As a parent, I’ve invested in tuition centers, private tutors, and countless extracurriculars. So when I first came across PlanetSpark, I was skeptical. An online platform teaching soft skills like public speaking and creative writing? Could it really compete with in-person, traditional tuitions?

Three months in, I have an answer — and it’s not what I expected.

Why We Were Considering Extra Help

My 9-year-old son, Aarav, is academically average but emotionally brilliant. He asks deep questions, narrates imaginative stories, and dreams about becoming a YouTuber. But when asked to speak in front of a crowd — even a classroom — he would clam up.

We initially tried enrolling him in a neighborhood tuition class, expecting confidence to follow academics. But while he improved slightly in grades, his communication remained stuck. When he had to deliver a speech in school, he memorized it — and recited it like a robot.

That’s when we shifted to PlanetSpark.

The First Difference: Purpose

Traditional tuitions aim to boost grades. PlanetSpark aims to build skills. From Day 1, Aarav’s coach wasn’t asking him to remember content — she was helping him own his ideas.

The Second Difference: Personalization

Tuition classes are often 1:5 or 1:10, meaning shy kids get lost. PlanetSpark gave Aarav a personal coach. Sessions were customized to his interests — gaming, wildlife, comedy — and the results were visible fast.

Week 1-2: Aarav practiced storytelling through his favorite cartoon characters.

Week 3-4: He learned to write and deliver an opinion piece on why kids should choose their extracurriculars.

Week 5-6: He participated in mock interviews and hosted a pretend game show.

By Week 8: He volunteered to moderate his class assembly discussion.

What Traditional Tuitions Lack (That PlanetSpark Doesn’t)

• Confidence training — not just academic prep.

• 1:1 mentorship — essential for kids with performance anxiety.

• Creative development — which rarely finds space in syllabus-focused tuition.

• Real-time feedback — PlanetSpark sends parents weekly insights, recordings, and progress summaries.

Cost vs Value

Yes, PlanetSpark is pricier than regular tuition. But the outcome is transformation — not just grades. Confidence, articulation, stage presence — these are skills that impact careers, interviews, and relationships.

Bonus: Aarav now applies what he learns across subjects — presenting his science projects better, writing more expressive essays, and even helping friends overcome stage fear.

Final Verdict: Which One Works?

If your child is struggling with concepts, traditional tuition may help. But if your goal is communication, confidence, and creative growth — PlanetSpark wins hands down.

Because someday, our kids won’t just be tested on answers. They’ll be judged on how they express them. And PlanetSpark prepares them for that world.