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Frequently Asked Questions by Tutors

  1. How will I hear from prospective students?
  2. How do I commence tutoring?
  3. How do I change my profile?
  4. How do I pay my First Tutors: NZ fees?
  5. I understand students can create feedback about me, how does this work?
  6. What if the student changes their mind and no longer requires tuition?
  7. Do I need a police clearance check to be a tutor?
  8. What qualifications do I need to be a tutor?
  9. Do you employ tutors?
  10. I'm an international student, can I be a tutor?
  1. How will I hear from prospective students?

    We will e-mail you when a prospective student requests to hear from you and invite you to log in to your member area and respond to the request as soon as possible. Please note that tutors who do not respond to student (neither accept or decline) will have their profiles suspended so other tutors can benefit from the opportunities.

  2. How do I commence tutoring?

    Once the student has accepted your offer of tuition we will send you their contact details so you can call and arrange a first lesson. We would recommend acting on this quickly.

  3. How do I change my profile?

    Once you have registered you can log in at anytime to alter your profile or fees through your members area.

  4. How do I pay my First Tutors: NZ fees?

    You can pay by Paypal or by credit/debit card online. We will e-mail you monthly to request payment.

  5. I understand students can create feedback about me, how does this work?

    After one month we invite students to create a brief comment about their tutor. This is because the tuition industry works on referrals: the more good feedback you receive as a tutor, the more enquiries you are likely to attract. Of course, as a tutor you can also reply to any feedback.

  6. What if the student changes their mind and no longer requires tuition?

    Most students put a lot of thought into choosing their tutor so are unlikely to cancel before tuition commences. The usual reason for changing their mind is that the tutor has left a long period of time between receiving the student's contact details and initiating tuition. Please ask your student to contact us if this occurs.

  7. Do I need a police clearance check to be a tutor?

    No, though it helps to have references available for parents to see.

  8. What qualifications do I need to be a tutor?

    Tutors come from all walks of life: many are academics or teachers, some are students, on gap years or professionals. Different students look for different qualities and backgrounds in their tutors, which is why the ability to browse tutors is so attractive to students. Browse the profiles of other tutors in your area if you are considering registering as a tutor.

  9. Do you employ tutors?

    No, all tutors work on a self-employed basis.

  10. I'm an international student, can I be a tutor?

    Whilst we don't object, we would recommend checking the terms of your visa to ensure you are allowed to work on a self-employed basis.

General FAQs

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