Tell Class

Become a Tutor

Are you an experienced ESL English tutor with a passion for teaching? Are you tired of traditional language schools and want to engage with language learners in a more exciting way? Look no further! Tell Class is the perfect platform for you to tutor and make a real impact on students from around the world.

At Tell Class, we focus on providing language learners with one-on-one speaking practice sessions, rather than boring grammar lessons. We believe in teaching English in a natural and conversational manner, making the learning experience enjoyable and effective.

Flexible work hours

Our diverse student base spans different time zones, allowing you to work at your convenience.

Set your own schedule and teach whenever suits you best.

Competitive pay

We value your expertise and pay per lesson, not per minute. Earn between €2.50 and €3.50 per 25-minute session, providing you with a rewarding income.

English Tutor Requirements

  • English Speakers - Must originally be from one of the following countries: UK, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Philippines (Min. C1 English Level)
  • TEFL, TESOL or CELTA certified - Need to provide a copy of your certificate.
  • Age requirement  - Between 18yrs - 65 yrs old
  • Availability  - Commit to a minimum of 2 hours per week (on at least 2 days).
  • Teaching experience required  - A minimum of 2 years of teaching experience is required.
  • Freelancing  - Enjoy the freedom of being a freelance tutor, responsible for your own tax declarations.

Tutor Equipment Requirements

  • Reliable laptop/PC with webcam (teaching with tablets or phones not supported).
  • Good internet connection (Minimum 10 Mbps download & 10 Mbps upload; wired preferred, WiFi acceptable).
  • Backup power (UPS) for areas prone to power cuts (especially South Africa).
  • Quality headset/earphones for clear audio.

Class Information

  • Engage in 1-to-1 video chatting with students.
  • 24/7 on-demand sessions for both students and tutors.
  • Students log in to find and select a tutor to book.
  • Each lesson lasts 25 minutes, and we encourage tutors to be ready 2-5 minutes prior.
  • Design your own teaching material, but we offer great conversation resources for adult lessons. You can also leverage online teaching resources and even ChatGPT.
  • Flexibility in cancelling lessons: Tutors and students can cancel lessons 4+ hours in advance without penalties (with valid excuse).

The Students

  • Our students primarily consist of adults (minimum age of 14), and we have an optional platform for children aged 5 to 16.
  • Students hail from various regions worldwide, including South America, Europe, and Asia.

Tell Class Pay

  • From €2.50 to €3.50 per 25min. per lesson (Depending on where you live & nationality) 
  • Receive 50% payment for no-show regular students.
  • Payments made monthly to your Wise.com account, with low currency transfer fees. Some countries also offer direct payments in Euro, GBP, and PHP.
  • Earnings are automatically tracked and calculated.
  • Salaries are paid by the latest 5th of the following month.
  • Enjoy referral bonuses of €20 for each new student that signs up for a monthly lesson plan.

Who is suited for this work?

  • If you love talking and meeting new people, this role is perfect for you.
  • Whether you're seeking a side hustle for extra income or eventually a full-time gig, Tell Class offers great earning potential.
  • Embrace the flexibility of working from home or even while traveling.

Application Process

  • Fill in the application form with details, profile photo and profile video introducing yourself to a "pre-intermediate level student" - (30 sec.-1.5 minutes long).
  • If your application stands out, we will request an online casual interview and demo within a few days. This is an opportunity for us to get to know you better and assess your teaching abilities.
  • Upon successfully passing the interview, you will undergo orientation training. This consists of watching a series of training videos at your own pace, with a maximum duration of 45 minutes.
  • Once you've completed the training, you can immediately set your availability and start receiving bookings from eager students.
  • As part of the application process, we also ask you to submit a 1-2 minute mini-lesson video. In this lesson, you can teach a phrase, vocabulary, English learning tips, or any topic of your choice. We will share this video on our social media pages to promote you as a new tutor and promote Tell Class. Plus, we'll include your student referral link, so you can earn commissions for any signups you generate. Feel free to make use of ChatGPT to help you craft your video script.

* Please note that all new approved tutors will be on a 1 month probation.

UPDATE: All new applications will be put on hold till further notice. 

You can submit your application, but we will only respond when its time for our next recruitment drive. Thank you.

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