Service and process FAQs for BoardPeFocus
How the BoardPeFocus service runs — consultation, matching, demo, onboarding, replacement, fees, and what to expect at every stage of the journey.
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How the service actually runs
What to expect at every stage
Most service questions come from parents who want to understand how the engagement is going to feel before they commit. Fees, timelines, demo arrangements, replacement mechanics, and ongoing reviews are all part of that picture. We try to answer them in plain terms here rather than save them for the consultation call.
The first stage is consultation. The advisor's job on the first call is to understand the academic situation well enough to suggest the right kind of help — board, class, subject pressure, school context, area, and slot constraints. The conversation runs twenty to thirty minutes and ends with a clear brief that both sides agree with. There is no fee for the consultation call, no commitment to book a tutor after it, and the advisor will tell families honestly when tutoring is not the right answer for their situation.
Matching follows the consultation. We send a shortlist of two or three tutors, each with a short note on why they are being suggested for this specific brief. The shortlist is small on purpose — long browsable lists create more confusion than confidence, especially for parents who are already pressed for time. Families pick a name to start with and we arrange the demo at a slot that fits the household.
The demo class is the fit-validation step. It runs on a real chapter the child is currently studying, the parent observes for at least part of the session, and we have a follow-up call within a day. The demo is usually offered at no fee or a token fee depending on the tutor; we confirm this clearly before scheduling. There is no obligation to continue with the demo tutor; if the fit is not right we move to the next shortlist option.
Onboarding makes the regular schedule real. Once the demo lands, the tutor and family agree on the weekly slot pattern, the first-month chapter plan, the homework loop, and the communication rhythm. We book an end-of-month-one check-in date before the first paid session begins. The first month is structured so the family can judge progress against a written plan, not against vague impressions.
Fees vary by board, class, subject, tutor seniority, and locality. We share the actual range during the consultation call once the brief is clear; we do not advertise a single headline rate because it usually misleads families about what their specific situation will cost. There are no hidden onboarding fees, no compulsory packages, and no charge for the consultation itself. Sessions are typically paid month-by-month after the demo. The fees page on this site gives the broad picture; the consultation gives the specific number.
Progress reviews and replacements are part of how the service runs through the year, not exceptions to it. The tutor sends short written notes every two to three sessions. The advisor checks in at the end of month one, around month three, and near board season. If the fit needs to change, we move to a different tutor without an awkward conversation about it. There is no replacement fee. Unused session fees from the previous tutor are credited to the next tutor's first sessions. The practical mechanics are designed so families do not delay flagging a fit problem because of cost concerns.
The end-to-end service flow in seven steps
Consultation call to map the academic situation.
Shortlist of two or three tutors with written reasoning.
Parent-observed demo class on a real chapter.
Frank follow-up call within twenty-four hours.
Onboarding with a written first-month plan.
Ongoing tutor notes plus periodic advisor check-ins.
Tutor replacement option without fees if the fit needs to change.
The point of all these service mechanics is that the family should never feel mysterious-process-vendor energy from us. Each stage has a clear question it answers, and the next stage is always visible. By the time the consultation call ends, parents already know what the next two steps look like and roughly when they happen.
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