National Tutoring Honor Society

Lead. Tutor. Make an Impact.

The National Tutoring Honor Society empowers and recognizes high-achieving high school students who volunteer their time to provide free tutoring to peers across the country.

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100+

Chapters

1300+

Members

8500+

Hours of Service

Empowering the next generation of academic leaders.

The National Tutoring Honors Society (NTHS) exists to expand access to high-quality tutoring while giving students the chance to lead in their own schools and communities. Every chapter is founded, run, and grown by students.

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Student Leadership

A premier program for students dedicated to community service and leadership development. We provide a platform for high-achievers to give back and "skill up" through high-impact peer tutoring.

Democratizing Access to Educational Support

Leveraging the technology of UPchieve, a leading free online tutoring platform, to connect our members with students who need help, ensuring academic support is always accessible and equitable.

Nationally Recognized

Members earn formal certifications for their service, measurable impact, and demonstrated leadership. These credentials stand out on college applications.

Why Join

Member Benefits

Being part of NTHS means gaining experience that matters and getting recognized for it.

Increase College Competitiveness

Strengthen college applications with verified leadership and service experience.

Recommendation Letters

Earn letters from UPchieve program staff who know your work.

Volunteer Hours

Complete meaningful service hours through tutoring on your own schedule.

National Spotlight

Exceptional members can be featured on NTHS and UPchieve social media.

Member Voices

Hear it from our members

Founding our chapter taught me how to lead a team. Watching a student finally understand a concept I explained is the best feeling there is.
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Maya R.

Chapter President, Class of 2027

I signed up for the volunteer hours and stayed for the students. Tutoring through UPchieve made my help matter beyond my own school.
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Daniel K.

Academic Coach, Class of 2026

NTHS gave me real leadership experience through recruiting members, running meetings, and tracking our chapter's impact all year.
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Aiden L.

Vice President, Class of 2027

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