Hi! I'm trying to figure out the best tutoring centres and/or tutors to go to for Y11 English Adv. tutoring (ext 1 if they offer it as well). I've looked at Matrix and Talent100 so far based on past experiences with those centres, but other than that, I'm mostly at a loss right now.
Any input and advice is welcome! Thanks
It really depends on your learning style. Private tutors are only good if you can be sure they have lots of experience with TEACHING - great marks don't always equal good teaching so keep your eyes peeled for that. I tried out a few private tutors with good marks but they just didn't know how to tell me how to be good lol. But, on that note, marks are still a good indication of whether or not they can help you out.
Private tutors also often don't have a scaffold they work off so if you want more structured learning and want to focus on improving your foundations, a centre with course materials and a good course is important.
I went to Matrix for a term but it was too theoretic and not enough application. I had a private tutor too but they were only really good to help me edit my essays and I think I still had to teach myself. They got really good marks but they never really properly taught me exactly why I was wrong. My friends went to other places too like Delta (bit pricey tho), Simply English (small group classes) and Dux College (was decent I think). Some places give free trial classes so it would be good to go around and try a few.
This is a bit chaotic but hope it gives you some direction ^__^