{"id":11559,"date":"2025-08-14T10:58:00","date_gmt":"2025-08-14T16:58:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/?p=11559"},"modified":"2025-08-20T06:48:14","modified_gmt":"2025-08-20T12:48:14","slug":"setting-your-rates-freelance-english-tutor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/setting-your-rates-freelance-english-tutor\/","title":{"rendered":"What Am I Worth? Setting Your Rates as an Independent English Teacher"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" class=\"sharethis-inline-share-buttons\" ><\/div>\n<p>Whether you\u2019re already an <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/get-started-freelance-english-teaching-online\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">independent online English teacher<\/a> or hoping to become one, what&#8217;s great about running your own show is being able to set and scale your hourly teaching rates. However, you may find yourself puzzled over how much you should charge students, which ideally should be a rate that won\u2019t make you lose potential learners or undersell yourself. Let&#8217;s dive into how you can set your rates as a freelance English tutor!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/teacherpreneur-academy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Master the skills you need to launch a successful independent career in the 60-hour Bridge Teacherpreneur Academy Specialized Certification course.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-table-of-contents-block ub_table-of-contents\" id=\"ub_table-of-contents-89d1fd32-0da1-4b42-a591-8eacce1ad141\" data-linktodivider=\"false\" data-showtext=\"show\" data-hidetext=\"hide\" data-scrolltype=\"auto\" data-enablesmoothscroll=\"false\" data-initiallyhideonmobile=\"false\" data-initiallyshow=\"true\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header-container\" style=\"\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header\" style=\"text-align: left; \">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-title\">Table of Contents<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-extra-container\" style=\"\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-container ub_table-of-contents-1-column \">\n\t\t\t\t<ul style=\"\"><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/setting-your-rates-freelance-english-tutor\/#0-what-is-an-independent-online-english-teacher\" style=\"\">What is an independent online English teacher?<\/a><ul><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/setting-your-rates-freelance-english-tutor\/#1-freelance-teaching-through-a-marketplace\" style=\"\">Freelance teaching through a marketplace<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/setting-your-rates-freelance-english-tutor\/#2-starting-your-own-business-as-an-english-teacherpreneur\" style=\"\">Starting your own business as an English teacherpreneur<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/setting-your-rates-freelance-english-tutor\/#3-what-financial-issues-do-independent-online-english-teachers-have-to-consider\" style=\"\">What financial issues do independent online English teachers have to consider?<\/a><ul><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/setting-your-rates-freelance-english-tutor\/#4-overhead-costs\" style=\"\">Overhead costs<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/setting-your-rates-freelance-english-tutor\/#5-hourly-rate-to-charge\" style=\"\">Hourly rate to charge<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/setting-your-rates-freelance-english-tutor\/#6-cancellation-or-refund-policy-for-students\" style=\"\">Cancellation or refund policy for students<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/setting-your-rates-freelance-english-tutor\/#7-students%E2%80%99-budgets-for-english-classes\" style=\"\">Students\u2019 budgets for English classes<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/setting-your-rates-freelance-english-tutor\/#8-how-do-independent-online-english-teachers-set-their-rates\" style=\"\">How do independent online English teachers set their rates?<\/a><ul><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/setting-your-rates-freelance-english-tutor\/#9-qualifications\" style=\"\">Qualifications<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/setting-your-rates-freelance-english-tutor\/#10-experience\" style=\"\">Experience<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/setting-your-rates-freelance-english-tutor\/#11-type-of-classes\" style=\"\">Type of classes<\/a><ul><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/setting-your-rates-freelance-english-tutor\/#12-one-on-one-vs-group-classes-\" style=\"\">One-on-one vs. group classes<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/setting-your-rates-freelance-english-tutor\/#13-specialized-nic-hes-\" style=\"\">Specialized niches<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/setting-your-rates-freelance-english-tutor\/#14-promotional-classes-and-packages-\" style=\"\">Promotional classes and packages<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/setting-your-rates-freelance-english-tutor\/#15-trial-classes-\" style=\"\">Trial classes<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/setting-your-rates-freelance-english-tutor\/#16-country-of-residence\" style=\"\">Country of residence<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/setting-your-rates-freelance-english-tutor\/#17-financial-goals\" style=\"\">Financial goals<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/setting-your-rates-freelance-english-tutor\/#18-competitors-rates\" style=\"\">Competitors&#8217; rates<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/setting-your-rates-freelance-english-tutor\/#19-how-can-i-raise-my-hourly-rate-as-a-freelance-online-teacher\" style=\"\">How can I raise my hourly rate as a freelance online teacher?<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"0-what-is-an-independent-online-english-teacher\">What is an independent online English teacher?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As the number of online English learners continues to rise, ESL teachers now have more options as to where they can teach virtually. Many seek jobs with online English tutoring companies, while some decide to go down the freelancing path, which could either mean freelancing for an online language school, creating a profile on an online teacher marketplace, or starting your own teacherpreneur business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/what-is-freelance-english-teacher\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn more about what it means to be an independent online English teacher.