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Find your Learner a Nest

We match K–8 students with high school tutors who've proven they know their subject. This takes about 5 minutes.

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Verified knowledge
Every tutor passes a subject quiz before their Nest opens — no guesswork
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No platform fees
Pay tutors directly — Learnest never touches your money
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Smart matching
Matched on subject, format, availability, and proximity
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Parent or Guardian Info

We keep a parent or guardian on file for every Learner. You'll receive all communications and manage sessions directly.

Please enter your first name.
Please enter your last name.
Please enter a valid email address.
For session reminders only — never marketing. Please enter a valid 10-digit phone number, or leave it blank.
Parent Portal Access
Log in to your parent portal with your email + this password. Password must be at least 8 characters.
Passwords do not match.
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About Your Learner

Tell us about the student. We use this to find tutors who match their grade, location, and learning needs.

Please enter the student's first name.
Please select a grade level.
Used for local tutor matching and market pricing. Please enter a valid 5-digit zip code.
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Parent Consent

Before we go any further, we need your consent as your Learner's parent or guardian.

By continuing, you confirm that:

  1. You are the parent or legal guardian of the student named above.
  2. You authorize Learnest to collect and store the information provided here.
  3. You understand that Learnest connects students with peer tutors but does not employ tutors or process payments.
  4. You understand that tutoring sessions happen directly between your family and the tutor.

By continuing, you confirm you have read our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

Please type "I agree" to continue.
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What does your Learner want to work on?

Pick one or more subjects — you can always add more later. We'll find tutors qualified in each one.

Math
Science
English
History
Foreign Languages
Please select at least one subject.
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Tell us what's been tricky

The more specific you are, the better your match. Your tutor reads this before the first session.

Please describe what's been tricky for each subject.
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Budget & Payment

Learnest doesn't process payments — your family pays the tutor directly. The tutor sets their rate and you'll see it before committing.

Your Budget
$
How much are you comfortable spending per session? Please enter a budget amount.
Payment Method
Please select a payment method.
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Schedule & Format

When is your Learner usually free? Your tutor will confirm the exact time with you directly.

Availability
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After school
Weekdays · 3–6 pm
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Evenings
Weekdays · 6–9 pm
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Saturday mornings
9 am – 12 pm
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Saturday afternoons
12 – 5 pm
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Sunday
All day
Please select at least one time window.
Session Format
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Create your login

You'll use these to log in to your student dashboard and join sessions with your tutor.

Letters, numbers, underscores (3–30 chars). Used to log in. Please choose a valid username (3–30 chars, letters/numbers/underscores).
This is the email you'll use to sign in. Please enter a valid email address.
Password must be at least 8 characters.
Passwords do not match.

Finding your Nest…

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You're in the Nest!

We've sent a confirmation to with everything you need.

What happens next: Your matched tutor will reach out within 24 hours to confirm your first session. If any subject was waitlisted, we'll notify you the moment a match opens up.
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