A Tutor Partnership usually refers to a program where tutors collaborate with an online platform or organization to find students, often in exchange for a fee or commission. It is not a single universal scheme—its legitimacy depends entirely on which company is offering it.

In India, the term commonly points to the Tutor Partnership Program of UrbanPro. In this model, tutors pay a subscription or buy credits to access student leads, contact learners, and conduct demo classes. UrbanPro itself is a registered and well-known tutoring marketplace, so the program is legitimate in existence, not a fake company.

However, legitimacy does not automatically mean it is beneficial for everyone. Many tutors report mixed experiences. Some successfully convert leads into paying students, while others complain about poor-quality or unresponsive leads, fast credit consumption, and limited refunds. Essentially, you are paying for access to leads, not guaranteed students.

Outside such platforms, “tutor partnership” can also mean a non-commercial collaboration between tutors, schools, or educational organizations, which is generally genuine and free of fees.