Tutoring in Makati City
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Typical price: ₱200–₱18,000
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Tutoring prices in Makati City
| Job size | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single session One 60-minute one-on-one lesson | ₱200 | ₱400 | ₱900 |
| Monthly (1 hour/week) Four weekly sessions per month | ₱800 | ₱1,600 | ₱3,600 |
| Term support (weekly, ~10 weeks) One hour a week across a grading period | ₱2,000 | ₱4,000 | ₱9,000 |
| Exam-prep package (20 hours) Intensive UPCAT/entrance or finals block | ₱4,000 | ₱8,000 | ₱18,000 |
How to hire a tutoring pro in Philippines
- Ask whether the tutor is a LET passer (licensed professional teacher) — not required for tutoring, but a meaningful credential worth a premium
- Request an NBI clearance, the standard Philippine background document
- Match the tutor to the DepEd K-12 curriculum, or your school's stream for private/international schools
- Run a paid trial lesson and take references from other parents
- Compare in-person with online — the Philippines has a deep online-tutoring workforce and rates are competitive
- Agree payment per session or small blocks; avoid large prepayments
Tutoring is unregulated in the Philippines, but many tutors are LET-licensed professional teachers (PRC-registered) — a real credential worth asking about. NBI clearance is the standard background check for anyone working in your home.
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Frequently asked questions
Should I use a tutoring agency or find an independent tutor?
Agencies vet tutors, handle replacements and mediate disputes, but add commission — often built into a higher hourly rate. Independents are cheaper and more flexible; you do the vetting. Many families start via an agency, then stay long-term with a tutor they trust.
When should exam-prep tutoring start?
Three to six months before the exam for consolidation, or a full year for a student targeting a big grade jump. Starting six weeks out limits the tutor to triage — past-paper drilling on the highest-weight topics.
Is online tutoring as effective as in-person?
For most secondary-level subjects, yes — shared whiteboards and screen sharing work well, and you get a wider tutor pool at lower rates. Younger children (under ~10) and hands-on subjects usually do better in person, where the tutor can manage attention directly.
What is a fair cancellation policy for tutoring?
24 hours' notice with one free reschedule per month is standard. Be wary of tutors or agencies that charge full price for illness with notice, or demand a full term's fees up front with no refund clause.
How do I find a good tutor in Makati City?
Combine three channels: local school and parent recommendations in Makati City, a vetted agency or platform for background-checked options, and university department noticeboards for high-achieving students. Interview two or three and run paid trial lessons before committing to a term.
What does tutoring cost in the Philippines?
Typical one-on-one rates run PHP 200-500/hr for students and general tutors, and PHP 400-900/hr for licensed teachers or entrance-exam specialists (UPCAT/ACET prep sits at the top). Provincial rates fall below Metro Manila.
Is a LET-passer tutor worth the premium in the Philippines?
For struggling students and exam preparation, usually yes — licensed teachers know DepEd assessment style and classroom pacing. For homework support and enrichment, a strong college student at half the rate is fine.
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