Questions parents ask before starting

Yeda is for teens ages 13–18 who need support in Math and English, whether they feel stuck, stressed, or simply want to stay ahead. We help students who:

• Need better focus and study habits
• Struggle with exam confidence or motivation
• Are already doing well but want structured guidance to keep excelling

Whether it's catching up or moving ahead, Yeda gives teens the confidence and clarity to thrive.

Most tutoring is about content. We're about the student. At Yeda:

• We assess each teen's learning style and match them with the right teacher (never random pairing).
• Our tutors are experts in Math and English, trained to also build confidence and motivation.
• We track progress closely, adjusting plans so no student falls behind.
• We support not just academics, but also the emotional side of learning, reducing stress and building resilience.

Real success isn't just grades. It's confidence, focus, and growth.

Yes, and it's not a sales chat. Our free consultation is a real educational session designed to benefit both parent and teen. During the meeting, we:

• Listen to your teen's challenges and needs
• Share positive feedback and practical strategies they can use right away
• Show how Yeda's plans can support their growth

Parents often tell us this first conversation is eye-opening. It helps them see their teen's strengths more clearly, and teens leave feeling more understood and motivated.

That's normal. Many students start out feeling nervous. Our approach is calm, warm, and encouraging. Within just one session, most teens begin to relax and even enjoy the process. We've seen shy students grow into confident learners who look forward to lessons.

We invoice every two months. If you prefer, you can split it into monthly payments. You only pay for lessons that took place, and plans don't renew automatically.

The Specialist plan includes everything in Standard, plus dedicated one-on-one time with our learning specialist each month.

The Specialist Session focuses on what would help your teen's learning most at that point, such as goals, study habits, follow-through or reviewing a recent lesson. The specialist works alongside the teacher and sends you a short monthly update, so there is more time to look at the wider learning picture and decide on useful next steps.

Our plans are designed around what works best for steady progress. We account for holidays and life events, so families don't pay for unused time. It's easy to add extra lessons if needed: flexibility without waste.

Technically yes, but Yeda isn't built for one-off lessons. Our progress tracking, teacher matching, and parent updates are all designed around continuity, and a single lesson doesn't give us much to work with. Lessons are also priced better within a plan. That said, if your schedule doesn't allow for weekly sessions, we can tailor a plan around a lower frequency. It's still a plan, just paced differently.

Absolutely. If our standard plans don't fit your schedule or goals, we'll build something that does.

• 2 sessions a month: 5% off, 3: 10%, 4: 15%, 5 or more: 20%
• Applies within a 2-month plan, e.g. 6 lessons over 2 months = 3 a month = 10% off
• Guided practice sessions count toward the discount

We also have a referral program: when another family joins through you, they get 50% off their trial lesson, and once they complete 8 lessons within 60 days, you each get a gift card. Message us for a referral code.

We work with modest margins, so we don't do heavy discounts, but we do reward loyalty and word of mouth. If your family is facing financial challenges, reach out confidentially and we'll do our best to help.

No. You choose when and if to continue. We believe in transparent pricing, with no hidden commitments.

We ask for at least 24 hours' notice to cancel or reschedule a lesson at no charge. Late cancellations are subject to a partial or full session fee depending on how close to the lesson time we hear from you. Unused sessions can be refunded, minus a small processing fee. Extenuating circumstances are always reviewed with common sense: if something unexpected comes up, just reach out. For the full details, see our Terms & Conditions.

Absolutely, and in practice there's very little to "switch." We charge based on actual usage, not on what you signed up for. If your teen ends up taking fewer sessions one month, you pay for what was used. The only thing that shifts is the per-lesson rate: the more sessions per month, the lower the price per session. So if your teen takes just one lesson in a given month, you pay the standard single-lesson rate. Take more than your usual plan, and you simply pay the difference. No penalties, no awkward conversations.

We prioritize steady progress over stockpiling, and there's no need to carry sessions over: we only charge for what your teen actually uses. If a session didn't happen, it simply won't appear on your invoice. Just keep in mind that the per-session rate depends on how many sessions were taken that month, so a lighter month means a slightly higher rate per session. The exception is a session lost to a late cancellation, which may still be charged depending on the notice given.

Most teens go through a real shift within 3 to 6 months, in mindset, independence, and confidence. Many reach a point where they simply don't need us anymore, and that's exactly what we're working toward. That said, a lot of our students genuinely enjoy their lessons, the relationship with their teacher, and the structure Yeda gives them, and some stay all the way through graduation. Either outcome is a good one. We're not here to create dependency; we're here to make ourselves unnecessary.

We mainly teach in English. For Math, some of our teachers also speak other languages. Just ask if you need specific language support.

Our learning specialist observes how your teen works: not just what they know, but how they think, get stuck, and recover. She identifies patterns that teachers and parents often miss, then translates that into specific guidance for the teacher, practical adjustments to the learning plan, and where needed, a direct conversation with you or your teen.

In the Standard and Specialist plans, this oversight is built into how we work. The Specialist plan adds a monthly one-on-one session with her.

An 80-minute online study block where 2–4 students work on their own homework or practice exam questions, each in their own breakout room. A math teacher rotates between rooms every few minutes, checking progress, catching mistakes, and giving targeted feedback in real time. It's not passive studying: students get expert eyes on their work throughout the session. It works best for teens who can focus independently but benefit from structure, accountability, and a teacher who's actually there.

A Yeda lesson is 80 minutes: 25 minutes with your teen's teacher, 30 minutes of independent work, then another 25 minutes with the teacher. The independent block is where learning gets applied immediately. Students make progress on real tasks like homework, build the habit of working on their own, and come back to the teacher with actual questions. Teaching lands deeper when students have had a chance to try first.

Lessons in the Focused plan are 45 minutes.

We don't just "do homework" step by step. We guide teens to learn how to handle it on their own. They get strategies, structure, and confidence to manage assignments without stress.