TutorHunt

I purchased the details of a tutor via the site and booked a class, I emailed the tutor with full details of exactly what I wanted to cover prior to the lesson. However, the tutor waffled and wouldn't follow the materials that I provided saying that he was teaching *real* programming then insisted on tutoring me on a topic that is of my competency level at this time. I then followed the lesson up with an email, again explaining what I wanted from him, he responded saying that this was ok, but if I wanted to learn programming (!), then I would be better following his technique - He couldn`t detail any specific issues with the syllabus (I don`t think he`d actually looked at it) though, just that his meandering waffle was better.

Since I am a glutton for punishment, I then hoped to book another lesson with Bruce and after 10+ emails full of miscommunications / misunderstandings, all compounded by being forced to book through TutorHunt`s archaic system, I gave up.

I telephoned the administrative office to deal with a payment issue; the website requesting more money despite having already paid, and was continually given the runaround.

Go elsewhere to find tutoring.

DO NOT USE THIS SITE AS A STUDENT OR TUTOR!

After tutoring with this website for almost 6 years, they suddenly changed all their terms and conditions without warning and now charge a 25% commission on top of tutors' fees for every lesson that you take through their platform!

This is TERRIBLE for students because it means every time you buy a lesson it'll cost you 25% more than if you just went directly to the tutor. It's TERRIBLE for tutors because it means we have to take a massive loss on our earnings or we're forced to put our prices up and then likely miss out on picking up students. The only people it benefits is Tutor Hunt themselves.

As a long term user of the site, I have 11 five star reviews and have taught so many students through them over the years. I emailed to ask if anything could be done for tutors such as myself who are suddenly being forced to increase their prices drastically to keep up with this change - or to continue tutoring at a massive loss of earnings. They were short with me and didn't offer any help or apology!

I'm beyond disappointed with their service, after the amount of custom I must have brought them over the years. I'm also very upset about the amount of money they now want to take from tutors and students alike. The only thing I can do is complain unfortunately as they refuse to discuss the matter further.

PLEASE AVOID AT ALL COSTS!

For many years as a parent I have booked tutors on Tutor Hunt. I have found TutorHunt a reliable Company & have found on the whole excellent Tutors.