Tutoring that fits each student
Every level needs something different: study habits in elementary school, solid foundations in middle school, grades and test scores in high school, a flexible schedule for adults. Pick a level to see matching tutors.
Grades K–5Elementary school
Reading, writing, arithmetic and good study habits. Patient tutors who enjoy working with kids.
30 tutors
Grades 6–8Middle school
Close gaps in core subjects and get ready for the jump to high school.
33 tutors
Grades 9–12 & test prepHigh school & test prep
Math, physics, chemistry, biology, plus SAT, ACT, AP and IB prep built around practice tests.
24 tutors
College & adultsLanguages, coding & skills
From IELTS to Python, guitar to chess. Flexible scheduling around work and classes.
20 tutors
What changes from level to level?
How tutoring is set up depends more on the student's level than on the subject. In elementary school, lessons are short and the goal is to build reading, math basics and a homework routine. In middle school, it is about closing gaps before high school courses build on them. In high school, the plan follows the calendar: course grades, then the SAT, ACT, AP, IB, GCSE or A-level exams. For adults, the deciding factor is usually not ability but time.
Hourly tutoring rates by level
Hourly rates vary by level, but not in level order. As of November 2026, the median hourly rate of listed tutors is Elementary: $20, Middle school: $15, High school: $20, College & adults: $15. The difference comes from the scope of the work more than the difficulty of the topic: test prep also means reviewing practice tests and planning each week. These figures are read from live listings and change when tutors update their rates.
- Elementary school tutoring — Reading fluency, math foundations and calm homework routines for K–5. All 30 tutors teach online, so where you live doesn't limit your options.
- Middle school tutoring — Grades 6–8: closing math gaps before algebra, building study habits and getting ready for high school.
- High school & test prep tutoring — Grades 9–12: course support, exam preparation and a plan that fits your deadlines.
- Languages, coding & skills tutoring — College courses, languages, exams and new skills — on a schedule that fits around work.
Common exams by level
| Exam | Who takes it | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| SAT | US college applicants, usually grades 11–12 | Reading and Writing, Math (digital, adaptive) |
| ACT | US college applicants, usually grades 11–12 | English, Math, Reading, plus optional Science and Writing |
| AP exams | High school students taking AP courses | One exam per course, scored 1–5 |
| IB Diploma | Students in IB schools, ages 16–19 | Six subject groups plus Theory of Knowledge and the Extended Essay |
| GCSE / A-levels | UK students, ages 14–16 / 16–18 | Subject exams used for sixth form and university entry |
| IELTS / TOEFL | Students and adults who need proof of English | Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking |