What is Learnmate?
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Learnmate began in 2015 as a small English-tutoring service and has grown into Australia's tutoring marketplace, connecting families with 750+ independent tutors across 110+ subjects. Search profiles and message tutors free, or post a job and let tutors come to you. Tutors set their own rates; Learnmate provides verified profiles, real reviews, secure payments and support.
How much does tutoring cost?
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Tutors set their own rates from $30/hr + GST — up to 50% cheaper than agencies. 2025 averages on Learnmate: Primary $42/hr, Years 7–10 $57/hr, Years 11–12 $68/hr, overall $64/hr. No lock-in contracts; optional prepaid packages for extra savings.
How is Learnmate different from a tutoring agency?
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Agencies hide tutor profiles, fix prices (typically $85/hr+) and keep a significant cut of what you pay. Learnmate is built to be maximally rewarding for tutors: they set their own rates and keep the substantial majority of every lesson, which is why great tutors join and stay. You choose your tutor from full profiles with real reviews, and the 100% Good Fit Guarantee means you can switch anytime.
Are tutors qualified and safe?
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Every tutor passes an extensive application review before approval — qualified teachers, 99+ ATAR achievers, university students and professionals. Tutors working with school-aged students must declare they hold a current Working With Children Check, and where you see the WWCC badge on a profile, we've verified it directly. We also encourage child-safe lesson practices: parents are welcome to sit in, in-person lessons should be held in shared or public spaces, and online lessons run through Learnmate's virtual classroom.
How do I choose the right tutor?
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Filter by subject, year level, curriculum, budget, location, qualified-teacher status and experience, then compare profiles, reviews and rates. Message tutors free before booking. Want a deeper walkthrough? Read our guide: How to find the right tutor in Australia.
Can we try a tutor before committing?
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Yes — no lock-in contracts, no minimum lessons, and many tutors offer a free first lesson (check profiles). Learnmate is cashless: your card is charged securely via Stripe 24 hours after each lesson, so there's nothing to prepay. Switch tutors anytime under the Good Fit Guarantee.
Online or in-person, and does online work as well?
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Both. Use the location filter for in-person tutors near you, or go online to access tutors Australia-wide — especially valuable in regional areas. Research and our own data show online tutoring delivers comparable results to face-to-face.
How quickly can we start?
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Most families message a tutor within minutes of searching and have a first lesson booked within days. Browse tutors now, or post a job and let tutors apply to you.
