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The National Tutoring Association is an American non-profit organization that certifies and trains tutors. [1] [2] To date, the NTA has certified over 14,000 tutors. [2]

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References

  1. "National Tutoring Association - The Tutor Report". The Tutor Report. Retrieved 2017-10-06.
  2. 1 2 "EdNET Insight | National Tutoring Association Teams with Testive". www.ednetinsight.com. Retrieved 2017-10-06.