Not a marketplace. A match.
Tell us about your child. We match them with the Smarty Box tutor whose skills fit how they learn, then you book a free demo lesson in minutes.
How matching works
Age, main goal, level, how they learn best and when they are free. Seven quick taps, no account.
See the tutor whose specialist skills fit your child, with three clear reasons and two alternatives.
Choose a time in their calendar, shown in your timezone. Lessons are live online, on a computer, tablet or phone.
Free 25 minute demo lesson. Takes under a minute.
Not a marketplace. A match.
Big platforms assign your child a teacher from thousands. We hand match from a small specialist team, so your child starts with a tutor whose coaching skills fit them from day one.
| Question | A Smarty Box match | A large marketplace |
|---|---|---|
| Who picks the tutor? | We do, by hand, based on your child's age, goal and learning style | You are assigned someone from thousands of teachers |
| What skills do they bring? | Specialist one on one coaching: phonics, writing, drama and public speaking, exams, Business English | Varies from teacher to teacher |
| Do you know why it is a fit? | Yes, you see three clear reasons before you book | Usually a profile and a star rating |
| Who do you talk to? | A small team led by our founder, on WhatsApp or email | Often a general support desk |
Meet the tutors
Each tutor has a specialism, from first phonics to Business English. The quiz finds the one who fits your child.
Founder and Lead Course Facilitator
Founder of The Smarty Box. Speech and Drama graduate with Level 5 TEFL and over 10,000 hours of online teaching. Helps teens and adults speak up with confidence.
Head of Phonics and Junior Learning
Leads our phonics programme. A Phonics to G6 educator who helps young children fall in love with reading.
"I LOVE my teacher, Sacha"
Business English Specialist
Business English Specialist and G1 to G6 educator. Parents and students describe him as humorous, and his lessons keep older kids, teens and adults engaged.
"My English teacher is James, I like him, he is humorous. Our class is very interesting."
Head of Writing and Literacy
Head of Writing and Literacy and a G1 to G6 educator. Clear, structured lessons that make grammar and writing click.
"I love SmartyBox and my teacher is great. Her name is teacher Barby. These classes are so cool!"
Foundation Phase Specialist
Foundation Phase specialist in English, literacy and numeracy for 4 to 7 year olds.
Phonics to G6 Educator
Phonics to G6 educator, from first sounds through to primary school English.
Drama Teacher and ESL Educator
Qualified drama teacher and ESL educator. Energetic lessons that get learners speaking with confidence.
Foundation Phase Teacher
Foundation Phase teacher and Phonics to G3 educator for early readers aged 4 to 9.
Free 25 minute demo lesson. Takes under a minute.
What a lesson looks like
25 or 50 minutes, one on one, live online. Every lesson is built around how your child learns, so it feels like play and the progress is real.
"The teacher is playful, gentle, and always keeps him engaged."
Young learners sing, earn stickers and celebrate every new sound they master.
Stories come alive with character voices, so reading feels like play, not homework.
New words stick when children draw them, guess them and use them in a game.
Grammar and vocabulary practice is built into games, so children ask for more.
Results parents see
In the words of Amy's family
In the words of Helen's family
In the words of Amber's family
Aron has become much more confident in speaking English.
Cooper now enjoys them more than school. The teacher treats him with respect.
Fin's speaking and comprehension have improved so much.
Free 25 minute demo lesson. Takes under a minute.
Our tutor standard
Founder and Lead Course Facilitator
Free 25 minute demo lesson. Takes under a minute.
Pathways and programmes
Build a strong base with phonics, grammar, and everyday vocabulary for young learners and beginners.
Develop practical communication skills and confidence through engaging lessons designed for intermediate students and adults.
Refine your language skills by focusing on nuance, tone, and idiomatic expressions, including advanced and professional Business English.
See our programmes: phonics, G1 to G6, exam preparation and adult English
Questions parents ask
You answer 7 quick questions about your child: age, main goal, level, how they learn best and when they are free. We score every Smarty Box tutor on specialism, age group, teaching style and availability, then show you the best fit with 3 clear reasons, plus 2 alternatives. You then book a free 25 minute demo lesson with that tutor.
Yes. If the fit isn't right, message us on WhatsApp or by email and we will suggest another tutor from our team.
Lessons are 25 or 50 minutes. Younger children usually start with 25 minutes; older learners and adults often prefer 50. The free demo lesson is 25 minutes.
Yes. Lessons are one on one by default, with the same tutor every time. Small group classes are also available.
We teach children from age 4, teenagers and adults: from first phonics and early reading, through the G1 to G6 school syllabus, to exam preparation and Business English.
The first 25 minute demo lesson is free. Your tutor or our team will share lesson prices for 25 and 50 minute classes after the demo, so you only commit once you know the match is right.
Seven quick questions, three clear reasons, and a free 25 minute demo lesson.
