Academic Instinct
TutoringNew York, NYOnline
At a glance
- Type
- Tutoring
- Location
- New York, NY
- How they serve
- Online
- Approved for
- South Carolina Education Scholarship Trust Fund (South Carolina)
- Grades
- 1st Grade to 6th Grade
- Tutoring rate (provider listed)
- $90 per hour per student (hourly)
- Also on official lists in
- West Virginia
- On the official list
- Sep 28, 2026
About Academic Instinct
Academic Instinct provides live, instructor-led online literacy instruction for students in Grades 1–6. Our program focuses on strengthening reading fluency, comprehension, spelling, and writing through structured literacy and evidence-based teaching methods aligned with the Science of Reading. Instruction includes phonemic awareness, decoding, vocabulary development, reading comprehension strategies, and written expression. Students participate in small-group or individualized sessions led by qualified educators who monitor progress and adjust instruction to meet each learner’s needs.…
As published on the South Carolina list.
Also approved in another state
The same business appears on these official lists. Each state approves providers on its own, so families should check the program they're paying with.
How Academic Instinct gets paid
Families order and pay through ClassWallet. Here's what happens on the provider's side, from ESTF's official rules. ChoicePaid doesn't handle payments.
- After a payment is approved, ClassWallet emails you a confirmation and the money should settle in your bank account within 2 to 10 business days.1
- Student applications for 2026-27 have closed because the program reached its statutory limit of 15,000 students. The Department's approved-provider list was last updated September 28, 2026.2
- Families pay tutors, therapists and other providers through ClassWallet's Pay Vendor, and every Pay Vendor payment needs an invoice.3
Before you book
- 1Check that Academic Instinct has an approved offering for what you need in ClassWallet. Being on the list doesn't mean every service is approved.
- 2Ask about qualifications. Tutor requirements by state
- 3If they bill you directly, make sure the invoice has every field ESTF requires. Build a compliant invoice
Questions families ask
Is Academic Instinct approved for South Carolina Education Scholarship Trust Fund?
Academic Instinct appears on 2026-27 ESTF Approved Service Provider List, published by South Carolina (Sep 28, 2026). Approvals and offerings change, so confirm on the official program site before you book.
Where is Academic Instinct?
South Carolina's list gives New York, NY and says they offer services online. We don't publish street addresses or phone numbers.
How do I pay Academic Instinct with ESTF funds?
Families pay through ClassWallet, not directly. On the provider's side, per ESTF's rules: After a payment is approved, ClassWallet emails you a confirmation and the money should settle in your bank account within 2 to 10 business days.
Is Academic Instinct approved in other states?
The same business also appears on West Virginia's Hope Scholarship list (Oct 10 and 2026). Each state approves providers separately, so check the program you're paying with.
Is this listing managed by the business?
Not yet. It shows only what South Carolina publishes. The owner can claim it for free to add a description and website.
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Sources
- 1. ESTF Education Service Provider Guide (November 2025), SC Dept. of Education ESTF provider guide, p. 8, updated Nov 19, 2025
- 2. Education Scholarship Trust Fund Program, South Carolina Dept. of Education, updated Oct 9, 2026
- 3. ESTF Education Service Provider Guide (November 2025), SC Dept. of Education ESTF provider guide, p. 6, updated Nov 19, 2025