English as a Second Language (ESL) Tutoring Contract

This contract outlines the terms and conditions for tutoring services provided by
______________________ (Tutor) to ______________________ (Student).

Tutor’s Responsibilities
Tutor will prepare ESL lessons for tutoring sessions designed to help Student make progress in
the areas agreed to by Student and Tutor.
Tutor agrees to provide ESL lessons to Student according to the Tutoring Schedule listed below.
Tutor agrees to be on time for each lesson. Tutor will wait for Student at least 20 minutes in the
event that Student is late.
Student’s Responsibilities
Student agrees to be on time for each lesson. Student will wait for Tutor at least 20 minutes in
the event that Tutor is late.
Student will make every attempt to complete any homework agreed to by Student and Tutor.
Tutoring Schedule
Student and Tutor both agree to meet at least one time per week, unless unforeseen
circumstances make it impossible. Tutor and Student will meet for lessons on the following
day(s) and at the following time(s):
Day: ______________________ From: ____________________
Day: ______________________ From: ____________________
This schedule may be modified when needed and as agreed to by both Student and Tutor.

Fees and Deposit

The rate for a one hour ESL lesson is $____ per lesson.
The rate for a 1 ½ hour ESL lesson is $____ per lesson.
The rate for a two hour ESL lesson is $____ per lesson.

At the beginning of the first class, Student must pay a Deposit equal to the amount of one class.
The amount paid at the first session will be the Deposit plus the amount for the first class.

Cancellation and Termination Policy

If Student needs to cancel a scheduled lesson, Student agrees to contact Tutor at least 24 hours
before the scheduled lesson. Student may contact Tutor by email or by telephone, preferably
both. Student and Tutor agree to reschedule the canceled lesson as soon as possible.

Student forfeits the deposit paid for a scheduled lesson if Student fails to give at least 24
hours notice to Tutor. That means that Student pays for the missed lesson. Any exceptions
to this policy must be discussed between Student and Tutor. Student also forfeits the
deposit if he or she is later than 20 minutes to a scheduled lesson without calling Tutor.

Either Tutor or Student may cancel this contract at any time with 24 hours notice to the other.

I understand and agree to the terms and conditions set forth above.

Student: __________________________ Date: ______________________

Tutor: ____________________________ Date: ______________________

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