Dymocks Education, which operates tutoring centers in Sydney, Australia, has announced that it will wind down its "Dymocks Tutoring" and "Talent 100" businesses effective September 27, 2026, stating that the learning environment has changed due to the widespread adoption of AI. According to the operating company's FAQ, classes for the current term will proceed as scheduled until the final operating day on the 27th.
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Australian Tutoring Provider Dymocks Education to Close Business, Recommends AI Use to Parents
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The company cited the fact that many students can now receive helpful explanations at a low cost through AI as the reason for the closure. It explained that the challenge has shifted from "whether they can get help with learning" to "how to master using AI," and has recommended that parents use low-cost AI tools such as Gemini and ChatGPT, taking household budgets into consideration.
While acknowledging the superiority of instruction by human tutors, CEO Mark Buckland stated that much of the instruction centers on repetitive practice. He noted that by utilizing AI to create practice problems and grading criteria, students will be able to test their own abilities. He also predicts that the demand for supplementary tutoring for high-achieving students will disappear within the next five years.
Regarding student support following the closure, classes at the Parramatta center in western Sydney and online classes will be taken over by another company, Uplift Education, starting from the next term. Additionally, Art of Smart will offer tuition discounts to students at the remaining four centers, and for approximately 38 students facing graduation exams, instructors will continue individual online tutoring until the exams are completed.
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- 「塾代を払うよりChatGPTやGeminiを使って」と保護者に勧め、塾が教室を閉鎖へ （GIGAZINE、2026-09-28）