What this covers
A tutor is a teacher or advanced student who works with a pupil outside school hours, explains the material that did not land, drills exercises and builds a study method. The work follows the school syllabus and the assessments the pupil is heading towards. Tutoring supports school, it does not replace it.
What people ask for most
- Maths tutoring for lower secondary
- Preparation for national exams
- Physics and chemistry support
- Study support in primary school
- Biology and geology revision
- Help with homework and study planning
- Online lessons for remote parishes
- Support for pupils changing school system
Timing and emergencies
Tutoring runs on the school calendar. Starting in September or October leaves time to close gaps; asking in May means managing what is left. Demand rises before assessment weeks and before the exams at the end of the school year, and late-afternoon slots are the first to go.
How to choose well
- Say the school year, the subject and where the difficulty started
- Ask whether the tutor knows the syllabus and the exam format
- Agree weekly frequency and whether lessons are one-to-one or small group
- Decide how you get progress updates: message, call or a short meeting
How it works on HomeFix
- Post your taskDescribe what you need, where and when. Takes under a minute.
- Receive offersProfessionals in your area reply with price and availability.
- Choose your professionalCompare profiles, reviews, work photos and ratings.
- Agree directlyTalk in chat or by phone and settle the details between you.
- Job donePay the professional directly and leave your review.
This service across the island
Pick a municipality to see what is most in demand there.
FunchalCâmara de LobosMachicoSanta CruzCaniçoSantanaRibeira BravaPonta do SolCalhetaSão VicentePorto Moniz
Frequently asked questions
How many tutoring sessions a week does a pupil need?
One session a week is usually enough to keep up with current material. Two sessions make sense for closing a real gap or preparing an exam. What changes the outcome most is the work done between sessions, not the number of hours with the tutor.
Do online tutoring lessons work as well?
They work well for subjects built on text, calculations and diagrams, particularly with secondary school students. Younger children usually hold attention better in person. On Madeira, online lessons solve a lot in parishes where the round trip takes longer than the lesson itself.
How do I find a tutor in Madeira?
In HomeFix, state the subject, the school year and your municipality, and say whether you want lessons at home, at the tutor's place or online. Teachers covering that area reply with an offer and you talk to them in chat before booking the first session.
How is tutoring paid for?
You and the tutor agree the fee directly before lessons start. Confirm whether it is charged per session or per month, how long each session lasts and what happens when the pupil misses one. Payment goes straight to the teacher, with no commission.