One-to-one mathematics tutoring
Mathematics Tutoring
in the Netherlands
Support with school lessons, tests, word problems and earlier topics. We review the student's materials and answers, identify what is needed, and suggest a tutor and approach.
- Free first lesson
- No registration fee
- Online or in person
In-person lessons are mainly in Amstelveen and Amsterdam, depending on tutor availability and location.
"Weak at mathematics" can look the same
but mean different things.
The phrase "weak at mathematics" covers several different situations. The first job is to narrow that vague worry down to a specific place.
Calculations are fine, but word problems are difficult
The first step depends on whether the difficulty is reading the question or setting up the equation.
Struggling to keep up with the pace at school
The cause is sometimes a gap in an earlier topic rather than the current one.
Good work at home, but lower marks in tests
Marked papers often show a pattern in the type of mistake or in how time is used.
Difficulty with mathematical language in English
We first separate mathematics difficulties from language difficulties, which shows what kind of tutor is needed.
What we look at is how study is going. We do not judge medical or developmental causes behind understanding.
First, we sort out the current problem
and where to go back to.
Before looking for a tutor, we work out together what you want to solve. If you do not know something, that is fine.
Look at materials, tests and the problems you find hard
A textbook, a problem book or a returned test is enough.
Find where you get stuck in the current unit
We check where in which problem you stop.
Check earlier content if needed
Only when the cause seems to be an earlier unit do we decide how far to go back.
Work out what kind of tutor is needed
From year, materials, goal, language of instruction and format, we set out what the tutor needs.
Check and adjust in a trial lesson
In a real lesson we check the approach and the fit with the tutor, and adjust.
The overall flow
- Materials and papers
- Sorting out difficulties
- Tutor matching
- Lessons
- Report and next points
An example of sorting out difficulties
- Enquiry
- Lower secondary. Difficulty setting up equations in word problems.
- What we check
- Where in the question they get stuck, and how they handle letters and quantities before writing the equation.
- Where to go back to
- The basics of expressions with letters, from an earlier topic.
- Tutor requirements
- Can teach lower secondary mathematics. Can explain in English or Japanese. Online.
This is one example. How things actually proceed depends on the year, materials and goal.
This is not a diagnostic test and gives no score. It is a way for you and a tutor to sort out the situation from materials and conversation.
What to look at in mathematics
depends on your goal.
Even when the request is "please help with mathematics", the way lessons run depends on the goal.
School lessons and homework
We work from what the school is covering now and help the student with the parts they cannot manage alone.
Test preparation
We work from the actual test content, school materials and the student's previous mistakes rather than a generic course.
Going back over weak topics
Where needed, we return to earlier material that links to the problems they are working on now.
Mathematics in English or an international curriculum
We check the terminology, curriculum and course, and confirm that a suitable tutor is available before suggesting one.
For exam preparation, we first confirm the exam content, the timing and whether a suitable tutor is available before agreeing to help.
For international school students, see also:
Not only whether a tutor can teach mathematics,
but whether they fit your goal now.
Even in mathematics, the right tutor differs by year and school. We confirm the points below before suggesting candidates.
- Year group and current content
- School or curriculum
- Goal
- Language of teaching
- Online or in person
- Preferred days and times
- Fit with teaching style
Tutors' subjects and availability change over time. Whether we have a tutor who fits your wishes is confirmed when you get in touch.
See how we match tutors →Progress updates
after lessons.
We share what was covered, what was understood and what to check next, in a form parents can follow too.
An example report
- Covered
- From a word problem to setting up the equation
- Understood
- Writing out the known quantities from the problem text
- Next to check
- How to choose letters when writing the equation
This only shows the format. It is not a real student's report.
Who Petra suits
- Mathematics is difficult and you are not sure where to start
- You prefer to ask questions one to one rather than in a group class
- You want a tutor to review school materials and tests
- Rapport with the tutor matters to you
- You want regular updates on how lessons are going
- You want a tutor who understands an English-language or international school environment
When another option may suit better
In cases like these, please consider other options as well.
- You need highly specialised coaching, such as for mathematics olympiads
- You need a dedicated professional tutor guaranteed at once for a specific highly selective exam
- You want to compare many tutors from a very large specialist pool
Pricing, lesson format and how to start
Online lessons are €49 for 60 minutes and in-person lessons are €59 for 60 minutes. The first trial lesson is free and there is no registration fee. Tutor matching, changing tutor, progress updates and parent support are included.
See the pricing page →- Online
- Available from anywhere in the Netherlands.
- In person
- Mainly in Amstelveen and Amsterdam. Subject to tutor availability and location.
- Free trial
- The trial lesson shows how we work and whether the student and tutor suit each other, before you decide to continue.
How to start
- Get in touch
- Confirm tutor options and approach
- Trial lesson
- If you continue, arrange the schedule
You are welcome to just ask. This does not confirm a sign-up.
Frequently asked questions
Questions we are often asked about mathematics.
Can we ask for mathematics only?
Yes. Tell us the student's year group and the topics, and we will check that a suitable tutor is available.
The student does not know where they struggle. Can we still ask?
Yes. Finding where they are stuck is the first step. If you have their materials or marked tests, we will review them to identify the gaps.
Can you use the school textbook or workbook?
Yes. We aim to work from the school's materials, and agree with you how best to share them.
Can mathematics lessons be online?
Yes. Online lessons are available anywhere in the Netherlands.
Can we have in-person lessons?
In-person lessons are mainly offered in Amstelveen and Amsterdam. They depend on tutor availability and location. If they are not possible, we will suggest online lessons.
Can you help with mathematics taught in English, such as IB or IGCSE?
Please ask. We check the course, materials and language of teaching, then tell you whether a suitable tutor is available. If we do not currently have one, we will tell you.
Can you help with exam preparation?
This depends on the exam content and the timing. We confirm that a suitable tutor is available before agreeing, so we cannot cover every exam.
What if the tutor is not the right fit?
Tell us after the trial or at any point during lessons. We will review the approach or suggest another tutor.
Let's start by sorting out
the mathematics you are struggling with now.
Tell us the year and what is difficult. We check and propose a tutor and approach that fit.
Free first lesson · No registration fee