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HOW IT WORKS

How Top of the Class Works

Browse our credential-checked network by subject and location, or tell us what you need and we'll make the introduction within 24 hours. Always free for families.

Credential-Checked In-Home or Online Response Within 24hrs
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Tell Us About Your Child

Fill in a quick form with your child's year level, the subject they need help with, your suburb, and whether you'd prefer in-person or online sessions. It takes less than two minutes — no account needed.

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Browse or Submit a Request

Search our credential-checked network by subject and location, or submit a request and we'll find the right match — subject expertise, location, and availability all considered.

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Get Introduced Within 24 Hours

We send you an introduction to a qualified tutor who fits your child's needs. Most families hear back the same day. From there, you arrange the first lesson directly with the tutor.

Why We're Different

A Network You Can Actually Trust

Most tutoring platforms let anyone create a profile and self-report their credentials. We take a completely different approach — every tutor is verified before they appear in our network.

Other Platforms

  • Tutors self-report qualifications — no verification
  • No Working With Children Check required
  • No quality standard or removal process
  • You're on your own after signup

Top of the Class

  • Every tutor credential-verified before joining
  • Working With Children Check required
  • Browse freely or request a match — your choice
  • We stand behind every introduction
Tutor Screening

How We Vet Every Tutor

Not everyone who applies becomes part of our network. We have a multi-step screening process to ensure families are only ever connected with qualified, experienced professionals.

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Qualification Review

We verify academic credentials, degrees, and relevant certifications for every tutor who applies to join our network.

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Experience Check

We review tutoring track records and contact professional references to confirm real-world teaching ability.

Subject Expertise Assessment

Tutors must demonstrate deep knowledge in the subjects they want to teach — not just a passing familiarity.

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Ongoing Quality Standards

Tutors who receive negative feedback or fail to meet our standards are removed from the network. Quality is non-negotiable.

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Timeframe

What to Expect, and When

0 – 2 min

Submit Your Request

Quick form — no account needed. Tell us the subject, year level, and suburb.

1 – 24 hrs

Tutor Introduction

Most families hear back the same day with a tutor who fits their child's needs.

Within a week

First Lesson

Arrange the first lesson directly with the tutor at a time and place that suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions About the Process

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Ready to Find the Perfect Tutor for Your Child?

Browse our network or tell us what you need — we'll make the introduction within 24 hours. Always free for families.

Free for families