Frequently asked questions

Start by searching WantATutor by subject and level, or choose “Find one for me” and post a short request. With search you compare tutor profiles (rate, experience, education, levels taught) and message the ones you like for free. With a request, tutors who teach that subject send you their rate and a short note, and you pick one. Lessons can be online or in person; you agree on the fee and schedule directly with the tutor and we take no commission.

Decide the goal first (a grade to raise, a test such as the SAT, ACT, GCSE or IELTS, or a new skill), then shortlist two or three tutors who list that subject and level. Read their profiles for experience with students like yours, ask how they would plan the first few lessons, and book a short first lesson before committing. A blue badge on WantATutor means the tutor's diploma or graduation document was checked.

Yes. Browsing tutor profiles, filtering and messaging tutors is free for students and parents. You agree on the lesson fee directly with your tutor, and we take no commission.

Tutors fill in their own profiles. A profile goes live once the required fields are complete, and our team reviews live profiles and removes anything inappropriate. The “Verified” badge is a separate step: the tutor uploads a diploma or degree certificate from their dashboard, our team reviews it, and the badge then appears on the profile. The document is only used for verification and is never published.

Some tutors offer a free first lesson or introductory call. When they do, it is shown on their profile, and you can filter for it on the search page.

Both. Tutors list whether they teach online, in person, or both, and which platform they use for online lessons. Choose the “Online” filter to learn with a tutor from anywhere.

You pay your tutor directly. WantATutor does not process payments or take a commission. We recommend agreeing on the rate and payment method with your tutor before the first lesson.

Go to the “Become a tutor” page and sign up with your email or Google account, then complete your profile: subjects, levels you teach, country, hourly rate, phone number and a short “About me”. As soon as the required fields are complete, your profile goes live without waiting for approval. Students reach you in two ways: they find your profile and message you on the site, or they post a tutoring request, and if it matches your subject, level and country (or online lessons) it lands in your dashboard and your email. You reply with your rate and a short message, and the student compares offers and picks one. Signing up, publishing your profile and messaging are free: no membership fee and no commission, and students pay you directly. You don't need a teaching degree; college students can create profiles too. A diploma is only needed for the optional “Verified” badge.

No commission. Students pay you directly; there is no payment flow through the platform. Signing up and publishing your profile are free right now.

Not to create a profile. You describe your education and experience yourself, and your profile goes live as soon as the required fields are complete — no approval queue. Documents are only needed for the optional “Verified” badge: upload your diploma or degree certificate from your dashboard, and once our team reviews it the badge appears on your profile. The document itself is never published.

As soon as you complete the required fields (subject, level, country, hourly rate, phone and a short bio). The “Verified” badge is a separate step: upload your diploma or degree certificate under “Verification badge” in your dashboard, and the badge is added after our team reviews it.

Yes. You can update your availability, rate and lesson format at any time, and pause your profile during busy periods.

No. Payment is arranged directly between you and the tutor, so agree on the rate, payment method and cancellation terms in your first conversation.

We don't recommend it. Talking about lesson packages and payment schedules after the first lesson works better for both you and the tutor.

Write to us using the form on the contact page. We review complaints about tutors and remove profiles when needed.

We only use your data to run the service and never sell it. See our privacy policy for details on what we collect and your rights.