Summary: The best online tutoring service for your child depends on how much personal attention they need, how consistent you want their support to be, and how much you want to spend. Growing Stars offers live, one-on-one tutoring with a dedicated tutor, an Education Manager for every family, curriculum-aligned lessons, and published pricing starting at $20 per hour, with a free trial to start.
Key Takeaways
- Online tutoring options range from self-paced apps to group classes, tutor marketplaces, and dedicated one-on-one programs.
- Consistency matters: students usually progress faster when they work with the same tutor over time.
- Growing Stars pairs every student with a dedicated tutor and every family with an Education Manager.
- Pricing is published, starts at $20 per hour for most subjects, and drops with larger plans.
- A free trial and money-back guarantee let families try the service before committing.
What Types of Online Tutoring Are Available?
Families looking for academic help online usually choose among four kinds of options. Each can work well for the right student.
| Type of Option | How It Works | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Self-paced apps and video lessons | Students work through lessons and practice on their own | Motivated students who need extra practice, not explanation |
| Group classes | One teacher works with several students on a set curriculum | Enrichment and students who learn well in a group |
| Tutor marketplaces | Families browse and book individual tutors, often session by session | Families who want to choose and manage tutors themselves |
| Dedicated one-on-one programs | A program matches the student with a tutor and supports the family over time | Students who need consistent, personal support aligned with school |
Growing Stars is a dedicated one-on-one program. Every session is live, every student keeps the same tutor, and every family has an Education Manager.
What Should Families Look for in an Online Tutoring Service?
These are the questions that make the biggest difference to a student’s progress, along with how Growing Stars answers each one.
| Question to Ask | Why It Matters | How Growing Stars Answers It |
|---|---|---|
| Is tutoring live and one-on-one? | Personal attention lets the tutor adjust every explanation | Yes. Every session is live and one-on-one. |
| Will my child keep the same tutor? | Consistency builds trust and lets the tutor track gaps over time | Yes. Each student works with a dedicated tutor. |
| Who keeps parents informed? | Parents need a clear picture of progress and a single contact | An Education Manager tracks progress and updates parents. |
| Does tutoring follow the school curriculum? | Support is most useful when it matches what is taught in class | Yes. Lessons use the student’s own textbook, homework, and test schedule. |
| Is pricing clear? | Families should know the cost before they commit | Pricing is published: $20 per hour for most subjects, with lower rates on larger plans. |
| Can we try it first? | A trial shows whether the tutor and format fit the student | Yes. A free trial session, backed by a money-back guarantee. |
| How experienced is the company? | A track record shows the program can support students over time | Growing Stars has provided online tutoring since 2004 and is rated 4.9 on Trustpilot by more than 1,000 families. |
How Does Growing Stars Work?
Step 1: Talk with an Education Manager
Families share the student’s subject, grade, goals, and schedule. The Education Manager uses this to find the right tutor.
Step 2: Take a free trial session
The student meets their tutor in a live online session so the family can see the fit before committing.
Step 3: Choose a plan and begin regular sessions
Sessions follow the student’s own coursework and test dates, with the same tutor every time and regular progress updates from the Education Manager.
How Much Does Growing Stars Cost?
| Plan | Hours | Rate for Most Subjects |
|---|---|---|
| Starter Plan | 4 hours per month | $20 per hour |
| Growth Program | 8 hours per month | $16 to $20 per hour, depending on the subject |
| Package Plan | 50 sessions over 6 months | 10 percent off the Growth Program rate |
College and IT courses are $23 per hour. All prices are in USD. See the exact rate for any course on its subject page.
Which Students Does Growing Stars Help?
Growing Stars works with students from elementary school through college, plus adult learners. Families come to us for help keeping up in a class, closing gaps from earlier grades, preparing for ACT, PSAT, SAT, AP, and IB exams, and getting ahead in subjects like Calculus, Physics, and computer science. See how it works for more.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Growing Stars tutoring cost?
Most subjects are $20 per hour on the Starter Plan (4 hours per month). The Growth Program (8 hours per month) lowers the rate to $16 to $20 per hour depending on the subject, and a 50-session, 6-month package saves another 10 percent. College and IT courses are $23 per hour. Every student starts with a free trial.
Will my child have the same tutor every session?
Yes. Each student is matched with a dedicated tutor who works with them in every session, so the tutor gets to know the student’s strengths, gaps, and goals.
What is an Education Manager?
Every Growing Stars family is supported by an Education Manager who helps match the student with a tutor, tracks progress, and keeps parents updated. Parents have one point of contact for scheduling, questions, and feedback.
What subjects does Growing Stars cover?
Growing Stars offers one-on-one tutoring in math, science, English, history, economics, computer science, world languages, and test prep, including AP, IB, SAT, ACT, and PSAT, for students from elementary school through college.
Is there a free trial?
Yes. Every student can start with a free trial session, and paid plans are backed by a risk-free, money-back guarantee.
Are sessions live?
Yes. All sessions are live and one-on-one in an online classroom with audio, video, a shared digital whiteboard, and screen sharing.
Start with a Risk-Free Trial
Every student can start with a free trial session, and paid plans are backed by a risk-free, money-back guarantee. Call 800-499-4769 or book a free trial to get matched with a tutor.
