Honest comparison · Australian parents

Group vs 1-on-1 Tutoring — which is right for your child?

Group tutoring works well for motivated, already-performing students who just need structure. 1-on-1 works for children who need targeted gap closure, stretched performance, or simply can't keep up in a group. TutorExel's 1-on-1 at $25/class is usually competitive with group tutoring prices elsewhere.

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Group tutoring is cheaper per session but spreads the tutor's attention across multiple students. 1-on-1 is more expensive per session but every minute is about your child. The right choice depends on your child, the subject, and the budget. Here's how to decide.

Side by side

Category	TutorExel	Alternative
Attention per student	1-on-1 — 100%	Group — typically 25-33%
Price	$25 per class (TutorExel 1-on-1)	$20-30 per student typical group
Pace customisation	Entirely at child's pace	Fixed group pace
Social dynamic	None	Peer interaction can motivate or distract
Gap closure	Fast — tutor zeroes in	Slow — can't pause group
Stretch work	Easy to add	Harder if group is mixed level

TutorExel's 1-on-1 at $25 undermines the traditional price argument for group tutoring. For most students, 1-on-1 is now the better default.

When TutorExel is the right choice

Your child needs gap closure or stretch work

Your child is shy in groups

You want certainty about what each session covers

Budget for 1-on-1 sits around $25-40 per class

When the alternative fits better

Your child thrives on peer competition

Your budget is strictly limited

Structure matters more than customisation

The bottom line

Historically group tutoring was cheaper and 1-on-1 was premium. TutorExel's $25 per 1-on-1 class changes that equation. The first class is free — an easy way to compare without committing.