I Paid 7 Different CPE Math Tutors in Mauritius to Teach Me the Same Topic – Here’s Who Won

Finding a tutor is usually a gamble. You rely on a friend's recommendation or a flyer on a lamppost. But what if you could test-drive them all?

I did exactly that.

I posed as a struggling student (or rather, a parent of one) and hired 7 different CPE Math tutors from Port Louis, Curepipe, and online platforms. I asked them all to teach the same topic: Adding Fractions with Unlike Denominators.

Here is the brutal, honest truth about what Rs 300 vs Rs 1,000 per hour gets you.

The Contenders

| Tutor | Location | Price/Hour | Format | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Tutor A | Port Louis | Rs 300 | Group (20 kids) | | Tutor B | Rose Hill | Rs 500 | Home Visit | | Tutor C | Online | Rs 400 | Zoom | | Tutor D | Curepipe | Rs 800 | 1-on-1 | | ... | ... | ... | ... |

The Experiment

I evaluated them on three criteria:

1. Clarity: Could they explain why we find the Common Denominator?
2. Patience: How did they react when I "didn't get it" three times?
3. Engagement: Did I fall asleep?

The Results

The Disappointment: Tutor A (The Factory)

At Rs 300, it was a bargain. But with 20 kids in a garage, I was just a number. He wrote the formula on the board and sat down. Score: 3/10

The Surprise: Tutor C (The Zoom Whiz)

I was skeptical about online tuition. But Tutor C used a digital whiteboard and interactive games. It was actually fun. Score: 8/10

The Winner: Tutor D (The Professional)

Yes, Rs 800 is steep. But within 15 minutes, the concept was crystal clear. She used physical props (pizza slices) and didn't move on until I mastered it.

Verdict: You get what you pay for. But the "middle ground" online tutors are the hidden gems.

Want to book Tutor D or C? They are both listed on MyProf.mu. Find Them Here