Private tutoring is a Lebanese tradition, and for some situations it is still the best answer. But for regular revision across several subjects, an online platform often does more for less. Here is a fair comparison so you can decide — or combine both.
Cost
A private tutor is typically paid per hour per subject, several times a week. An online platform such as EduRise costs $10 per month for all subjects of the grade, with sibling bundles for families. For families with two or three children, the difference over a school year is large.
Coverage
A tutor covers what fits in the session. A platform covers every chapter of every subject, all year, including the ones the student did not think to ask about.
Feedback and practice volume
Skill in maths and science comes from volume of practice with feedback. A platform can give hundreds of explained questions per chapter and a timed exam on demand; a tutor gives a handful per hour.
Where private tutoring wins
- A specific, persistent gap that needs a human to diagnose.
- Motivation problems that a person can address better than a screen.
- Exam technique in essay-type subjects (Arabic expression, English writing) where personal correction matters.
- The final weeks before the Brevet, for targeted work on weak chapters.
The combination most families end up with
Daily practice and testing on a platform, plus occasional private lessons on the chapters that stay weak. EduRise supports both: the full curriculum online, and optional online private lessons with a teacher booked through the platform.
Questions to ask before paying for either
- Does it follow the Lebanese curriculum for my child's grade?
- Will my child get explanations, not just marks?
- Can I see progress?
- What does a month really cost, all subjects included?
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