Varsity Tutors – Online Tutoring Services

Tutoring and learning resources at no cost to families

Fairfax County Public Schools is partnering with Varsity Tutors to provide students and families with extra resources for learning. Every student can take advantage of Varsity Tutors' services, at no cost, including weekly live online classes, on demand 24/7 chat tutoring, essay editing, study resources such as recorded content, practice problems, and diagnostic tests.

Tutoring Program Details

Varsity Tutors can help students with homework or help them prepare for the next big test whenever they need it. Tutoring is available in English and Spanish. 

The Varsity Tutors platform gives your student more opportunities to learn at their own pace and covers kindergarten through 12th grade curriculum with the following features:

On-Demand Chat Tutoring

What is it?

Chat with a Tutor is a 24/7 chat feature where students can engage in visual problem-solving with a tutor.

How does it help?

It's a great way to get extra support with a tough homework problem, an upcoming exam, or questions about a new subject.

How do I get to it?

  1. Sign into Varsity Tutors via Clever.
  2. On the homepage, click Chat with a Tutor.
  3. Select your preferred language.
  4. Choose a subject.
  5. Type your question.
  6. Click Start Chatting Now.

A tutor will be automatically matched to help you within 24 hours.

Live Group Classes

What is it?

Live Classes are scheduled, interactive group classes for a 100+ subjects every week, including extracurricular topics. All live classes are taught by tutors, including StarCourses led by celebrities! You will need to reserve a spot in the class ahead of time to join.

How does it help?

Many Live Classes are like weekly shows. Some are only available for a limited time. You can interact with the tutor by sending messages in a live class which makes learning more fun.

How do I get to it?

  1. Sign into Varsity Tutors via Clever.
  2. On the homepage, scroll down to view the subjects you are following to see what live classes are available. Or click Explore Live Classes in the dashboard.
  3. Click on a Live Class to view more details and the upcoming schedule.
  4. Find a time to attend and click Enroll Now.
  5. When it is time to join your session, click Join Your Session on the Varsity Tutors homepage dashboard.

Essay Review

What is it?

Essay Review allows you to upload an essay for review, get it checked for plagiarism, and then sent to a tutor who will review the essay and give feedback.

How does it help?

Getting a tutor's feedback that you can use to revise your essay before submitting it to your teacher is a great way to improve your writing skills. Varsity Tutors will check for grammar, spelling, content, structure, and references, as well as in any other areas you request specific help.

How do I get to it?

  1. Sign into Varsity Tutors via Clever.
  2. On the homepage click on Essay Editing.
  3. When your essay has been reviewed by a tutor, you can access the feedback by clicking on Essay Editing within 48 hours of submission.

College and Career Readiness

What is it?

College & Career Readiness is a collection of comprehensive resources, workshops, and expert-led classes focused on college entrance exams including the SAT and ACT, and college applications. Career readiness resources prepare you for writing resumes, interviewing, landing an internship or job, achieving a professional certification, and establishing critical skills.

How does it help?

Varsity Tutors offers resources to help you prepare for college entrance exams. They'll explain the format of the test, the types of questions you'll encounter, and how to approach them effectively. They also provide practice problems to help you get comfortable with the material. Additionally, Varsity Tutors can provide guidance on writing essays and performing well in college admissions interviews.

Looking beyond college, Varsity Tutors can assist you in preparing for job interviews. They offer targeted study guides for professional certifications and resources to develop life skills such as personal finance management and cooking. Their goal is to equip you with the knowledge and tools needed for success in academics and your future career.

How do I get to it?

  1. Sign into Varsity Tutors via Clever.
  2. In the navigation bar, click on Subjects.
  3. Click on the Test Prep, College Admissions, or Professional Certifications subject that you would like to learn
  4. On the Subject Details page, start by clicking on "(+ Add to my learning)."
    1. Find all Live Classes, Video Lessons, Assessments, and Practice Problems related to this subject on this page.
  5. College & career resources are also found by clicking on Classes & Self-Guided in the navigation bar, then On-Demand Lessons.

Assessment and Self-Study

What is it?

Assessments and Self-Study are tests, practice problems, and study tools that help you to explore an area of interest, using all the Varsity Tutors resources available to you.

How does it help?

Varsity Tutors offers a system to check your knowledge in a subject. After completing an assessment, you will receive a learning plan with recommendations for improving your skills. Access learning activities including chat tutoring, recorded or live classes, or practice problems and retake the test to see how much you've learned.

How do I get to it?

  1. Sign into Varsity Tutors via Clever.
  2. In the navigation bar, click on Subjects and select the subject you would like to practice.
    1. On the Subject Details page, start by clicking on "(+ Add to my learning)."
    2. Find all Live Classes, Video Lessons, Assessments, and Practice Problems related to this subject on this page.
  3. Assessments can also be accessed by clicking on Classes & Self-Guided, then on Assessments.
    1. Select your grade level, then the subject to test, and click Take Assessment.
    2. When you are ready to start, click on "(Let's Go!)." 
    3. You can leave the assessment at any time, and your progress will be saved.

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