Ask tutors for referrals from their students' parents.
Find out from the parents their experiences with the tutors and their teaching methods.
Parents should read and understand the terms in the contract between them and the tutors.
They should also seek clarification if need be before enrolling in a course of study.
Ask tutors to present certificates such as university degrees or National Institute of Education diplomas to prove that they are qualified before or during the first lesson.
Source: Case and MOE
This article was first published in The Straits Times on Jan 1, 2009.
