{ "batch": "1046-tutoring-and-teaching-how-to-start", "articles": [ { "id": "learn_r1046_tutoring_and_teaching_how_to_start_preply_tutor_eligibility_age_and_blocked_countries", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Preply: Tutor minimum age and blocked countries", "summary": "Preply's help centre says tutor applicants must be at least 18, and that because of U.S. regulations it cannot accept applications from residents of Iran, Sudan, Cuba, Syria, North Korea and Crimea.", "body": "Preply's help centre says tutor applicants must be at least 18, and that because of U.S. regulations it cannot accept applications from residents of Iran, Sudan, Cuba, Syria, North Korea and Crimea.\n\nWhat Preply actually says:\n\n“Applicants must be at least 18 years old to join Preply. … Due to U.S. regulations, we cannot accept applications from residents of Iran, Sudan, Cuba, Syria, North Korea, and Crimea.”\n\nNote: The same page says applications are reviewed within 5 business days and that tutor registration only works on desktop.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://help.preply.com/en/articles/4175138-register-to-teach-on-preply", "last_verified": "2026-09-25", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Preply", "evidence_quote": "Applicants must be at least 18 years old to join Preply. … Due to U.S. regulations, we cannot accept applications from residents of Iran, Sudan, Cuba, Syria, North Korea, and Crimea.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "1046-tutoring-and-teaching-how-to-start", "subject": "Preply", "topic": "Tutor minimum age and blocked countries", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "The same page also lists low subject demand as a reason for rejection, and names Russia and Belarus separately under its", "tags": { "lane": "teaching", "stage": "choosing", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "preply", "topic": [ "access.signup", "access.geo" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1046_tutoring_and_teaching_how_to_start_italki_teacher_application_timeline", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Italki: Teacher application result and onboarding deadline", "summary": "italki says applicants hear the result within 10 business days, and after a pre-approval email they must finish onboarding within 15 calendar days.", "body": "italki says applicants hear the result within 10 business days, and after a pre-approval email they must finish onboarding within 15 calendar days.\n\nWhat italki actually says:\n\n“Applicants will be notified of the result within 10 business days. … Complete the following onboarding process within 15 calendar days upon receiving a pre-approval email.”\n\nNote: The page says applications go through teach.italki.com on a computer or laptop, not the phone app. It does not give a minimum age or a country list.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://support.italki.com/hc/en-us/articles/213716298-How-do-I-apply-to-become-a-teacher", "last_verified": "2026-09-25", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "italki", "evidence_quote": "Applicants will be notified of the result within 10 business days. … Complete the following onboarding process within 15 calendar days upon receiving a pre-approval email.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "1046-tutoring-and-teaching-how-to-start", "subject": "italki", "topic": "Teacher application result and onboarding deadline", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Onboarding steps listed on the page: upload an identity document, complete guided tutorials and quizzes, set up the acco", "tags": { "lane": "teaching", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "italki", "topic": [ "access.signup", "access.id" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1046_tutoring_and_teaching_how_to_start_wyzant_tutor_application_review_time", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Wyzant: Tutor application channel and review time", "summary": "Wyzant says tutor applications can only be completed on its website from a laptop or desktop, and applicants get a response within 3 to 10 business days.", "body": "Wyzant says tutor applications can only be completed on its website from a laptop or desktop, and applicants get a response within 3 to 10 business days.\n\nWhat Wyzant actually says:\n\n“Currently, the tutor application process can only be completed through the Wyzant site, using a laptop or desktop computer. … All tutor applications to be listed on the platform are evaluated in the order they’re received by a member of the Wyzant Content Review Team, and you’ll receive a response within 3 to 10 business days of submitting it.”\n\nNote: published_on is the page's modified date. The page also says not all applications are accepted.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://support.wyzant.com/tutors/tutor-account/tutor-registration-faqs/", "last_verified": "2026-09-25", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Wyzant", "evidence_quote": "Currently, the tutor application process can only be completed through the Wyzant site, using a laptop or desktop computer. … All tutor applications to be listed on the platform are evaluated in the order they’re received by a member of the Wyzant Content Review Team, and you’ll receive a response within 3 to 10 business days of submitting it.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "1046-tutoring-and-teaching-how-to-start", "subject": "Wyzant", "topic": "Tutor application channel and review time", "applies_to_country": "US", "applies_to_scope": "Applicants write a Free Response and agree to the Independent Tutor Agreement. Some subjects need a proficiency quiz or ", "tags": { "lane": "teaching", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "wyzant", "topic": [ "access.signup" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1046_tutoring_and_teaching_how_to_start_wyzant_tutor_background_check_on_request", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Wyzant: Background check policy and fee", "summary": "Wyzant does not require a background check at registration, but any student or guardian can buy one on a tutor, and the tutor must then pass it to keep using the platform. The person who orders the check pays $15.99.", "body": "Wyzant does not require a background check at registration, but any student or guardian can buy one on a tutor, and the tutor must then pass it to keep using the platform. The person who orders the check pays $15.99.