jump a grade or two, it ultimately depends on the student’s abilities and commitment.
Think of it this way, tuition is more like a training camp rather than a super serum.
Our tutors are able to explain and guide your child to help him understand concepts and familiarise him with topics he is weak in.
When it comes to the final exams, your child would be equipped with the skills and knowledge that the tutor had provided him with, but it is up to him to utilize these skills effectively.
Cheaper Tutors Are Bad Tutors
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Smiletutor’s rates are reflections of current market prices that tutors are looking for, but we do our best to make sure that you get the best tutors for the best prices!
Our tutors are separated and priced in 3 categories: Part time, Full time and MOE tutors.
While we base the rates on the tutors’ experience and scarcity, it doesn’t mean that cheaper tutors are worse.
Some part time tutors have just as much experience and knowledge as full time tutors, but choose to tutor as a side hustle and thus offer a lower rate.
So, the next time you choose one of our shortlisted tutors, do consider the tutor’s background too!
Our Tutors Are SmileTutor Employees
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Huh? What do you mean that your tutors aren’t your employees?
Yes, we are a tuition agency that connects you to tutors and settles the mundane procedures for you to make the process quick and easy, but our tutors are not employees.
Anyone is free to register as a tutor with us as long as they display the right qualifications.
Tutors are only bound by assignment obligations such as having to commit at least 1 month for every long term assignment.
Although they may not be our employees, we do ensure that they are professional and efficient, and we have a Quality Score™ system to rank them according to feedback from former clients.
We Only Offer Tuition for Academics
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When you think of the word ‘tuition’, you might think, oh that means school and exams and homework.
Well, that is true, but we do offer tuition for a variety of other interests such as music, language and art.
And also, another myth about tuition is that it is only needed for exams and tests.
Some students come to us to look for tutors to help them improve their skill levels in their hobbies (E.g painting and coding), or even just to improve their language abilities.
Conclusion
I hope this article alleviates any worries or misconceptions that you may have about SmileTutor and our tutors.
Should you have any more inquiries, you may contact us at +65 6266 4475 (Mon-Sun 9am-8pm)!
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