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Better grades. Less stress.
One trusted team.

One-on-one online tutoring for grades 5 through 12 and beyond. We match your child with a tutor from a top university, and we choose that person ourselves.

Free 15-minute consultation · No card required · A founder replies personally

Carefully vettedEvery tutor
Background checkedIndustry standard
Personally matchedNever algorithmic
MC
Marcus C.Yale '26 · English & Writing
E
Emma's DashboardGrade 8 · 4 active subjects
ON TRACK
Algebra IMr. James · Tue / Thu
A−
English / ReadingMs. Sarah · Mon / Wed
A
Earth ScienceMr. Aaron · Fri
B+
SpanishSra. Anya · Sat
A
32
Sessions / mo
4
Subjects
96%
Attendance
GPA 3.9Up from 3.4
See your exact monthly price in 30 seconds. No phone call. No sales pitch. No "contact us for a quote." Just pick subjects and see the price.
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From overwhelmed to unstoppable.

Most families come to us the same way: worried about one subject, one test, one semester. Here's how that changes.

01
The struggle

Sunday night. Test on Friday.

Grades are slipping and every conversation about school turns into an argument. You've tried the apps and the big platforms. Nothing stuck.

Algebra IIC−
Unit test · Friday
Missing assignments · 3
"I just don't get it"
02
The match

A founder picks their tutor. Personally.

There's no algorithm here. We learn how your child thinks, then choose one specialist from a top university. You meet them free before anything starts.

Marcus C.Yale '26 · Algebra & Writing
Hand-picked by a founder
03
The roadmap

A plan built for one student. Yours.

Same tutor every week. A roadmap that adapts after every quiz. Progress reports that tell you exactly what's happening, not vague reassurance.

Factoring quadratics
Word problems · drills
Systems of equations
Week 3 of 12 · on pace
04
The result

Confidence first. The grades follow.

The homework fights stop. The hand goes up in class. The report card finally matches what you knew they could do.

+170
SAT points · avg test-prep gain
C− → A−GPA 3.4 → 3.9
20+
Subjects taught
5–12
Grade levels served
100%
Tutors from top universities
4.9
Average family rating
Tutors educated at

Tutoring for everything they're learning.

Math tonight. Reading this semester. SAT next year. Same trusted academy.

Mathematics

Mathematics

Elementary arithmetic through AP Calculus. Understanding, not memorization.

Pre-AlgebraAlgebra I & IIGeometryPre-CalcAP CalcStatistics

English & Reading

English & Reading

Reading, grammar, vocabulary, and writing — taught with real books and real essays.

ReadingWritingGrammarLiteratureAP LangAP Lit

Science

Science

Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Earth Science. Concept-first, exam-ready.

Earth SciBiologyChemistryPhysicsAP Bio/Chem/Phys

History & Social Studies

History & Social Studies

U.S. and world history, geography, government, and economics — taught with context.

World HistoryU.S. HistoryGovernmentEconomicsAP courses

World Languages

World Languages

Fluency with native-speaker tutors. Spanish, Portuguese, French, English (ESL).

SpanishPortugueseFrenchEnglish (ESL)AP Lang

Test Preparation

Test Preparation

Tutors who scored in the top 1% of the exam themselves.

SATACTPSATSSATISEEAP Exams

From foundations to college applications. We grow with them.

Tutoring matched to exactly where you are — and where you're headed next.

UPPER ELEMENTARY
5–6
Building Foundations
  • Reading fluency & comprehension
  • Math facts & problem solving
  • Writing structure
  • Study skills & organization
MIDDLE SCHOOL
7–8
Closing Gaps Early
  • Pre-Algebra & Algebra I
  • Earth & Life Science
  • Essay writing & literature
  • SSAT / ISEE prep
EARLY HIGH SCHOOL
9–10
Locking In the GPA
  • Algebra II, Geometry, Pre-Calc
  • Bio, Chem, World History
  • PSAT & early SAT prep
  • AP course support
JUNIOR / SENIOR
11–12
College-Ready
  • SAT / ACT intensive
  • AP Calc, Bio, History, etc.
  • College essay coaching
  • Application strategy

Find your perfect match.

Answer a few quick questions and we'll show you exactly which tutor and plan fits — for your child or for you. No phone call, no email wall, no sales pitch.

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We work with students and adult learners alike.
What grade are they in?
We match every student with a tutor who specializes in their exact grade level.
What do they need help with?
Select all that apply — most students start with one or two.
What sounds most like your child right now?
This helps us match the right kind of tutor.
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PLUSRECOMMENDED

The Plus Plan

Based on your goals, this plan gives the structure and accountability to hit the target.

$599 / month
Next: we hand-pick your tutor A founder personally selects a specialist for this exact goal — no algorithm, no random assignment. You'll meet them before anything starts.
Get My Personal Match
No obligation · Takes ~60 seconds

Fluency, taught by native speakers.

From first words to AP fluency — paired with a native-speaker tutor matched to your level.

