What Distinguishes iLearn Academy from Large Chain Tutoring Centers

Families searching for a tutoring center have many options. From large chain brands to self-employed tutors, tutoring comes in all shapes and sizes.

However, not all tutoring is created equal.

Your ideal tutoring service will depend on your child's needs and goals. Make sure to research thoroughly and ask about curricula, tutor qualifications and training, and communication with parents.

Based on those criteria, here's how iLearn Academy stacks up to other tutoring centers:

Curricula

The biggest differentiator between iLearn Academy and other tutoring centers is its curricula.

Most centers have a set curriculum for each grade level that consists largely of worksheets. Students come in, complete their homework, then complete a worksheet. Worksheets are assigned by grade level, regardless of the student's skills. This can present a challenge for students who perform above or below grade level.

At iLearn Academy, we adjust our curricula based on each individual students' needs. We work with schoolteachers to align our lesson plans with what's actually being taught in class, and we consistently update our materials to include new activities and helpful teaching tools.

By personalizing our curricula for each student, we ensure that they master the necessary skills to improve their grades as quickly as possible. If students already earn high grades, we provide them with  more challenging material so they can get ahead in class and continue to advance.

Tutors

Many tutoring centers hire college students and offer little training.

iLearn Academy hires only certified teachers or subject experts and provides ongoing training and support.

Because all our teachers have real classroom experience, they know how to check for comprehension, adjust to different learning styles and create engaging lesson plans. Additionally, our tutors work together to fine tune curricula and incorporate best practices.

Just as we strive to keep our curricula on the cutting edge, we give tutors continual feedback so they can sharpen their skills and better serve students.

Communication with Parents

Most tutoring centers do not provide any ongoing communication to parents regarding their students' progress. Students can attend for months without making any measurable gains, because their progress is not being tracked.

iLearn Academy uses weekly lesson notes and recurring diagnostic testing to measure our results. Parents hear from us after each session with a summary of what we worked on in class, what's for homework, and how the student performed.

We also check in with parents and schoolteachers to monitor grades and upcoming projects. If a student is struggling with a particular concept or assignment, we take extra steps to help them succeed.

In our ACT and SAT test prep programs, we use diagnostic testing to document students' baseline skills and set target scores for each subject area. Our students see an average 6-point growth in their ACT scores and 204-point growth in their SAT scores. This system lets us challenge students to reach their highest potential scores and make the most of their preparation.

When it comes to your child's academic success, results matter. Don't pay for a tutoring service that doesn't track the return on your investment.

Price

At a large chain tutoring center, your student will complete homework and do worksheets. At iLearn Academy, your student receives a personalized learning plan, dynamic curriculum, experienced teacher and measurable results.
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Remarkably, the price of both centers will be comparable. But at iLearn Academy, families receive more for their money.
Want to learn more about our top-notch curricula? Read about our elementary school, middle school and high school tutoring programs.