Test Prep Tutoring Agreement Template

What Is the Test Prep Tutoring Agreement?

This agreement establishes the legal framework between test prep tutors and students preparing for standardized examinations. It addresses the unique challenges of test preparation services, including unrealistic parent expectations about score improvements, last-minute cancellations before critical study sessions, and disputes over whether tutoring was "effective" based on final scores.

The contract protects tutors from liability when students underperform despite quality instruction, establishes clear payment terms for package deals versus per-session billing, and creates enforceable policies for session cancellations and no-shows. It also safeguards your proprietary teaching materials, practice problems, and test-taking strategies from unauthorized sharing.

 

 

Is This Test Prep Tutoring Agreement Right for You?

You need this agreement if you're:

• An SAT or ACT tutor working with high school students
• A graduate test prep specialist for GRE, GMAT, LSAT, or MCAT
• An independent tutor offering package deals or monthly subscriptions
• Teaching test-taking strategies alongside content review
• Administering and reviewing full-length practice tests
• Working with parents who have high score expectations

You definitely need this agreement if:

• Students frequently cancel sessions at the last minute
• Parents question your effectiveness based on final test scores
• You've created proprietary study materials or teaching methods
• You're selling session packages with upfront payment
• Students aren't completing homework between sessions

 

 

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use this template multiple times?

Yes. You can use this test prep tutoring agreement template for unlimited students. Customize it for each tutoring relationship with different payment terms, session packages, or testing focus areas.

Is this contract legally binding?

Yes. This agreement creates a legally enforceable contract between you and your students when both parties sign it. Courts and parents recognize properly executed tutoring agreements as valid contracts.

Does this agreement work for both SAT/ACT and graduate test prep?

Yes. The template works for any standardized test preparation including SAT, ACT, GRE, GMAT, LSAT, MCAT, and other examinations. Simply specify which test you're preparing the student for in the Scope of Services section.

What if parents blame me when their child doesn't improve?

The Performance Expectations and Score Guarantees article explicitly disclaims any guarantee of score increases and establishes that test performance depends on multiple factors beyond your control. The Limitation of Liability article caps your exposure to the fees paid, preventing claims for consequential damages like lost college admissions opportunities.

Can I use this agreement for group tutoring classes?

This agreement is designed for one-on-one tutoring relationships. For group classes with multiple students, you'll need a different contract structure that addresses class dynamics, makeup policies for missed group sessions, and different pricing models.

What happens if a student cancels their package midway through?

The Termination article gives you three refund options to choose from: prorated refunds for unused sessions, payment at regular rates with refund of excess, or no refunds but extended time to use remaining sessions. Choose the approach that best protects your business model.