Choosing a tutor
Choosing a tutor: seven questions worth asking
A short checklist for parents and students to use before agreeing to regular lessons, and what a verified qualification can and cannot tell you.
Study guides
Guides about parents
Study guides
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Choosing a tutor
Writing a tutor profile that families can trust
For tutors: what to include in your profile so parents and students can judge whether you suit them, without exaggeration.
Choosing a tutor
How often should a child have tutoring lessons?
There is no single right schedule. How to match the number and length of lessons to the goal, the student's age and the time left before an exam.
Choosing a tutor
Online or home tutoring: which suits your child?
Both work well. The right choice depends on the subject, the student and what you can set up at home.
Choosing a tutor
Making the most of a trial or demo lesson
A first lesson is a chance to see how a tutor teaches and whether your child feels comfortable. What to prepare and what to look for.
Choosing a tutor
A safety checklist for parents choosing a tutor
Simple, practical steps for home and online lessons: what to check before the first lesson and what to watch for afterwards.
Courses and boards
AP courses and exams: what they are and how scores are used
Advanced Placement courses give students a chance to earn college credit. How the 1 to 5 scale works and why each college decides for itself.
Courses and boards
The IB Diploma for parents: subjects, the core and the 45 points
Six subjects, three core components and a maximum of 45 points. What the International Baccalaureate Diploma asks of a student and how it is scored.
Courses and boards
AS and A Level explained: how the two years fit together
AS Level can be the first half of an A Level or a qualification of its own. How the staged and one-sitting routes work for Cambridge International A Levels.