FAQs.
How do I register?
Fill out the registration form (takes under 10 minutes), pick your programme, and pay the one-time registration fee: KES 2,000 (Local) or $25 (Diaspora). You’ll get a permanent admission number (e.g., TR2026-1042) once it’s done.
Are classes online or in person?
Everything at Tutor Republic is live and online: real TSC-accredited teachers, real-time classes, no physical campus to visit. See How It Works for the full walkthrough.
What is Lipa Pole Pole?
A pay-gradually option: instead of one lump sum per term, you pay daily, weekly, or monthly, at a fixed premium added upfront (roughly 12% for most programmes, 27.5% for KCSE Last Chance). The total is fixed from day one; no surprises partway through. Full breakdown on the Lipa Pole Pole page.
How do I know which programme is right for my child?
Grade School Tutoring covers Grade 4–10 (CBC). KCSE Academy is for the outgoing 8-4-4 Form 4 track (final exam November 2027). Heritage Swahili Academy is for diaspora children of any age. Skills Academy and Future Skills Academy are for school leavers and young adults. Not sure? Register for an assessment and we’ll point you to the right one.
What are your teachers' qualifications?
100% TSC-accredited, every one of them, no exceptions. Meet our teachers.
How do I pay?
Card, M-Pesa, PayPal, or bank transfer, in your local currency wherever you live. Full pricing breakdown here.
What is The Vault?
A free, always-included video library where our own teachers answer the exact problems students get stuck on, available any time. More on The Vault page.
Is Digital Skills Saturday really free?
Yes, one live class every week, all year, at no extra cost, automatically included with any enrollment. Details on the Digital Skills Saturday page.
What's the KNEC examination fee, and is it included?
No, KNEC’s own exam fee (~KES 7,200) is paid directly to KNEC, separate from Tutor Republic’s fees. See the full cost breakdown on KCSE Academy.
What happens if I miss a class?
One-on-one lessons can be rescheduled free of charge up to 24 hours in advance, and every class has a 15-minute grace period for attendance.
Can I register if I live outside Kenya?
Yes, diaspora families register the same way, pay the $25 registration fee, and can pay ongoing fees by card, PayPal, or bank transfer in their local currency. Classes are scheduled around your time zone, not Nairobi’s.
Can my child enroll in more than one programme at the same time?
Yes, for example, a student doing Grade School Tutoring can also join Heritage Swahili Academy. Each programme is registered and priced separately.