Benefits of Tutoring
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Friday, December 15th, 2017
The online tutoring market will dip, but bounce back as educators begin to understand its opportunities and limitations, predicts Tutors International founder.
Following recent reports and speculation surrounding the popularity and future of online private tutoring, Tutors International founder, Adam Caller, offered advice this week on how to use online resources most effectively, and what improvements need to be made to online services. The online tutoring market has become increasingly competitive in recent years, and it is predicted to continue to grow...
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Tuesday, October 17th, 2017
Tutors International founder calls for increase in due diligence in screening private tutor references within the industry
Adam Caller, founder of leading global private tutoring firm, Tutors International, expressed his concern this week that some tutoring companies are not being thorough when following up on candidate references. Speaking this week of concerns surrounding the lack of care taken by some tutoring firms, over the collecting and handling of tutor references, Adam Caller commented: “We do our utmost...
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Thursday, October 5th, 2017
Tutors International reports rise in popularity of a 'global education’
“Global schools” are on the rise, where students travel the world, and their teachers use different cultures and experiences to support a broader education. It’s an inspirational way of learning that private tutors have long embraced. The emerging trend for travelling ‘global schools’ is intriguing, and Adam Caller, founder of leading global firm, Tutors International, made a statement this week...
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Wednesday, July 19th, 2017
The needs of academically gifted children are being neglected in UK schools, says founder of Tutors International
Tutors International founder, Adam Caller, issued a statement expressing his concern this week that, while SEN children rightly remain a priority in UK classrooms, gifted students are still not receiving the focused attention and support they need to thrive. Referencing a recent article by Michael W. Ferguson, Mr Caller, founder of private tutoring firm Tutors International and an independent education...
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Monday, June 19th, 2017
HNW families are flocking to New Zealand, and they’re taking their tutors with them, says Tutors International.
The leading international tutoring firm reported this week an uptick in enquiries from wealthy families seeking increased safety and stability abroad, with New Zealand being a top choice. Amid Brexit uncertainty and concerns over the current socio-political climate worldwide, an increasing number of families are considering relocation to provide a more stable environment in which to work and educate their...
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Thursday, June 15th, 2017
Recruitment for private tutors in January 2018 needs to start now, announces Tutors International
Tutors International founder, Adam Caller, urged families this week to assess their January 2018 tutoring needs now in order to ensure availability and find a perfect match. Whether for after school support, online exam prep, or a complete transition to full-time home education – at home or away – the best private tutors are always in high demand. In recent...
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Monday, May 22nd, 2017
Tutors International founder offers new revision advice ahead of exam season
With students across the UK, and internationally, preparing for the 2017 exam season, Adam Caller, whose career in education and private tutoring spans over 25 years, reported his top exam revision tips this week. Tutors International has placed private full-time tutors students and their families all over the world, preparing for a wide range of exams. “Whether a student is...
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Monday, May 15th, 2017
Friend or educator? Tutors International founder reports on the blurring of boundaries and professionalism in private tutoring
In one to one private tutoring situations, it can be natural for tutors to build greater trust and rapport with their student, but Tutors International founder, Adam Caller, made a statement this week to warn against compromising respect and responsibility. Private tutors, particularly those in full-time residential positions, walk a fine line between the role of professional educator, and a...
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Monday, April 3rd, 2017
Tutors International founder reports increase in CV typos and reveals what he doesn't want to see on a private tutor's job application
After observing a recent increase in poor spelling and grammar from applicants, Adam Caller issued new advice this week for teachers applying to tutoring positions, urging applicants to “Show, don’t just tell”. Mr Caller, who has been recruiting exceptional private tutors for clients around the world since 1999, expressed concerns on his personal blog[1] that teachers – particularly of primary...
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Monday, January 30th, 2017
Educating children for a future we won't be a part of requires outside-the-box teaching, according to leading education consultant.
Founder of leading private tutoring firm Tutors International, Adam Caller, made a statement this week questioning whether traditional and current teaching methods and technologies can adequately prepare the next generation for the future of the workforce. Mr Caller raised the concern that modern educators and teaching methods may not be able to adequately prepare children, who are only just starting...
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Friday, January 27th, 2017
Excessive homework is not reflective of quality of education, and teachers should tone it down, says founder of leading private tutoring firm.
Adam Caller, education consultant and founder of Tutors International, commented this week on the monotony and excess of homework given to children internationally, and questioned its overall benefit to a child’s learning and development. While approaches to the issuing of homework differ from country to country, Mr Caller, whose career in education spans over a quarter of a century, called...
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Tuesday, January 24th, 2017
Mega-yacht crews keen to add private tutors to the team following surge in demand from travellers, announces Sea Tutors
Ahead of the Autumn semester, Sea Tutors announced this week that it has observed a rising number of enquiries from yachting crews seeking to enhance their on-board team by including a private tutor. Recent coverage in The Times [1] and the Mail Online [2] describes how an increasing number of wealthy families are turning to the specialist private tutoring company...
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Monday, December 12th, 2016
Headteachers are receptive to pupils’ extended winter breaks – if accompanied by a private tutor, according to leading tutoring firm
With family time already at a premium for busy professionals, private tutoring is proving to be an effective way of extending precious leisure time over the holiday season, with the blessing of headteachers, Tutors International commented this week. This year, more families are opting to extend their winter travel plans, with the permission of schools, with the help of exceptional...
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Tuesday, November 29th, 2016
What I Learned This Week: The Case for Home Schooling
This article was first published in 13d.com. Reproduced here by kind permission of the author, Kiril Solokoff. The case for home schooling grows stronger by the day. This is a subject we study endlessly. The major reason for not home schooling, the thinking goes, is because of the need for socialization—which can only be obtained in the school environment. The major flaw...
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Tuesday, November 29th, 2016
Need for Western tutors in China continues to rise, as more students set sights on Ivy League University places, says leading private tuition firm
Adam Caller, founder of Tutors International, commented this week on the growing concern that Chinese students are being inadequately prepared for further education overseas, impacting prospects and quality of education. According to a 2016 article in The Economist magazine [1], the number of Chinese students applying for coveted places at Western Universities quintupled in 2015, with students becoming increasingly frustrated...
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