Tutoring Center (market survey)
Hello, this is purely a market survey to establish a baseline for the demand of a dedicated tutoring facility here in Doha. I am proposing to open an Education Center with the main focus of helping children in their home with their homework after school. I understand there are mixed emotions regarding private tutoring among Doha's families, however I believe the negativities are propagated by unlicensed/uncertified tutors.
The proposed facility will not only employ certified tutors with screened credentials, but they will also have passed an international background check from their country of origin. If your child needs help with their French homework you will have a certified, pre-screened tutor from France, one that works for an agency that is conducting business here legally under the strict guidelines of the Ministry of Education. If your child needs help with English, English will be the tutors native language etc...
This would require a large undertaking, one that is solely based for the community and for the future of Qatar. The children we see running through the malls, or crying in a stroller may be bothersome to most, but these are our future leaders. It is our responsibility to nurture their curiosity and help them grow into productive members of society. Without knowledge all of our futures are bleak...
(I am sure there are numerous grammatical errors in my post, however pointing them out does nothing but derail the important message behind it. So please let's try to keep the replies to the matter at hand.)
Here are my questions for you, the community of Qatar. I would like to hear from both families (foreign & domestic) and teachers alike.
1: What are your thoughts of a legally sanctioned (by the SEC) center with the primary focus of after school home tutoring?
2: Would you prefer to have home 1 on 1 tutoring for your child or would you prefer a group setting not to exceed 4 students at the Education Center?
3: Teachers, your contract permitting, would you be interested in being part of the center to help the youth of Qatar? I know some of you already tutor in your free time, however what I'm offering is an avenue for you to continue to do so legally, without the worry of penalty and deportation.
I will leave it there for now in hopes this stirs up a lengthy conversation, I would prefer if no punches were pulled. I am eager to hear you responses, positive OR negative.
Thank you for your time.
Dear Sir,
I, as a parent will not able to afford to send tutorials at this point of time for my kids. Since my wife can handle the school affairs so far. I am fine with it.
How ever the Europeans and Asians or other nationals who earn well, may like your opinion. But I am just wondering how many of them going to post and help your survey. Mostly not much people commenting for good survey's in this manner.
I have two ideas for you.
01. Start an international school with affordable price. You can place all the code of conduct and may be you run the school without giving home work.
02.Start an institute for the house wife's to educate them how to teach their Kids.
Main problem in Doha is transport. If a mother or house wife learns, how to teach. She'll able to teach all Her Kids.
I am sorry, if my post is wrong or not matching what you expect.
This is only an humble opinion. If there is any mistake, please forgive me.
Wish you good luck about your project.
I would not dare to invest money in an enterprise that is controlled by the SEC. They change their rules all the time! Anyway, good luck.