31/05/2025
Why you should reach out to tutors directly, and skip the middleman:
There is comfort in a brand. Most of us would not buy a car from a name we were not familiar with. In many areas of life, people go with the low-risk option, even if it costs more, because it feels predictable.
Is private tuition any different?
Firstly, when you book through a tuition agency, you are likely paying a substantial commission so that a profit can be made by the middle man. The tuition agency then becomes an artificial barrier between the tutor and the tutee. It slows communication, making it more formal and less effective, and charges you for it!
Secondly, the barriers to entry into many tuition agencies are not as high as you think. I have had interviews which consisted of being asked what school I worked at, and that was it! I was then working for the agency who charged hefty sums for my tuition, and took approximately 50% as commission.
Good tuition is personal. Direct contact matters.
Please reach out if you have any questions.