What to do before hiring a tutor
Parents should take note of these points before they hire tuition teachers for their kids. -ST
Sat, Jan 03, 2009
The Straits Times
- Ask tutors for referrals from their students' parents.
Find out from the parents their experiences with the tutors and their teaching methods.
- Parents should read and understand the terms in the contract between them and the tutors.
They should also seek clarification if need be before enrolling in a course of study.
- Ask tutors to present certificates such as university degrees or National Institute of Education diplomas to prove that they are qualified before or during the first lesson.
Source: Case and MOE
This article was first published in The Straits Times on Jan 1, 2009.