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Learnmate offers in-person and online tutoring across Australia for families looking for accessible lessons.

Students and parents can easily browse profiles and make informed decisions based on the tutor’s expertise, qualifications and background.

You can find your match by filtering for subject, year level, and curriculum across over 110 subjects spanning everything from Primary to adult learning.

Tutors can offer personalised 1:1 lessons instead of generic, one-size-fits-all sessions that match your learning style and needs.

Flexible scheduling lets you book sessions as needed and learn your way instead of being locked into contracts and subscriptions.

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Can’t find a suitable tutor for specific subjects?

Many families wonder, “Where can I find tutoring near me?” or “How can I choose a home tutor near me?”

With work, school and other activities on the go, parents and students are always on the lookout for reliable online or home tutoring services. With many options available online, however, finding someone who genuinely focuses on you or your child’s learning experience can be a daunting task.

Enter Learnmate, a platform that connects families with tutors who deliver personalised 1:1 lessons that focus on the learner’s specific needs. Feeling stuck on a topic? Can’t get the hang of a new language? Don’t worry. The tutors have your back. 

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TUTORS ON LEARNMATE

Meet some of the 700+ tutors on Learnmate

99+ ATARs. Perfect study scores. Qualified teachers. All ready to help you achieve
Andrea L
5.0
Experienced VCE English & Literature teacher!
Bio38 years of teaching experience
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SubjectsYr 7-10 and VCE English & Literature tutor
Ari A
5.0
Pro tier tutor on Learnmate, 99.10 ATAR!
BioBachelor of Commerce & Maths Sciences student
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SubjectsVCE Accounting & Maths Methods
Jeannette
5.0
IB 45 (ATAR 99.95), 2.5 years experience.
BioUniversity of Sydney veterinary student
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SubjectsIB Chemistry, Biology, English & Maths
Carina C
Passionate English & Maths tutor!
Bio2+ years tutoring exp. & Melbourne Uni student
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SubjectsPrimary to VCE English, Chemistry & Maths tutor
Kayla C
Experienced tutor, Graduated with 96.6 ATAR
BioFuture Paediatric speech pathologist & VCE tutor
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SubjectsPsychology, Health & Human Development
Jie L
5.0
PhD Applied Mathematics student & Maths tutor
BioHighly sought after Adelaide-based tutor
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SubjectsSpecialist Maths, Maths Methods & Science
Stephane B
4.9
12+ years Maths & Physics tutoring experience!
BioGold tier tutor expert in Maths & Physics
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SubjectsIB & VCE Maths Methods & Physics
Magdalena
5.0
96 ATAR. Master's student.
BioLinguistics Expert. 6 yrs tutoring.
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SubjectsEnglish, Literature, Sociology
Kirsty L
5.0
Tailored support for academic success
BioExperienced tutor with post-graduate quals.
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SubjectsEnglish, Literature, Extended Essay
Anthony H
5.0
Experienced IB Chemistry Teacher
Bio20 years of tutoring experience
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SubjectsChemistry, General Maths, Maths Methods
Amelia P
Taught EAL at private schools and uni level
BioExperienced English and EAL Tutor
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SubjectsEAL/ESL, English, English Language, Literature
Caroline S
6000+ tutoring hours in accounting and maths
Bio12+ years of tutoring experience
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SubjectsAccounting, Maths Methods, Business
Aric L
5.0
99.65 ATAR, Biomedical Science graduate
BioMedical student, 5+ years tutoring experience
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SubjectsChemistry, General Exam Preparation, GAMSAT
Jaclyn C
Certified Chartered Accountant
BioAccounting & Finance Graduate
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SubjectsAccounting, Commerce, Business Studies
Harriet H
5.0
Proficient accredited teacher
BioTaking up Masters of Teaching Secondary
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SubjectsLatin, French, English, English (Advanced)
Jacqui C
Qualified teacher - VIT Registered
Bio12+ years of teaching experience
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SubjectsEnglish, Mathematics
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ABOUT US

Choose flexible lessons that fit real life

Tutors for every household budget

Learning should move with the rhythm of your life, not against it. 

