How it works
Matching on fit, not just price.
Aptly is built around one idea: the best tutor for your child is the one who teaches the way they learn. Here's how we get you there.
You
Learning profile
Aptly
Weighted match
Your tutor
Verified fit
A 30-second walkthrough of search → match → message lands here.
Build a quick learning profile
Tell us the level, subjects, budget, preferred format, and — crucially — how your child learns: visually, by doing, with lots of examples, or with structured notes.
- Two minutes, no payment
- Up to five student profiles per parent
- Used only to improve your matches
See tutors ranked by fit
Aptly scores every eligible tutor against your needs and shows the best matches first — each with a plain-English reason it ranked where it did.
- Weighted on subject, level & learning style
- Filtered by budget, format & region
- Honest Aptly Score where earned
Message safely inside Aptly
Reach out without sharing your phone number. Our contact filter keeps spam and off-platform pressure out until you're ready to book.
- No leaked contact details
- 48-hour response window
- Three-strike protection against abuse
Learn, then leave an honest review
Arrange a trial, start lessons, and review across six dimensions. Both sides confirm the relationship, so every review reflects something real.
- Reviews tied to a real engagement
- Six trust dimensions
- Builds the tutor's Aptly Score
The matching engine
What goes into a match
No black box. These are the signals Aptly weighs to rank tutors for you — and we show you a reason for every match.
Subject & level fit
The non-negotiables — does the tutor teach this subject at this level?
Teaching ↔ learning style
We map your child's learning style against the tutor's approach on a compatibility matrix.
Budget fit
Tutors within your band rank higher; we never hide price.
Verified track record
Aptly Score, review count, and engagement length feed the ranking once there's enough signal.
Format & region
Online, in-person, or either — matched to where and how you want to learn.
Responsiveness
Tutors who reply reliably earn a small ranking boost.
Find the right tutor, the trustworthy way.
Free for parents. Verified tutors. Reviews you can believe.