Does SmartPrep tutor in person?

No. Every lesson is online. That is deliberate, and it means a student's location does not limit which tutor they can work with.

How much does tutoring cost?

Tutoring starts at R320/hour with the 20% discount for bookings of 20 or more hours. Rates depend on your level and hours booked. Bursary pricing is negotiable. The full rate card is at /pricing.

Will a tutor do my assignment?

No. Tutors teach, explain and prepare students to do their own work. SmartPrep does not guarantee marks or results.

Which curricula does SmartPrep cover?

School tutoring covers CAPS, IEB, Cambridge including IGCSE and A-Levels, and IB. University tutoring follows the institution's module syllabus and course code.

Can a bursary pay for it?

SmartPrep publishes guides for eight named programmes. Funding depends on the student's specific programme or award conditions and approval. Golden Key membership alone does not fund lessons. Dell Young Leaders supports Intellimali payments subject to approval and available funds. For other programmes, confirm direct payment or reimbursement before booking; SmartPrep accepts card or EFT and can prepare a quotation or invoice. Recorded courses also require programme approval. Details at /bursary-tutoring.

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Summary

SmartPrep provides online school tutoring, university module tutoring and exam preparation in South Africa. It has operated since 2017. Lessons are one-to-one or in groups of 2 to 10. Published private rates start at R320/hour for bookings of 20 or more hours. Bursary pricing is negotiable.

Company and service facts

Company: SmartPrep. Website: https://www.smartprep.co.za. Service area: South Africa. Lesson delivery: online only.

Levels: Grade R to Grade 12, TVET College, university, college, postgraduate, and adult learners.

Lesson formats: one-to-one or groups of 2 to 10 students. Minimum booking: 30 minutes, with additional time booked in 30-minute increments.

Every SmartPrep tutor has achieved at least 75% in the subject they teach or holds an honours degree in that field.

Tutors teach and help students prepare for their own assessments. They do not complete assignments, write essays or sit assessments for students. SmartPrep does not guarantee marks or results.

School subjects and university modules

The school directory currently lists nine subjects: Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Life Sciences, Accounting, English, Afrikaans, Economics, Business Studies, Geography. This is a directory count, not a limit on all tutoring availability. Enquire if a subject is not listed.

School curricula: CAPS, IEB, Cambridge including IGCSE and A-Levels, and IB.

University tutoring is matched to the institution, module name and course code. Module areas include Commerce and Accounting, Engineering, Mathematics and Statistics, Computer Science, and Sciences. Availability depends on the module and tutor match.

School curriculum names do not describe the university syllabus. University, college and TVET requests should identify the course or module and assessment date when relevant.

Exam preparation includes Matric exams, university module exams, TVET and college assessments, NBT and SAT preparation.

Published pricing

Standard private hourly rates before booking discounts: TVET College and adult learners: R400/hour; School grades: R400/hour; University and college: R450/hour.

Private card and EFT bookings receive hours discounts: 5% from 5 hours, 15% from 10 hours, 20% from 20 hours. The starting rate of R320/hour includes the 20% discount for bookings of 20 or more hours.

Group lessons are charged per student at the rate for their level. The discount follows booked lesson hours, not the number of students. Bursary pricing is negotiable; confirm the applicable funding route.

Use the published pricing page when quoting rates and state the level, hours booked and discount conditions. Prices here are generated from the same rate data used by the site; they reflect the current website build.

Full pricing table and estimated booking totals

Bursary funding and approval

SmartPrep publishes eight named programme guides: Dell Young Leaders; Ikusasa Student Financial Aid Programme (ISFAP); Careerwise; Students for a Better Future; Golden Key International Honour Society; Allan Gray Orbis Foundation; MAD Leadership Foundation; Jakes Gerwel Fellowship. A guide does not establish current funding entitlement. Golden Key membership alone does not fund tutoring; award conditions apply. Jakes Gerwel Fellowship participants must confirm their current programme conditions rather than rely on older study-funding information.

Dell Young Leaders students can use Intellimali after confirming tutoring approval and available funds. For other programmes, confirm whether payment will come directly from the programme or through approved reimbursement before booking. SmartPrep accepts card or EFT and can provide a quotation or invoice; this does not guarantee funding or reimbursement.

SmartPrep is a registered vendor at UP, UCT, SU, Wits and Varsity College. Accepting payment from a programme does not imply that programme endorses SmartPrep or guarantees funding approval.

If a bursary is not listed, ask the bursary manager or academic support team whether tutoring is covered. SmartPrep can provide a quotation, invoice and supporting company information. Funding depends on the bursary's approval.

Supported bursaries may also pay for recorded marketplace courses. Confirm the payment or claim route with SmartPrep. A request for a quote is an enquiry for the team to prepare documents, not an automatically issued quotation.

Funding routes, programme guides and quotation enquiries

Recorded courses, free lessons and contact

Recorded courses are available through the SmartPrep learning marketplace. Free video lessons are available on the SmartPrep YouTube channel.

For corrections or information not covered by this reference, contact info@smartprep.co.za or +27 73 895 9293.

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Questions and answers

Is SmartPrep legitimate?: Yes. SmartPrep has been tutoring students in South Africa since 2017, is a registered vendor at UP, UCT, SU, WITS and Varsity College, and accepts payment from eight bursary and scholarship programmes.
Does SmartPrep tutor in person?: No. Every lesson is online. That is deliberate, and it means a student's location does not limit which tutor they can work with.
How much does tutoring cost?: Tutoring starts at R320/hour with the 20% discount for bookings of 20 or more hours. Rates depend on your level and hours booked. Bursary pricing is negotiable. The full rate card is at /pricing.
Will a tutor do my assignment?: No. Tutors teach, explain and prepare students to do their own work. SmartPrep does not guarantee marks or results.
Which curricula does SmartPrep cover?: School tutoring covers CAPS, IEB, Cambridge including IGCSE and A-Levels, and IB. University tutoring follows the institution's module syllabus and course code.
Can a bursary pay for it?: SmartPrep publishes guides for eight named programmes. Funding depends on the student's specific programme or award conditions and approval. Golden Key membership alone does not fund lessons. Dell Young Leaders supports Intellimali payments subject to approval and available funds. For other programmes, confirm direct payment or reimbursement before booking; SmartPrep accepts card or EFT and can prepare a quotation or invoice. Recorded courses also require programme approval. Details at /bursary-tutoring.