Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers for parents, learners, and tutors.

Find answers about Alkebula’s international curriculum focus, online tutoring, homeschool support, tutor quality, bookings, payments, refunds, and parent support.

About The Alkebula School

What is The Alkebula School?

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The Alkebula School is a premium online academic support platform for families following international curricula. We support learners in Cambridge IGCSE, Edexcel IGCSE, A Levels, IB, and structured homeschool pathways.

Is Alkebula a normal tuition marketplace?

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No. Alkebula is designed as a structured education support system rather than a casual tutoring marketplace. Our focus is on academic clarity, learning gaps, mastery, consistency, and measurable learner progress.

Which curricula does Alkebula support?

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We currently focus on Cambridge IGCSE, Edexcel IGCSE, A Levels, IB, and homeschool support for families using these international education pathways.

Does Alkebula offer CBC tutoring?

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No. The Alkebula School does not offer CBC tutoring. Our academic focus is international curricula only.

Is Alkebula only for learners in Kenya?

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No. Alkebula operates online and supports families globally. Learners can access approved tutors and structured academic support from different locations, subject to tutor availability and suitable time zones.

Tutoring and Academic Support

How does online tutoring work?

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Parents create an account, choose the relevant academic pathway, review available tutors, and book lessons based on the learner’s needs. Lessons are designed to be focused, structured, and aligned with the learner’s curriculum.

Can Alkebula help a learner who is behind?

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Yes. One of Alkebula’s main goals is to help learners close learning gaps. Tutors can support weaker areas, rebuild foundations, and help learners gain confidence through consistent guided practice.

Can Alkebula support high-performing learners?

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Yes. Alkebula is also suitable for learners who are already doing well but need stronger exam preparation, deeper subject mastery, better academic discipline, or higher-level challenge.

Do you support homeschool families?

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Yes. Alkebula offers structured homeschool support for families following international curricula. This includes subject tutoring, academic rhythm, accountability, and support for learners preparing for external examinations.

Can parents book more than one lesson?

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Yes. Parents can book lessons according to tutor availability and the learner’s academic needs. Where regular support is needed, families may arrange ongoing lessons.

Tutors and Quality

Who are the tutors on Alkebula?

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Tutors on Alkebula are educators who apply to join the platform and go through an onboarding and approval process before appearing publicly.

Are tutors verified?

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Tutor profiles are reviewed before approval. Alkebula may request professional details, curriculum experience, qualifications, teaching background, profile information, and supporting documents during the onboarding process.

Can I choose a specific tutor?

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Yes. Parents can review available tutor profiles and choose a tutor based on subject, curriculum experience, availability, and suitability for the learner.

What happens if a tutor is unavailable?

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If a tutor is unavailable, parents may select another suitable tutor or wait for available lesson slots. Where a booking needs adjustment, the platform may support rescheduling.

Can tutors apply to join Alkebula?

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Yes. Qualified educators with experience in supported international curricula may apply through the tutor application page.

Bookings, Lessons and Rescheduling

How do parents book a lesson?

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Parents sign up, find a suitable tutor, select available lesson times where provided, and submit the booking details through the platform.

Can a lesson be rescheduled?

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Where rescheduling is necessary, parents or tutors may request a change. Rescheduling depends on tutor availability and platform policies.

What happens if a tutor cannot attend a booked lesson?

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If a tutor is unable to attend, the lesson should be rescheduled where possible. Alkebula’s aim is to protect learner continuity and maintain trust between parents, tutors, and the platform.

Are lessons online or in-person?

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Alkebula is primarily built for online academic support. If any in-person arrangement is available in future, it will depend on location, tutor availability, and platform approval.

Can parents track lesson history?

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The platform is designed to support parent visibility over bookings and lesson activity, helping families manage learning support more clearly.

Payments, Refunds and Policies

How are payments handled?

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Payment handling may depend on the booking flow available at the time of booking. Parents should follow the payment instructions provided on the platform or by Alkebula’s official communication channels.

Does Alkebula have a refund policy?

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Yes. Refund terms are guided by the refund policy published on the website. Parents should review the Refund Policy page before making payments or bookings.

Where can I find the Terms and Conditions?

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The Terms and Conditions are available through the Legal section of the website footer.

Where can I find the Privacy Policy?

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The Privacy Policy is available through the Legal section of the website footer. It explains how user information is handled.

Are tutor terms separate from parent terms?

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Yes. Tutors may be subject to specific tutor terms, expectations, and professional conduct requirements in addition to general platform policies.

Parent Support and Communication

How can parents contact Alkebula?

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Parents can contact Alkebula through the Contact page, official email addresses, or available support channels provided on the website.

Can I speak to someone before signing up?

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Yes. Parents may submit an enquiry through the Contact page to discuss their learner’s needs before proceeding.

What information should I provide when enquiring?

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It helps to share the learner’s curriculum, subject needs, current level, areas of difficulty, preferred schedule, and whether the support is for catching up, exam preparation, or ongoing academic structure.

Can Alkebula help me decide the right pathway?

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Alkebula can guide parents toward the right support option based on curriculum, learner needs, and tutor availability.

Still have a question?

Send us a message and we will guide you to the right academic support option for your learner.