Can I charge in Turkish lira?

Rates on WantATutor are shown in US dollars so international students can compare them. You agree the final fee, currency and payment method with each student.

Do I need a teaching degree to tutor from Turkey?

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 Turkey 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 Turkey

Teach online or in person from Turkey. 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 Turkey right now

Tutors based in Turkey: 40; Live count of published profiles
Online tutors on the site: 41; All countries, live count
Your time zone: GMT+3; Shown on online profiles so students can plan lessons

Who looks for özel ders in Turkey?

Özel ders is a large market in Turkey, driven by the LGS and YKS exams. Many Turkish tutors also teach online to students abroad: English and maths to international learners, and Turkish to heritage learners and foreigners living in Turkey or Europe.

On WantATutor you publish a free English-language profile, set an hourly rate in US dollars and receive messages directly from students. If you already have a profile on ÖzelEkDers.com, you can open it here with one click from your ÖzelEkDers panel.

Turkish families abroad
Turkish reading and writing, and Turkish-curriculum subjects, online.
International learners
English, maths and Turkish as a foreign language, online across time zones.
Exam candidates
IELTS, TOEFL and SAT preparation with an English-speaking tutor.

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 Turkey

In Turkey, tutoring income is self-employment income (serbest meslek kazancı). Occasional tutoring has an annual exemption for occasional self-employment income; regular tutoring requires registering with the tax office. The 2026 figures and rules are explained in Turkish on ÖzelEkDers: ozelekders.com/ozel-ders-vergisi

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

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