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Free tutoring agreement template (Word)

A tutoring agreement between a tutor and a parent covering subjects and goals, online or in-person sessions, hourly fees, cancellation, optional progress reports, safeguarding and academic honesty.

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What is in the tutoring agreement

  • Subjects, level and learning goals
  • Sessions per week and session length
  • Online platform or in-person location
  • Hourly fee and invoicing
  • Cancellation notice
  • Optional progress updates
  • Safeguarding: recording consent or an adult present; optional background check
  • No completing graded work for the student
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This is the complete wording. [Labels] are filled in from your answers, and highlighted text only appears when it applies; hover over it to see when.

TUTORING AGREEMENT

This Tutoring Agreement is made on [Effective date] between [Tutor name] (the "Tutor") and [Parent name] (the "Parent") for tutoring of [Student name] (the "Student").

1. Subjects and goals

The Tutor will teach [Subjects] at [Grade level] level. The goals are: [Learning goals].

2. Sessions

The Tutor will provide [Sessions per week] sessions per week of [Session length] minutes each, online using [Video platform]at [Session location].

3. Fees

The fee is [Hourly rate] per hour, invoiced [Invoice frequency] and payable within [Payment days] days.

4. Cancellation

Sessions cancelled with less than [Cancellation hours] hours' notice are charged in full, unless the Student is ill.

The Tutor will send the Parent a [Report frequency] progress update.

5. Safeguarding and conduct

Online sessions will not be recorded without the Parent's written consent.A parent or another responsible adult will be available at the location during each session. The Tutor holds a current background check and will show it on request.

The Tutor will help the Student learn but will not complete graded work for them.

6. Term

This Agreement starts on [Start date] and continues until either party gives [Notice days] days' written notice.

7. Governing law

This Agreement is governed by the laws of [Governing law].

[Tutor name]: ____________________________

[Parent name]: ____________________________

The questions you answer

Clausery turns the template into a short questionnaire. Optional parts only appear when they apply.

QuestionTypeAsked when
Effective dateDateAlways
Tutor nameShort textAlways
Parent nameShort textAlways
Student nameShort textAlways
SubjectsShort textAlways
Grade levelShort textAlways
Learning goalsShort textAlways
Sessions per weekShort textAlways
Session lengthShort textAlways
Is onlineYes / noAlways
Video platformShort textIf “Is online” is yes
Session locationShort textIf “Is online” is no
Hourly rateMoneyAlways
Invoice frequencyShort textAlways
Payment daysNumberAlways
Cancellation hoursNumberAlways
Include progress reportsYes / noAlways
Report frequencyShort textIf “Include progress reports” is yes
Has background checkYes / noAlways
Start dateDateAlways
Notice daysNumberAlways
Governing lawShort textAlways

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Questions

Why is the agreement with the parent?

When the student is a child, the parent or guardian is the one agreeing to the service and paying for it. For adult learners, change "Parent" to the student's name in the Word file.

Should I mention background checks?

Many parents ask. Switch on the clause if you hold a current check, such as a DBS certificate in the UK.

Is it really free?

Yes. The download is free, and filling it in with the Clausery app is free too, with unlimited documents. Library templates never count towards a plan limit, and no account or card is needed.

Is my information uploaded anywhere?

No. Clausery runs entirely in your browser. Your answers and the finished document are created and stored on your own device.

Is this legal advice?

No. These are general samples. Laws differ between countries and states, so have the wording reviewed for your situation before you rely on it.

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This template is a general sample and not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction; have it reviewed before use.