Online tuition by country
Heights International Academy teaches students live online in 11 countries: Pakistan, the six Gulf states, the UK, Canada, the USA and Australia. Each country page shows class times in your own timezone, fees in your local currency, how local students sit their exams and which curricula their schools use.
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Where do we teach, and in which timezone and currency?
| Country | Class timezone | School weekend | Fees in | Curricula we teach most there |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | Pakistan Standard Time (PKT, UTC+5) | Sunday | PKR | O Level, A Level, Matric and FSc / Intermediate |
| United Arab Emirates | Gulf Standard Time (GST, UTC+4) | Saturday–Sunday | AED | IGCSE, A Level, GCSE and IB |
| Saudi Arabia | Arabia Standard Time (AST, UTC+3) | Friday–Saturday | SAR | IGCSE, A Level, O Level and AP |
| Qatar | Arabia Standard Time (AST, UTC+3) | Friday–Saturday | QAR | IGCSE, A Level, IB and AP |
| Oman | Gulf Standard Time (GST, UTC+4) | Friday–Saturday | OMR | IGCSE, A Level, IB and O Level |
| Kuwait | Arabia Standard Time (AST, UTC+3) | Friday–Saturday | KWD | IGCSE, A Level, AP and IB |
| Bahrain | Arabia Standard Time (AST, UTC+3) | Friday–Saturday | BHD | IGCSE, A Level, IB and AP |
| United Kingdom | UK time (GMT/BST) | Saturday–Sunday | GBP | GCSE, A Level, IGCSE and IB |
| Canada | Eastern Time (EST/EDT); western cities shown in local time | Saturday–Sunday | CAD | Ontario high school, AP, IB and University subjects |
| United States | US Eastern Time (EST/EDT); other cities shown in local time | Saturday–Sunday | USD | AP, IB and University subjects |
| Australia | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT); other cities shown in local time | Saturday–Sunday | AUD | HSC, VCE, IB and University subjects |
How do online classes work across timezones?
Lessons are booked in your local time, and the booking confirmation shows the time for both you and the tutor. Gulf families usually choose after-school slots between about 3pm and 9pm, UK families early evening, and families in Canada, the USA and Australia often use weekend mornings or evenings. Daylight-saving changes in the UK and North America shift some slots by an hour twice a year, so we confirm the timetable again in March and October.
Which curricula have country-specific pages?
Some qualifications work differently from country to country, for example where students sit exams or which board local schools use. For those we keep separate pages: IGCSE in the UAE, IGCSE in Saudi Arabia, A Level in the UK and IB in the UAE.
Pakistan
PKR. Pakistan Standard Time (PKT, UTC+5)
UAE
AED. Gulf Standard Time (GST, UTC+4)
Saudi Arabia
SAR. Arabia Standard Time (AST, UTC+3)
Qatar
QAR. Arabia Standard Time (AST, UTC+3)
Oman
OMR. Gulf Standard Time (GST, UTC+4)
Kuwait
KWD. Arabia Standard Time (AST, UTC+3)
Bahrain
BHD. Arabia Standard Time (AST, UTC+3)
UK
GBP. UK time (GMT/BST)
Canada
CAD. Eastern Time (EST/EDT); western cities shown in local time
USA
USD. US Eastern Time (EST/EDT); other cities shown in local time
Australia
AUD. Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT); other cities shown in local time
Questions from families in each country
Which is the best online academy in Pakistan?
The best online academy in Pakistan is the one that matches your child's exact board and syllabus, publishes its fees, lets you try a class before paying and keeps parents informed. Ask any academy for a free trial, the tutor's experience with your syllabus code and how progress is reported. We offer all of these, with fees in PKR.
How much does a private tutor cost in the UAE?
Private tutor costs in the UAE vary with the curriculum, the level, the tutor's experience and whether lessons are one-to-one or in a group, so there is no single market rate. Our own fees are listed in AED on our pricing page, and they cover live online lessons with no travel charges. A Level and IB lessons are priced higher than GCSE or IGCSE.
Do you offer online tutoring for international school students in Saudi Arabia?
Yes, we tutor students from British, American, IB and Pakistani-curriculum schools across Saudi Arabia, including Riyadh, Jeddah and the Eastern Province. Lessons are live and online, scheduled in Arabia Standard Time after school or at weekends. Tell us your child's curriculum, grade and subjects, and we will match a tutor who knows that syllabus.
Do you have online IGCSE and IB tutors for students in Doha and across Qatar?
Yes, we offer live online tutoring for students in Doha and across Qatar in IGCSE, A Level, IB, AP and SAT, as well as Pakistani-curriculum subjects. Lessons run in Arabia Standard Time after school and on Fridays and Saturdays. Tell us your child's curriculum and subjects, and we will match a tutor who knows that syllabus.
How much does an online tutor cost in the UK?
Our online tutoring fees for the UK are listed in GBP on our pricing page. The cost depends on the level, such as GCSE, A Level or IB, whether your child has one-to-one or small-group lessons, and how many sessions a week you book. Online lessons also avoid the travel time and costs of in-person tutoring.
Do you offer online tutoring for high school students in Canada?
Yes, we offer live online tutoring for Canadian high school students in maths, sciences and English, as well as AP, IB and SAT preparation. Lessons are scheduled in your local time zone, whether you are in Ontario, British Columbia or Alberta. Tell us your province, grade and courses, and we will match a suitable tutor.
Do you offer online tutoring for high school students in the USA?
Yes, we offer live online tutoring for US high school students in maths, physics, chemistry and biology, as well as AP courses and SAT prep. Lessons are scheduled in your local time zone, from Eastern to Pacific. Tell us your child's grade, courses and goals, and we will match a tutor who knows that material.
Do you offer online tutoring for Australian high school students?
Yes, we offer live online tutoring for Australian students in Years 7 to 12, with a focus on Year 11 and 12 maths, sciences and English for the HSC, VCE and other state certificates. Lessons are scheduled in your local time. Tell us your state, year and subjects, and we will match a tutor.
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