Frequently Asked Questions

The following are the most frequently asked questions about our service, but if your question isn't covered here then give us a call 1800 111 588.

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What qualifications do your tutors have?

All AAA tutors are fully qualified teachers. Most are registered with the Victorian Institute of Teachers (VIT), a requirement for teaching in a Victorian school.

What experience do your tutors have?

All tutors have teaching experience. VCE tutors have a minimum of 3 years experience and are familiar with the current curriculum.

Do your tutors have a Working With Children Check?

Yes, all tutors have passed the Working With Children Check as required by Victorian law. They also carry official AAA Tutorials laminated personal identification cards.

Do you have University students as tutors?

No. All tutors are fully qualified teachers, with most being registered with the Victorian Institute of Teachers (VIT). Registration with the VIT is mandatory by law for anyone teaching in a Victorian school.

How soon can AAA Tutorials provide a tutor?

We endeavour to have a tutor telephone you within 24 hours, to arrange a mutually convenient time for the first session to begin in your home.

Do we sign any contracts or make advance payments for tuition?

No. The family pays the tutor at the end of each session.

So, pay-as-you-go. No advance payments for sessions is required.

How do we pay the tutor?

Most families pay the tutor in cash at the end of each session. The tutor can provide an official receipt if required.

How long is a tutorial session?

Each session is for a minimum of one hour.

Should a student require a longer session this can be arranged in advance directly with the tutor.

When we book a tutor, do you provide the same tutor who will come to our home each week?

Yes, the tutor makes a commitment to tutor a new student for a minimum of six months. However many tutors will tutor a student from one year to the next if required.

Should we feel that the tutor provided by AAA Tutorials is not the right match, can you provide a replacement tutor?

Yes, we can provide a replacement tutor without any embarrassment to either party. We consider it vital that a correct match is made.

Do we need to have a special room available?

It is advisable to have a quiet private area, this will maximise the effectiveness of the tuition.

Can two students be tutored together?

We recommend that one student be tutored at a time.

This way the tutor will be giving their undivided attention to the student, which is most beneficial for the student.

Should we require a tutor for another subject or for another student in the family, can you help us?

Yes. We maintain a register of qualified teachers in most suburbs. We have teachers who are qualified to teach primary and secondary subjects.

It is very rare that we cannot supply a suitable tutor.

Can you provide another tutor should we move house?

Yes, we should be able to accommodate providing you are moving within the Melbourne metropolitan area.

We are planning a holiday. Can we take a break from the tuition and keep the same tutor on our return?

Yes, we ask that you notify us with of your plans and we will have the tutor resume the tuition on your return.