If you live in the Birmingham area and you are not sure how to choose the right tutor for yourself or your child, then don’t panic follow our simple guide and checklist in order to find the best Birmingham tutor.

Qualifications of the tutor

When selecting a tutor in the Birmingham area, the first thing you should research is the tutor’s educational background and the qualifications that they have. However do remember that the ‘experts’ do not always make the best tutors, even though core knowledge is important, knowing if they took the same tests as your child is important as they will know how to go around the questions in a strategic way.

The exam boards they are familiar with

To ensure that your child and their tutor are aligned, it is vital that you ask what exam board they use and are familiar with. Available online, is the syllabus for each exam board as well as previous exam papers to practice with.

Do they arrange all required resources?

This is a very important question to ask as you do not want to have duplicate worksheets and books if not necessary. However, often the parents of the child provide all educational materials with the advice from the tutor of what books to order. Some tutors may even order them for you and then further invoice you for these.

How long are tutoring sessions?

Most of the time, the length of the tutoring sessions solely depend on the age of your child and what you as the parent and the tutor think the individual is capable of concentrating for. It is also a good idea to ask the tutor how long they would recommend for optimum results.

Can they provide testimonials from previous clients?

Reading what other people who have studied with the tutor is the best way to find out what they are really like at their job.