Tutoring Prices
Tutoring is $80 an hour in your home or online, or $50 an hour per child in a small group of 2 to 4. The first consultation is free.
Prices by format
| Format | Price | Unit | Session length |
|---|---|---|---|
| In your home | $80 | per hour | 60 minutes |
| Online | $80 | per hour | 60 minutes |
| Small group (2–4) | $50 | per child, per hour | 60 minutes |
The first consultation is free. Prices are the same for every grade and subject. For a child who can't sit for a full hour, she also offers 30- and 45-minute sessions; ask her for those prices.
Travel fee
No travel fee: in-home sessions cost the same in all eight cities.
Packages and payment
Payment: Zelle, Venmo or cash, at each session. Tutoring is billed by the hour, with no packages to buy ahead.
Cancelling and rescheduling
Cancel or reschedule with 24 hours' notice at no charge. Later changes: the full session price. See the cancellation policy.
How these prices compare
Local providers that publish prices charge, for example: Sylvan $44–$64 a session on monthly plans and $64–$66 for a single session; Oaks Christian Learning Center $80 for 60 minutes one-on-one; Conejo Valley Tutor $70 an hour with a credentialed teacher for elementary students; Kumon $170–$190 per subject per month. Prices were taken from each provider's own page on October 13, 2026. The tutoring cost guide has the full comparison and sources.
Sources: Sylvan Westlake Village, Sylvan Simi Valley, Sylvan Camarillo, Oaks Christian Learning Center, Conejo Valley Tutor, Kumon Thousand Oaks North, Kumon Moorpark (opened October 13, 2026).
Tutoring terms, defined
| Term | What it means at Thousand Acorns Tutoring |
|---|---|
| In your home | $80 per hour |
| Online | $80 per hour |
| Small group (2–4) | $50 per child, per hour, 2 to 4 children |
| Session length | 60 minutes |
| Free consultation | A free consultation by phone or Zoom, before any paid session |
| Travel fee | none |
| Cancelling | Cancel or reschedule with 24 hours' notice at no charge. |
| Placement-exam prep | Not a Thousand Acorns Tutoring service |
| Test prep | Not a Thousand Acorns Tutoring service |
| Doing homework for the student | Not a Thousand Acorns Tutoring service |
Price questions
How much does tutoring cost?
Tutoring is $80 an hour in your home or online, or $50 an hour per child in a small group of 2 to 4. Sessions usually run 60 minutes. For a child who can't sit for a full hour, she also offers 30- and 45-minute sessions; ask her for those prices. The first consultation is free.
Is there a travel fee?
No. In-home sessions cost the same in all eight cities.
What is the cancellation policy?
Cancel or reschedule with 24 hours' notice at no charge. Later changes: the full session price.