Role of the Tutor

The tutor coordinated academic programs for students from different educational systems, provided direct instruction in core subjects, managed relationships with students' home schools, supervised online learning components, and ensured appropriate academic progress despite competition schedules.

Desired Tutor Profile

A versatile educator familiar with multiple international curricula and experienced in supporting student-athletes. Spanish proficiency, cultural adaptability, and understanding of equestrian sport demands were essential.

Duration of the Role

Year-round position with seasonal intensity variations.

Outcome

The academic coordination program ensured participating students successfully completed their home country academic requirements in a compressed academic schedule to allow for significant riding throughout the week.

An individualised approach and small tutor groups of three to five students each, ensured different national curricula could be effectively worked towards, with enough dedicated focus to each student to achieve academic development in approximately half the time as a traditional classroom environment.

All students were able to maintain consistent academic performance despite intensive training schedules and competition travel. Additionally, the program developed a cross-cultural academic community where students supported each other's learning despite different educational backgrounds, creating rich peer teaching and community building opportunities. The academy's administration reported that academic achievement became a valued part of the program's culture rather than competing with equestrian focus.