\n\nWhat Wyzant actually says:\n\n“Wyzant does not require tutors on its website to have a background check conducted on themselves while registering. However, any student, or guardian of a student, can purchase a background check on a tutor at any time. Should a background be purchased on a tutor’s profile, the tutor will be required to complete and pass the check in order to continue using the Wyzant platform. … In both cases, the party ordering the check will be responsible for the fee of $15.99.”\n\nNote: published_on is the page's modified date. The page names Checkr as the provider and says accounts can be deactivated if the tutor fails the check or does not authorise it.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://support.wyzant.com/tutors/tutor-account/background-check-policy/", "last_verified": "2026-09-25", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Wyzant", "evidence_quote": "Wyzant does not require tutors on its website to have a background check conducted on themselves while registering. However, any student, or guardian of a student, can purchase a background check on a tutor at any time. Should a background be purchased on a tutor’s profile, the tutor will be required to complete and pass the check in order to continue using the Wyzant platform. … In both cases, the party ordering the check will be responsible for the fee of $15.99.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "1046-tutoring-and-teaching-how-to-start", "subject": "Wyzant", "topic": "Background check policy and fee", "applies_to_country": "US", "applies_to_scope": "The check includes a Social Security number trace.", "tags": { "lane": "teaching", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "wyzant", "topic": [ "access.id", "safety.legal" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1046_tutoring_and_teaching_how_to_start_outschool_educator_eligibility_age_residency", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Outschool: Educator minimum age and countries accepted", "summary": "Outschool requires educators to be at least 18 and to live for at least six months of the year in the 50 US states, Mexico, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Korea, Spain or the United Kingdom. US territories are excluded.", "body": "Outschool requires educators to be at least 18 and to live for at least six months of the year in the 50 US states, Mexico, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Korea, Spain or the United Kingdom. US territories are excluded.\n\nWhat Outschool actually says:\n\n“You must be at least 18 years old. … You must reside in any of the 50 United States, Mexico, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Korea, Spain, or the United Kingdom for at least six months of the year (note that U.S. territories do not apply at this time).”\n\nNote: The page also says Outschool does not require formal teaching credentials, and that educators must be able to receive PayPal payments.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://support.outschool.com/en/articles/1638033-becoming-an-educator-on-outschool", "last_verified": "2026-09-25", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Outschool", "evidence_quote": "You must be at least 18 years old. … You must reside in any of the 50 United States, Mexico, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Korea, Spain, or the United Kingdom for at least six months of the year (note that U.S. territories do not apply at this time).", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "1046-tutoring-and-teaching-how-to-start", "subject": "Outschool", "topic": "Educator minimum age and countries accepted", "applies_to_country": "US, MX, CA, AU, NZ, KR, ES, UK", "applies_to_scope": "US territories not eligible", "tags": { "lane": "teaching", "stage": "choosing", "region": [ "us", "ca", "au", "uk", "eu" ], "platform": "outschool", "topic": [ "access.signup", "access.geo" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1046_tutoring_and_teaching_how_to_start_outschool_educator_id_and_background_check", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Outschool: Identity verification and criminal background check", "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] Outschool educators must verify their identity and pass a criminal background check. The checks are run by Checkr and Persona depending on location, and they are free.", "body": "Outschool educators must verify their identity and pass a criminal background check. The checks are run by Checkr and Persona depending on location, and they are free.\n\nWhat Outschool actually says:\n\n“You must verify your identity and pass a criminal background check … These are performed by Checkr and Persona, depending on your location. Background checks are free, secure, and private.”\n\nNote: The page says Outschool replies within three business days after an application is submitted, and that identity verification is done through Persona.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://support.outschool.com/en/articles/1638033-becoming-an-educator-on-outschool", "last_verified": "2026-09-25", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Outschool", "evidence_quote": "You must verify your identity and pass a criminal background check … These are performed by Checkr and Persona, depending on your location. Background checks are free, secure, and private.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "1046-tutoring-and-teaching-how-to-start", "subject": "Outschool", "topic": "Identity verification and criminal background check", "applies_to_country": "US, MX, CA, AU, NZ, KR, ES, UK", "applies_to_scope": "The page says published classes do not go live until the background check clears.", "tags": { "lane": "teaching", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "us", "ca", "au", "uk", "eu" ], "platform": "outschool", "topic": [ "access.id", "safety.legal" ], "explicitness": "any" }, "verification": { "status": "unverified", "label": "Unverified - being checked", "reasons": [ "legal_fetch_over_cap" ], "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z" } }, { "id": "learn_r1046_tutoring_and_teaching_how_to_start_cambly_tutor_eligibility_native_english_18", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Cambly: Tutor eligibility (language and age)", "summary": "Cambly's help centre says tutor applicants must be native English speakers and at least 18 years old.", "body": "Cambly's help centre says tutor applicants must be native English speakers and at least 18 years old.