How to choose a Tuition Centre? Part II
Cost
All
of us have finite resources and therefore cost is an important factor to
consider. The basic advice is of course to find a centre that you can afford.
However, be careful of centres that charge very cheaply. This is a sign that
they are going for the strategy of filling up as many seats as possible in
order to make a profit. In conclusion, it is a good strategy to choose a centre
that has the best value for the fees it is charging.
Location
I
know many parents choose a tuition centre based on how near it is to their
home. Location is certainly important. Valuable time can be saved by going to a
nearby centre. This is especially so for young children who need an adult to
bring them there. However, do consider other factors as well. It is well worth the
effort to go to a centre that is a bit farther away than a centre that is
nearby if the centre is good.
Review Process
The review process is now more important. This is because schools are removing
their mid-year examinations. Hence, there must be other ways to check if
children are improving. One way of measuring progress is through tuition
centres. Can parents view the materials, worksheets and assignments given to
the children? Does the centre allow parents to talk to the teachers? Are there
regular feedback sessions? The better the review process, the better the centre
is.
Teacher/Student Ratio
Another
consideration is the teacher/student ratio. There are some centres that squeeze
16 or even more children in a classroom! If this happens, then you are probably
better to just rely on MOE schools. This is because the teacher/student ratio
is about the same as national schools!
Terms and Conditions
As
we all know, schedules of our children change all the time. They fall sick or
their CCA might organise extra training. Is the Maths tuition centre able to
provide alternate classes? Is the centre able to pro-rate courses if the
request is reasonable? Always check the T&Cs to ensure you know what you
are getting into.
Indeed, choosing a Math tuition centre or
English tuition centre is not that easy, given there are so many criteria. Do
look around and we are sure you’ll find one that is suitable.





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