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General Questions:
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What is Search! Tuition? |
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Search! Tuition is an online platform that helps put together private tutors with students who are looking for private tuition.
We empower students and tutors to find their ideal match. |
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Why should I choose Search! Tuition over other agencies? |
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We believe that the process of searching for an ideal tutor can be made easy and efficient when parents/students can bypass tuition agents to find their own tutors. To achieve this goal, we have in place a high capability search engine, and an extensive database of tutors. |
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What are the steps involved in getting my ideal tutor? |
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We hope to empower you to find your ideal tutor in 3 simple steps
Step 1: Search, by entering your criteria of your ideal tutor
Step 2: Shortlist, by selecting tutors by fulfills your criteria
Step 3: Call/Email the shortlisted tutors for an interview |
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I am facing difficulties searching for my tutor. |
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Refer to the HELP Section, which will guide you through the search process stepwise |
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Searching For Tutors:
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What do the numbers on the Flash Map indicate? |
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The number reflected represents the number of tutors available to teach in that area. |
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Why do I have to answer so many questions in my tutor search? |
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With detailed criteria input from you, our search engine will be better enabled to find tutors who are closely matched with your tutor criteria. Filling in more details will facilitate you in your short-listing process. |
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My search criteria returned no results. |
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Try relaxing your search criteria. For example, if tutor's qualifications do not matter much to you, check the "no preference" box to shortlist a wider range of tutors. |
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Shortlisting Tutors:
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How does the Rating System / Testimonial System work? |
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Students who are currently taught or have been taught previously by tutors can rate their tutors' performance, or write a testimonial for them. These 2 systems are designed to give students/parents a better idea of a tutor’s teaching style, performance, or personality. |
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Why are some comments/ratings left by anonymous users? |
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We respect the privacy of all users and so anonymous comments and ratings are allowed. On our end, we try our best to ensure that all comments and ratings are credible and accurate. |
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Are the testimonials posted accurate? |
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We try our best to ensure the credibility of testimonials by screening them before they get posted. However, we suggest it is best you find out more from the tutor(s) directly if you have any reservations/questions about their testimonials. |
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Can I trust that the tutor's information is accurate? |
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The tutor is responsible for the published information. He/She is obliged to show you the certificates when requested. |
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Why am I limited to a maximum of 5 shortlisted tutors each time? |
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This is to protect the privacy of our tutors. Also, we believe that limiting the maximum number of shortlisted tutors to 5 will help in the search for your ideal tutor, as too many choices would likely lead to more confusion. |
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Interviewing Tutors:
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How does the interview process work? |
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How you want to interview tutors is entirely up to you. Normally, after short-listing tutors, students/parents will interview the tutors by phone, by email or in person. However, tutors are not obligated to meet or respond to you. |
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My selected tutor is not responding to my emails and calls. |
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In this case, you could let us know, and we may try to contact the tutors for you. If there is still no response from the tutors, we advice you to shortlist other suitable candidates |
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What type of questions should I be asking the tutors? |
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Refer to "Interview 101" tab in your personal account where you will find a set of suggestions. |
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I am not satisfied with the tutors I interviewed. |
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Please be patient and check back regularly at the portal as new tutors are constantly being recruited. You could also review your process of searching, short-listing, and interviewing. |
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Commencement of tuition:
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What if my selected tutor is irresponsible and/or dishonest? |
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We place great importance on your feedback. Please email to inform us your concerns regarding tutors. |
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What happens if my selected tutor turns out to be a poor fit? |
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Please be patient with your search for the ideal tutor. You can use our free-of-charge service again to find the ideal tutor. We have a constantly expanding base of qualified tutors. |
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Basic Account and Premium Account - Student:
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What is the Premium Account? |
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Our Premium Account allows you to obtain more information on the shortlisted tutors, including the contact number. However, if you are a legitimate parent/student looking for a tutor, please feel free to drop us an email asking for the contact number of the shortlisted tutor. |
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Other Information:
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Are the tuition fees negotiable? |
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Yes. It is up to you to negotiate fees with your selected tutors. To have a better idea of the current market rates, you may sign in to your account to look under "Interview 101" where we have provided a table of rates for your reference. |
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I would rather not go through the search process. Instead, I would like Search! Tuition to search, shortlist and interview my tutor. |
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Sure. Drop us an email stating your requirements, and we will do the search process for you. |
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