\n\nWhat Cambly actually says:\n\n“You must be a native English speaker. … You must be at least 18 years of age.”\n\nNote: The same page says no prior teaching certificate or experience is required.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://studentsupport.cambly.com/hc/en-us/articles/44522545417485-Applying-to-become-a-tutor", "last_verified": "2026-09-25", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Cambly", "evidence_quote": "You must be a native English speaker. … You must be at least 18 years of age.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "1046-tutoring-and-teaching-how-to-start", "subject": "Cambly", "topic": "Tutor eligibility (language and age)", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "The same page says applications must be made on a laptop or desktop in Google Chrome.", "tags": { "lane": "teaching", "stage": "choosing", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "cambly", "topic": [ "access.signup" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1046_tutoring_and_teaching_how_to_start_cambly_tutor_intake_limited", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Cambly: New tutor intake currently limited; no certificate needed", "summary": "Cambly's tutor page says no teaching certificate, bachelor's degree or prior teaching experience is needed, and that it is temporarily limiting how many new tutors it takes on.", "body": "Cambly's tutor page says no teaching certificate, bachelor's degree or prior teaching experience is needed, and that it is temporarily limiting how many new tutors it takes on.\n\nWhat Cambly actually says:\n\n“No teaching certificate, bachelor's degree or prior teaching experience needed. … We're temporarily limiting the number of new tutors we welcome to Cambly to protect our current tutors' schedules.”\n\nNote: The page also says profile processing may take longer than usual.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.cambly.com/english/tutors", "last_verified": "2026-09-25", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Cambly", "evidence_quote": "No teaching certificate, bachelor's degree or prior teaching experience needed. … We're temporarily limiting the number of new tutors we welcome to Cambly to protect our current tutors' schedules.", "volatility": "high", "from_batch": "1046-tutoring-and-teaching-how-to-start", "subject": "Cambly", "topic": "New tutor intake currently limited; no certificate needed", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "teaching", "stage": "choosing", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "cambly", "topic": [ "access.signup" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1046_tutoring_and_teaching_how_to_start_udemy_instructor_premium_application", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Udemy: Premium instructor application needed to sell paid courses", "summary": "Anyone can publish a free Udemy course, but charging for courses requires becoming a premium instructor. Udemy says this costs nothing and is usually done within 2 business days.", "body": "Anyone can publish a free Udemy course, but charging for courses requires becoming a premium instructor. Udemy says this costs nothing and is usually done within 2 business days.\n\nWhat Udemy actually says:\n\n“Anyone can create a free course on Udemy. If you want to charge students a fee for your courses, however, you will need to become a premium instructor. There is no charge to become a premium instructor and the process is usually completed within 2 business days.”\n\nNote: The page lists PayPal, Payoneer, Tipalti, and direct deposit (U.S. only) as payout methods. It does not give a minimum age.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://support.udemy.com/hc/en-us/articles/229604948-How-to-become-a-Premium-Instructor", "last_verified": "2026-09-25", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Udemy", "evidence_quote": "Anyone can create a free course on Udemy. If you want to charge students a fee for your courses, however, you will need to become a premium instructor. There is no charge to become a premium instructor and the process is usually completed within 2 business days.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1046-tutoring-and-teaching-how-to-start", "subject": "Udemy", "topic": "Premium instructor application needed to sell paid courses", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "The application asks for a name, headline, bio, profile photo, acceptance of the terms, and a payout method.", "tags": { "lane": "teaching", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "udemy", "topic": [ "access.signup" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1046_tutoring_and_teaching_how_to_start_outschool_age_minimum", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Outschool: Access.signup", "summary": "Outschool requires teachers to be at least 18 years old.", "body": "Outschool requires teachers to be at least 18 years old.\n\nWhat Outschool Support actually says:\n\n“You must be at least 18 years old.”\n\nNote: Minimum age stated in the Becoming an educator article", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://support.outschool.com/en/articles/1638033-becoming-an-educator-on-outschool", "last_verified": "2026-10-01", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Outschool Support", "evidence_quote": "You must be at least 18 years old.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1046-tutoring-and-teaching-how-to-start", "subject": "Outschool", "topic": "Access.signup", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "All countries where Outschool supports teachers", "tags": { "lane": "teaching", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "outschool", "topic": [ "access.signup" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1046_tutoring_and_teaching_how_to_start_outschool_idv_steps", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Outschool: Access.id", "summary": "Outschool teacher identity verification through Persona requires scanning the front and back of an ID document and taking 3 selfies for liveness.", "body": "Outschool teacher identity verification through Persona requires scanning the front and back of an ID document and taking 3 selfies for liveness.