Online french tutor

Teach French one-to-one by video to adults and school pupils from your own home.

Startup cost£50 to £500

Monthly revenue£200 to £2.5k

Time needed4+ h/week

First incomeWeeks

£50-500
Side hustle
Online

Estimates for a small start in the UK, not guarantees.

What it is

Private French lessons over video call, for adult learners, GCSE and A-level pupils, or people preparing for a move or work abroad.

Your first three steps

Check what local and online French tutors charge and set your starting rate
Prepare a simple lesson plan for beginners and exam pupils, and a short intro video or profile
Offer a few trial lessons to friends and local parents, then ask for reviews

Who pays

Adult learners, parents of school pupils and some employers paying for staff.

How it makes money

Hourly rate per lesson, often with block bookings paid in advance. Evening and weekend slots are usually the busiest.

Skills that help

Fluent French and clear spoken English
Patience and good explaining
Planning lessons for different levels

Watch out for

Whether you want teaching qualifications or a DBS check, as parents of children often ask for one
Safeguarding when teaching under-18s online, so agree rules with parents
Using a tutoring platform usually means they take a commission, so check the terms
Register as a sole trader with HMRC and keep records of your income

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Questions people ask

How much does it cost to start as an online French tutor?

Startup costs are typically around £50 to £500, depending on your equipment and how you find pupils. Treat this as an estimate, and check any tutoring platform's commission terms, as they usually take a share of what you earn.

How much can an online French tutor earn?

Revenue is typically around £200 to £2,500 a month, depending on how many hours you teach and the rates you charge. Hours start at around four a week, so you can build up gradually.

Do I need a DBS check to tutor French online?

Check whether you want teaching qualifications or a DBS check, as parents of children often ask for one. Also check safeguarding when teaching under-18s online, agree rules with parents, and register as a sole trader with HMRC, keeping income records.