Spanish
Español
View levels
Portuguese
Português
View levels
French
Français
View levels
English (ESL)
For non-native speakers
View levels

Beginner to AP

From first words to AP exams.

Conversation first

Real speaking from session one.

Native speakers

Every tutor, native or certified.

Less than the cost of two tutors elsewhere.

Plans start at $299/month — a fraction of what private tutors charge, with tutors from Harvard, Yale, Princeton and more.

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A real classroom built for one student.

Each session combines live one-on-one teaching with the tools and accountability of a great school.

Every session recorded

Re-watch anytime within 24 hours. Repetition makes it stick.

Interactive whiteboard

Tutor and student solve problems together, live.

Guided practice between sessions

Like Kumon, but personal — weekly work assigned and reviewed by their own tutor. They keep learning between sessions, not just during them.

Progress reports

A written update every two weeks. No black box.

Message your tutor anytime

Quick question between sessions? Message your tutor directly — no waiting for the next appointment.

The same tutor, every time

Not a rotating cast. One consistent tutor who knows exactly where your student left off — for years if you want.

No black box. Watch every session.

Session recordings, tutor notes, and real progress — all in one place. Click around the demo.

app.aloraacademy.com/emma
Emma R.
Grade 8
Session Recordings
Re-watch any lesson within 24 hours. Perfect for review before a test.
Algebra — Linear EquationsTue, May 27 · 60 min · with Mr. James
Watched
Algebra — Word ProblemsThu, May 22 · 60 min · with Mr. James
New
Algebra — Graphing ReviewTue, May 20 · 60 min · with Mr. James
Watched
Progress Overview
Updated after every session — no guessing how it's going.
B → A−
Algebra grade, 6 weeks
12
Sessions completed
96%
Attendance
+18%
Quiz avg improvement
72Wk 1
78Wk 2
81Wk 3
86Wk 4
89Wk 5
92Wk 6
Tutor Notes
A short note after every session, so you always know what happened.
Mr. James (MIT '26)

Emma's really getting the hang of isolating variables. We moved on to two-step equations and she nailed the last five problems. Assigned 10 practice problems for Thursday.

After session · Tue, May 27
Mr. James (MIT '26)

Word problems were tougher — we slowed down and drew them out. Big improvement by the end. Recommending one extra session before the unit test.

After session · Thu, May 22

This is a live demo with sample data. Your real dashboard looks just like this.

Walk in like you've already taken it.

Beyond the 1-on-1 sessions, every test-prep student gets a full practice platform, so the real exam feels like one more rep.

The real test environment

Our full-length, timed practice tests mirror the digital SAT & ACT down to the layout — same interface, same timer, same pacing pressure. By test day, your brain already knows the room.

Section 2 · Math 18:42
If 3(x − 2) = 18, what is the value of x?
A 4
B 8
C 12
D 20

An adaptive study plan

Built from your test date and recalibrated as your accuracy changes — so you always know exactly what to work on each day, not just "study more."

See where you stand

Track your accuracy by topic and compare your pacing against thousands of other students, so you know if you're on track for your target score.

Growing up between two languages, I learned that words carry more than meaning — they carry belonging. When my grandmother spoke to me in Portuguese, every sentence felt like a small inheritance…
Ms. Sarah · tutor

This is a beautiful hook — it's specific and emotional. Let's open the essay with this instead of the background paragraph.

Writing that still sounds like them.

From a 5th-grade paragraph to a college admissions essay, our tutors coach the craft — never write it for you.

Line-by-line feedback

Real edits and margin comments on the actual draft — structure, voice, and clarity.

College admissions essays

Personal statements and supplements that stand out — guided start to finish by tutors who've read what works.

Academic & AP writing

Thesis statements, evidence, and analysis for essays, research papers, and AP Lang/Lit.

Why we started Alora.

We watched too many families pay a fortune to faceless companies and get matched with a stranger by an algorithm.

So we built something smaller and better: every tutor vetted by us, every family matched by hand, and a founder you can actually reach. This 60-second video explains exactly how we're different.

— Bruno, Co-Founder
0:60
Meet the founders · 60 sec

Tutors for every subject. Personally vetted.

Interviewed by our founders, background-checked, and certified in what they teach. Test-prep tutors scored in the top 1% themselves.

Available
SK
HARVARD '27
Sarah K.
Economics · 3 yrs tutoring
1560
SAT
35
ACT
Available
MC
YALE '26
Marcus C.
Literature · Writing specialist
1580
SAT
36
ACT
Available
AP
PRINCETON '27
Anya P.
Mathematics · Quant focus
1570
SAT
35
ACT
Available
JT
MIT '26
James T.
Physics & AP Calculus
1590
SAT
36
ACT

We do three things the big platforms can't.

Most tutoring companies are built for scale. We're built for outcomes.

