Twenty-five WhatsApp message templates for tuition centres and course providers, for parents, students and enrolments
Parents message tuition centres in the evening, in the language they think in, with the same questions: fees, schedule, which teacher, is there a trial. These templates answer them, book the trial, and handle the operational messages that fill a centre's WhatsApp every term.
Quick answer
Templates for enquiries (level and subject, fees, schedule, teacher, class size), trial classes (offer, confirm, remind, follow up), enrolment (steps, documents, payment, welcome), operations (fee reminder, absence, make-up class, holiday schedule, cancellation), progress (update, exam prep, results) and referrals. Fee replies should state the amount, the frequency and what is included.
Before you use these
Enquiries
First reply
Thanks for messaging [centre]. Which level and subject is this for, and which area are you in? I will send the schedule and fees.
Fees
[Subject, level] is RM [amount] per month for [N] sessions of [duration]. Materials [included / RM amount]. Registration fee RM [amount], one-time.
Schedule
[Subject, level] runs on [days and times]. Classes are capped at [N] students. There is space in the [day] class now.
Teacher
[Subject] is taught by [teacher first name], [qualification and years]. Parents can meet the teacher at the trial.
Language of instruction
Classes are taught in [language], with explanations in [other language] when needed.
Trial classes
Offer trial
We offer a [free / RM amount] trial class so your child can meet the teacher. The next [subject, level] trial is [day] at [time]. Shall I book it?
Confirm trial
Trial booked: [child's name], [subject, level], [day, date] at [time]. Bring [items]. Address: [address]. See you then.
Trial reminder
Reminder: [child's name]'s trial class is tomorrow at [time]. Reply here if anything changes.
After trial
How did [child's name] find the class? If you would like to enrol, I can hold the [day] slot until [date].
Enrolment
Steps
To enrol: 1) fill in this form [link], 2) pay the first month and registration fee via [method], 3) send the receipt here. Your child's place is confirmed once we receive it.
Payment
Total for this month: RM [amount]. Bank details: [details] or pay by [link]. Reference: [child's name].
Welcome
Welcome to [centre]. [Child's name] starts [day, date] at [time] with [teacher]. Please bring [items]. Class updates will come to this number.
Operations
Fee reminder
Gentle reminder: [child's name]'s fees for [month] (RM [amount]) are due by [date]. Pay via [method] and send the receipt here. Thank you.
Absence
Noted, [child's name] will miss [day]'s class. Get well soon. A make-up session is available on [day] at [time]; shall I book it?
Make-up class
Make-up class booked for [child's name] on [day, date] at [time].
Class cancelled
[Subject] class on [date] is cancelled because [reason]. It will be replaced on [date] at [time]. Sorry for the change.
Holiday schedule
School holiday schedule: classes run [dates and times]. Regular schedule resumes [date]. Holiday intensive workshops: [link].
Cancellation policy
To withdraw, we need [notice] notice in writing here. Fees paid for the current month are not refundable; the deposit is refunded within [days].
Progress and exams
Progress update
Quick update on [child's name]: [strength], [area to work on], [what we are doing]. Happy to discuss on a call if you like.
Exam prep
Exam prep for [exam] starts [date]: [N] extra sessions on [days], RM [amount]. Places are limited to [N]. Shall I reserve one?
Results
Congratulations to [child's name] on [result]. We are proud of the effort. Next term's schedule is here: [link].
Referral
If you know a parent looking for [subject] tuition, we give RM [amount] off your next month for every referral who enrols. Just ask them to mention [child's name].
Every template here can be a taught answer or an instruction line in a ReplyKit agent, so parents get fees, schedules and a booked trial at 9pm without a teacher picking up the phone without a person copying and pasting. The agent asks the questions in order, fills the lead card, and hands over when the template says a person should. Instructions are in how to write instructions.
The full setup, including the parent-versus-student handling and multilingual replies, is in the tuition centre guide.
Frequently asked questions
How should a tuition centre reply to a fees enquiry on WhatsApp?
Amount, frequency, sessions and duration, what is included, and any one-time fee, in one message.
How do I get more trial class bookings on WhatsApp?
Offer a specific trial time in the reply to every enquiry, confirm it with the details, and remind the day before.
Can I send fee reminders to parents on WhatsApp?
Yes, to enrolled parents who gave the number for this purpose. Keep them gentle and specific.
Can an AI agent handle enquiries in Malay and Chinese?
Yes. A ReplyKit agent answers in the parent's language from one knowledge base.
What about progress updates?
Those should come from the teacher or a person. Automate the enquiry and admin, not the relationship.
Trial classes booked while you teach
Fees, schedules and bookings answered in the parent's language. 7-day free trial.
Sources and further reading
- WhatsApp Business Messaging Policy · opt-in, opt-out and prohibited-use rules every business must follow
- Harvard Business Review, The Short Life of Online Sales Leads (Oldroyd, McElheran, Elkington, 2011) · firms that responded within an hour were about seven times more likely to qualify the lead
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