Enrolling your child in a well-ranked secondary or primary school is quite challenging. So, more and more parents seek out the help of English tutors for their children. In fact, competitive tutoring programs for young learners are now attracting more students between two and four years old.

But how young is too young when it comes to hiring a tutor for your child? Many educators believe that hiring an English tutor is all up to the personal preferences of the parents and the learning needs of their child.

Here are some questions you can ask yourself if you are unsure whether your child is ready to work with a personal tutor:

What are the learning needs of my child?

Depending on where you are in Australia, early childhood intervention programs (ECI) can evaluate your child’s needs. These programs are important because they will give you an idea of whether your child has learning disabilities or developmental delay. You will find out specific areas of need, such as whether your child struggles in a specific area like reading or maths, or a developmental delay in speech or movement.

While the evaluation process can sometimes be stressful for some parents, it doesn’t mean you should panic. Various experts and health providers can point you in the right direction. For example, they may recommend physical or speech therapy. These intervention programs can help your child address their developmental needs, even from a very young age.

Also, one-on-one tutoring may apply to your child in kindergarten or preschool if they have a specific learning disability. There are certified and experienced tutors who understand the early learners’ needs, and they can provide the extra support that is crucial for future success.

Accelerating a child’s academic development: Ages 0 to 5

Studies show that one-on-one tutoring can help accelerate a child’s academic development even from a very young age. In fact, it may help improve their speech and vocabulary, which is essential in learning the English language.

Although a good English tutor does not solely focus on academic skills like reciting the alphabet, learning simple grammar, and early literacy. They also cultivate the joy or learning through play and games to encourage long-term academic success.

Letting children play and enjoy while learning the English language will also help them improve their negotiation, collaboration, social interaction, and problem-solving skills. These skills are essential for their learning down the road.