Tutor Inn - FAQ

Who can use this tutoring Service?

We tutor Year 5 to Year 12 from any Australian Curriculum.

Which subjects are taught?

Currently we tutor Mathematics and Science only.

What is the Fee Structure?

The tutoring fee is charged per hour, and it depends on the year level:

Year 5 to 7 : A$ 10.95 per hour (+GST)
Year 8 to 10 : A$ 11.95 per hour (+GST)
Year 11 & 12 : A$ 13.50 per hour (+GST)

How many hours should I buy?

You can buy either 25 hours or 50 hours through prepayment.

Is there a registration fee?

Yes, there is a one time registration fee of A$ 50 (+GST) per student.

This registration fee is for the lifetime of the student. This means that the Registration fee is charged only once from a student, no matter how many subjects or how long or how many years he/she uses our tutoring service.

How much should I pay to start using the tutoring services?

The short answer is the fees + Registration fee of A$ 50+GST.

The fee structure for Prime Streams Members is as follows:

For 6 months (25 hours of classes):

Years 5 to 7 : A$ 356.13 (including GST)
Years 8 to 10 : A$ 383.63 (including GST)
Years 11 & 12 : A$ 426.25 (including GST)

For 12 months (50 hours of classes):

Years 5 to 7 : A$ 657.25 (including GST)
Years 8 to 10 : A$ 712.25 (including GST)
Years 11 & 12 : A$ 797.50 (including GST)

Do I have to pay the same amount when paying the next time?

No, You do not have to pay the Registration fee. So when continuing and paying after the first time, the fee structure for Prime Streams Members is as follows:

For 6 months (25 hours of classes):

Years 5 to 7 : A$ 301.13 (including GST)
Years 8 to 10 : A$ 328.63 (including GST)
Years 11 & 12 : A$ 371.25 (including GST)

For 12 months (50 hours of classes):

Years 5 to 7 : A$ 602.25 (including GST)
Years 8 to 10 : A$ 657.25 (including GST)
Years 11 & 12 : A$ 742.50 (including GST)

If I am a prime streams member, do I get any discounts?

Currently, the Tutor Inn Services are open only for Prime Streams Members. The prices shown above are for Prime Streams Members. Non Prime Streams Members have to pay an additional A$3 per hour of tutoring. (Excluding GST).

How should I pay the Fee?

Through your Credit Card, Direct Deposit in Bank, or through Check or Bank Draft.

If I have more than one child from my house, would I get a discount?

No, there is no discount in tutoring Fees.
Note that , each child has to pay the registration fee separately.

What would be the timings of the tutoring programs?

Your local time 3.30 pm to 8.30 pm from Monday to Saturday.

How is the tutoring done?

Tutoring is done online. We use freely available Peer to Peer Software technology to deliver the tutoring classes.

Are the classes 1 on 1?

Yes, the tutoring is done 1 on 1. Which means one tutor will be attending to one student only during the tutoring hour.

Can I see the instructor?

We have the Audio format only.

Can I contact the teacher personally?

No, you are not allowed to contact the teacher personally. As per the terms and conditions you agree with us, you are allowed to communicate with the tutor only through the nick name provided for the tutor.

Would I get the same tutor every time?

We ensure that the Tutor would generally be the same. However, if a tutor is not available for any reason, we substitute another tutor for the class. Our internal tracking system would make sure that the student and his/her studies would not be disrupted by changing over to another tutor, in case if such a need would arise.

How many hours can my child learn in a week?

We put an upper limit of 4 hours per week, so that every child in the community would get a chance to get our quality tutoring service, at an affordable price. The tutoring would be charged on an hourly basis.

Would there be evaluation and practice tests?

Yes, there would be tests as and when needed.

Would the tutoring be done as per the exact syllabus ?

Yes, it would be, as per the syllabus of the state/ territory of Australia that the student would presently be studying in.

Do I have to buy any text book or reference material?

It is not essential that you buy any books. However, we would recommend text books if you intend to buy any.

Are there any "Free evaluation classes" available?

No. But, you can get your money back (100%, including Registration Fee), if you are not satisfied after the first tutoring session, and before taking the second tutoring session.

Where are the teachers located?

The teachers are located in international locations.

Are the teachers qualified?

Yes, we screen and test the teachers before they start tutoring.

Can I cancel a class?

Yes, you can, if you inform us 1 week in advance.

Do I get credit for the hour I cancel?

Yes, you can, if you cancel 1 week in advance.

  

 

 
 
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