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Middle school tutors

Grades 6–8: closing math gaps before algebra, building study habits and getting ready for high school.

  • Pre-algebra
  • Reading comprehension
  • Science
  • Homework help
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Featured middle school tutors

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Fatou Fall

French tutor

New member

Online French lessons

Location
Based in Konya, Turkey (GMT+3)
Lesson format
Online only
Education
5 years of experience

$20/ hr

First 30 min free

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Gozde Bozkurt

English Teacher with TEFL / TESOL Expertise

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English Lessons for Elementary and Middle School Students

Elementary and Middle School Students
Location
Based in Aydın, Turkey (GMT+3)
Lesson format
Online only
Education
TESOL/TEFL specialization

$10/ hr

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Buse Suveren

Mathematics tutor

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Exam preparation, homework help and filling gaps in knowledge

Location
Based in Kayseri, Turkey (GMT+3)
Lesson format
Online only
Education
Aksaray University, Bachelor's degree in Mathematics

$20/ hr

First 30 min free

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İrem Nur Gedik

English Teacher

New member

Online English lessons for children and teens

LanguagesSpeakingHigh school
Location
Based in Nevşehir, Turkey (GMT+3)
Lesson format
Online only
Education
TEFL – Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa

$40/ hr

First 30 min free

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Rabia Nur Çırak

English Teacher

5.0(1 review)

IELTS Certified (8) Online English Speaking / Accent Training Lessons

English conversation lessons
Location
Based in Antalya, Turkey (GMT+3)
Lesson format
Online only
Education
IELTS certificate (2026), overall score of 8

$15/ hr

First 30 min free

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Mehmet Dağcı

Math Tutor

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Online math lessons for elementary, middle school and high school students

Elementary schoolMiddle school
Location
Based in Kocaeli, Turkey (GMT+3)
Lesson format
Online only
Education
University/Department:

$25/ hr

First 30 min free

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Laura Ak

English Teacher

New member

Online English lessons

LGS (Turkey's high school entrance exam)TOEFLIELTS
Location
Based in İstanbul, Turkey (GMT+3)
Lesson format
Online only
Education
TEFL, TEYL, PYP, MYP, TOEFL iBT

$20/ hr

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Havva Koldemir

Mathematics Tutor

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Online math lessons for middle school and high school students

Location
Based in Ankara, Turkey (GMT+3)
Lesson format
Online only
Education
Gazi University, Department of Mathematics

$20/ hr

First 30 min free

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Hilal Bozkurt

Math Tutor

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Online math lessons for elementary and middle school students

LGS (Turkey's high school entrance exam), elementary and middle school math
Location
Based in İstanbul, Turkey (GMT+3)
Lesson format
Online only
Education
Ondokuz Mayıs University (19 Mayıs University), Faculty of Education, Elementary Mathematics Teaching

$50/ hr

First 30 min free

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Eda Yıldız

English Teacher

New member

Together we can improve your English in the way that works best for you

Exam PreparationEnglish ConversationForeign Language Exam (YDT)
Location
Based in Antalya, Turkey (GMT+3)
Lesson format
Online only
Education
English Language Proficiency Certificate - C1, BTK Academy, Türkiye, 2023

$15/ hr

First 30 min free

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Sena Taşkın

Science teacher

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Online science lessons for elementary and middle school students

Location
Based in İstanbul, Turkey (GMT+3)
Lesson format
Online only
Education
Honors student at Yıldız Technical University

$15/ hr

First 30 min free

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Nilüfer Balkış

Math tutor

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Private math lessons for middle school and high school students

Middle school grades 5-8 (LGS, Turkey's high school entrance exam)High school grades 9-11TYT (Turkey's university entrance exam, basic proficiency test)
Location
Based in İstanbul, Turkey (GMT+3)
Lesson format
Online only
Education
8 years of experience

$20/ hr

First 30 min free

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Ecen Akgöl

Math Tutor

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Online math lessons for middle and high school students

Location
Based in Balıkesir, Turkey (GMT+3)
Lesson format
Online only
Education
Marmara University, Department of Mathematics

$50/ hr

First 30 min free

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Hatice Söylemez

English Tutor

New member

Online English lessons

Study Support
Location
Based in Denizli, Turkey (GMT+3)
Lesson format
Online only
Education
120-hour TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language)

$10/ hr

First 30 min free

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Zeliha Nur Yorgun

Medical student

New member

Online math and science lessons for middle and high school students

Location
Based in İstanbul, Turkey (GMT+3)
Lesson format
Online only
Education
Medical school, science high school

