Why Local Tutors Are Losing Students to Apps (And How Saral School Helps)
Why Local Tutors Are Losing Students to Apps (And How Saral School Helps)
India’s tutoring heritage has always been based on personal relationships. From the math teacher around the corner to the language teacher in the lane, generations of students have performed well under their tutelage. But the learning landscape is changing quickly. Glossy edtech websites with glitzy interfaces and celebrity-endorsed lessons are swamping the market, captivating students and parents. Consequently, even the most seasoned local tutors are falling behind—not because they’re less qualified, but because they’re not prepared for the digital world.
The Real Problem Isn’t Teaching—It’s Technology.
Local tutors retain the confidence, commitment, and subject expertise. But without digital tools, they cannot live up to today’s learner’s expectations. Modern learners want recorded lectures, instantaneous feedback, variable schedules, and electronic notes. Parents desire monitoring of performance, updates on progress, and convenience in fee payment. Compare these with most local tutors who depend on handwritten records, manual registers, and mouth-to-mouth propaganda for new entries. The outcome? A widening gap between them and their digitally savvy competitors.
Saral School is designed to bridge that gap.
At Elite Startup Club, we understand that India’s true education backbone isn’t urban institutions or giant tech—but rather the millions of grassroots teachers building futures day in and day out. Saral School is our response to this increasing digital divide. It’s not yet another edtech platform—it’s a grassroots empowerment toolkit specifically designed for neighborhood tutors, small coaching centers, and home-based teachers.
With Saral School, tutors don’t require costly equipment or technical expertise. We introduce them to a plug-and-play solution that operates on their smartphones, in their language, and according to their schedule. They can record and send lessons over WhatsApp, schedule classes, automate attendance, and instantly share test results with parents. A tutor in rural Maharashtra can now provide structured, semi-digital learning like a startup in Bengaluru.
What Sets Saral School Apart?
In contrast to large edtech platforms that think of tutors as content providers, Saral School gives the tutor the driver’s seat. We assist them to maintain their mode of teaching but amplify their outreach. Features include:
Student & Batch Management
Schedule, categorize, and track students with ease across multiple subjects or grade levels.
Digital Notes & Tests
Design exams and post them online through SMS, email, or WhatsApp.
Auto-translated local language notifications to keep guardians updated.
Payment & Fee Tracking
Implemented UPI systems for fee collection, reminders, and transparency.
Reputation Builder
Tutors can receive reviews, testimonials, and success stories to get more learners on board.
Why It Matters Right Now
With more screen time and access to online learning, students are demanding more. But that doesn’t indicate that local teachers must take a backseat. They simply require a stronger digital support system. Saral School is not about displacing the tutor—it’s about enabling them to adapt. It’s a “Bharat-first” education tech solution, designed not for the metro’s top 5%, but for the tens of millions of dedicated teachers in towns, villages, and semi-urban centers.
India’s future lies in inclusive innovation—where grassroots talent gets digital wings. With Saral School, we’re not just giving tutors tools—we’re giving them hope, visibility, and a new way to thrive.