Tutoring in San Juan
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Typical price: ₱180–₱16,600
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Tutoring prices in San Juan
| Job size | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single session One 60-minute one-on-one lesson | ₱180 | ₱370 | ₱830 |
| Monthly (1 hour/week) Four weekly sessions per month | ₱740 | ₱1,450 | ₱3,300 |
| Term support (weekly, ~10 weeks) One hour a week across a grading period | ₱1,850 | ₱3,700 | ₱8,300 |
| Exam-prep package (20 hours) Intensive UPCAT/entrance or finals block | ₱3,700 | ₱7,350 | ₱16,600 |
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
How often should tutoring sessions happen?
One to two hours a week sustained over a term beats cramming before exams. Twice-weekly is worth the extra spend in the final run-up to major exams or when a student is significantly behind grade level.
Do private tutors need to be qualified teachers?
No country in our coverage requires it — tutoring is unregulated almost everywhere. That cuts both ways: excellent tutors exist without teaching credentials, but the burden of vetting subject knowledge, safeguarding checks and references sits entirely on you.
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.
Do tutors discount for block bookings?
Commonly 5-15% for prepaid blocks of 10+ hours. Only prepay once you've done two or three sessions and seen the tutor work — a discount is worthless if you're locked into the wrong tutor.
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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