<![CDATA[All About Tuition Agent Fees]]>Wonder anyone has this experience with the agent?My friend engaged a tutor from an agent and the tutor resign within 24 hrs after 4 lessons with her crap excuses!!!The agent wanted to collect the fee for the 4 lessons as my friend refused any replacement of tutor.She also refused to pay the agent as they didn’t do a proper job.


Is my friend in the right if she didn’t pay soon,the agent will take legal action.

Please advice,thanks

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JoeC:
In the end, it really depends on the tutor you engage. A part -timer maybe responsible enough to accommodate as much as possible timing wise for the kids. However, the issue is of course due to time constraint as they are part - time. Same goes for student tutors, as I have engaged an undergrad to teach my kid (who is in primary 5) and he is a good tutor. However, when it comes down to prepping for finals for himself and my kid, there will only be that many available slots he can offer.


Thus, in the end I went with a full-time tutor, and was fortunate to be able to engage a good tutor who can help my kid improve the results tremendously. Hopefully my tutor can work with my kid to give me a pleasant surprise for the upcoming finals!
You're right! We usually recommend parents to get Full-time tutors if they want more slots and options for their child + more flexibility and extra guidance.
Sometimes part time tutors have their own commitments or may have their own uni exams to focus on and may not be able to take up that many slots.

But I think as long as parents make clear the intention of ramping up lessons and doing the usual background check on tutors to see how long they've been tutoring, they should be able to get a responsible tutor 🙂

Otherwise, changing tutors is also possible (not the best option, but better to change earlier than later!)

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1877790https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1877790Mon, 08 Oct 2018 11:27:41 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All About Tuition Agent Fees on Tue, 25 Sep 2018 05:22:24 GMT]]>In the end, it really depends on the tutor you engage. A part -timer maybe responsible enough to accommodate as much as possible timing wise for the kids. However, the issue is of course due to time constraint as they are part - time. Same goes for student tutors, as I have engaged an undergrad to teach my kid (who is in primary 5) and he is a good tutor. However, when it comes down to prepping for finals for himself and my kid, there will only be that many available slots he can offer.


Thus, in the end I went with a full-time tutor, and was fortunate to be able to engage a good tutor who can help my kid improve the results tremendously. Hopefully my tutor can work with my kid to give me a pleasant surprise for the upcoming finals!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1875149https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1875149Tue, 25 Sep 2018 05:22:24 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All About Tuition Agent Fees on Mon, 04 Dec 2017 07:12:57 GMT]]>

Ivy80:
mummyxoxo:

[quote=\"Angel1980\"]Some tutors are just part timer. May not be so responsible


Quite subjective though.

For a part-timer, they are only available in the evening. It also depends whether they are graduates or undergraduates tutor. Generally student tutor can go missing without notice.[/quote]This may not be totally true. For graduates or undergraduate tutors, they could be teaching out of passion. In certain cases where there is a premature end to the sessions, sometimes it could be the parents who could have played a part too.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1821465https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1821465Mon, 04 Dec 2017 07:12:57 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All About Tuition Agent Fees on Sat, 02 Dec 2017 06:48:53 GMT]]>

mummyxoxo:
Angel1980:

Some tutors are just part timer. May not be so responsible


Quite subjective though.

For a part-timer, they are only available in the evening. It also depends whether they are graduates or undergraduates tutor. Generally student tutor can go missing without notice.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1821111https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1821111Sat, 02 Dec 2017 06:48:53 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All About Tuition Agent Fees on Fri, 31 Mar 2017 05:47:13 GMT]]>Just a tip: Established tutors usually wouldn’t take assignments from agents as we already have a steady flow of parents and recommendations. Well-experienced tutors will opt not to pay agents commission. To get these ‘Top Tutors’ parents have to go through hard work of searching through forums or websites or ads.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1764793https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1764793Fri, 31 Mar 2017 05:47:13 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All About Tuition Agent Fees on Thu, 01 Sep 2016 08:16:40 GMT]]>

Gemom:
zbear:

[quote=\"Angel1980\"]Some tutors are just part timer. May not be so responsible




I agree. I got a part timer before n he is super irresponsible.

In the end I fired him n got a full time tutor instead.

I don't think all part timers are irresponsible ba... Had one previously when my girl was younger she was par timer while working full time as an accountant. Think it just depends on individual tutors and for us 'Heng' 'suay' just don go back to the agent that intro u to that person haha.

Though I do tend to lean towards full timers though cause well... Their livelihood depends on it so they probably would be more responsible if not such a reputation goes out can't possibly be good for their business[/quote]I've been searching for tutors very frequently for the past years for my 3 kids, I realise this sort of things happen often for those agencies which lacks quality control (the tutors from the first 2 agencies were so bad! :faint: ) Recently I got in touched with this agency called Russell, he's really good in helping me filter the right tutors, I got 3 tutors from him ald and all turns out to be great! Thank god!