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-freelance-teaching-through-a-marketplace\">Freelance teaching through a marketplace<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For many freelancers, marketplaces like <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/preply-empowering-teachers-connecting-learners\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Preply<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.italki.com\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">italki<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.verbling.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Verbling<\/a> are an appealing option. A <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/marketplace-teaching-english-online\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">teacher marketplace<\/a> is an online platform that acts as an agent, or \u201cmiddleman,\u201d between you and potential students. Marketplaces allow freelancers to set their own rates and market their services to a pool of students seeking English teachers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This freelance option comes with a lot of conveniences:<\/p>\n\n\n<ul style=\"padding-left: 1.1em; text-align: left; --ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px;; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%2300d084&quot; d=&quot;M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); --ub-list-item-fa-li-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-spacing: 0px; \" class=\"wp-block-ub-styled-list ub_styled_list\" id=\"ub_styled_list-51e0cddd-d3b9-4a60-869b-f4d6e2539b2e\"><div class=\"ub-block-list__layout\" style=\"text-align: left; column-count: 1; --ub-list-mobile-column-count: 2; \">\n<li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%2300d084&quot; d=&quot;M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-fec03623-4a3b-47cc-a423-8a5db08f7e66\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_list_item_content\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"0.9em\" height=\"0.9em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#00d084\" d=\"M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_text\">You simply have to <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/make-online-teacher-profile\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">create an online teacher profile<\/a> on the platform, set your own rates and hours, and let the marketplace advertise your classes to potential learners.<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/li>\n\n<li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%2300d084&quot; d=&quot;M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-fec03623-4a3b-47cc-a423-8a5db08f7e66\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_list_item_content\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"0.9em\" height=\"0.9em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#00d084\" d=\"M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_text\">Once you&#8217;ve started teaching, the platform also helps you organize your schedule and manage financial transactions with students.<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/li>\n<\/div><\/ul>\n\n\n<p>On the flip side, tutoring via a marketplace has the following disadvantages:<\/p>\n\n\n<ul style=\"padding-left: 1.1em; text-align: left; --ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px;; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%2300d084&quot; d=&quot;M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); --ub-list-item-fa-li-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-spacing: 0px; \" class=\"wp-block-ub-styled-list ub_styled_list\" id=\"ub_styled_list-91a6ad2b-7f1d-4605-ac91-7ec5ce23e307\"><div class=\"ub-block-list__layout\" style=\"text-align: left; column-count: 1; --ub-list-mobile-column-count: 2; \">\n<li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%2300d084&quot; d=&quot;M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-8da27642-52fe-45d3-8a21-cfe6001e1ed4\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_list_item_content\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"0.9em\" height=\"0.9em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#00d084\" d=\"M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_text\">As the platform acts as a \u201cmiddleman\u201d between you and learners, it takes a percentage of your class earnings.<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/li>\n\n<li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%2300d084&quot; d=&quot;M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-70518a6a-5484-44fb-8387-c34cdfe75d64\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_list_item_content\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"0.9em\" height=\"0.9em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#00d084\" d=\"M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_text\">Attracting as many prospective students as possible requires you to craft a competitive marketplace profile, which includes making an engaging description of your services and a stellar <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/introduction-video-teaching-online\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">self-introduction video for teaching online<\/a> to stand out among a sea of freelance ESL tutors.<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/li>\n<\/div><\/ul>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full alignnone is-resized wp-image-5871\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Natassia-a-teacherpreneur-from-Portugal.jpg\" alt=\"An image of Natassia, a teacherpreneur and Bridge TEFL graduate from the U.S., living in Portugal\" class=\"wp-image-40069\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Natassia-a-teacherpreneur-from-Portugal.jpg 550w, https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Natassia-a-teacherpreneur-from-Portugal-480x611.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 550px, 100vw\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/nastassia-english-teacher-portugal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nastassia, from the U.S.