Can I teach German to students in other countries?

Yes. Choose online lessons and list German. Students learning German outside Germany search for native and fluent speakers in their time zone.

Do I need a teaching degree to tutor from Germany?

No. Many tutors are university students or graduates who know their subject well. Describe your education and experience honestly; if you upload a diploma or graduation document, your profile gets a blue verified badge.

Does WantATutor take a commission?

No. The profile is free, there is no subscription and no commission. Students contact you directly and you agree the fee and schedule with them.

How do I start tutoring from Germany on WantATutor?

Sign up as a tutor, add your subjects, levels, hourly rate and a short introduction, and publish. Your profile goes live right away with no approval queue, and you can share its link with students you already know.

Tutoring jobs in Germany

Teach online or in person from Germany. Create a free tutor profile, set your own rate and let students contact you directly. No commission, no subscription.

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WantATutor in Germany right now

Tutors based in Germany: 0; No one yet. Early profiles get seen first.
Online tutors on the site: 41; All countries, live count
Your time zone: GMT+1; Shown on online profiles so students can plan lessons

Who looks for Nachhilfe in Germany?

Nachhilfe is common in Germany, from Grundschule to Abitur, and many international residents also look for German and English teachers. University students in Germany are among the most active tutors.

On WantATutor you set up a free profile in English, list your subjects and levels and set your own hourly rate. Students contact you directly. Teaching online lets you reach students across Germany and abroad, and German as a foreign language is in demand worldwide.

School students
Maths, English, German, physics and chemistry up to the Abitur.
German learners
Expats, students preparing for Goethe or TestDaF exams and people relocating to Germany.
University students
Statistics, programming, engineering mathematics and economics.

How it works

Free profile: subjects, levels, hourly rate, availability and a short introduction.
Published right away, no approval queue. Upload a diploma for the blue verified badge.
Students message you directly, and you can answer requests from the request pool.
You agree the fee and schedule with the student. We take no commission.

Working as a tutor in Germany

Freelance tutoring income in Germany is declared in your income tax return; tutoring is usually a freelance activity. The Kleinunternehmerregelung can exempt small businesses from charging VAT.

If you are an international student, check the work rules attached to your residence permit before taking paid work.

General information, not tax or legal advice. Rules change; check the official source or an adviser for your situation.

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