If anyone interested I put his contact here: Russell 9656 2463

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1715868https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1715868Thu, 01 Sep 2016 08:16:40 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All About Tuition Agent Fees on Mon, 22 Aug 2016 10:28:44 GMT]]>

cheryllimlol:
Hey.. does anyone here agree with me that we can do without the tuition agent? Maybe something like airbnb for tutors would help... so i can get a database of tutors to access 😄

Yes, you can do without a tuition agent.

There are opportunities to seek tutors on kiasuparents.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1712649https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1712649Mon, 22 Aug 2016 10:28:44 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All About Tuition Agent Fees on Mon, 22 Aug 2016 09:13:09 GMT]]>Think it will be hard.

In fact, there were service providers who had endeavoured to leverage on Information Technology to conduct tuition, such as online tuition. However, in a small country like Singapore, this has yet to take off. In fact, this is akin to buying a laptop; would you buy it at the comfort of your pc, or go to the shop to have a feel of the performance of the system?

In any case, will like to share my website, if parents here ever need academic help or advice.


Regards,
Eric
passioninlearning.wordpress.com

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1712624https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1712624Mon, 22 Aug 2016 09:13:09 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All About Tuition Agent Fees on Mon, 22 Aug 2016 05:15:47 GMT]]>Hey.. does anyone here agree with me that we can do without the tuition agent? Maybe something like airbnb for tutors would help... so i can get a database of tutors to access 😄

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1712548https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1712548Mon, 22 Aug 2016 05:15:47 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All About Tuition Agent Fees on Tue, 15 Mar 2016 03:53:06 GMT]]>

zbear:
Angel1980:

Some tutors are just part timer. May not be so responsible




I agree. I got a part timer before n he is super irresponsible.

In the end I fired him n got a full time tutor instead.

I don't think all part timers are irresponsible ba... Had one previously when my girl was younger she was par timer while working full time as an accountant. Think it just depends on individual tutors and for us 'Heng' 'suay' just don go back to the agent that intro u to that person haha.

Though I do tend to lean towards full timers though cause well... Their livelihood depends on it so they probably would be more responsible if not such a reputation goes out can't possibly be good for their business

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1656055https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1656055Tue, 15 Mar 2016 03:53:06 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All About Tuition Agent Fees on Wed, 18 Nov 2015 13:00:11 GMT]]>There’re a few types of private tutors around, with pros and cons for each, so depends on your child’s needs…

- Student tutors (Lack experience, may not be committed especially during their own exam period, which is probably usually same as your child’s exam period. But due to small age gap with student, they’re more able to click and communicate ideas more easily.)
- Part time tutors (Usually older than student tutors, so would display more maturity and responsibility. But as they may have their full-time job, schedule and timing may not be as flexible.)
- Full time tutors (More experienced and committed to teaching. More likely to be updated to the latest syllabus as they teach regularly. But fees can be expensive, especially those with more experience.)
- Ex-moe teachers (More experienced and familiar with the school syllabus. But fees can be more expensive with experience, and older teachers may still hold an old school teaching style that students of the digital age nowadays may not be receptive towards.)

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1606241https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1606241Wed, 18 Nov 2015 13:00:11 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All About Tuition Agent Fees on Wed, 11 Nov 2015 01:25:14 GMT]]>

Angel1980:
Some tutors are just part timer. May not be so responsible

Quite subjective though.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1603432https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1603432Wed, 11 Nov 2015 01:25:14 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All About Tuition Agent Fees on Wed, 11 Nov 2015 01:25:04 GMT]]>

Angel1980:
Some tutors are just part timer. May not be so responsible

Quite subjective though.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1603431https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1603431Wed, 11 Nov 2015 01:25:04 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All About Tuition Agent Fees on Wed, 11 Nov 2015 01:23:50 GMT]]>

Angel1980:
Some tutors are just part timer. May not be so responsible

Quite subjective though.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1603430https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1603430Wed, 11 Nov 2015 01:23:50 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All About Tuition Agent Fees on Tue, 10 Nov 2015 01:20:37 GMT]]>

Angel1980:
Some tutors are just part timer. May not be so responsible



I agree. I got a part timer before n he is super irresponsible.

In the end I fired him n got a full time tutor instead.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1603176https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1603176Tue, 10 Nov 2015 01:20:37 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All About Tuition Agent Fees on Mon, 09 Nov 2015 13:02:00 GMT]]>Some tutors are just part timer. May not be so responsible

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1603086https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1603086Mon, 09 Nov 2015 13:02:00 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All About Tuition Agent Fees on Mon, 06 Jul 2015 08:14:30 GMT]]>

Juz Mum:
What is the current tuition fees (EL, Math, MT) for primary 1?

