When is the Right Time to Get a Tutor for Kids Over 11 Years Old?

Many parents worry about when to start thinking about getting a tutor for their children over the age of 11. In my experience, it's best to wait until the fourth year. This is because The Best IB Tutor PlatformsThe Best IB Tutor Platforms can provide not only exam preparation, but also overall progress, confidence and self-awareness for your child. Working with a tutor can be a great way to help your child reach their full potential. A tutor will get to know your child well, and since you are hiring them and participating in their sessions, a strong communication triangle can be established. I have over 30 years of experience in tutoring children aged 11 and older, covering school entrance exams, math and English up to GCSE level, as well as more general learning support.

In this blog, I've answered 5 common questions that I've heard during my time as a tutor. If your child is struggling with their English skills, it may be worth finding a tutor who can help them with language development, vocabulary building, spelling practice, developing oral skills and improving comprehension. For many parents, finding someone they trust to help support their child's learning and development can be a huge relief - but this depends entirely on the tutor they choose.

Dr. Julian Mercer
Dr. Julian Mercer

Archetype:The International Baccalaureate Learning ArchitectAn educator who understands the IB not simply as a curriculum, but as a philosophy of learning. Dr. Mercer blends classroom experience, global education insight, and practical tutoring expertise.Background:Dr. Julian Mercer is a former IB Diploma Programme Coordinator and Theory of Knowledge (TOK) teacher with 18 years of experience in international schools across the UK, Europe, and the Middle East. He later transitioned into academic mentoring and tutor training, specialising in:• IB subject-specific tutoring (Maths AA/AI, Sciences, Humanities)• academic coaching for the IB’s unique demands: EE, IA, CAS• university admissions perspectives for IB students (UK, US, EU)• tutoring pedagogy + structuring high-impact sessions• starting and scaling online tutoring businesses• global tutoring platforms, marketing, and income strategies• parent decision-making: when to hire a tutor, how to evaluate qualityDr. Mercer writes with a voice that is measured, internationally informed, empathic, and deeply strategic, ideal for guiding families, tutors, and students navigating the IB ecosystem.Tone Signature:Worldly, reflective, structured, supportive, academically authoritative.

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