\n\nWhat Outschool Support actually says:\n\n“Persona will initiate a verification process with 3 steps: 1. Scan the front of your ID document 2. Scan the back of your ID document 3. Take 3 selfies to verify Liveness: one selfie facing forward and two selfies while turning your head from side to side.”\n\nNote: IDV is a one-time process; background checks are annual", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://support.outschool.com/en/articles/4705479-teacher-identity-verification", "last_verified": "2026-10-01", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Outschool Support", "evidence_quote": "Persona will initiate a verification process with 3 steps: 1. Scan the front of your ID document 2. Scan the back of your ID document 3. Take 3 selfies to verify Liveness: one selfie facing forward and two selfies while turning your head from side to side.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1046-tutoring-and-teaching-how-to-start", "subject": "Outschool", "topic": "Access.id", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Supported teaching countries: US, Canada, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand, South Korea, UK, Spain", "tags": { "lane": "teaching", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "outschool", "topic": [ "access.id" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1046_tutoring_and_teaching_how_to_start_outschool_bgcheck_provider", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Outschool: Access.id", "summary": "Outschool uses Persona for US background checks, Checkr for Canada/Mexico/Spain/Australia/New Zealand/South Korea, and Accurate for the UK.", "body": "Outschool uses Persona for US background checks, Checkr for Canada/Mexico/Spain/Australia/New Zealand/South Korea, and Accurate for the UK.\n\nWhat Outschool Support actually says:\n\n“United States: Background checks are completed through Persona... Canada, Mexico, Spain, Australia, New Zealand, and South Korea: Background checks are conducted through Checkr... United Kingdom: Background checks are conducted through Accurate.”\n\nNote: Background checks are required before teaching", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://support.outschool.com/en/articles/2701506-educator-background-checks", "last_verified": "2026-10-01", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Outschool Support", "evidence_quote": "United States: Background checks are completed through Persona... Canada, Mexico, Spain, Australia, New Zealand, and South Korea: Background checks are conducted through Checkr... United Kingdom: Background checks are conducted through Accurate.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1046-tutoring-and-teaching-how-to-start", "subject": "Outschool", "topic": "Access.id", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Outschool pays all associated fees regardless of region", "tags": { "lane": "teaching", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "outschool", "topic": [ "access.id" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1046_tutoring_and_teaching_how_to_start_outschool_application_review_time", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Outschool: Access.signup", "summary": "Outschool responds to teacher applications within three business days after submission.", "body": "Outschool responds to teacher applications within three business days after submission.\n\nWhat Outschool Support actually says:\n\n“Once submitted, you'll hear back from our team within three business days.”\n\nNote: This is the initial application response time", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://support.outschool.com/en/articles/1638033-becoming-an-educator-on-outschool", "last_verified": "2026-10-01", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Outschool Support", "evidence_quote": "Once submitted, you'll hear back from our team within three business days.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1046-tutoring-and-teaching-how-to-start", "subject": "Outschool", "topic": "Access.signup", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "After application submission", "tags": { "lane": "teaching", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "outschool", "topic": [ "access.signup" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1046_tutoring_and_teaching_how_to_start_outschool_class_listing_approval", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Outschool: Rules.content", "summary": "Outschool class listing review can take up to 3 days for approval or feedback.", "body": "Outschool class listing review can take up to 3 days for approval or feedback.\n\nWhat Outschool Support actually says:\n\n“Once you've requested your class listing, it can take up to 3 days for our team to approve or provide feedback on your listing. You need to have one class published before submitting additional classes for review. Once a class is published, it will not go live to the public until your background check is submitted and clears.”\n\nNote: Class does not go live until background check clears", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://support.outschool.com/en/articles/1638033-becoming-an-educator-on-outschool", "last_verified": "2026-10-01", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Outschool Support", "evidence_quote": "Once you've requested your class listing, it can take up to 3 days for our team to approve or provide feedback on your listing. You need to have one class published before submitting additional classes for review. Once a class is published, it will not go live to the public until your background check is submitted and clears.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1046-tutoring-and-teaching-how-to-start", "subject": "Outschool", "topic": "Rules.content", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "For class listings; a class will not go live until background check clears", "tags": { "lane": "teaching", "stage": "running", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "outschool", "topic": [ "rules.content" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1046_tutoring_and_teaching_how_to_start_outschool_payout_method", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Outschool: Money.payout", "summary": "Outschool pays teachers via PayPal in USD; all teachers are paid through PayPal regardless of location.", "body": "Outschool pays teachers via PayPal in USD; all teachers are paid through PayPal regardless of location.