What Advanced Learners Private Tutoring does

Advanced Learners Private Tutoring is a Florida-based private tutoring provider, organized as a subsidiary of TutorSelect, LLC, that matches students from pre-kindergarten through college with background-checked independent contractor tutors for one-on-one instruction. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in the Tampa Bay area (Clearwater/Oldsmar), the company operates across all 50 US states delivering both in-home and virtual tutoring sessions. The customer base is primarily consumer-direct — parents, homeschool families, and individual adult learners — supplemented by an institutional channel through approved-vendor status with Hillsborough County Public Schools for the Project PROMISE reading intervention program.

The core product set comprises Private Tutoring (one-on-one matched sessions), the trademarked Target Tutoring expedited-matching service, the trademarked S.O.S. Skills study-skills program, and standardized test preparation for the SAT, ACT, MCAT, GMAT, and LSAT. Curriculum partnerships include Pearson Learning Group's Sing, Spell, Read and Write literacy program. Tutor screening combines interviews, credential verification, and background checks before tutors are admitted to the network. The technology stack appears to be a conventional directory-plus-scheduling platform rather than an adaptive-learning or AI-driven system, with no disclosed machine-learning or proprietary algorithmic components.

The business model is asset-light and consumer-direct: customers register via phone, website, or email and pay a $30 registration fee plus hourly rates of $45-$75 with a 10% volume discount and no long-term contracts. Tutors are engaged as independent contractors, which keeps payroll overhead minimal and explains the lean 1-10 employee headcount. The company has disclosed no external funding rounds and operates as a privately held for-profit entity. Trust signals include COPPA compliance and TRUSTe Privacy certification, and the company holds registered trademarks on its differentiated service lines.

Name

Advanced Learners Private Tutoring

Legal name

Advanced Learners

Website

https://advancedlearners.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Advanced Learners Private Tutoring is a Florida-based subsidiary of TutorSelect, LLC that matches students from pre-K through college with background-checked independent contractor tutors for one-on-one in-home and virtual instruction across all 50 US states.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Tutoring Services

NAICS

Exam Preparation and Tutoring (611691)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Academic Tutoring Services (Subject-Specific & General) (EDAJALAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Homework Tutoring & Academic Support (Subject Tutoring) (HSAAAHAC), IEP/504 Academic Support Tutoring (EDANAFAA)

Keywords

• Private tutoring services
• In-home tutoring
• Standardized test preparation
• Homeschool academic support
• Study skills programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Oldsmar

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. In-Home Tutoring Services: Revenue generated through hourly billing for private, one-on-one in-home tutoring sessions. Rates vary by market between $45-$75 per hour. Volume discounts of 10% apply for clients using more than 8 hours per calendar month or pre-paying for minimum 8 hours. Sessions are prorated to actual time used. Additional one-time $30 registration fee charged.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Advanced Learners Private Tutoring delivers private, one-on-one in-home tutoring for students from Pre-K through college across all 50 US states. Tutors are independent contractors matched to client needs, covering general academics, test preparation (SAT, ACT, MCAT, GMAT, LSAT), homeschool support, and trademarked programs (Target Tutoring for expedited help, S.O.S. Skills for study/organization). Services are billed hourly ($45-$75 depending on market) with a $30 registration fee and volume discounts.

Product overview

Advanced Learners is a nationwide private tutoring company offering in-home, one-on-one tutoring services across all 50 states. The core offering consists of Private Tutoring for Pre-K through 12th grade and college students, supplemented by specialized programs including Target Tutoring (expedited tutoring for quick needs), S.O.S. Skills (study organization and skills training), Test Prep Tutoring (SAT, ACT, and other standardized tests), and the Project PROMISE initiative featuring Winning Reading Boost and WINNING literacy programs. The company operates as a platform connecting students with vetted, background-checked independent contractor tutors, providing services across all academic subjects with flexible scheduling and no contracts required.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Target Tutoring: A trademarked tutoring service offered by Advanced Learners that bypasses the initial assessment and goal-setting strategies used in standard tutoring methods, designed for last-minute exam preparation or focused subject help.
• S.O.S Skills

