GCSE & IGCSE
The main qualifications at 16 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, and widely taken in international schools. GCSEs are graded 9 to 1.
Nigerian families in the US
Online tutoring for Nigerian families in the US
Masani gives children of Nigerian families across the United States private, one to one lessons with carefully vetted Nigerian teachers who know American school standards. Lessons are scheduled in your own time zone, from the East Coast to the West Coast.
- Teachers from the top 3% of applicants
- From $13.13 a session
- Selected for the MIT Social Innovation Fellowship, 2025
Following US school standards
- Elementary, middle and high school
- Common Core and state standards in math and English language arts
- State test preparation
- SAT and ACT college admissions tests
- Science from elementary to high school
Why US families choose Masani
- Teachers who share your family's heritage and values, and hold high expectations for your child
- Lessons scheduled in Eastern, Central, Mountain or Pacific time
- Clear pricing in dollars, from $120 for 8 sessions
- A written report after every lesson, so you always know what was covered
Exams we prepare for in the US
Each exam lists the subjects it covers. Tap a subject to see how we teach it.
A level
Usually three subjects studied over two years. Universities make offers based on predicted and final A level grades.
Gifted & talented tests
Tests such as the CogAT, NNAT and OLSAT used to place children in gifted and talented programs. They focus on reasoning as much as school knowledge.
State tests
Annual state assessments such as the STAAR in Texas and the Regents exams in New York, covering reading, math and science.
SSAT & ISEE
Admission tests for private and independent schools in the US and Canada, covering verbal skills, reading, math and a writing sample.
SHSAT
The entrance test for New York City's specialized high schools, with an English language arts section and a math section.
SAT & ACT
College admission tests used by many US universities, also taken by students in Canada and elsewhere who are applying to the US.
AP exams
College level courses and exams taken in high school, offered across the US and in many Canadian schools. Strong scores can earn college credit.
DELF French diplomas
Official French language diplomas, popular with French immersion and core French students in Canada.
- French
IB (PYP, MYP & Diploma)
The International Baccalaureate, taught in international schools worldwide and in many UK, US and Canadian schools. The Diploma is taken at 16 to 18.
What every Masani family gets
A teacher from the top 3%
Only the top 3% of teachers who apply are accepted, and we match one to your child. You never have to browse profiles.
A written report after every lesson
What was covered, how your child did, and what comes next, in your inbox and parent portal after each session.
Every lesson recorded
Your child can rewatch any class before a test, and you can see exactly how lessons are taught.
Progress tracked skill by skill
The online parent portal shows how each skill is moving over time, not just a mark at the end of term.
Lessons in your time zone
Sessions run across UK, US, Canada and Australia hours, and every time shows in your own local time.
Change your teacher any time
Free, no questions asked. You can also pause or cancel with 48 hours' notice, and unused sessions are always refunded.
How it works
Book a free consultation
Fifteen minutes with one of our education experts about your child, at a time that suits you.
Get a personalised plan
Within 24 hours we send a written plan: your child's strengths, the gaps worth closing first, and what to do about each.
Meet the right teacher
If Masani fits, we match your child with a teacher chosen for their subject, level and personality.
Learn and track progress
One to one online lessons, a report after each one, and progress you can see in the parent portal.
Simple, transparent pricing
Pay per package, not per month. No hidden fees, and you can pause or cancel with 48 hours' notice. Your first 90 days are covered by our money back promise.
8 sessions
$120
$15 a session · ~1 month at 2x/week
24 sessions
$330
$13.75 a session · ~3 months at 2x/week
Includes 2 free sessions
48 sessions
$630
$13.13 a session · ~6 months at 2x/week
Includes 6 free sessions
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What parents say
Our daughter gets excited to connect with her Masani tutor. Her attitude toward learning mathematics has changed completely. Her self-confidence has increased and she is eager to learn new concepts.
Frequently asked questions
Do your tutors know the American curriculum?
Yes. Our teachers work with Common Core and state standards from elementary through high school, and prepare students for the SAT and ACT.
How much does online tutoring cost in the US with Masani?
Packages start at $120 for 8 one to one sessions ($15 a session). Larger packages bring the price down to $13.75 a session for 24 sessions and $13.13 for 48, with free sessions included.
Can you schedule lessons in my US time zone?
Yes. We hold sessions across US hours, and every booking shows in your own local time, whether you are in New York, Houston, Chicago or Los Angeles.
Why choose a Nigerian tutor for my child in the US?
Many parents want a teacher who understands their family's culture and expectations as well as the American curriculum. Our teachers are selected from the top 3% of applicants and bring both.
Start with a free, personalised learning plan
Fifteen minutes about your child. A written plan within 24 hours. No obligation. Masani was selected for the MIT Social Innovation Fellowship in 2025.
Book a free consultation