He files away the detail for later reference. Private tutors would mean that Alric's family could afford it... or that they wished to keep him away from the public eye, for whatever reason.

"It's alright. I shall try to accommodate that if you are ever in my class, then." Being educated in multiple public schools, he's had a reasonable handle on how students usually thought and needed. Though that would mean he needs to tweak his plans if Alric ever does attend his classes.

It feels a little inappropriate to ask about Alric's background, so he just leaves it at that and waits for the student to speak.