This depends on the teacher. I am an ex primary school teacher and back when I used to have private classes, I charged 50/hr for lower primary.
However, I know many other teachers who charge 40/hr. I think that it depends on the teacher's experience too. Non NIE trained or currently in NIE teachers are cheaper of course. Current and ex teachers are slightly higher and HODs and subject heads may charge more.

I think, safe to say for at least NIE trained 35-40 is a good number to start for lower primary. Might be lower if the teacher lives near you and its easier for him/her to get to your place.


Just sharing my thoughts 🙂 All the best in finding a tutor

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1534110https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1534110Mon, 06 Jul 2015 08:14:30 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All About Tuition Agent Fees on Mon, 06 Jul 2015 08:07:40 GMT]]>

momkiasu:
zbear:

[quote=\"Juz Mum\"]What is the current tuition fees (EL, Math, MT) for primary 1?




Is it necessary to have tuition at P1?


Every student has different learning needs. Thus, some parents prefer to hire tutors on those subjects students may find difficulty in. Even at a tender age at K2 or P1 levels. I have students as young as Nursery, and need helps in phonics reading. Some parents may not be confident / patient enough to coach their child and hence prefer to get some professional help instead. Is quite norm, speaking from my experience as a full time tutor[/quote]
I agree. I was with MOE (primary) for a number of years and only recently quit to teach privately. I have had many pupils at Primary 1 who are not able to read yet. At primary one, they are straight away expected to be able to read. In fact after the first few months, they are expected to complete some form of written expression by themselves already. For Math, I have come across pupils who are not good at counting from 1-10. It gets very difficult for them to catch when the school quickly moves on to number bonds. In these cases, private tutoring is important to help the child cope. Once he/she is coping and moving along with the class at a reasonable pace. Private lessons can stop.

Just my 2 cents 🙂

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1534105https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1534105Mon, 06 Jul 2015 08:07:40 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All About Tuition Agent Fees on Mon, 25 May 2015 07:19:20 GMT]]>

zbear:
Juz Mum:

What is the current tuition fees (EL, Math, MT) for primary 1?




Is it necessary to have tuition at P1?


Every student has different learning needs. Thus, some parents prefer to hire tutors on those subjects students may find difficulty in. Even at a tender age at K2 or P1 levels. I have students as young as Nursery, and need helps in phonics reading. Some parents may not be confident / patient enough to coach their child and hence prefer to get some professional help instead. Is quite norm, speaking from my experience as a full time tutor

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1512607https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1512607Mon, 25 May 2015 07:19:20 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All About Tuition Agent Fees on Sat, 02 May 2015 15:24:44 GMT]]>

Juz Mum:
What is the current tuition fees (EL, Math, MT) for primary 1?



Is it necessary to have tuition at P1?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1499023https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1499023Sat, 02 May 2015 15:24:44 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All About Tuition Agent Fees on Sat, 02 May 2015 13:49:50 GMT]]>What is the current tuition fees (EL, Math, MT) for primary 1?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1498986https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1498986Sat, 02 May 2015 13:49:50 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All About Tuition Agent Fees on Mon, 16 Mar 2015 11:11:05 GMT]]>it’s really a matter of practice; there’s no black n white. i think if the tutor has satisfactorily delivered the service thus far, the family should pay for the period taught.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1477753https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1477753Mon, 16 Mar 2015 11:11:05 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All About Tuition Agent Fees on Sat, 01 Mar 2014 10:05:52 GMT]]>It’s not very nice of the tutor to quit after so soon but i think that we still need to pay for whatever sessions she has conducted. I think it’s the same if you quit your job after 1 week, the boss would still need to pay you for the 1 week, unless your contract states that you need to stay for at least more than 1 week to be paid.


It works both ways, just as the tutor can quit, we can also choose to terminate the tutor if we don’t find him or her to be good but either way, we need to pay for whatever time she has completed, whether for 1 session, 4 sessions or 10 sessions. This is my personal view.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1227640https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1227640Sat, 01 Mar 2014 10:05:52 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All About Tuition Agent Fees on Mon, 14 Oct 2013 04:47:11 GMT]]>Although the services have been rendered, a poor one nonetheless on the part of the agency, your friend could argue that it was not service provided up to satisfactory standards.


This is assuming the tutor left abruptly without any clear explanation to your friend.

Therefore, the agency should not be claiming for rendering unsatisfactory service and have failed on their part to ensure this tutor is the suitable ‘one’ for your friend.

This is not from a legal perspective but from one of a consumer.
From a legal perspective, the service rendered only needs to be of adequate level and not one of satisfactory level.

Highly doubt the agent will go through legal means to recover this fee as mentioned in an earlier post due to the small sum of monies and hassle involved.

Hope this helps.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1120849https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1120849Mon, 14 Oct 2013 04:47:11 GMT