\n\nWhat Outschool Support actually says:\n\n“We send payouts to Teachers via PayPal. Regardless of location, all Teachers are paid via PayPal in the United States Dollar (USD).”\n\nNote: Teachers must sign up for PayPal if they don't already have an account", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://support.outschool.com/en/articles/2382129-educator-earnings-and-payments", "last_verified": "2026-10-01", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Outschool Support", "evidence_quote": "We send payouts to Teachers via PayPal. Regardless of location, all Teachers are paid via PayPal in the United States Dollar (USD).", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1046-tutoring-and-teaching-how-to-start", "subject": "Outschool", "topic": "Money.payout", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "All supported countries", "tags": { "lane": "teaching", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "outschool", "topic": [ "money.payout" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1046_tutoring_and_teaching_how_to_start_outschool_revenue_split", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Outschool: Money.fees", "summary": "Outschool charges a 30% Teacher Fee on class prices; teachers receive 70% of the Class Price.", "body": "Outschool charges a 30% Teacher Fee on class prices; teachers receive 70% of the Class Price.\n\nWhat Outschool Support actually says:\n\n“The Teacher Fee is defined as Outschool's take rate of 30% of the Parent's payment of a Class Price, and the Teacher will receive 70% of the Class Price.”\n\nNote: Marketplace Fee is separate and excluded from Teacher Fee", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://support.outschool.com/en/articles/2382129-educator-earnings-and-payments", "last_verified": "2026-10-01", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Outschool Support", "evidence_quote": "The Teacher Fee is defined as Outschool's take rate of 30% of the Parent's payment of a Class Price, and the Teacher will receive 70% of the Class Price.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1046-tutoring-and-teaching-how-to-start", "subject": "Outschool", "topic": "Money.fees", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Per Class Price", "tags": { "lane": "teaching", "stage": "running", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "outschool", "topic": [ "money.fees" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1046_tutoring_and_teaching_how_to_start_outschool_bgcheck_us_timing", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Outschool: Access.id", "summary": "Most US background checks through Persona/Yardstik are completed within a few business days.", "body": "Most US background checks through Persona/Yardstik are completed within a few business days.\n\nWhat Outschool Support actually says:\n\n“The background check itself is conducted by Persona's screening partner, Yardstik, and most checks are completed within a few business days.”\n\nNote: County closures and changes in state laws may impact processing times", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://support.outschool.com/en/articles/2701506-educator-background-checks", "last_verified": "2026-10-01", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Outschool Support", "evidence_quote": "The background check itself is conducted by Persona's screening partner, Yardstik, and most checks are completed within a few business days.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "1046-tutoring-and-teaching-how-to-start", "subject": "Outschool", "topic": "Access.id", "applies_to_country": "us", "applies_to_scope": "US-based educators only", "tags": { "lane": "teaching", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "outschool", "topic": [ "access.id" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1046_tutoring_and_teaching_how_to_start_outschool_bgcheck_renewal", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Outschool: Access.id", "summary": "Active Outschool educators must renew their background check annually, with a one-month approval window before enrollment interruption.", "body": "Active Outschool educators must renew their background check annually, with a one-month approval window before enrollment interruption.\n\nWhat Outschool Support actually says:\n\n“Active educators are required to renew their background check one year after their last check clears, with a one-month window to have the new check approved. Enrollments are not interrupted during the one-month window.”\n\nNote: Failure to renew results in immediate suspension without advance notice", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://support.outschool.com/en/articles/2701506-educator-background-checks", "last_verified": "2026-10-01", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Outschool Support", "evidence_quote": "Active educators are required to renew their background check one year after their last check clears, with a one-month window to have the new check approved. Enrollments are not interrupted during the one-month window.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1046-tutoring-and-teaching-how-to-start", "subject": "Outschool", "topic": "Access.id", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "All active educators", "tags": { "lane": "teaching", "stage": "running", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "outschool", "topic": [ "access.id" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1046_tutoring_and_teaching_how_to_start_outschool_bgcheck_nonus_timing", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Outschool: Access.id", "summary": "Background checks for Canada take a few business days after CPIC form submission; Mexico/Spain/Australia/New Zealand/South Korea require at least a month; UK takes 2 weeks to a month.", "body": "Background checks for Canada take a few business days after CPIC form submission; Mexico/Spain/Australia/New Zealand/South Korea require at least a month; UK takes 2 weeks to a month.\n\nWhat Outschool Support actually says:\n\n“Canadian... the check will process within a few business days... Mexico, Spain, Australia, New Zealand, and South Korea... Please allow at least a month for your background check to process... United Kingdom... the background check takes about two weeks to a month to complete.”