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Celebrity-Led Courses
Have you ever wanted to learn about space from someone who's actually been there? Or meet exotic animals with a celebrity wildlife expert? Now you can in one of our free StarCourses.
Want to learn from the smart and famous? Join celebrity instructors as they teach their favorite topics in highly interactive classes designed to keep your student engaged. Your student can also participate in Q&A and take a selfie with their favorite celebrities - all for free. Get Started to create your Varsity Tutors account and register for our upcoming Celebrity-Led courses.
Free Academic & Enrichment Classes
Taught by subject-matter experts from a huge range of topics, our free live online Large Group Classes offer students of all ages a fun and engaging way to learn.
Looking for some fun ideas to keep the kids entertained and excited about learning? With hundreds of classes to choose from, your student can participate in academic and enrichment classes designed to spark a passion for learning. Each class is taught by one of our expert instructors, who has experience teaching the subject matter and leading classes virtually, allowing your student to stay actively engaged for every minute of learning. Get Started to create your Varsity Tutors account and register for upcoming classes in your student’s favorite subjects.
Free Learning Assessments
Identify your student's strengths and areas of opportunity with a quick 20-minute assessment, and help them excel with a personalized learning plan.
Looking to learn your student’s strengths, weaknesses, and how to improve? Our adaptive assessments use the latest learning science to evaluate a student’s proficiency in a given subject in quick, 20 minute assessments. Then they generate a personalized learning plan that shows where they need to improve and course material that can help. Get Started to create your Varsity Tutors account and take a learning assessment today.
Free Self Study
Access instructional videos and adaptive practice problems based on academic standards. Students can take the time they need to master the skills they need.
Ready to help your student practice smarter and succeed faster? Create a free account in our Learning Lab to unlock tools to help your student learn in a way that works for them. Based on the results of our adaptive assessments, which pinpoint strengths and weaknesses in a given subject, we create a learning plan that serves as the personalized roadmap to improvement. Using instructional videos and practice problems based on academic standards, students can take the time they need to master challenging skills at their own pace. Each week, we’ll send a progress report that shares how a student is doing, where they need help, and which accomplishments deserve celebrating. It’s an easy way to stay informed and connected. Get Started to create your Varsity Tutors account and begin working in the Learning Lab today!
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Unlimited VT+ Classes
Engage your student in unlimited academic and enrichment classes of 25-30 students with a VT+ subscription. 1 month VT+ subscription for $15
Filling your student’s day with high-quality instruction can be tough. With a VT+ membership, it’s a lot easier. Get exclusive access to hundreds of highly interactive, member only classes of 25-30 students. VT+ classes are designed to provide your student with hands-on activities that get them excited about learning. From at-home science labs to class presentations, VT+ has classes for every student and every interest. Enroll in as many classes as you’d like for only $15 a month. Get Started to create your Varsity Tutors account and start your VT+ membership today!
Small Group Classes
With an average class size of 12 students, our smaller live classess deliver more instructor interaction and collaboration, and lessons tailored to the group.
18 hours of Small Group Classes for $120
Small Group Classes provide unique, live learning experiences that can inspire your student to love whatever it is they want to learn, from Algebra to Origami. With an average of 12 students per class, our Small Group Classes offer a more personalized experience that allows the instructor to spend more time with each student. Small Group Classes provide students opportunities to learn and collaborate with other students, all while experiencing the social interactions that are key to their education. Each class follows a custom learning plan. Plus, instructors can adapt the plan to put emphasis where the class needs it. The result is an experience that works for every student. Get Started to create your Varsity Tutors account and browse our small group classes today!
Instant Homework Help
Get help anytime with instant access to an expert that can walk your student through tough questions and make sure they complete their homework successfully.
3 hours of Instant Tutoring for $99
Access the expertise you need - when you need it - with Instant Homework Help. Live, one-on-one tutoring is available in 300+ subjects to help your student get the answers they need now. Connect with expert tutors in academic fields from elementary school math and college-level organic chemistry to test preparation for the ACT, SAT, ISEE and SSAT and more. With instant tutoring, our tutors are online 24/7, ready to help you with your homework and questions. Access Instant Homework Help from your phone, tablet, or computer and give yourself the peace of mind that comes with knowing none of your student’s questions will go unanswered. Get Started to create your Varsity Tutors account and use instant homework help with your student.
1-on-1 Tutoring
Get personalized help in reading, math, and 3,000+ other subjects from a tutor who can help your student master concepts and excel.
10 hours of 1-on-1 Tutoring for $440
Your student is unique, and they deserve a tutoring experience as unique as their needs. With personalized 1-on-1 Tutoring, your student can connect with an expert tutor in 3,000+ subjects, on the days and times that are the most convenient for you. Our tutors are subject matter experts that can help each learner master learning concepts, get back on track in academic subjects, and explore new topics they are excited to learn. Your student will meet with their tutor in our live learning platform, a virtual classroom built specifically for learning and equipped with educational tools that the tutor will use to create hands-on learning experiences. to create your Varsity Tutors account and connect with the best tutor for your student.
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— Angela, Parent, New York, NY