Most tutors who apply don’t get in.
That’s the point.
We read every application and interview every tutor before they appear on TutorLyft.
We accept about 1 in every 16 tutors who apply.
Five steps before a tutor goes live
Nobody is approved automatically. A real person makes the call at every step.
Application review
We read every application and check education, teaching history and the subjects they want to teach.
Video interview
A live call with our team on how they teach and explain hard ideas.
Intro video
We record an intro video with each tutor, so you can get to know them before you book.
Police check
Every tutor who teaches in person must pass a criminal record check before their first in-person lesson.
Final approval
We check their profile and payment setup by hand. Only then does the tutor go live.
Anyone can look good on paper.
We look for people who care.
They know their subject
Every tutor has a bachelor’s degree, completed or in progress. Many hold a master’s or a PhD.
They’ve taught before
In classrooms, online or one-to-one. Our tutors average 3 to 5 years of teaching.
They make hard ideas simple
It’s why our students don’t just get better grades. They get more confident, too.
They care about the student
Many are teachers, past and present. We look for patience and a real interest in how the student does.
We narrow the list. You choose the tutor.
We don’t assign tutors. You compare them, talk to them and book the one who fits.
What families say
How we vet tutors: common questions
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Contact us →How selective is TutorLyft?
2,095 tutors have applied, and we’ve accepted 129. That’s about 1 in 16.
Do in-person tutors have a police check?
Yes. Every tutor who teaches in person must pass a criminal record check before their first in-person lesson.
Is there a minimum amount of experience?
There’s no fixed cutoff. Our tutors average 3 to 5 years of teaching, and every tutor has a bachelor’s degree, completed or in progress.
Can I talk to a tutor before I book?
Yes. Almost every tutor offers a free phone consultation, and every profile has an intro video so you can get to know them first.
What happens after a tutor is approved?
They go live on TutorLyft and families can book them. After lessons, students and parents can leave reviews on their profile.
Meet the tutors who made it
Watch their intro videos and book a free call before your first lesson.