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Choose from 54 curricula and 145 alignments across the US, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Ireland, with personalized tutoring worldwide.
By Tia Education Team · Published
Students do not always live in the country whose curriculum they follow. Tia lets families choose from 54 curricula and 145 alignments drawn from six countries, so an online tutor for international students can follow the learning pathway the family actually needs.
- Tia offers 54 curricula and 145 alignments for international students in 2026.
- Families choose a supported curriculum instead of being assigned one by location.
- Students can use Tia alongside school or within a home education plan.
- Math, English and Science lessons adapt while the chosen curriculum sets the direction.
- Parents see progress records, honest engaged time and demonstrated knowledge as learning happens.
Six countries, one curriculum choice that fits
Tia's curriculum library draws from six countries:
- United States
- United Kingdom
- Canada
- Australia
- New Zealand
- Ireland
The United States and United Kingdom options are the most popular choices for international students in Tia. Families anywhere in the world can choose a supported curriculum from these six countries when it matches their student's school, home education plan or future study pathway.
The curriculum sets the learning destination. Tia adapts how the student gets there.
Why curriculum choice matters for international students in 2026
A student's location does not always tell you which curriculum they need.
International families move. Students change schools. Some learn at home. Others attend a school that follows a curriculum from another country. A family may also choose a curriculum because it fits where the student plans to study next.
Assigning every student the same generic pathway by location can create problems:
- topics appear in a different order
- grade labels do not match the student's school
- subject terminology changes between systems
- a lesson covers useful material but misses the current curriculum goal
- parents have to translate between the tutor and the student's actual program
Tia is best for international families who want personalized Math, English and Science tutoring without giving up control of the curriculum.
The 2026 curriculum library gives families a choice. Tia then teaches within that choice, adjusting the level, pace, examples and explanation to the individual student.
What the 54 curricula and 145 alignments mean
Tia's curriculum library is broader than a list of country names.
In 2026, it contains:
- 54 curriculum choices
- 145 curriculum alignments
- curricula from the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Ireland
- 82 state, province and nation entries
- 42 curriculum jurisdictions
A curriculum is the learning pathway selected for the student. An alignment connects learning in Math, English or Science to the relevant expectations inside that pathway.
The numbers are not a promise that every curriculum in the world is included. They mean families have a substantial library to choose from, including national and local options where Tia has built the alignment.
Curriculum availability can also differ by subject and grade. Parents should choose the option shown in Tia that best matches the student's real school or home education plan.
How to choose your curriculum in Tia
The right curriculum is the one the student is genuinely expected to follow. Do not choose the closest-sounding country if the school uses a different program.
1. Start with the student's current school or learning plan
Check the curriculum name used by the school, education authority or home education program. Use the exact official name where possible.
Look for:
- the country or jurisdiction
- the state or province, when relevant
- the student's grade, year or course level
- the subjects the student is taking
- any planned move to another school system
If the student attends an international school, the curriculum may differ from the country where the family lives.
2. Choose the matching supported option
Select the curriculum in Tia that matches the student's current pathway. The student's physical location does not have to determine the choice.
A family living outside the six represented countries can choose from Tia's supported curricula based on the student's school or preferred learning direction. The same applies to internationally mobile families, students preparing to return to another country and families who educate at home.
If an exact local curriculum is not listed, choose only a supported option that the family has deliberately decided to follow. Tia should not be presented as aligned to a curriculum that is not in its library.
3. Confirm the subject and level
Tia supports Math, English and Science for students in Grades 5 to 12. The curriculum provides the map, but the starting point still needs to reflect what the student understands.
A grade label alone is not enough. A Grade 8 student may need to revisit one Grade 7 foundation before moving forward. Another may already understand the current topic and need a more demanding application.
4. Let Tia adapt the route
Curriculum alignment does not mean every student receives the same lesson.
Tia can:
- slow down when a foundation is missing
- explain an idea through a different example
- connect a concept to the student's interests
- revisit an earlier skill
- ask the student to apply knowledge in a new context
- move ahead when understanding is secure
The curriculum keeps the destination clear. Personalization changes the route.
5. Review progress as learning happens
Tia builds parent records during real lessons. Parents can see learning activity, honest engaged time, subjects covered and demonstrated progress without waiting for one high-pressure test.
Review the dashboard regularly and ask:
- Is the student actively engaging?
- Which topics are taking more time?
- What knowledge can the student explain or apply?
- Does the learning still match the chosen curriculum?
- Should the level or pathway be reviewed after a school change?
