General Information

Varsity Tutors offers a wide range of live classes designed to support academic growth, explore interests, and build new skills. Classes cover topics for all ages and abilities.

Classes are conducted live, led by experienced instructors who facilitate interactive sessions.

What to Expect

Real-Time Interaction:
Students can engage directly with instructors and classmates for a dynamic learning experience.

Interactive Features:
Chat tools, virtual whiteboards, and other resources are available to support active participation.

Scheduled Sessions:
Classes take place at scheduled times designed to accommodate a variety of needs.

Live instruction allows students to remain engaged, receive real-time feedback, and participate in a hands-on, collaborative learning environment.

With a Learning Membership plan, students gain access to a variety of unlimited Live Classes. These Live Classes include:

• Academic Support: Classes in subjects like math, science, and reading.
• Test Preparation: Specialized instruction to help students succeed on exams.
• Skill Building: Enrichment activities to foster curiosity and growth.

To see the full catalog of live classes:

1. Log in to your Varsity Tutors account. 
2. If you have more than one student, select the correct student profile from the dropdown menu in the top-right corner of the Home Page.

3. Select Live Classes from the menu on the left side.

4. Use the filters to find the class that is right for you or any member of your household.

5. Select Enroll Now to sign up for as many classes as you'd like!

Did you know? 

Your Learning Membership plan can be used by any member of your household! If you would like to add a new learner to your plan, simply click on the drop-down menu in the top right corner of the Home Page, select Add Profile, and complete the form.  

Each learner in your household has access to:

• Individual Instruction: Personalized tutoring in thousands of available subjects.
• Live Classes: Hundreds of engaging classes taught by experts and celebrities. 
• Study Coach: Quick help when you need it, or explore anything you want to learn about.
• My Subjects: Self-study tools such as flash cards, lessons, quizzes, & more.

From art, coding, & zoology to history, AP calculus, & SAT prep, your Learning Membership offers comprehensive support for every learner. 

New classes are added on a weekly basis to provide fresh and engaging learning opportunities across a wide range of topics designed to support curiosity and academic growth.

The Class Catalog can be viewed to see the latest additions and identify classes that align with specific interests or scheduling needs.

At Varsity Tutors, we offer several types of online classes — each designed for a different learning experience. Class size depends on the type of class.

⭐ StarCourses

What are they?
StarCourses are large, live online events led by expert speakers and partner organizations. These include:

• College admissions strategy sessions (for example, events with admissions officers from top universities)

• Educational programs hosted with partners like museums or aquariums

• Parent-focused sessions with education experts

How many students can join?
There is no limit to how many people can attend a StarCourse. These are designed for large audiences.

🎥 Livestream Classes (Grades K–12)

What are they?
Livestream Classes are interactive lessons taught live by expert instructors. Students can participate through the chat but are not on camera or microphone.

How many students are in each class?
These sessions are webinar-style and can include a large number of students which allows for groups of any size to interact with the world's foremost experts. 

Since participation and interaction is focused on the chat, polls, emojis and reactions, even the most shy students find it easy to participate and can do so from anywhere, including busy locations. VT instructors love it, often commenting that interaction is much higher since anyone can send messages without having to wait their turn or gauge whether it's important enough to ask.

💬 Group Classes (College & Adult Learners)

What are they?
Group Classes are smaller, fully interactive sessions where students can turn on their cameras and microphones to speak with the instructor and other learners directly.

How many students are in each class?
Group Class attendance typically averages fewer than 25 students per session. This keeps the class size small enough for meaningful discussion and personal attention.

Classes are designed to accommodate a variety of age groups and skill levels.

Age-Specific Classes:

• Many classes are tailored to specific age ranges, such as elementary, middle, or high school students, to provide targeted instruction.

Multi-Age Classes:

• Some classes, including enrichment topics and StarCourses, are designed to engage learners across multiple age groups.

• With options that include academic support, test preparation, and creative exploration, classes offer opportunities for learners at every stage.
  
   

Recordings are not provided for Group Classes in order to protect student privacy.

Attendance for Group Classes is flexible. Students may attend all sessions or only the sessions that fit their schedule. If a session is missed, it is possible to join the next session without a make-up class. Make-up sessions for Group Classes are not currently offered.

Recordings are accessible for 1-on-1 tutoring sessions. In order to access a recorded 1:1 session, follow the steps below.

To access 1-on-1 tutoring session recordings:

1. Log in to your Varsity Tutors account.
2. If you have more than one student, select the correct student profile from the dropdown menu in the top-right corner of the Home Page.
3. Select Tutoring on the left side of the Home Page.
4. Select Session Summaries.
5. Choose the date of the session you wish to review from the drop-down menu.
6. Click on the video to begin playing the recording.

Did you know? 

Your Learning Membership plan can be used by any member of your household! If you would like to add a new learner to your plan, simply click on the drop-down menu in the top right corner of the Home Page, select Add Profile, and complete the form.  

Each learner in your household has access to:

• Individual Instruction: Personalized tutoring in thousands of available subjects.
• Live Classes: Hundreds of engaging classes taught by experts and celebrities. 
• Study Coach: Quick help when you need it, or explore anything you want to learn about.
• My Subjects: Self-study tools such as flash cards, lessons, quizzes, & more.

From art, coding, & zoology to history, AP calculus, & SAT prep, your Learning Membership offers comprehensive support for every learner. 

Behavior and decorum in classes are managed by experienced instructors who lead live sessions. Instructors design their curriculum to keep students actively engaged and are trained in best practices for group instruction, including effective strategies for managing classroom behavior.

Preparation for class participation depends on the format and expectations of each class. Participation may occur through chat or speaking opportunities, and while it is encouraged, it is not required. Students may choose to observe if that is preferred.

Classroom Etiquette

To support a positive learning environment, students are expected to:

Respect Others:
Allow the instructor and classmates to speak without interruption.

Use Chat Responsibly:
Keep chat contributions focused on responding to instructor questions or sharing relevant insights.

Follow Instructions:
Adhere to any participation guidelines provided by the instructor.

Some classes may recommend or require specific materials to support full participation in planned activities. When materials are needed, the instructor will either send the details in advance by email or provide the information during the first session.

The Varsity Tutors team is not able to supply material requirements in advance. If the necessary materials are not available, it is still possible to join the session and observe.