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Make a living by teaching the largest community of learners worldwide
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Get approved
by our team in 3 business days
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Start earning
by teaching students all over the world!
Set your own rate
Choose your hourly rate and change it anytime. On average, English tutors charge $15-25 per hour.
Teach anytime, anywhere
Decide when and how many hours you want to teach. No minimum time commitment or fixed schedule. Be your own boss!
Grow professionally
Once you sign up and complete your application, you can be approved and start teaching in as little as three days.
Teach students from over 180 countries
Preply tutors teach millions of students globally. Join us and you’ll have everything you need to teach successfully.
- Steady stream of new students
- Smart calendar
- Interactive classroom
- Convenient payment methods
- Professional development webinars
- Supportive tutor community
“Preply allowed me to make a living without leaving home!”
Krista A. ・ English tutor
Frequently asked questions
What kind of tutors does Preply look for?
No specific certification or teaching experience is required! We welcome tutors who:
- Enjoy sharing knowledge and making a difference in students’ lives
- Have outstanding communication skills
- Are willing to provide a personalized learning experience to international students
What subject can I teach?
We have over 100 subjects on Preply, including languages, school and university subjects, hobbies and art.
How do I become an online tutor at Preply?
- Provide some basic information about yourself
- Upload your headshot photo
- Describe your strengths as a tutor
- Record a short video introduction (up to 2 mins long)
- Choose your availability
You’ll see tips and examples at each step of the registration process to help you create a great tutor profile. When you complete registration, our Tutor Success team will review your profile within 3 business days. Once your profile is approved, students from around the world will see it on Preply and will be able to book lessons with you.
How can I get my profile approved quickly?
Sometimes, we don’t approve tutor profiles at the first attempt because the profile photo, video or description doesn’t meet our requirements. Make sure you use a real photo of yourself, take the time to record a short video and describe your strengths as a tutor in the description. A surefire way to get approved is to follow the tips given at each step of the registration process.
Why should I teach on Preply?
Because it’s easy and flexible! If you teach with Preply, you:
- earn by sharing what you know
- get a steady stream of new students looking to learn online
- manage your lessons and connect with students easily
- teach whenever and wherever you want
- use safe payment methods (Paypal, Payoneer, Skrill or Transferwise)
- get support from our friendly team through professional development webinars, live chat and email
- join a community of expert tutors who are always there for you
...and more to come! We’re constantly improving the platform and teaching tools for our tutors based on their needs.
What computer equipment do I need to teach on Preply?
You will need a laptop or a desktop computer, a stable internet connection, a webcam, and a microphone for conducting lessons in the Preply virtual classroom.
Is it free to create a tutor profile on Preply?
Yes. It is free to create a tutor profile, get exposure to students, and use Preply’s tools and materials. We only charge a commission for the lessons that you have taught. The commission for a trial lesson with a new student is 100%. The commission for the subsequent lessons starts at 33% and decreases to 18%: the more hours you teach on Preply, the lower the rate of commission. Learn more about Preply’s commission model
How much can I earn on Preply?
Most popular tutors on Preply earn up to $550 a week. Your earnings depend on the hourly rate you set, the number of lessons you teach and how many students continue learning with you after the trial lesson. A tip for newly registered tutors: start with a lower hourly rate to get first students faster. You can change your rate anytime.
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Connect with thousands of learners around the world and teach from your living room.