We know that a common problem when it comes to finding the right tutor is being locked into long-term contracts. It leaves students and parents wondering, “Can I find tutoring near me that doesn’t require a subscription?” Other companies often require you to pay a monthly fee just to get in the door, and then you’re faced with rigid schedules, group lessons or generic learning plans, and you won’t always be able to back out of the contract if you decide a certain timetable or tutor isn’t for you. 

That’s why, at Learnmate, we don’t lock you into contracts or require monthly subscriptions. Whether you’re learning a new language or instrument or you want to find a private maths tutor for your child, you have the freedom to schedule lessons as needed, and the payment isn’t processed until a session is over. 

This way, you don’t have to worry about changing your plans according to a subscription or contract. You can book sessions individually and choose slots that don’t interfere with your other commitments and activities. 

Need to book more sessions for urgent concerns, such as preparing for exams and assessments? Easing off during school holidays and don’t want to schedule more lessons for a few weeks? The flexibility our platform allows ensures a tutoring setup that fits seamlessly into your schedule and needs.


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WHY LEARNMATE

Why Choose Learnmate for Tutoring Near You?

Find your match and unlock your mind with affordable, personalised, expert tutoring.
Affordable tutoring starting from $30/hr! Significantly cheaper than traditional companies

Access top-quality tutoring support online or near you without breaking the bank. Tutors on Learnmate personalise lessons to meet your specific needs, they don't just follow scripted plans.


Enjoy personalised lessons tailored to your learning style with flexible options

Choose between in-person and online sessions to fit your schedule and preferences, ensuring the best learning experience.


Search through Learnmate's featured tutors, ready to support you today

Each tutor brings proven expertise and a commitment to helping you thrive academically. Let their testimonials guide you in choosing the right match.


TUTOR PROFILES

Find verified local tutors in just a few clicks

Looking for a verified tutor who can provide constructive feedback after lessons?

Searching for the right tutor, whether you’re an adult who wants to upskill or a parent looking for a primary school tutor for your kid, should be straightforward. But because it often isn’t, searching with phrases like “tutoring near me” or “private tutor near me” has become a popular way to locate convenient and flexible learning options.

However, we provide an easier way to find tutors. Because sessions can happen online, you no longer need to worry about travelling to a certain location. However, if you prefer a tutor who offers in-person lessons, you can also input your location and narrow down results to tutors in your area. 

Get peace of mind with transparent tutor profiles.

When looking up “tutoring near me” during your search, you aren’t just thinking about location. You’re also wondering about how you can make sure a tutor is equipped to deliver the lessons you or your child needs.

Fortunately, we make it easy to browse verified profiles that showcase each tutor’s expertise, qualifications and checks, such as whether they have a Learnmate-verified Working With Children Check (WWCC) or a Qualified Teacher badge. The WWCC badge is especially important when it comes to tutoring programs for children, as it’s required for teaching minors, such as tutoring for Year 7 students.

Additionally, reviews and star ratings from real families add confidence, giving a clear sense of teaching quality and student progress before you even reach out. Plus, our in-built messaging features allow families to communicate with tutors directly without the back-and-forth of traditional agencies. 

With a central place to communicate, schedule and pay, everything is simple and transparent. So, you don’t have to sweat about finding and connecting with the right tutor for you or your kid. 


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Testimonials

What our Students Think About Learnmate


JessReviews rating

Really happy with our Tutor Cathy, she is very attentive to my daughter's needs and provides me with regular updates regarding my child's progress. She is a lovely caring beautiful lady and I would highly recommend, I'm so glad we found Cathy :) My daughter looks forward to her tutoring lesson each week

DorineReviews rating

We found a great tutor for our daughter's HSC exams. The tutoring was very structured, outcome-focused and encouraging taking my daughter through all the curriculum requirements. The platform is super easy to use, straight forward, no need to buy a certain amount of lessons in advance and ability to reschedule lessons if need be, without penalty. Every lesson comes with a lesson digest for the parents.

DessiReviews rating

I heard about Learnmate from school counsellor, and it's been fantastic. We found the right tutor for our daughter, and it goes really well. Learnmate makes everything easier. Thank you, highly recommend Learnmate to everyone.

KerryReviews rating

Can highly recommend this platform. Our tutor knew the content very well and our daughter now she feels confident for exams. Simon was always happy to help with any queries we had and guided us through the process.

