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For Students

1) What are the market rates?
Pre-School / Kindergarten Lower Primary Upper Primary Lower  Secondary Upper Secondary Junior College
Current School Teacher $24-30 $28-38 $32-42 $36-46 $36-50 $40-80
Ex-School Teacher $22-26 $26-34 $26-36 $32-38 $32-46 $40-60
Trainee Teacher (NIE) $18-20 $22-26 $24-30 $26-36 $26-40 $30-44
Full Time Tutor
(Degree & above)
$16-18 $20-24 $22-28 $24-34 $26-40 $30-44
Full Time Tutor
(Diploma & others)
$14-16 $16-22 $18-26 $22-30 $24-34 $28-36
Part Time Tutor
(Degree & above)
$14-16 $16-20 $18-26 $20-28 $22-32 $26-36
Part Time Tutor
(Undergraduates or A level/Diploma holders)
$12-14 $14-20 $16-24 $18-28 $20-30 $24-34

 

Please take note that the above rates are on per hour basis and are only a guide. Fees are typically determined based on the tutor's academic standards as well as frequency of lessons. Factors such as tutor's experience and education in top schools may result in higher fees.


Music lessons such as Piano, Guitar, Violin and Saxophone starts from $110 to $140 for beginner levels with 4 times of 45 minutes sessions. Do contact us for enquiry.

 

University modules tuition/coaching, Languages & Dialects lessons, etc vary and we are only able to provide an estimate upon receiving your specific requirements.

 

2) With Singapore's excellent education system, do I still need tuition?

You may refer to the two articles (truncated) published in The Straits Times for an unbiased opinion on whether you need a tutor in Singapore. In addition, there are written opinions on whether a tuition centre or private tuition is more suitable for your child.

 

The Straits Times article on benefit of tuition

http://www.asiaone.com/print/News/Education/Story/A1Story20090209-120533.html

 

Private tuition: Why Singapore Education Can't Do Without It
http://www.asiaone.com/print/News/Education/Story/A1Story20090120-115992.html


 

3) What are the advantages of hiring Alison Tuition Agency over other tuition agencies?

Do visit our About Us page to discover the benefits of engaging Alison Tuition Agency services over other tuition agencies!


4) What are the charges?

The first month's tuition fee will be split equally between the tutor and the agency. For the subsequent months, the tutor will collect the full amount from you. There are no additional agency fees. Thus effectively, you get to enjoy the splendid free tuition advisory and free tutor sourcing services of Alison Tuition Agency!


5) How and when do we pay the portion of tuition fee attributed to the agency?

You will receive an invoice stating payment details within a week after the first lesson has commenced. Our payment modes available are Fund Transfer via ATM, Internet Banking, cash deposit at bank counter, cheque, and house collection ($10 admin fee will be charged). Please refer to the invoice for elaboration.

 

Due to our No-Paper Policy, we issue invoices and receipts through emails. Please inform us before the start of lessons if you need hardcopy receipts (with agency stamp).


6) What is the purpose of the feedback call?

It serves as an important source of information in our evaluation of the tutors. We will be able to improve on our database and provide better services to you.



For Tutors

1) What are the advantages of registering with Alison Tuition Agency over other tuition agencies?

Do visit our About Us page to discover the benefits of registering with Alison Tuition Agency over other tuition agencies!


2) How will I be informed of assignments?

We will inform you via email, or sms if there are suitable assignments according to your preferences and qualifications. We will call you if you are short-listed for an assignment and conduct a phone interview. Upon final confirmation, we will send you a confirmation SMS or e-mail.


3) How will I be paid?

The first month's tuition fee will be split equally between you and the agency. Subsequently, you will collect the full amount from the requester.


4) How do I sign up to be a tutor of Alison Tuition Agency?

Simply go to Tutor Registration page and fill up the form. Do send us a copy of your academic certificates and relevant documents.


 

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