Classgap

Classgap is an online tutoring marketplace where teachers and subject specialists can offer private lessons to students around the world.

The platform covers more than 100 subjects, including languages, mathematics, science, programming, marketing, music, and other academic and professional subjects. Tutors create their own profiles, choose the subjects they teach, set their availability, and decide how much they want to charge per lesson.

Students can search for tutors, view their profiles, check availability, and book lessons. Tutors can also communicate with potential students before a booking. Classgap allows tutors to offer a free 20-minute trial lesson, giving students an opportunity to decide if the tutor is suitable for them.

Lessons take place through Classgap’s virtual classroom, which includes video, chat, a digital whiteboard, a collaborative text editor, and screen sharing. This means tutors can conduct lessons without needing to arrange a separate video conferencing service. A reliable internet connection and suitable device are still important for delivering lessons smoothly.

Classgap does not require every tutor to have formal teaching qualifications. You can teach subjects you are knowledgeable about, although qualifications and relevant experience may help you attract students. A clear profile that explains your expertise, teaching approach, availability, and subjects can also help potential students decide to book with you.

Tutors set their own prices, but Classgap deducts a commission from lesson payments. The commission varies according to the tutor’s experience on the platform. Current tutor information lists a 32% commission for beginners with fewer than 25 teaching hours, with lower rates as tutors build up more teaching hours. Additional charges may also apply to a tutor’s first class with a new student depending on the visibility option selected.

This means the amount you charge is not the amount you keep after fees. Your actual earnings will depend on your lesson price and the applicable Classgap commission.

Classgap can be useful for people with a teachable skill who want to earn through online tutoring. However, students are not guaranteed, and your results depend on factors such as demand for your subject, pricing, availability, profile quality, and ability to retain students. It is best viewed as a tutoring marketplace where you can build your own client base rather than a guaranteed online job.