Varsity Tutors
Kaplan
Alora
Tutor selection
Algorithm
Staff teachers
Personal match
Tutor vetting
Not disclosed
99th pct. (test prep)
Top universities
Multi-subject support
Yes — algorithm
Limited
Yes — same tutor team
Bi-weekly parent reports
Transparent pricing
Free tutor swap
Limited
Limited
Unlimited
Progress guarantee
Money-back
Free month

Not a call center. Two people who answer the phone.

Alora started with a frustration we kept seeing up close: families paying hundreds of dollars to tutoring companies that treated their kids like ticket numbers.

An algorithm would assign whoever was free that week. A different face every month. Nobody accountable when nothing improved.

So we built the opposite, and we kept it small on purpose.

Every tutor, interviewed by us personally
Every match, made by a founder, never software
Every family, one phone call from one of us
A
Bruno & the Alora teamFounders, Miami FL
B

Bruno [Last Name]

Co-Founder · Operations

Handles tutor vetting, student matching, and the bi-weekly progress calls. The person you'll talk to before signing up.

F

[Co-Founder Name]

Co-Founder · Curriculum

Designs the prep roadmaps and trains tutors on the digital SAT format. Makes sure every plan is built around the target score.

Our Promise

Why It Matters

Every tutor is background-checked and qualified in the subjects they teach. We treat your child's progress — and your trust — as if they were our own.

Only pay for what you actually need.

Pick your subjects, choose the pace, see your price instantly. Specialized subjects like calculus, AP, and test prep are taught by expert tutors — priced accordingly, never hidden.

Step 1
Choose your subjects
Select any combination. Each is taught 1-on-1 by a specialist matched to the level.
Step 2
Choose your plan
Each plan includes live sessions plus guided practice between them — per subject.
Essentials — 1 session / week4 hrs live + weekly guided practicebase
Accelerated — 2 sessions / week8 hrs live + guided practicemost popular
Intensive — 3 sessions / week12 hrs live + daily practice planfastest results
Your custom plan
Essentials Plan
Math$299
4 hrs/mo each · 1 subject4 hrs/mo total
Your monthly total
$299
per month · cancel anytime
Everything included
    Free intro session first
    Cancel anytime, no lock-in

    Hit your goal, or your money back.

    We're confident enough to put it in writing. For test prep: improve your SAT by 150+ points or ACT by 3+ points after a 90-day program, or we refund your tuition. For academic tutoring: measurable grade improvement, or your next month is free.

    Submit a baseline score or report card at enrollment
    Attend 90% of sessions & complete assigned practice
    Take an official test within 60 days of finishing
    See full eligibility & terms →
    GUARANTEED

    Parents notice the difference.

    ★★★★★

    My daughter used to dread algebra. Her tutor figured out pretty quickly that she just needed things explained a different way, and by the spring she was the one helping her friends. Honestly didn't expect that.

    Carolina M.
    Coral Gables, FL
    Algebra → A
    ★★★★★

    What sold me was the progress calls every couple of weeks. I always knew exactly where my son stood instead of guessing. His tutor's a junior at Yale and treats it like coaching, not lecturing. SAT went up 170 points.

    David R.
    Pinecrest, FL
    +170 SAT
    ★★★★★

    We tried one of the big national companies first and it felt like a call center. You never got the same person twice. This was the opposite — same tutor every week who actually knew my kid. Worth it.

    Maria L.
    Doral, FL
    +5 ACT

    Questions parents ask before signing up.

    Every tutor is interviewed by our founders, must show transcripts or certifications for the subjects they'll teach, and passes a background check before meeting a student. For test prep, tutors must additionally provide their official College Board or ACT score report (not a screenshot). About 30% of tutor applicants fail this process. We won't accept self-reported credentials.
    We swap tutors free of charge, no questions asked, anytime within the first two sessions. After that, you can still request a swap on any plan — Plus and Elite tiers include unlimited free swaps for any reason.
    All tutoring is delivered online via our secure video platform. This lets us match your student with the best possible tutor regardless of location — many of our tutors are studying in Cambridge, New Haven, or Princeton, not Miami. Sessions are recorded and rewatchable, one of our most valued features.
    Varsity has 40,000 tutors and matches by algorithm. Kaplan focuses on test prep with staff teachers. Alora is a curated team that covers every subject your child needs — same tutors year after year, hand-matched, personally vetted, with one consistent academic team instead of swapping providers each subject.
    Yes. All our tutors are trained on the current digital SAT format using the official Bluebook app and College Board released questions. We focus heavily on adaptive testing strategy, the single biggest change from the old paper SAT.
    All monthly plans are month-to-month with no contract. Cancel anytime before your next billing date. Unused hours within the current month can roll forward up to 30 days. Prepaid packages can be canceled with a prorated refund minus a 10% administrative fee.

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    "I can actually see what my daughter works on each week now. That alone was worth it."

    Maria R., parent of a 9th grader
    2,400+
    Students helped
    94%
    Grade improvement
    4.9
    Family rating
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