Becoming an online tutor is simpler than you think. You do not need a teaching degree or years of experience at school. You need knowledge you want to pass on, and a platform that connects you with students.
Do you need a degree to tutor?
Formally: no. Tutoring is an agreement between you and the student, with no requirement for state certificates. Many platforms, Sprelli among them, offer verification of qualifications, which builds students’ trust, but it is not a necessary condition to start.
In practice: a degree or documents confirming qualifications (a relevant degree, language certificates, completed courses) significantly increase your value. Especially at higher rates, parents ask about experience and education.
Which subjects are most in demand?
Maths and English are the kings of the market: demand is high all year round and not seasonal. Next: physics, chemistry, biology and Polish. Among foreign languages, demand for German and Spanish tutors is growing.
If you have niche knowledge (programming, economics, psychology, Ukrainian or Italian), you can charge higher rates because there is less competition.
How to choose a tutoring platform?
You can look for students on your own, through ads, social media and recommendations, but it takes time and does not guarantee regularity. A platform such as Sprelli gives you: students who find you themselves through search; a lesson room with a whiteboard and video, and a separate quiz module; a payment and settlement system; a profile with reviews that builds credibility.
How to build a profile that attracts students?
Your profile is your business card. A few rules: a professional photo increases clicks several times over. The description should talk about your method of work and the results students achieve. Add subjects, teaching levels and the age group you work with. The first reviews are key – ask your first students for a review even if they are friends.
How much can you earn at the start?
On Sprelli rates start at PLN 50 an hour, and half of the profiles are below PLN 68 (as of 20 October 2026). A tutor without reviews usually starts nearer the lower end and raises the price with every good review.
How much comes out per month depends on the number of lessons, which only you know. Work it out in the commission calculator.
The most common mistakes of beginner tutors
**A starting price that is too low.** Paradoxically: a price that is too low put students off, because it suggests a lack of confidence or low quality. Start from the market rate.
**No lesson plan.** Students who pay expect structure. Prepare an outline of every lesson – even one point on a piece of paper makes a difference.
**Avoiding difficult conversations.** If a student does not apply themselves, tell the parent. Tutoring is a service with a result, and honest communication builds a long-term relationship.
How to start on Sprelli?
Registration is free. Once you complete your profile and, optionally, verify your qualifications, your listing is visible to students looking for a tutor in your subject. Sprelli brings the students – you focus on teaching.