PadReviews rating

Our son had the first introductory lesson with Gauravi for Chemistry and UCAT preparation. and we found her to be precise and supportive. Our son felt confident about the chapter she took him through and clearly saw the benefit of continuing learning with her. We look forward to her sharing tips and tricks that helped her achieve her great results!

LisaReviews rating

We are thrilled at the transformation in our son's performance and attitude towards maths since starting. In a very short space of time, maths has become his best subject and his confidence level is high. He actually enjoys his tutoring sessions. Dane has quickly transformed him. We are thrilled and I could not recommend Dane more highly.

FAQS

Frequently asked questions

Learnmate is a trusted community marketplace that helps connect individuals all over Australia with quality tutors and coaches who want to share their skill, knowledge and experience. Learnmate’s tutors and coaches are the go-to for individuals and families all across Australia, including:

  • parents and students looking for personalised school tutoring support (from as young as ELC to Year 12)
  • professionals looking for business or life coaching, and
  • individuals or groups who simply want to learn a new language, instrument or skills such as AI or coding

At Learnmate, we recognise that time is our most precious commodity in life. We can expend it once and we can’t buy more of it. But we can save it and ensure we realise the true value of it.  By partnering with a Learnmate, individuals can leverage a tutor's expertise and experience to avoid spending time figuring it out, learning by mistake and the all too familiar stress and anxiety that usually accompanies those struggles. That means achieving more and succeeding faster.

Whether you’re someone looking for school tutoring, professional coaching or to learn a new skill or language, or are an enthusiastic tutor or coach with services to offer, we’d love to see you join Learnmate.

Tutors set their own hourly rates on Learnmate and the cost of tutoring varies based on several factors, including the tutor's experience, qualifications, and the level of education they are teaching. Here are some average hourly rates on Learnmate in 2024 to give you a better idea:

  • Overall Average Hourly Rate: $55/hour
  • Average for Year 11-12 Tutoring: $60/hour
  • Average for Primary School Tutoring: $47/hour
  • Average for Qualified Teachers: $78/hour
  • Average for Expert Tutors: $62/hour

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The best tutors.
Learnmate provides a platform to find trusted individuals you want to learn from. Our community consists of high achievers, highly experienced teachers and professionals who have conquered a subject or domain and can help you achieve your learning goals.

Whether you're after a tutor who was a high achiever in school, a qualified teacher, a coaching professional or simply an expert in their domain, there's someone for everyone on Learnmate.

Affordable and fairly priced
Tutors and coaches set their own hourly rates on Learnmate based on their experience, qualifications and overall service. With over 600+ tutors on Learnmate, there is an affordable tutor available for every household budget.

On average, tutors and coaches are up to 50% cheaper than tutors and coaches engaged through agencies and other companies. Why? The simple answer is Learnmate takes less with an industry leading commission structure. Agencies and companies typically take a margin of between 40-65% from tutors while Learnmate's commission ranges between only 23-30%. That simply means less is passed onto you.

Simply and effortlessly succeed and save with a Learnmate.

Learnmate is a cashless platform.

To have lessons with a tutor, users need to join Learnmate and have a valid credit or debit card linked to the account. You will be prompted on sign-up to add connect a credit card to your account. As per our Terms & Conditions, cash payment and direct transfers are not accepted.

Automated payments. 

Payment will be automatically processed from the credit or debit card linked to your account 24 hours after each lesson.

Privacy & Security

Learnmate uses Stripe, one of the most trusted payment providers, to process and securely and privately store payment information. Learnmate does not store or have any visibility over your payment information.

The likes of Airbnb, Amazon, Zoom, Atlassian, Shopify and many other companies you deal with on a day-to-day basis all use Stripe to process payments.

You're in safe and secure hands with Stripe.

Search

Finding a tutor or coach has never been simpler. Simply start your search by entering the subject you're seeking support for in Learnmate’s search bar. Take advantage of Learnmate's search fields and advanced filters to find the perfect tutor for you. These include:

  • mode or location (in-person or online)
  • hourly rates
  • teaching qualification, and
  • special needs experience

You can then view a tutor's full profile and reach out to them directly by clicking 'Contact tutor' and sign-up to get started.

You'll be taken to your account where you can talk directly to your tutor, see and manage your lesson schedule, purchase prepaid packages to save and more!