\n\nNote: UK checks require accepting an email invitation within 10 days or the check is canceled", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://support.outschool.com/en/articles/2701506-educator-background-checks", "last_verified": "2026-10-01", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Outschool Support", "evidence_quote": "Canadian... the check will process within a few business days... Mexico, Spain, Australia, New Zealand, and South Korea... Please allow at least a month for your background check to process... United Kingdom... the background check takes about two weeks to a month to complete.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "1046-tutoring-and-teaching-how-to-start", "subject": "Outschool", "topic": "Access.id", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Non-US regions", "tags": { "lane": "teaching", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "outschool", "topic": [ "access.id" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1046_tutoring_and_teaching_how_to_start_cambly_age_requirement", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Cambly: Access.signup", "summary": "Cambly's Small Groups plan is for adults 21+; no explicit minimum age stated for individual tutoring on the landing page.", "body": "Cambly's Small Groups plan is for adults 21+; no explicit minimum age stated for individual tutoring on the landing page.\n\nWhat Cambly actually says:\n\n“Small groups Starting from $24 /mo $17/ mo Good for those looking to improve their speaking and listening abilities with a mix of native english speakers and other accents. For adults 21+”\n\nNote: Only Small Groups plan mentions age; no explicit minimum for 1-on-1 tutoring on this page", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.cambly.com/", "last_verified": "2026-10-01", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Cambly", "evidence_quote": "Small groups Starting from $24 /mo $17/ mo Good for those looking to improve their speaking and listening abilities with a mix of native english speakers and other accents. For adults 21+", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1046-tutoring-and-teaching-how-to-start", "subject": "Cambly", "topic": "Access.signup", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Small Groups plan explicitly; individual tutoring not stated", "tags": { "lane": "teaching", "stage": "choosing", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "cambly", "topic": [ "access.signup" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1046_tutoring_and_teaching_how_to_start_cambly_tutor_requirements", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Cambly: Access.signup", "summary": "Cambly does not require a teaching certificate, bachelor's degree, or prior teaching experience to become a tutor.", "body": "Cambly does not require a teaching certificate, bachelor's degree, or prior teaching experience to become a tutor.\n\nWhat Cambly actually says:\n\n“No teaching certificate, bachelor's degree or prior teaching experience needed.”\n\nNote: Tutoring on Cambly is open to native English speakers without formal credentials", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.cambly.com/tutor", "last_verified": "2026-10-01", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Cambly", "evidence_quote": "No teaching certificate, bachelor's degree or prior teaching experience needed.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1046-tutoring-and-teaching-how-to-start", "subject": "Cambly", "topic": "Access.signup", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "For tutors on Cambly", "tags": { "lane": "teaching", "stage": "choosing", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "cambly", "topic": [ "access.signup" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1046_tutoring_and_teaching_how_to_start_cambly_pay_rate", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Cambly: Money.pricing", "summary": "Cambly pays tutors $0.17/minute ($10.20/hour) for Cambly and $0.20/minute ($12/hour) for Cambly Kids.", "body": "Cambly pays tutors $0.17/minute ($10.20/hour) for Cambly and $0.20/minute ($12/hour) for Cambly Kids.\n\nWhat Cambly actually says:\n\n“You make $0.17/min ($10.2/hour) on Cambly and $0.20/min ($12/hour) on Cambly Kids.”\n\nNote: Rates are per-minute; no mention of minimum rate floor", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.cambly.com/tutor", "last_verified": "2026-10-01", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Cambly", "evidence_quote": "You make $0.17/min ($10.2/hour) on Cambly and $0.20/min ($12/hour) on Cambly Kids.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1046-tutoring-and-teaching-how-to-start", "subject": "Cambly", "topic": "Money.pricing", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Per-minute rate", "tags": { "lane": "teaching", "stage": "running", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "cambly", "topic": [ "money.pricing" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1046_tutoring_and_teaching_how_to_start_cambly_payout_schedule", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Cambly: Money.payout", "summary": "Cambly offers weekly pay via direct deposit for tutors.", "body": "Cambly offers weekly pay via direct deposit for tutors.\n\nWhat Cambly actually says:\n\n“Cambly offers weekly pay via direct deposit and more!”\n\nNote: No minimum hours required; tutors work as little or as much as they want", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.cambly.com/tutor", "last_verified": "2026-10-01", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Cambly", "evidence_quote": "Cambly offers weekly pay via direct deposit and more!", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1046-tutoring-and-teaching-how-to-start", "subject": "Cambly", "topic": "Money.payout", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Tutors on Cambly", "tags": { "lane": "teaching", "stage": "running", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "cambly", "topic": [ "money.payout" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1046_tutoring_and_teaching_how_to_start_cambly_tutor_application_processing", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Cambly: Access.signup", "summary": "Cambly is temporarily limiting new tutors and profile processing times may take longer than usual.", "body": "Cambly is temporarily limiting new tutors and profile processing times may take longer than usual.