News and press releases
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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Friday, March 24th, 2017
Tutors International highlights the solitary nature of high-end private tutoring roles in new video series for the Financial Times
Adam Caller, founder of the leading private tutoring firm, and full-time residential tutor, Nathaniel Hannan, spoke this week – as part of FTs ‘The New Downstairs’ video series [1] – of the isolation that can be felt by tutors, and the particular qualities required to tutor the children of the super-wealthy. The role of a private tutor in a wealthy...
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Friday, March 10th, 2017
Tutors International listed in 2017 edition of Spear's 500 index
Adam Caller, independent education consultant and founder of the leading international private tutoring firm, announced this week that Tutors International has been named in the 2017 edition of the esteemed wealth management directory. The Spear’s 500 was the first comprehensive guide of its kind, including top private client advisors, wealth managers, and other HNW service providers from across the globe....
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Wednesday, March 8th, 2017
Private tutors report Early Years reading skills slipping among UK children
Adam Caller, founder of global private tutoring company, Tutors International, issued a statement this week voicing his concern that children are not exploring books at home as much as other generations, and urges parents to support schools with early literacy. In a recent article for The Guardian [1], author Andy McNab pointed a finger at schools for failing to dedicate...
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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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Friday, January 6th, 2017
Donations accepted by elite British schools in exchange for coveted places should not be taboo, says leading private tutoring expert
Adam Caller, independent education consultant and founder of leading private tutoring firm, Tutors International, made a statement this week defending private schools vilified for allegedly accepting ‘bribes’ from wealthy parents. Mr Caller, whose career in education spans over 25 years, addressed allegations in the press [1], made in December, that some of Britain’s elite private schools are allowing wealthy international...
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Friday, December 16th, 2016
Tutors International announces big expansion plans for 2017, following record-breaking year
Adam Caller, founder of the leading global tutoring firm, announced this week plans for the company to launch a new specialist tutoring jobs listing service, as well as expansion into high-end nanny services. This new direction comes off the back of a record-breaking year in 2016 for Tutors International, which operates all over the world to provide busy families with...
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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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Friday, November 18th, 2016
School teachers and private tutors are not rivals, and should work together to improve the UK education sector, says leading education consultant
Adam Caller, founder of leading global private tutoring company, Tutors International, issued a statement this week expressing his concern at the continued lack of professionalisation of the UK education industry. Amid an ongoing effort to create a professional body for UK private tutors and tutoring companies, Mr Caller was surprised to discover that there is also, currently, no chartered association...
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Tuesday, November 15th, 2016
Founder of Tutors International announces support for new call for formal tutoring firm inspection system
A recent October newsletter, published by The Good Schools Guide, announced plans for a new OFSTED-style inspection system for tutoring companies to protect vulnerable families. In a statement this week, Adam Caller, who founded leading global private tutoring firm, Tutors International in 1999, voiced his support for The Good Schools Guide and echoed their concerns that students and families are...
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Thursday, November 10th, 2016
Yacht-based private tutors prepare for exciting new placement in South East Asia with Sea Tutors
The two private tutors, selected from hundreds of applicants, have now started a once-in-a-lifetime placement, aboard a private yacht exploring South East Asia, teaching a range of subjects to three students. Adam Caller, founder of Sea Tutors, said this week of the placement: “This really is an exciting and unique opportunity for these tutors. The job specification was very detailed...
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