Tutors International Confirms Reports of Increased Inquiries from Struggling Undergraduates Looking for Private Tutoring to Supplement Course Provision

Oxford, United Kingdom, August 12, 2009 --(PR.com)-- Tutors International announces a significant increase in the number of inquiries for private tuition to support university undergraduates struggling to cope with their studies. Several reports in the media have suggested that funding reductions have led to reduced teaching time for current undergraduates, and that many are turning to private tutors to help them with their degree studies. Adam Caller, founder of Tutors International, confirms that the company's inquiry data supports this, but cautions that the potential for abuse of the higher education system is high. For more information, visit www.tutors-international.com or call +44 (0) 1865 435 135.

"It was no surprise to read about the number of students receiving private tuition to supplement their university education," commented Adam. "We've certainly noticed an increased number of inquiries from undergraduates asking for tutors who have highly specialised qualifications such as DPhils, PhDs and experience of the American and British university systems. However, very few people seem to be looking at this on a wider level, specifically the potential for students to effectively cheat the system if the course for which they are seeking help is purely coursework based and not assessed by formal examinations."

Many university degrees are now awarded following several years of continual assessment, requiring the submission of regular pieces of coursework to demonstrate learning. "Continually assessed courses could be awarded to students who have recruited private tutors and had the majority – if not all of the hard work carried out by the tutor and not themselves. It's not uncommon for some private tutors to source the right academic journals, obtain refined library reading lists and then structure the essays with the student," Adam cautioned. "Whilst I really do think that it's a good idea for students who are genuinely not getting enough support from their university to seek a private tutor to effectively "top-up", I think people should be aware that in some circumstances continually assessed degrees could be awarded to students who have done little of the work themselves."

About Tutors International
Tutors International is a worldwide organization providing experienced private tutors to work with children of all ages and nationalities. Tutors are available for full-time tutoring positions, for major support and tutoring outside school hours, or for home-schooling.

Tutors International provide tutors in a wide variety of situations from helping students re-take critical exams, helping pupils with the transition of moving between international school systems, and supporting youngsters with AD/HD and dyslexia. They provide a bespoke service to find the right tutor that suits the child's needs and aspirations, and if a live-in tutor is required, it is essential that the assigned tutor is the right match for the family and fits in the environment.

Tutors International was founded by Adam Caller who has tutored students of all ages. He has received specialist training in dyslexia and Attention Deficit Disorder and is very sensitive to children's educational difficulties. He has now turned this expertise to recruiting, training and placing other tutors to help families.

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