What a full-time homeschool tutor offers
A homeschool tutor provides structure, continuity and expertise, but also the freedom to make learning truly bespoke. We’ve seen children thrive when they’re able to:
- Study at their own pace, accelerating where they excel and slowing down when they need to explore subjects more deeply
- Explore subjects beyond the curriculum, from marine conservation to film-making, often guided by real-life experiences
- Integrate travel, cultural immersion, and family priorities into their education
The right tutor becomes far more than a teacher. They are a mentor, role model, and trusted guide through formative years.
Why families choose homeschooling with Tutors International
Some parents want to protect their child from the pressures of competitive school environments. Others need continuity of education during frequent moves. Some simply want an education that matches their values and lifestyle.
What surprised many parents we’ve worked with is how much broader and more enjoyable education becomes at home. One family relocated from New York to Switzerland and found their daughter’s love for physics flourished when lessons were paired with skiing expeditions into the Alps, calculating speed, angles, and momentum on the slopes.
Another family spent six months on their yacht while their son prepared for the IB. His tutor taught him to dive, introduced him to marine biology, and kept him on track academically. A different household wanted to give siblings with very different needs a joined-up education: one child highly gifted, the other with dyslexia. A carefully chosen tutor created a balanced programme where both thrived.
We match tutors to families so closely that it feels like the role was always meant for them. That’s what we call the “Glass Slipper” effect.
Addressing Common Concerns
- Socialisation: One of the most frequent worries is whether homeschooled children will miss out socially. Our tutors build in plenty of opportunities for social interaction – through sports clubs, community projects, and educational trips – so children stay connected with peers.
- Accreditation and exams: Our tutors are experienced with multiple curricula and exam boards worldwide, ensuring children are prepared for GCSEs, A Levels, IB, AP, or other routes.
- University pathways: Many of our homeschooled students progress to top universities around the world, including Ivy League and Oxbridge. Far from limiting options, a bespoke education often makes applications stand out.
- Family boundaries: Living and learning under the same roof takes care. We place tutors who understand when to step back, giving families space as well as support.
Life with a homeschool tutor
Parents used to excellence in private service, whether from household staff, yacht crews, or family offices, expect the same from a full-time homeschool tutor. Our tutors are chosen not only for their academic expertise, but for their ability to integrate seamlessly into a family's world.
They are discreet, respectful, and service-minded, combining professionalism with warmth. Families tell us this is what makes the difference between a tutor who simply "teaches" and one who truly supports the household. It's the ability to be present without being intrusive.
UHNW families often wonder how a tutor fits into the rhythm of daily life. From our experience:
- Tutors adapt to household dynamics, whether that means following a formal structure or moving fluidly with travel schedules.
- They understand discretion, especially in homes with security teams or staff. Confidentiality is absolute.
- They know when to blend in and when to take the lead, striking the right balance between guidance and independence.
This makes the arrangement sustainable for the long term, not just workable in the short term.
How we recruit the right private tutor
Unlike agencies with a fixed list of candidates, we recruit for every placement from scratch. Each role is unique. We'll often receive over 200 applications for a single post, yet only a handful make it to the shortlist.
Every candidate is:
- Interviewed and personally vetted by us
- Reference-checked, including with past employers and clients
- Subject to full safeguarding and background checks
- Assessed for discretion and professionalism – vital when working within high-profile households
The process always begins with us visiting you in person. We fly out to meet the family first, spending time with you to understand your values, lifestyle, and aspirations for your child. Only then do we begin recruiting.
Once we've identified a shortlist of exceptional candidates, we arrange for them to travel to meet you as well. Families tell us this step is invaluable, being able to sit down with each tutor, spend time together, and see how they interact with their children before making such a significant decision.
Read more about our recruitment process
The realities of full-time homeschool tutors
A full-time tutor is not a stopgap. It's a commitment – for the family, and for the tutor. Most roles are live-in or involve extensive travel. Salaries are high, reflecting the calibre of teacher required, but they also ensure that families attract the best professionals who see tutoring as a career, not a side job.
Many of our tutors hold multiple degrees, some are published authors or experts in their field. They bring more than textbooks into the room. That calibre is what makes this arrangement work.
We're honest with families about this. If you want a few hours of tuition each week, there are other providers who may suit you better. But if you're looking for a full-time educator to integrate into your family's daily life, we specialise in exactly that.
Preparing for the future
Education with a homeschool tutor doesn't just provide an exceptional education. It shapes the young adult your child will become – curious, capable, and confident enough to step into whatever future awaits them. For many of our families, that means preparing not only for exams, but for the responsibilities of inheriting businesses, wealth, and influence.
Is a homeschool tutor right for you?
If you're considering a full-time homeschool tutor, ask yourself:
- Do you want your child to learn at their own pace, with lessons tailored to their individual strengths and interests?
- Does your family's lifestyle make continuity of schooling difficult?
- Do you want learning to go beyond textbooks and into the real world, travel, and daily experiences?
If the answer to any of these is yes, a full-time homeschool tutor may be the right choice.
Testimonials
Our tutoring services are celebrated in countless success stories, each showcasing the transformative impact we bring to our students' lives.
Wonderful. Thank you. I am getting sentimental about this time coming to a close. I have truly loved working with you, I am so sad that [the Tutor] will not be with the kids each day. She has been so terrific. We just love her.
The quality of your tutors is amazing. [The Student] has become a different person after these seminars – more intelligent and definitely more interested in many new areas of knowledge. Both of your candidates who are coming in Oct and Nov are dream tutors with outstanding programs that we are looking forward to. I would like to thank you again. Your business is of the highest quality imaginable. The three tutors have made a huge impact on [the Student].
We engaged Tutors International to help us when we were living in Beijing, China, and the work was so good that we kept using the service even after we returned to DC. Tutor's International's integrity and commitment in helping children with their education is at the top of the scale, and if you can afford it, his services and that of his company are as good as you can get. If anyone is wondering whether to engage them and to ask questions about Tutor's International I'd be happy to answer questions about our experience.
Our family has nothing but the highest praise for Tutors International. It's hard to imagine that [the Student] could have had a finer education last year. He learned so much, to write incisively and to think critically and creatively. He went way beyond completing his required senior courses (for example, reading sixteen books, which were not on the syllabus). Most important the experience with Tutors International turned [the Student] into a real student.
Our family really enjoyed having the tutors living with us. They were kind, generous, funny and really, really smart. We missed them when they were gone.
Success stories
We have numerous success stories that highlight the positive impact our bespoke tuition service has had in supporting athletes, young actors and performers.