Online tutoring for international students, with a curriculum you choose
International families do not all need the same curriculum. The student's school, family plans and future destination can matter more than the home address.
Tia does not force every international student into one generic sequence. Parents choose from supported curricula originating in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Ireland. Tia then provides personalized Math, English and Science lessons for Grades 5 to 12.
This can suit:
- students at international schools
- families moving between countries
- students following a curriculum from another country
- home-educating families using a supported pathway
- students who need extra help alongside school
Tia is an online personal tutor, not an in-person tutoring center. It does not replace a school, education authority or parent. It provides adaptive subject support within the curriculum the family selects.
How Tia works alongside traditional school
This article is not only for families educating at home.
A student can use Tia after school, on weekends or during breaks. The purpose is to make the difficult part clearer without duplicating the whole school day.
Tia can help a student:
- revisit a concept that did not make sense in class
- fill one earlier knowledge gap
- practice a skill in a different context
- prepare for upcoming curriculum work
- build confidence in Math, English or Science
The chosen curriculum keeps the support connected to the student's wider learning. The school and teacher remain responsible for the school program, assessment and formal reporting.
How Tia fits a home education plan
Families using Tia for home education remain in charge of the overall program.
The curriculum library provides a clearer academic direction for Math, English and Science. Tia can teach, adapt and record learning within those subjects. Parents still decide how books, projects, practical work, physical activity, arts and community experiences fit around it.
In 2026, the useful distinction is between curriculum and teaching:
| Part of the plan | What it does |
|---|---|
| Chosen curriculum | Sets the learning expectations and sequence |
| Tia | Personalizes Math, English and Science teaching |
| Parent or school | Oversees the wider education plan and requirements |
| Progress record | Shows learning activity and demonstrated knowledge over time |
Families must check the current legal, registration, supervision and reporting rules where they live. Choosing a curriculum in Tia does not itself satisfy a jurisdiction's home education requirements.
What happens when a family moves countries
A move can create two separate gaps.
The first is a curriculum gap. The new school may teach topics in a different order or use different terminology.
The second is a knowledge gap. The student may understand the subject overall but have missed one concept that the new system assumes is secure.
In 2026, families can use Tia's curriculum choices to make the intended pathway explicit. Tia can then work from the student's actual understanding rather than restarting an entire subject.
A sensible transition plan is:
- Confirm the destination curriculum.
- Compare the student's recent topics with the new expectations.
- Identify the few gaps that block current work.
- Teach those foundations at the student's pace.
- Review progress before changing the level again.
This keeps the move manageable. The student is not treated as if everything they learned before is irrelevant.
What curriculum choice does not mean
Clear limits protect families from the wrong expectation.
- Tia does not offer every curriculum in the world.
- A family's location does not guarantee that its local curriculum is available.
- Choosing a curriculum does not enroll the student in a school or education authority.
- Tia does not issue school qualifications or replace formal examinations.
- Curriculum alignment does not mean every student receives identical teaching.
- Tia focuses on Math, English and Science for Grades 5 to 12.
- Parents remain responsible for checking which curriculum and requirements apply to their student.
Tia's role is specific: provide personalized online tutoring connected to a supported curriculum, while keeping the parent informed.
FAQ
Can international students choose their curriculum in Tia?
Yes. International families can choose from Tia's supported curriculum library instead of being assigned a pathway only by location.
Which countries are represented in Tia's curriculum library?
Tia offers supported curricula from the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Ireland.
How many curricula does Tia support?
Tia's library contains 54 curricula and 145 alignments across six represented countries and 42 jurisdictions.
Can students outside these six countries use Tia?
Yes. Families anywhere in the world can choose a supported curriculum when it matches the student's school, home education plan or future study pathway.
Does Tia include every curriculum in the world?
No. Tia offers 54 supported curricula. Families should select only an option that matches the student's real program.
Can Tia work alongside an international school?
Yes. Students can use Tia after school, on weekends or during breaks for personalized Math, English and Science support within a chosen curriculum.
Can home-educating families choose a curriculum?
Yes. Home-educating families can select a supported pathway, but they remain responsible for meeting the requirements where they live.
What happens if a student changes countries?
Parents can review the destination curriculum, identify differences and update the student's learning pathway. Tia can then focus on the specific gaps rather than restarting the subject.
One curriculum choice, lessons that fit the student
In 2026, international families should not have to accept a generic learning pathway because of where they happen to live.
Tia gives parents a choice from 54 curricula and 145 alignments. The selected curriculum sets the direction. Tia adapts the teaching to the student's pace, level and interests, while progress records build during real learning.
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