Classroom vs Small Group vs 1 to 1

Large Group Tuition (E.g. Classroom)

Pros

  • Cheap fees
  • Lesson is cascaded to a large number of students (Rapid learning)
  • The stronger students are able to help the weaker students

Cons

  • Tuition time not flexible
  • Students may be shy to ask questions
  • Results of students may not be consistent
  • Students may not absorb the lessons at the same pace
  • Very difficult to get accurate feedback about each student as tutor may not be able to precisely remember each student
  • Rigid Learning (no individual attention to each student)

  

Small Group Tuition (E.g. less than 10 students)

Pros

  • Affordable fees
  • Lesson is cascaded to a smaller number of students (Customized learning)
  • The stronger students are able to help the weaker students
  • Better interaction between students and tutors
  • Easier to derive accurate feedback about each student as it is easier for the tutor to remember all students
  • Results of students may be more consistent

Cons

  • Tuition time is not flexible
  • Some students may not concentrate (different absorption rate)

 

1 to 1 Home Tuition

Pros

  • Lesson is cascaded to that particular student (personalized learning)
  • Student’s attention is fully held by the tutor
  • Tuition is held in the comfort of the student’s home
  • Tuition time flexible (tutor will fit into student’s schedule)
  • Students will be able to ask questions freely
  • Very easy to get accurate feedback about the student
  • Results of students will be consistent

Cons

  • Higher fees
  • Student cannot interact with other students

 

Which one will you choose? And why?