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How does the tutor background check work?
A third-party background check is required for all tutors. It takes 1–3 business days.
3 min readUpdated April 15, 2026
All tutors on Fluent Forward must pass a background check before they can teach. This is a core part of our commitment to student safety.
What the check covers
- ·Criminal record check (country-specific scope).
- ·Sex offender registry check (where applicable).
- ·Identity verification.
How it works
- 1After submitting your application, you receive an email from our background check provider (Checkr or equivalent).
- 2Follow the link and provide the required information (name, DOB, address, ID document).
- 3The check typically completes within 1–3 business days.
- 4Fluent Forward is notified of the result and proceeds with your application.
Background check results are confidential. Fluent Forward sees only a pass/fail result, not the underlying report.