Being an online tutor consists of providing tutoring virtually via apps such as Skype for one on one tuition, or Google Hangouts for group tutoring. The market for virtual education is growing as it’s far more flexible than enrolling in a formal course and allows customers to find better tutors, who may not be local.
You’ll need to have extensive knowledge in your subject area. Depending on the level you’re offering, you’ll need appropriate qualifications. The higher your certification in a subject, the more you can charge. You can provide one to one video sessions or deliver your teaching over email and online chat facilities. OwlTutors, Preply, and Tutorful are useful platforms for remote tutors to attract clients – be sure to specify your rates, the levels you offer and give details of the type of tutoring you can provide; whether that’s one to one or group sessions.
The highest demand for tutoring comes from examination-based education to help students boost their grades for GCSE or A-level examinations. The other popular tutoring market is language tuition. Most tutors charge between £15 and £40 an hour, depending on their level of expertise.