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Private tutoring: new 2016 data on Australian tutor rates

Announcement posted by Tutors Field Australia 12 Aug 2016

Private tutors across Australia are charging on average between $15 and $80 per hour, according to the latest data released by Tutors Field Australia

In general, the tutors who charge $70 or above usually have at least 10 years of teaching experience. They are familiar with specific subjects or syllabus such as HSC or VCE. They may also have experience teaching in a primary or secondary college or worked as exam assessor in the past. 

Let’s look at the tutors who are charging $15 or below. Many of them are currently undergraduate students. They have minimal proper teaching experience, but they achieved an above average scores in college. 

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So what would be the first choice for parents? If you can afford it, hiring a tutor who has proper teaching experience seems to be a better option. However, hiring an undergraduate student with some teaching experience sometimes can still achieve an outstanding result. These tutors usually charge around $35. 

Some characteristics of a good tutor were identified after analysing 100 student reviews on an Australian tutor searching website. No matter what rate the tutors charge, parents should always look for a tutor who possesses the following qualities. 

1. Good tutors tend to be patient 
2. Able to explain the core concepts 
3. Help students to build confidence 
4. Does not discriminate against students who are less capable, instead, they place more attention on those who needs help. 
5. They have individualised study materials 
6. Provide after hours support for any questions 
7. Their instructions are easy to follow