FAQ

Below is a list of the most commonly asked questions. If you have a question that is not listed here, feel free to send us an e-mail here.

  1. Why do parents and students choose Bellaire Tutors?
  2. How do I get started?
  3. What subjects do you offer tutoring help?
  4. Where do tutoring sessions occur?
  5. What materials do I need to bring?
  6. Where is the Rice Library?
  7. Where can I find free parking on the Rice Campus?
  8. How long is each tutoring session?
  9. What do you charge?
  10. How does billing work?
  11. May I pay the tutor personally?
  12. What are your refund policies?
  13. What if I’m not happy with my tutor?
  14. What if I need to cancel my session?

1. Why do parents and students choose Bellaire Tutors?

Bellaire Tutors strives to provide quality tutors for your specific needs. All of our tutors during the school year are current Rice undergraduate and graduate school students with excellent academic records. Each student is paired with a dedicated personal tutor with the expertise to fulfill the student’s academic requirements. We feel that since our tutors are students themselves, they also relate better in dealing with academic difficulties.

2. How do I get started?

Call us today at 713-412-3087 to inquire about available tutoring. Alternatively, you can email us here and we will usually respond within one business day. If e-mailing, please provide the following information so we can best suit your needs:

3. In what subjects do you offer tutoring help?

We offer help in all elementary, middle school, and high school subjects and tests including TAKS, APs, IBs, and SAT preparation. College subjects and exams are also available on a case by case basis. For a complete list visit here.

4. Where do tutoring sessions occur?

Tutoring sessions can either occur at mutually convenient locations or in the comforts of your home for a slightly higher rate. Most of our tutoring sessions are held at the campus library at Rice University and tutors will provide all necessary paperwork for entry into the library.

5. What materials do I need to bring?

Students are required to bring relevant subject materials for which they need help with, as well as necessary study aids such as calculators. Tutors may also recommend the purchasing of certain materials.

6. Where is the Rice Library?

Rice University's Fondren Library is located along Loop Road. Click the plus sign to zoom in and the "Hybrid" button to see the satellite image of the library.

If approaching from the Bellaire or West University area:

  1. Drive east along Bellaire Blvd.
  2. Make a left on Greenbriar Dr.
  3. Drive for half a mile and make a right on University Blvd.
  4. After another half mile, make a left on Stockton Dr.
  5. Arrive at the main entrance to the Rice campus.

If approaching from the River Oaks area:

  1. Drive south along Buffalo Spdwy.
  2. Make a left onto the feeder for 59 North.
  3. Drive for a two and take the Greenbriar Exit to your right.
  4. Drive south on Greenbriar Dr. for 1.5 miles before making a left at Univeristy Blvd.
  5. Drive for a mile before and make a left on Stockton Dr.
  6. Arrive at the the main entrance to the Rice campus.

Rice Campus

  1. Once inside the campus, continue on Stockton Dr. and follow the directions to Fondren Library, passing the Rice gym on your right and the Baker Building on your left.
  2. After a fourth of a mile, a sign for Fondren Library should appear to your left, opposite Baker College on your right. Our tutor will be waiting beneath the arch entrance to the library.
  3. Please note that Loop Rd. is a one way street. After dropping the student off, drive straight for another 200 feet and there is an exit road located to your right leading to Main St.

7. Where can I find free parking on the Rice Campus?

If approaching from River Oaks Area:

  1. Go south on Greenbriar Dr. and pass the intersection with Rice Blvd.
  2. Travel half a block and the enter the 14A entrance on your left. If you hit the University intersection you have gone too far.
  3. Arrive at free parking behind the Rice Stadium.

Coming from Bellaire or West University area:

  1. Go north on Greenbriar Dr. and pass the intersection with University Blvd.
  2. Travel half a block and take the 14A entrance on your right. If you have hit the Rice Blvd. intersection, you have gone too far.
  3. Arrive at free parking behind the Rice Stadium.

8. How long is each tutoring session?

Each tutoring session is minimum one hour. We also recommend two hours minimum for private home tutoring.

9. What do you charge?

Our rates differ depending on the number of students and location. We also offer discount packages, which never expire, allow for uninterrupted tutoring, and unused hours are refundable. Off campus tutoring, in the comforts of your home or at a mutually convenient location, is at a slightly higher rate to compensate our tutors for traveling time and cost. Visit our rates and payment page for a complete chart and to purchase your first session.

10. How does billing work?

All sessions are prepaid by credit card, PayPal, or check only. You have the option of paying for as little or as many sessions as you wish. However, we recommend one of our discount packages for uninterrupted tutoring.

For the fastest and most convenient transaction, we recommend paying with credit card or PayPal through our secure online payment. Please visit our rates and payment page for details. If you would rather pay by check, please make your checks payable to “Bellaire Tutors” and mail to:

Bellaire Tutors

PO Box 20162

Houston, TX 77225

11. May I pay the tutor personally?

Sorry, you cannot pay the tutors personally. We do this to ensure that all payments are received and your unused sessions are transferable and refundable.

12. What is your refund policy?

Prepaid sessions may be refunded as long as the cancellations are notified to the tutor 24 hours before the scheduled tutoring session. Unused sessions can also be refunded in full within a year of the purchase date. Please note that for refunds on packages, the refundable amount is the difference between the package price and used hours at standard rates.

For example, consider our most popular package: the 10 hour on-campus package priced at $310. If seven hours are used, the refundable amount is the difference between the package price and the seven hours at the standard rate of $35:

$310 - ($35x7) = $65

13. What if I’m not happy with my tutor?

We do all we can to match you with a tutor who we feel best suits your academic needs. Most concerns can usually be resolved privately with the tutor. However, if a problem persists, please contact us immediately and every effort will be made to assign you a new tutor.

14. What if I need to cancel my session?

Sessions may be cancelled without penalty if the tutor is notified by phone or email 24 hours prior to the tutoring session, otherwise the tutor reserves the right to reschedule or tutor at the previously arranged time.

 

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