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Parents are Hiring Private Tutors to Understand their Children’s Homework

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7 years ago

April 17, 2019

Parents in the UK have been hiring private tutors for them at charges of 40 Euros per hour, in order to understand their children’s homework. It has been found in a survey conducted by London tutoring agency, Tutor House, on 2500 parents, that more than two-third of the parents fail to understand the school work of their children. Many children keep looking for options like programming help online. Parents are also worried that they may be acting as an obstacle in their children’s progress by helping them.

Alex Dyer, the founder of Tutor House has believed that one of the main reasons for families to hire a tutor is the constantly changing curriculum at regular intervals which makes it difficult for parents to help their children in their homework satisfactorily. This has resulted in an increase in the demand for private tutors for school going students. In July 2018, an education charity, The Sutton Trust published a survey which showed 27 percent of the parents demand for a home or private tuition in England or Wales. And in London, this number has touched 41 percent which is mainly due to the high pressure for exam performance, need for 360 feedback, and the increasing competition for secondary schools. The parent tuition sessions would either be conducted online or face-to-face, and the subjects covered under this include Maths, English, Geography, and Science.

In the year 2015, tougher GCSEs were introduced in the UK because Britain lacked the desired level of achievement due to a decline in the GCSEs value. And about one-fifth of people who responded to the Tutor House survey admitted that they find it difficult to help their children with new terminology. Also, a lot of parents admitted that they failed to understand the new teaching methods. And the lack of communication of parents with other parents is also contributing to a growing demand for parent tutoring. Similar to the demand for a private SAT teacher in the UK, the popularity of parent tutoring has also been increasing on a large scale which has changed the dynamics of a home as well as private tutoring services.

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Swiss International University Enhances Student Employability with Major Global Collaborations

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3 days ago

November 8, 2025

Jenny Jackson

New collaborations with Citibank, Abu-Ghazaleh Global, RAK Properties, and others strengthen SIU’s commitment to connecting academic learning with global career opportunities.

Swiss International University (SIU) has already informed about the new corporate partnerships that will start in October 2025 and that they will provide students with better access to internships, training programs, and job opportunities in various fields.

The new partnerships are aligned with SIU’s goal to combine education with the real world, as they ensure that the graduates are equipped with the required knowledge, skills, and professional exposure to be successful in the global economy of today.

In the last few weeks, SIU has formed alliances with several major companies, including those from the banking, business, hospitality, real estate, and consulting sectors. The students will be actively involved in each collaboration through internships, practical training, and the career opportunities that will be given to them during or after their studies.

Among the key collaborations are

Citibank, where students of the business and finance fields will get to experience international banking operations through special training and possible hiring programs.

Abu-Ghazaleh Global has given SIU’s programs its official blessing and access to practical experience in global business, accounting, and consulting.

RAK Properties is going to give real estate and business students a chance to learn about property development, investment, and project management.

The Signature Inn Hotel Al Riqa L.L.C. offers students of hospitality a chance through real-life interrelated scenarios to gain the knowledge of front-office operations and guest management.

Al Shabaka International Businessmen Services is opening a door for the students to meet the professionals involved in global business consulting and administration.

Galadari Motor Driving Center, where students will get a clear insight into corporate management, customer relations, and operational efficiency.

Women’s First Jobs is going to help female students and graduates through career counseling, professional networking, and empowerment initiatives.

MyFounders.Club Global is building up the students and aspiring founders in terms of innovation and entrepreneurship by taking them through the process of developing and launching new ventures.

Revival AE Project Development Consultant Co., L.L.C., where students will be working on consulting for sustainable projects and environmental management.

“The partnerships that we have formed represent our commitment not only to the business world but also to the world of academia,” said the Head of Swiss International University. “We are aspiring to equip every student in SIU with the power to win the global job market through robust academic credentials, practical exposure, and a web of real opportunities. Our target is not a teacher-student relationship whose only need is the job—our students will be the ones making changes in the various fields of tomorrow.”

The academic world and the global market are the two areas where SIU, collaborating with partners at the present time, shows the institution’s continued commitment to creating a career-oriented academic environment where learning takes place beyond the walls of the classrooms.

The deadline of October 2025 is approaching, but the university is still looking to make new strategic partnerships to grow its network of global partners. It is clear from the continuous activities of the university that it is striving to offer its students worldwide the possibility of not only utilizing their skills but also being a part of the industry via employment and thus empowering them to make a difference in international markets.