Online english tutoring for adults and teens

Adult learners, parents of teenagers, professionals needing English for work, and people preparing for English exams.

Hourly fee per lesson, often sold as a block of lessons paid in advance. Small group classes earn more per hour than one-to-one.

• Clear, patient spoken English
• Lesson planning
• Comfortable teaching on video

• Most learners expect a recognised qualification such as CELTA or TEFL, so check what your chosen niche expects
• Check safeguarding and DBS requirements if you teach under-18s, and agree parent involvement
• Data protection (UK GDPR) for learner details and any recorded lessons
• Register as a sole trader with HMRC and keep records of income from abroad
• Time zones and cancellations, so set a clear cancellation policy

Startup costs are typically around £150 to £800, depending on your equipment, any teaching qualification you choose to take and the platforms or materials you use.

Check what qualification, such as CELTA or TEFL, your chosen niche expects. Also check safeguarding and DBS requirements if you teach under-18s, and remember to register as a sole trader with HMRC and keep records of income from abroad.

Estimated monthly revenue is typically around £500 to £2,500, depending on how many learners you teach and your lesson rates. Time zones and cancellations matter, so set a clear policy. The idea assumes at least around 6 hours a week.