\n\nWhat Cambly actually says:\n\n“We're temporarily limiting the number of new tutors we welcome to Cambly to protect our current tutors' schedules. Profile processing times may take longer than usual.”\n\nNote: No specific processing time stated; described as temporary", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.cambly.com/tutor", "last_verified": "2026-10-01", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Cambly", "evidence_quote": "We're temporarily limiting the number of new tutors we welcome to Cambly to protect our current tutors' schedules. Profile processing times may take longer than usual.", "volatility": "high", "from_batch": "1046-tutoring-and-teaching-how-to-start", "subject": "Cambly", "topic": "Access.signup", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Current temporary measure", "tags": { "lane": "teaching", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "cambly", "topic": [ "access.signup" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1046_tutoring_and_teaching_how_to_start_cambly_new_tutor_limit", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Cambly: Access.signup", "summary": "Cambly is temporarily limiting the number of new tutors welcomed to the platform.", "body": "Cambly is temporarily limiting the number of new tutors welcomed to the platform.\n\nWhat Cambly actually says:\n\n“We're temporarily limiting the number of new tutors we welcome to Cambly to protect our current tutors' schedules.”\n\nNote: No end date stated for this limitation", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.cambly.com/tutor", "last_verified": "2026-10-01", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Cambly", "evidence_quote": "We're temporarily limiting the number of new tutors we welcome to Cambly to protect our current tutors' schedules.", "volatility": "high", "from_batch": "1046-tutoring-and-teaching-how-to-start", "subject": "Cambly", "topic": "Access.signup", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Current measure to protect current tutors' schedules", "tags": { "lane": "teaching", "stage": "choosing", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "cambly", "topic": [ "access.signup" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1046_tutoring_and_teaching_how_to_start_italki_become_teacher", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Italki: Access.signup", "summary": "italki welcomes anyone to apply to be a teacher; there are two types: community tutors and professional teachers.", "body": "italki welcomes anyone to apply to be a teacher; there are two types: community tutors and professional teachers.\n\nWhat italki actually says:\n\n“Anyone is welcome to apply to be a teacher on italki. You can apply by clicking here There are two types of teachers on italki, community tutors and professional teachers. Professional teachers have proven experience teaching and the qualifications required to help you learn a language efficiently. Community tutors are passionate language-lovers who want to share their knowledge with others.”\n\nNote: Professional teachers require proven experience and qualifications; community tutors do not", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.italki.com", "last_verified": "2026-10-01", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "italki", "evidence_quote": "Anyone is welcome to apply to be a teacher on italki. You can apply by clicking here There are two types of teachers on italki, community tutors and professional teachers. Professional teachers have proven experience teaching and the qualifications required to help you learn a language efficiently. Community tutors are passionate language-lovers who want to share their knowledge with others.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1046-tutoring-and-teaching-how-to-start", "subject": "italki", "topic": "Access.signup", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Anyone can apply", "tags": { "lane": "teaching", "stage": "choosing", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "italki", "topic": [ "access.signup" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1046_tutoring_and_teaching_how_to_start_italki_lesson_pricing", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Italki: Money.pricing", "summary": "italki teachers set their own prices; lessons start from USD 5.00 to USD 12.00 based on visible listings.", "body": "italki teachers set their own prices; lessons start from USD 5.00 to USD 12.00 based on visible listings.\n\nWhat italki actually says:\n\n“Lessons start from USD 10.00... Lessons start from USD 12.00... Lessons start from USD 5.00... Lessons start from USD 7.00”\n\nNote: Teachers set their own prices; no platform-wide floor or ceiling stated", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.italki.com", "last_verified": "2026-10-01", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "italki", "evidence_quote": "Lessons start from USD 10.00... Lessons start from USD 12.00... Lessons start from USD 5.00... Lessons start from USD 7.00", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "1046-tutoring-and-teaching-how-to-start", "subject": "italki", "topic": "Money.pricing", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Based on sample of visible teacher listings on italki homepage", "tags": { "lane": "teaching", "stage": "running", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "italki", "topic": [ "money.pricing" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1046_tutoring_and_teaching_how_to_start_italki_lesson_format", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Italki: Any", "summary": "italki offers 1-on-1 lessons, group classes, and instant lessons with no subscription required.", "body": "italki offers 1-on-1 lessons, group classes, and instant lessons with no subscription required.\n\nWhat italki actually says:\n\n“There's no subscription or rigid schedule. Learn when you want, as much as you want... Find your ideal teacher and book a 1-on-1 lesson... you can book an Instant Lesson and start a trial lesson.”\n\nNote: Pay-as-you-go model; teachers set their own prices", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.italki.com", "last_verified": "2026-10-01", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "italki", "evidence_quote": "There's no subscription or rigid schedule. Learn when you want, as much as you want... Find your ideal teacher and book a 1-on-1 lesson... you can book an Instant Lesson and start a trial lesson.