How to price tuition

[Eriny]

I'm thinking of tutoring! I've been going through this board looking for nuggets of wisdom (of which there are many!) but I wanted to know how much to expect as an English tutor. I have pretty much no tutoring experience but I have a first class honours degree, generally awesome marks, and professional writing experience. Plus, you know, I love books. So, what's a good amount to ask for?

[Quantum.Mechanic]

I guess 25-30 is the basic rate, though I only charge 15-20, since I kind of think its unfair to charge more, after all they are students. .

I guess it would be 30 for 1 hr, 50 for 25rs etc.

[McFleurry]

I'm a yr 12 student, so I'd expect to pay about 25/35 for an hour. If after a few lessons I think your good*, I'd up it to about 40/45.

Hope that helps


*When I say good, I mean freaking awesome

[brenden]

Yeah I think around $25-$35 is the pretty standard rate for someone coming right out of high-school. I'd think with your qualifications though it wouldn't be ridiculous to charge for more. I read somewhere on the forums that qualified teachers for the relevant subject could start at $50 and onward. In terms of what to expect, that's hard to answer. No one could begrudge you asking for a higher than standard price however, whether or not people would actually pay that is a different story. $40 seems legit I guess (no basis for this, just sounds alright).

-separate thought- depends on groups as well, I guess - I know Thushan tutors for about $30 an hour, which is pretty standard, however I think that's from every person within a group of five for the same hour. And I guess that's pretty cool 'cause Thushan's a monster and it's a solid price in terms of what it usually is, just in a group.

[EvangelionZeta]

Start with $30 and then move upwards once you get the reputation to get students for higher prices. 

Also, make sure you familiarise yourself with the new English course!

[pi]

Pis theorem of tuition prices:

edit: Didn't realise you're not a fresh tutor from school! This won't work for you perfectly then, sorry Eriny haha

[emiinaaa]

The following minimum tutoring pay rates have been recommended by the Student Employment Officers' Association of Victoria (which represents all Universities and TAFE institutes):
 ■Primary and Secondary students up to Year 10 (tutored by undergraduate) - $22 per hour
 ■VCE students (Year 11 and Year 12) - $25 per hour
 ■Tertiary students(tutored by undergraduate) - $30 per hour

 ■Postgraduate students may charge an extra $5 per hour - negotiable
 ■Tutoring two students may be charged at time and a half - negotiable
 ■Tutoring three students may be charged at double time - negotiable

[enwiabe]

Eriny, as a quality post-graduate but lacking tutoring experience, I'd probably follow EZ's recommendation of $30/hr during your first year of it. If you find that you're good at it, you should really be charging $50/hr in the 2nd year due to your qualifications and academic expertise.

[Eriny]

Awesome! Thanks all