Products and services

• Private Tutoring One-on-one in-home tutoring service providing individualized instruction by qualified educators for students Pre-K through 12th grade, college subjects, and homeschool support across all subjects.
• Target Tutoring Expedited tutoring service that bypasses initial assessment and goal-setting to provide immediate expert tutor matching for last-minute exam preparation, term paper assistance, or quick concept review.
• S.O.S. Skills (Student Organization and Study Skills) Program teaching organizational skills, study habits, reading comprehension, fact retention, material organization, exam preparation, note-taking, and time management. Designed especially for students in transitional years (6th and 9th grade).
• Test Prep Tutoring Standardized test preparation covering college entrance exams (SAT, ACT, MCAT, GMAT, LSAT, CLEP, CLAST) and national/state tests (FCAT, ITBS, CRCT).
• SAT Target Tutoring Program Intensive SAT preparation program with three separate sections (Math, Critical Reading, Writing) taught by subject experts. Format includes 4 weeks per section, 2 sessions per week, 2 hours per session (16 hours total per section).
• Project PROMISE (Winning Reading Boost and WINNING literacy programs) Reading intervention programs offered as an HCPS-approved vendor including Winning Reading Boost (36-step learn-to-read phonics curriculum for 2nd grade and up) and WINNING (literacy program for 6th grade and up non-readers or struggling readers, with sensitivity to older student needs).

Quantifiable outcome

• Improved student grades and academic achievement
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and regional.

• TutorSelect, LLCcoreOthersAdvanced Learners is a subsidiary of TutorSelect, LLC of Florida. TutorSelect is the parent company that also operates related brands including Target Tutoring, SmartBooksOnline, and TSADS Group.
• Hillsborough County Public SchoolsregionalOthersApproved 2020/2021 vendor for Hillsborough County Public Schools (HCPS), providing Project PROMISE reading programs including Winning Reading Boost and WINNING literacy programs.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Princeton Review: Long-standing test prep and tutoring provider covering SAT, ACT, GRE, and graduate-level exams. Comparable as a broader incumbent with overlapping test prep offerings in Advanced Learners' SAT Target Tutoring Program category.
• Chegg Study / Chegg Tutors: Large education technology platform offering textbook solutions, study help, and on-demand tutoring. Comparable as a broader education-services incumbent with overlapping tutoring and academic support offerings for college and K-12 students.
• Sylvan Learning: Established national tutoring franchise brand offering structured academic programs, test prep, and reading intervention. Comparable as a larger, more established player in the same tutoring category with similar K-12 focus.
• Kaplan Tutoring: Established test prep and tutoring provider with broader portfolio of services including admissions prep and professional certification. Comparable as a larger incumbent offering tutoring across overlapping subject and test prep categories.

Direct peers

• Wyzant: Online tutoring marketplace connecting students with independent tutors across all subjects and grade levels. Directly comparable to Advanced Learners' marketplace-style model of matching vetted independent contractor tutors with students nationwide.
• Club Z! In-Home Tutoring: Nationwide in-home tutoring franchise offering one-on-one instruction in core subjects and test prep. Closest direct comparable to Advanced Learners' in-home delivery model and 50-state geographic strategy.
• Tutor.com: On-demand online tutoring service covering K-12, college, and professional subjects with 24/7 availability. Directly comparable as an on-demand tutoring provider serving similar student segments.
• Huntington Learning Center: Established franchise tutoring provider offering in-center academic tutoring, test prep, and reading programs. Comparable as a multi-channel tutoring provider serving K-12 with structured programs.
• Varsity Tutors (Nerdy): Tech-enabled tutoring platform offering one-on-one instruction, test prep, and live classes across all subjects. Direct competitor in private tutoring with proprietary technology platform that Advanced Learners lacks.
• TutorDoctor: In-home tutoring franchise with global reach serving K-12 and college students. Directly comparable to Advanced Learners' in-home, one-on-one delivery model and nationwide service footprint.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/advanced-learners

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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