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1046-tutoring-and-teaching-how-to-start", "subject": "italki", "topic": "Any", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Learners", "tags": { "lane": "teaching", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "italki", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1046_tutoring_and_teaching_how_to_start_preply_platform", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Preply: Any", "summary": "Preply has 100,000+ experienced tutors, 300,000+ 5-star reviews, 120+ subjects, and 180+ tutor nationalities.", "body": "Preply has 100,000+ experienced tutors, 300,000+ 5-star reviews, 120+ subjects, and 180+ tutor nationalities.\n\nWhat Preply actually says:\n\n“100,000+ Experienced tutors 300,000+ 5-star tutor reviews 120+ Subjects taught 180+ Tutor nationalities”\n\nNote: Statistics from Preply homepage; no date of publication for these figures", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://preply.com", "last_verified": "2026-10-01", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Preply", "evidence_quote": "100,000+ Experienced tutors 300,000+ 5-star tutor reviews 120+ Subjects taught 180+ Tutor nationalities", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1046-tutoring-and-teaching-how-to-start", "subject": "Preply", "topic": "Any", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Platform-wide statistics", "tags": { "lane": "teaching", "stage": "choosing", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "preply", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1046_tutoring_and_teaching_how_to_start_outschool_payout_timing", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Outschool: Money.payout", "summary": "Outschool payout timing varies by enrollment type: upfront enrollment paid 7-8 days after class start; weekly enrollment paid Sundays 7-13 days after meetings; self-paced paid 7-8 days after enrollment; chat group paid on the 15th of the following month.", "body": "Outschool payout timing varies by enrollment type: upfront enrollment paid 7-8 days after class start; weekly enrollment paid Sundays 7-13 days after meetings; self-paced paid 7-8 days after enrollment; chat group paid on the 15th of the following month.\n\nWhat Outschool Support actually says:\n\n“Enrollment Type Payout Timing and Details Upfront Enrollment Teachers receive full payment for one-time or multi-week classes Payments Sent 7–8 Days After the Class Start Date... Weekly Enrollment... Payments for Weekly Classes: Processed only on Sundays, 7–13 days after the class's weekly meetings... Self-Paced Enrollment... Pay-in-Full self-paced enrollment: Payments are sent 7–8 days after the enrollment (purchase) date... Chat Group Enrollment... Payments Sent On The 15th of the following month”\n\nNote: Technical issues may delay payouts by up to 48 hours", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://support.outschool.com/en/articles/2382129-educator-earnings-and-payments", "last_verified": "2026-10-01", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Outschool Support", "evidence_quote": "Enrollment Type Payout Timing and Details Upfront Enrollment Teachers receive full payment for one-time or multi-week classes Payments Sent 7–8 Days After the Class Start Date... Weekly Enrollment... Payments for Weekly Classes: Processed only on Sundays, 7–13 days after the class's weekly meetings... Self-Paced Enrollment... Pay-in-Full self-paced enrollment: Payments are sent 7–8 days after the enrollment (purchase) date... Chat Group Enrollment... Payments Sent On The 15th of the following month", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1046-tutoring-and-teaching-how-to-start", "subject": "Outschool", "topic": "Money.payout", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "All teachers", "tags": { "lane": "teaching", "stage": "running", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "outschool", "topic": [ "money.payout" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1046_tutoring_and_teaching_how_to_start_outschool_idv_link_expiry", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Outschool: Access.id", "summary": "Outschool identity verification links remain active for 3 days before expiring.", "body": "Outschool identity verification links remain active for 3 days before expiring.\n\nWhat Outschool Support actually says:\n\n“Identity Verification links remain active for 3 days. Complete the verification within this period before the link expires.”\n\nNote: Expired links require contacting Outschool Support for a new one", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://support.outschool.com/en/articles/4705479-teacher-identity-verification", "last_verified": "2026-10-01", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Outschool Support", "evidence_quote": "Identity Verification links remain active for 3 days. Complete the verification within this period before the link expires.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1046-tutoring-and-teaching-how-to-start", "subject": "Outschool", "topic": "Access.id", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Identity verification links", "tags": { "lane": "teaching", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "outschool", "topic": [ "access.id" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1046_tutoring_and_teaching_how_to_start_cambly_no_minimum_hours", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Cambly: Money.payout", "summary": "Cambly has no minimum hours requirement for tutors; they can work as little or as much as they want.", "body": "Cambly has no minimum hours requirement for tutors; they can work as little or as much as they want.\n\nWhat Cambly actually says:\n\n“Work as little or as much as you want. No minimum hours, ever!”\n\nNote: Tutors can start at any time based on their schedule", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.cambly.com/tutor", "last_verified": "2026-10-01", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Cambly", "evidence_quote": "Work as little or as much as you want. No minimum hours, ever!", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1046-tutoring-and-teaching-how-to-start", "subject": "Cambly", "topic": "Money.payout", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Tutors on Cambly", "tags": { "lane": "teaching", "stage": "running", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "cambly", "topic": [ "money.payout" ], "explicitness": "any" } } ] }