Reading Tutors in New York City, NY

Reading tutoring in New York City, in short

For New York City families, TaleemSquare provides one-to-one online reading tutoring matched to the New York State Next Generation English Language Arts Learning Standards, from Kindergarten to Grade 12, including preparation for New York State ELA tests.

Your child learns from home with the same tutor each week, in Eastern Time. After a free 45-minute assessment, plans start at $85 a month with no contract.

Curriculum: New York standards
Lesson times: Eastern Time
Format: Live, one-to-one, online
Price: From $85 a month

Reading and English in New York City schools

Standards: New York State Next Generation English Language Arts Learning Standards
Tests your child may take: New York State ELA tests in Grades 3-8 and the English Regents exam
Worth knowing in New York: New York's Back to Basics initiative (2024) set a deadline for schools to move to science of reading instruction.

New York City runs the largest public school system in the United States, and eight of its specialized high schools admit students through the SHSAT.

School systems serving New York City

New York City Public Schools

School year: Early September to late June

Lessons scheduled in Eastern Time

Help for every grade

Elementary

Middle school

High school

Skills and programs

Phonics Reading comprehension Vocabulary Spelling Grammar Essay writing Dyslexia support ELA

Try the free reading test

Online one-to-one vs local options in New York City

TaleemSquare onlineLocal learning centerPrivate in-home tutor

AttentionTaleemSquare: One tutor, one child, the whole lessonLearning center: Often shared between several studentsIn-home tutor: One-to-one

TravelTaleemSquare: None, lessons are at homeLearning center: Drive there and backIn-home tutor: Tutor travels to you

PriceTaleemSquare: From $85 a month (about $10.63 a lesson)Learning center: Varies; often a monthly membership plus feesIn-home tutor: Varies; often charged by the hour

Parent updatesTaleemSquare: WhatsApp summary after every classLearning center: Varies by centerIn-home tutor: Varies by tutor

ScheduleTaleemSquare: After school and weekends in Eastern TimeLearning center: Center opening hoursIn-home tutor: Depends on the tutor

A local center can suit children who like working alongside others. If your child needs focused one-to-one teaching, the free assessment lets you try it first.

Mother and daughter using a laptop together — Lessons run live on Zoom from home, with a parent welcome to sit in.

Father reading a book with his son on the couch — Reading together, then talking about what happened and why.

After each class you get a WhatsApp note: what was read, what clicked, and one thing to practise at home.

Simple monthly plans

$85a month for 2 one-to-one reading and English lessons a week

Free 45-minute assessment first
No contract, cancel any month
No registration fee
4-class money-back promise
Switch tutor at no cost
WhatsApp update after every class

Starter

2 lessons a week, best for keeping up with school

$85/mo

GrowthMost chosen

3 lessons a week, best for catching up + building confidence

$119/mo

Intensive

4 lessons a week, best for exam prep & fast improvement

$149/mo

Full pricing and how we compare

Reading tutoring in New York City: questions

Are your reading tutors based in New York City?

No. TaleemSquare tutors teach online, so New York City families get one-to-one reading lessons without travelling to a center. Lessons are scheduled in Eastern Time and follow the New York curriculum your child uses at school.

Do you follow the New York English curriculum?

Yes. Tutors align lessons with the New York State Next Generation English Language Arts Learning Standards and with your child's own school work. Share homework, worksheets or the topic list and the tutor will match it.

Can you help my child prepare for New York State ELA tests?

Yes. Local tests include: New York State ELA tests in Grades 3-8 and the English Regents exam. Tutors build the underlying reading skills first, then practise questions in the right format as the test approaches.

How much does a reading tutor in New York City cost?

TaleemSquare plans start at $85 a month for two 45-minute one-to-one lessons a week, about $10.63 a lesson. Three lessons a week cost $119 and four cost $149. There is no contract, and the first assessment is free.

What times are lessons available in New York City?

Lessons are scheduled in Eastern Time, usually after school on weekdays or at weekends. Your child keeps the same tutor and weekly slots, which you agree after the free assessment.

Do you work with New York City schools?

No. TaleemSquare is an independent online tutoring service: we aren't affiliated with any school or district in New York City, and we don't have a local office. Children from any public, private or charter school can join. Lessons follow the New York State Next Generation English Language Arts Learning Standards, and the tutor also works from the homework your child's teacher sets. Schools in New York usually run early September to late June, and you can start lessons at any point in the year.