$10/ hr

First 30 min free

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Emre Antepli

English Teacher

New member

English Teaching Experience | University Graduate, Certified Educator with Pedagogical Training

EnglishConversational EnglishEnglish Grammar
Location
Based in İstanbul, Turkey (GMT+3)
Lesson format
Online only
Education
Sivas Cumhuriyet University — Bachelor's Degree in Translation and Interpreting (English, French and Turkish)

$10/ hr

First 30 min free

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Makbule Arslan

Math Tutor

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Online math and school exam preparation for elementary, middle, and high school students

Location
Based in İstanbul, Turkey (GMT+3)
Lesson format
Online only
Education
Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa (Mathematics Teaching)

$30/ hr

First 30 min free

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Zeynep Zorbaz

Science teacher

New member

I am an active private tutor with strong skills in science and math, and I am well versed in the curriculum and in modern, new-generation…

LGS -AYT-TYT
Location
Based in Antalya, Turkey (GMT+3)
Lesson format
Online only
Education
Science teacher, Kocatepe University

$10/ hr

First 30 min free

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Do you teach science or English? Of the 33 tutors at this level, 13 teach math, 5 science and 15 English.

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What does a middle school tutor help with?

Middle school is where gaps start to matter. Fractions, ratios and negative numbers that were half-learned in 6th grade become the reason algebra feels impossible in 8th. At the same time, students are expected to manage more homework, more teachers and longer assignments on their own. A good middle school tutor does two things: fills the specific gaps in the subject and teaches the student how to study, so they need less help over time. Tutors at this level by subject: English (15), math (13), science (5).

When does a middle schooler need a tutor?

Pre-algebra isn't sticking

The jump from arithmetic to algebra is the biggest one in school math. If fractions, ratios, proportions or integer rules are shaky, equations won't make sense. A tutor who goes back to fix those foundations first usually saves months of frustration later.

Grades dropped after the move to middle school

A sudden slide in 6th or 7th grade is often about organisation, not ability: multiple teachers, deadlines spread across the week, longer projects. Tutoring that includes planning — a weekly schedule, a way to track assignments — can fix more than subject lessons alone.

Reading and writing assignments are getting harder

Middle school asks students to read longer texts, find evidence and write structured paragraphs and essays. Students who read well but write poorly — or the reverse — benefit from targeted reading and writing support.

Tests cause more stress than the material

If your child knows the material at home but freezes on tests, more content lessons may only add pressure. Look for a tutor who works on test strategy and study skills, or one experienced with test anxiety.

How much does middle school tutoring cost?

Middle school tutoring on WantATutor currently costs between $10 and $50 per hour; median $15, based on the rates tutors publish on their profiles. Half of the listed rates fall in the $10–$20 range. At 2 hours a week, that works out to roughly between $80 and $160 a month. The median middle school rate is below the elementary median ($20). Lessons at this level are usually 45–60 minutes. Tutors set their own rates and WantATutor charges no commission, so you agree the price directly with the tutor.

Middle school tutoring rates by subject

Hourly rates of tutors at this level, grouped by their main subject (subjects with at least 3 listings, live data):

  • English: median $15, 13 listings, $10–$40
  • Math: median $20, 12 listings, $10–$50
  • Turkish: median $20, 3 listings, $15–$50

Tutors set their own rates and there is no commission, so the price on a profile is what you pay. Compare tutors at this level.

How often should middle school tutoring happen?

Once or twice a week is the right pace for most middle schoolers. More than that often backfires — there's no time left to practise alone between lessons, and practice is where the learning settles. A useful habit is to end each lesson with a short review of what went wrong that week, and to bring recent homework and tests to every session so the tutor works on what the class is actually doing.

No tutor near you? Online middle school tutoring

If there's no suitable tutor near you, online tutoring works very well at this age. All 33 tutors teach online at this level. Students share their homework or screen, and the tutor works through problems on a shared whiteboard. It also widens your choice: you can pick the best fit, not just the closest. Tutors at this level are currently based in: Turkey (32), Netherlands (1).

See all tutors who teach online, or filter the tutor list by your country for in-person lessons.

How to choose a middle school tutor

Ask a prospective tutor how they find out what a student is missing. A good answer is specific: they look at recent tests, ask the student to work a few problems aloud and build a short plan from what they see. Also check fit with your child's goal — catching up in class, getting ahead before high school or preparing for a placement test are different jobs. A first lesson with recent homework in hand is the fastest way to see how a tutor works.

Middle school tutoring: frequently asked questions

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