Rates & FAQ
Think Out Here offers a few different types of tutorials:
- Individual sessions are $40 per hour.
- Group sessions of 2 are $30 per hour per person.
- Group sessions of 3 or more are $25 per hour per person.
- In group sessions, materials are provided for each member. The group sessions are most beneficial for language tutorials.
FAQ:
- How much is each session?
- Are your tutors registered teachers?
- Where would I be getting tutored?
- Do tutors follow the curriculum?
- Do the tutors have the textbooks the students use in school?
- How much tutoring time would you recommend?
- Do you give trial lessons?
- How do I pay?
- What happens if I cancel last minute?
- How can I leave a testimonial?
- What do you teach?
- How do I stay updated on what’s going on with Think Out Here?
Sessions are charged at an hourly rate. They differ for individual versus group sessions. The breakdown is as followed:
- Individual rate: $40 per hour
- Group of 2 rate: $30 per person per hour
- Group of 3+ rate: $25 per person per hour
Are your tutors registered teachers?
Our tutors are not necessarily registered teachers; however, they do have a wide range of credentials and experience. All of our tutors have a high school diploma and are either currently attending a post-secondary institution or have graduated with a Bachelor’s degree or higher in a particular discipline.
Where would I be getting tutored?
Think Out Here offers a home-tutoring service, where all of the tutors are mobile and will tutor you in the comfort of your home. If you prefer, the tutor can meet you at a public library or cafe. Tutors can also meet university and college students on campus if it is convenient.
Do tutors follow the curriculum?
The tutors are familiar with the BC curriculum and can follow it; however, it is not uncommon for tutors to use supplementary materials that are apart from the curriculum. Tutors will also prepare a separate and specialized curriculum depending on the strengths and weaknesses of a student.
Do the tutors have the textbooks the students use in school?
Think Out Here has its own library for its tutors to use, so tutors have access to most of the textbooks for most of the subjects students study. Although most elementary and high school textbooks are available, Think Out Here does not have a library of university textbooks since the editions change so frequently; therefore, university students are asked to provide materials ahead of time via email or Google Documents in order for the tutor to prepare more specifically.
How much tutoring time would you recommend?
The amount of tutoring time varies from student to student. The minimum duration is 1 hour. The recommended tutoring time ranges from age, level, grade, and expectation.
We do not provide a trial lesson. During the first tutorial, the tutor can give a quick 5 minute diagnostic to see where the student is in his or her confidence and skill level. The rest of the class will be a true tutorial, instructing the student.
Each month, Think Out Here sends out an invoice at the end of the month via email. The student has until the 15th of the following month to pay via a cheque (made out to Think Out Here) in the mail. If payment is not received by the 15th of the following month, the Company has the right to charge a 15% interest rate, which is stated at the bottom of each invoice and in the Student Contract.
What happens if I cancel last minute?
Canceling with less than 48 hours notice results in the student be charged in full for the tutorial session (i.e. If the student booked 1.5 hours and cancels last minute, he or she is liable to pay for the full 1.5 hours). The cancellation policy is stipulated in the Student Contract.
With the proper amount of notice, a student may move his or her session if it fits with the tutor’s schedule.
How can I leave a testimonial?
Think Out Here appreciates all of its clients’ kind words. If you would like to post a testimonial on the website, please email info (at) thinkouthere (dot) com or use our Contact form, and it will be posted promptly. Thank you.
We teach most school subjects up to a first or second year university level with a few exceptions. Some of our tutors specialize in math (i.e. calculus, principles of mathematics, statistics) and science (i.e. biology, chemistry, physics), and others specialize in English (i.e. ESL-fourth year university). Some of the tutors can assist with social sciences (i.e. sociology, anthropology, psychology) and social studies (i.e. history).
How do I stay updated on what’s going on with Think Out Here?
You can follow our blog or our Twitter account (@thinkouthere) to see what is going on with the company and to receive motivational insights and tips. You can also “friend” us on Facebook and “like” our Facebook page.
