Big Improvements Tutoring isn’t a big chain or faceless franchise—we’re 100% Canberra, born and bred. We started in 2015 in a cozy living room with one goal: to help local kids thrive. Since then, we’ve supported over 4,000 Canberra kids and families—and we’re just getting started.
We keep it real and local. Our tutors live here, understand the community, and genuinely care. You’ll only find us in Canberra and Nowra because we focus on what matters: making a difference right here at home.
Led by a passionate owner who loves education, we’re about more than grades (though we love seeing those improve). We build confidence, spark curiosity, and help kids feel unstoppable.
In a world of automated apps and rigid lesson plans, we take a different approach. We believe real learning happens through connection, mentorship, and personalised support.
Our tutoring is built around your child, not a fixed curriculum or computer program. Our sessions are flexible and tailored to your child’s needs. We adapt to classroom pacing, explore challenging topics, and revisit concepts when needed.
Using smart AI tools, we align everything we teach with the Australian curriculum, letting our tutors focus on what they do best: teaching, mentoring, and inspiring.
Every student deserves the right mentor—someone who inspires confidence, curiosity, and a love of learning. Our tutoring goes beyond grades to help each child reach their full potential.
Our tutors are top university students who combine academic excellence with a passion for teaching. They make complex ideas simple and connect easily with students.
We offer only one-on-one or two-on-one tutoring to ensure your child feels supported and valued. This focused approach allows tutors to tailor lessons to each student’s needs.
Our tutors act as teachers, mentors, and cheerleaders—building strong relationships and empowering your child with confidence, skills, and a lifelong love of learning.
With the right guidance, students thrive. Our tutors make learning empowering and enjoyable, helping every child build confidence and succeed.
The first thing you’ll notice at our venues is a relaxed, fun atmosphere.
We don’t recreate the school setting; instead, we offer a supportive space where students explore new ways to learn and succeed.
Weekly sessions build routine, strengthen skills, and boost confidence.
Your child keeps refining their abilities until they reach that “ah-ha” moment, when everything clicks and truly sticks.
Experience is key to our approach. It’s okay to make mistakes. What matters is persistence.
As students keep trying and see their progress, their confidence and results grow dramatically.
We strengthen each student’s missing skills, using their interests to make learning engaging.
In a supportive setting, your child feels confident to try, and that’s half the battle won.
Every child learns differently, and finding the right academic support shouldn’t be a one-size-fits-all solution. We believe in providing flexible options that fit your family’s unique needs, learning style, and budget.
That’s why we offer two distinct tutoring paths, both designed to help your child build confidence and achieve their academic goals.
Whether they thrive with focused, individual attention or in a collaborative setting with a peer, we have a perfect fit.
We do not use generic worksheets, screens, or pre-set programmes that take a one-size-fits-all approach.
Your first session acts as an individual assessment, which helps us to understand your child’s style of learning and which skills they may be missing. We learn more about what motivates, inspires, concerns, bores, or captivates your child.
We assist with planning and preparing school assignments, supporting students every step of the way and helping them become a better version of themselves. We also provide parents with regular lesson reports.
Our tutors use this information to create interactive, stimulating activities that resonate with your child’s personality. We also leverage the varied experiences and strategies that different tutors can offer your child.
This approach has proven wildly successful because students love having a variety of mentors to guide them, and learning is uninterrupted as sessions need not be cancelled depending on the availability of a single tutor.
Our tutoring sessions are all about your child! We start by understanding their unique needs and learning styles. From there, we create a personalised plan to fill gaps, tackle tricky concepts, and build confidence. Sessions are either 1-on-1 or 2-on-1, led by relatable university student tutors who make learning fun and effective. It’s not just about better grades, it’s about helping your child feel good about learning again!
Absolutely! We know life gets busy, so we offer flexible scheduling to fit your family’s routine. Whether you need after-school, weekend, or even last-minute sessions, we’ll work with you to find a time that works best. Plus, we also offer extra sessions and online lessons if that works better for your family. Your convenience is our priority!
Totally! Most parents see a boost in their child’s confidence and skills within a few sessions. Every kid learns differently, but our tailored approach means we focus on what matters most. Stick with it, and you’ll see real results, not just in grades, but in how your child feels about learning. It’s a game-changer!
Our tutors aren’t just top uni students, they’re relatable mentors who actually get what kids are going through. They make learning fun, break down tricky concepts, and build real connections with your child. Plus, we don’t do large groups or generic lessons. It’s always 1-on-1 or 2-on-1 with a buddy, so your child gets the focused attention they deserve. Think of them as study buddies with superpowers!
You bet! Whether it’s a tough math problem, an essay that needs polishing, or just getting through the weekly homework pile, we’re here to help. Bring it in, and we’ll tackle it together, no stress, no tears, just progress.
Tutoring that works (because “we told you so” is our favourite refund policy)
If you’re not completely satisfied within the first 30 days, we’ll fully refund your fees-no questions asked!
