Alpha Tutors · School tutoring
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One-to-one online lessons in maths, the sciences and more, for school students and exam prep. Tell us the subject and the curriculum, and we match you with a tutor who teaches it.
A ball is thrown straight up at 20 m/s. How high does it go? Take g = 10 m/s² and ignore air resistance.
- Spot it
"How high" means the very top, where the ball stops for an instant. the hidden clue → v = 0 at the top!
- Rule
v² = u² − 2gh
- Work
0 = 20² − 2(10)h → 20h = 400
- Answer
h = 20 m no time needed ✓
TrapAt the top the velocity is zero, but the acceleration is still g, pointing down.
What we teach
What are you studying?
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How we teach
Understand it once, and there's far less to memorise.
Every lesson follows the same order. We start with the idea underneath the topic, practise until it sticks, and then learn how the exam asks about it.
What it means and why it works
We explain the concept behind the formula, so the student can reason through a question they have never seen before.
"oh, that's why!"Worked examples, then your turn
The tutor solves one with the student, then the student solves the next ones with feedback on every step.
mistakes caught earlyHow the exam asks, and what earns marks
Past papers, marking schemes and timing, matched to the student's curriculum or exam.
ready for exam dayStuck between sessions? Message your tutor.
Students can send a question at any time, by text, photo or voice note. The tutor replies as soon as they can. If something is easier to explain live, the tutor may jump on a short call. This is included in the session price.
- For questions about what the student is studying. Tutors explain, they don't complete homework or assignments.
- Replies aren't instant when the tutor is teaching or asleep, but every question gets answered.
- Calls are short and arranged when the tutor feels a live explanation will help.
- All messages are visible to Alpha Tutors.
Need notes too? We can build revision notes for the exact chapters the student is studying.
Custom notes →How it works
From first message to a plan that fits
You never commit to a fixed number of lessons up front. The tutor recommends how many sessions the student needs, and explains why.
Tell us what you need
Send the subject, grade, curriculum or exam, and what feels hard right now.
We match the right tutor
We choose a specialist in that subject and curriculum, who gives the student the understanding and tools to study and solve problems on their own.
Free assessment session
The tutor asks questions to find the gaps, teaches a short piece, and gets to know the student. You leave with an estimate of how many sessions are needed.
Second session: your plan
The tutor sets out a detailed plan: how many sessions, why, and what each stage covers, whether for one exam or the whole school year.
For parents
Parents stay in the loop
If you'd like, we set up a shared group for the parent, the student and the tutor. Everything about the tutoring lives in one place.
- Links
Every session link is posted in the group, so nobody hunts for it.
- Notes
Saved lesson notes and shared files stay there to revise from.
- Safe
All messages between tutors and students are visible to Alpha Tutors.
Saved notes from today's lesson
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Pricing
One simple price per session
All prices in USD. You only pay for the sessions the student actually takes.
- Same price for every school subject
- No packs or contracts
- Live lesson with a shared whiteboard
- Practice to do between sessions
- Message your tutor with questions anytime
Start with a free assessment
This isn't a full lesson. The tutor asks the student questions to find what's weak, teaches for about 15 minutes, and gets to know them. It's also your chance to see if the tutor and teaching style suit the student. At the end, the tutor gives an approximate estimate of how many sessions will be needed.
If you continue, the second session comes with a detailed plan: how many sessions, why, and what each one covers.
Questions
Before you book
Who will the tutor be?
We match each student with a tutor who specialises in their subject and curriculum. Matching is our job, so you don't have to search through profiles.
How do online lessons work?
Lessons are live video calls with a shared digital whiteboard, so the tutor and student can write and solve problems together.
Which curricula do you cover?
We have taught the Lebanese curriculum, IGCSE, A-Level, AP and SABIS, as well as Qudurat (GAT) and Tahsili (SAAT) preparation. Ask us about any other curriculum.
What happens in the free assessment?
The tutor asks questions to find the student's weak points, teaches for about 15 minutes, and gets to know them. You get an estimate of how many sessions are needed, with no obligation to continue.
Can my child ask questions between sessions?
Yes, and it's included in the session price. Students can message their tutor any time with a question about what they're studying. The tutor replies as soon as they can, and may arrange a short call if something needs explaining live. Tutors help students understand their work, but they don't complete homework or assignments for them.
How does payment work?
Before tutoring starts, a parent confirms the tutoring terms. We then send a payment link every 5 sessions, or for the remaining sessions when tutoring ends.
How many sessions will we need?
It depends on the goal. Preparing for one exam might take a few weeks, while support through the school year is ongoing. The tutor gives an estimate after the free assessment and a detailed plan in the second session.
What if the match isn't right?
Tell us after the free assessment and we will find a better fit.
Can parents see the messages?
Parents can join a shared group with the student and tutor. All messages between tutors and students are also visible to Alpha Tutors, so communication always stays appropriate.
Tell us the subject. The assessment is free.
Send one message with the student's level, subject and curriculum. We usually reply within 24 hours.
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