Request a tutor

If you have tried searching but are unable to find a tutor or coach for your needs, feel free to hit 'Request a tutor' in the top right of your browser and we'll do our best to match you with a Learnmate in 1-2 business days.

What’s a reasonable tutoring rate per hour?
Determining a reasonable rate for local tutoring services depends on your needs and circumstances. For example, a reading and writing tutor at the Primary level will likely rate their services differently from high school tutoring services. Families intent on comparing tutor rates frequently begin with a quick “in-person tutoring near me” or “online tutor near me” search. You don’t need to do this on our platform, because we show you upfront pricing based on the rates set by tutors themselves.  The average rate charged by tutors on Learnmate is around $55 per hour, with an overall range between $30 and $150 per hour. Rates vary by tutor experience and qualifications, subject demand, level, format (online vs in-person), and any extras like resources or between-lesson support. With rates varying on our platform, you’ll discover options that fit your budget without sacrificing the quality of your or your child’s learning. Plus, because there are more than 700 qualified tutors on our platform, the competition for students keeps rates fair.
What’s a good age to start tutoring?
Starting as early as possible can provide an advantage later on, as it offers an opportunity to tackle learning gaps before they widen. However, the right age to begin tutoring varies with each student. We champion academic growth regardless of age, abilities, backgrounds or locations. Tutors on our platform can provide support across different levels, from Primary to Year 12, as well as adult learning. Find learning confidence through real connection. When you’re searching for “tutoring near me,” Learnmate makes it simple and swift to find your match. Each tutor on our platform is equipped to tackle specific academic goals or challenges with the flexibility that fits real life, letting you learn your way. Whether you need a reading tutor for your young child or want to build on your own skills, we’re here to kickstart an educational journey with no pressure learning from trusted tutors.  Find your match. Unlock your mind.
Is paying for a tutor worth it?
Yes, it is. Investing in a tutor can be invaluable when it fits within your budget and addresses the learner’s needs. A great tutor fills in learning gaps and sparks confidence, transforming students into confident learners who embrace challenges head-on. 
How do I know if a tutor is the right fit for me or my child?
Choosing the right tutor often comes down to teaching style, personality, and experience. On Learnmate, every tutor has a detailed profile with their qualifications, reviews, hourly rate and verified badges. You can message tutors directly before booking to ask questions, discuss goals, and make sure they’re the right match.
Do tutors on Learnmate offer both home tutoring and online tutoring?
Yes. You can filter for tutors who offer in-person lessons in your suburb or choose online tutoring for more flexibility. Many tutors offer both, giving you full control over how and where learning happens.
How quickly can I start tutoring after finding a tutor near me?
Most students can get started within a few days. Once you’ve found a tutor you like, you can message them instantly, agree on a time, and book your first lesson. There are no waiting lists, no enrolment periods and no agency delays - you can begin as soon as your tutor is available.
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Match with a tutor by subject, year level and curriculum for the right fit

Choose a tutor based on their rate and background

Our smart filters make it easy to find the right tutor for every learner

With over 110 subjects available, our platform brings all levels of academic support together in one place. Whether you’re looking for Intermediate French tutors for yourself or targeted VCE tutoring for your child, you can narrow your search for “tutoring near me” by year level or curriculum, ensuring lessons match each student’s goals and assessed material. 


Personalised, trusted support at every step

After all, every learner is different, and great tutors know how to adapt to those differences. 

Tutors can adjust their approach to meet students at their level or match their specific learning style. They can switch between explanations, hands-on tasks and visual techniques to keep lessons engaging and effective.

It’s a simple way to create meaningful sessions that create tailored and conducive learning experiences that a one-size-fits-all tutoring service for students usually can’t offer.

Whether you’re looking for tutors for kids or adults, keep in mind that this personalisation goes a long way in building confidence and ensuring steady learning progress.


Find learning confidence through real connection

When you’re searching for “tutoring near me,” Learnmate makes it simple and swift to find your match.

Each tutor on our platform is equipped to tackle specific academic goals or challenges with the flexibility that fits real life, letting you learn your way. Whether you need a reading tutor for your young child or want to build on your own skills, we’re here to kickstart an educational journey with no pressure learning from trusted tutors. 

Find your match. Unlock your mind.


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