Back-to-school season is here, and while some students ease right back in, others struggle to keep up.
Whatever the struggle, tutoring can make a big difference. Research shows one-on-one support can improve test scores by an average of 12%.
But tutoring can also be expensive. A typical tutoring session ranges from $40 to $80 an hour.
But we found ways to get your child the help they need without breaking the bank.
First: Try an online tutor. They typically charge 20% to 30% less.
Also, you might want to consider signing up for a prepaid package that includes a set number of tutoring hours. They will cost less per session.
Another way to save money is to try small group tutoring sessions. Or book a shorter session, such as 30 to 45 minutes, as opposed to a whole hour.
There are also some free tutoring resources online:
- Schoolhouse.world is a platform for free, peer-to-peer tutoring where anyone can receive live help and pay it forward by becoming a tutor themselves.
- CovEducation partners with local organizations to provide free tutoring and mentoring.
- And UPchieve is a nonprofit that provides free online one-on-one high school tutoring to those who need it.
Remember, the right support can make all the difference, and you don’t have to spend a fortune to get it.
According to a Pew Research Center report, the number of students receiving tutoring services has increased significantly over the past few years, mostly due to COVID. About 1 in 5 upper-income parents have hired a tutor to help their child with distance learning.