Cambly is an online tutoring platform where people earn money by helping students practice English through one-on-one conversations.
The work is more focused on speaking practice than traditional classroom teaching. Students use Cambly to improve their English through casual conversations, guided lessons, and other activities.
One useful part of Cambly is the low barrier to entry. The company says tutors do not need a teaching certificate, bachelor’s degree, or previous teaching experience. You do need strong English skills and the ability to communicate well with students.
You can work from home and choose how much time you want to spend on the platform. Cambly does not require tutors to work a minimum number of hours, so it can fit around another job or side hustle.
Cambly currently lists pay at $0.17 per minute, which works out to $10.20 per hour. Cambly Kids pays $0.20 per minute, or $12 per hour.
You are paid for the time you spend chatting with students. This makes the earning model easy to understand because you do not need to sell individual courses or find clients yourself.
Payments are made weekly once you are owed at least $20. Cambly’s tutor agreement lists third-party payment processors such as Stripe and PayPal, with the payment account linked to your Cambly account.
There is one thing new applicants should know. Cambly is currently limiting the number of new tutors it accepts, so approval may take longer than usual.
Cambly also does not guarantee a minimum number of students or a minimum amount of income. Your actual earnings depend on the number of students and the time you spend tutoring.
The platform can be a good starting point for someone who wants online tutoring work without first getting a formal teaching qualification. It is also useful for people who prefer conversation-based work over creating lesson plans or selling courses.
Pay
$0.17 per minute, or $10.20 per hour on Cambly. Cambly Kids pays $0.20 per minute, or $12 per hour.
How You Make Money
You create a tutor account, get approved, and make yourself available for English conversations with students. You earn based on the time you spend tutoring, with Cambly handling student bookings and payments for you.
Payment Method
Third party payment processors such as Stripe and PayPal.
Withdrawal Speed
Payments are made weekly once you are owed at least $20, subject to the payment processor's processing time.
Pros
• You do not need a teaching certificate or bachelor's degree to apply.
• Previous teaching experience is not required for standard Cambly tutoring.
• You can choose when you want to work.
• There is no minimum number of hours you must work.
• You are paid for the time you spend chatting with students.
• The platform provides access to students instead of requiring you to find every client yourself.
Cons
• Cambly is currently limiting the number of new tutors it accepts.
• The standard tutoring rate is lower than many specialist teaching platforms.
• Cambly does not guarantee a minimum number of students or income.
• Your earnings depend on having enough available tutoring time and student demand.
• Cambly Kids has different requirements and may not be suitable for every tutor.
Best For
Strong English speakers who want flexible online tutoring work without needing formal teaching qualifications.