<\/a>, runs her own online English teaching business in Portugal<\/em>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-starting-your-own-business-as-an-english-teacherpreneur\">Starting your own business as an English teacherpreneur<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>On the other hand, starting your own online ESL teaching business means that everything is in your hands \u2013 from marketing to designing your courses to collecting payments. You may find this option attractive for the following reasons:<\/p>\n\n\n<ul style=\"padding-left: 1.1em; text-align: left; --ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px;; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%2300d084&quot; d=&quot;M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); --ub-list-item-fa-li-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-spacing: 0px; \" class=\"wp-block-ub-styled-list ub_styled_list\" id=\"ub_styled_list-46bc3016-500e-4d73-bceb-9f50cd00f428\"><div class=\"ub-block-list__layout\" style=\"text-align: left; column-count: 1; --ub-list-mobile-column-count: 2; \">\n<li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%2300d084&quot; d=&quot;M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-4a35e790-4887-48dc-b0ab-e65be0d57cd2\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_list_item_content\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"0.9em\" height=\"0.9em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#00d084\" d=\"M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_text\">You\u2019re completely in command of your class rates, schedule, teaching methods, and class materials.<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/li>\n\n<li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%2300d084&quot; d=&quot;M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-661c16a5-3cb4-4869-90b3-8c5b6ba0df3f\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_list_item_content\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"0.9em\" height=\"0.9em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#00d084\" d=\"M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_text\">All of your class earnings go straight to your own pocket, without having to pay a commission to anyone.<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/li>\n\n<li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%2300d084&quot; d=&quot;M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-c9a18160-eba9-4d91-99a0-fd87d0d7ad72\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_list_item_content\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"0.9em\" height=\"0.9em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#00d084\" d=\"M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_text\">It\u2019s usually easy to manage start-up costs, as the most important things you have to invest in are a quality internet connection and computer equipment.<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/li>\n<\/div><\/ul>\n\n\n<p>Standing on your own two feet, however, also comes with the following challenges:<\/p>\n\n\n<ul style=\"padding-left: 1.1em; text-align: left; --ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px;; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%2300d084&quot; d=&quot;M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); --ub-list-item-fa-li-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-spacing: 0px; \" class=\"wp-block-ub-styled-list ub_styled_list\" id=\"ub_styled_list-c2bb30e3-0d23-4d71-97f1-bd71d4c94d3e\"><div class=\"ub-block-list__layout\" style=\"text-align: left; column-count: 1; --ub-list-mobile-column-count: 2; \">\n<li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%2300d084&quot; d=&quot;M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-75b281c2-a9f2-45cb-b31d-7d0e4bc107f2\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_list_item_content\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"0.9em\" height=\"0.9em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#00d084\" d=\"M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_text\">Establishing your own tutoring business requires a lot of hustle! You have to market yourself effectively, source your own materials, and acquire certain skills that will help you successfully launch your freelance venture.<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/li>\n\n<li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%2300d084&quot; d=&quot;M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-4b033a6c-5357-42ce-a407-4f85c1bf5914\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_list_item_content\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"0.9em\" height=\"0.9em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#00d084\" d=\"M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_text\">You have to juggle your time between teaching and <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/tackling-operational-challenges-freelance-teacher\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">handling business operations<\/a>, such as issuing invoices to individual students or companies and collecting payments.<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/li>\n<\/div><\/ul>\n\n\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/teacherpreneur-academy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn the ropes of becoming fully independent by taking the Bridge Specialized Certification course: Teacherpreneur Academy.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"\"><div class=\"content-advertisements template1\"><div class=\"thumb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/ebooks-independent-english-teaching\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\" \"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ebook-New-to-TEFL-How-to-Become-an-Independent-English-Teacher.png\" class=\"\"><\/a><\/div><div class=\"txt\"><h5>Ready to be your own boss? Read the free eBook<\/h5><h3>New to TEFL? How to Become an Independent English Teacher<\/h3><p><\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/ebooks-independent-english-teaching\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"btn-ads\">download<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-what-financial-issues-do-independent-online-english-teachers-have-to-consider\">What financial issues do independent online English teachers have to consider?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While going independent could be synonymous with greater income potential, it is important not to overlook the following factors that may affect your income:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-overhead-costs\">Overhead costs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The money you\u2019ve spent on your technical equipment, internet connection, marketing expenses (like web hosting and media ads), and even that <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/create-online-teaching-background\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cool teaching background<\/a> of yours all count as business expenses and could be a cost burden that you will want to recover later on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wcb-button cb-common idea-button\"><em><strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong><\/em> Keep track of overhead costs by making a list of the expenses you&#8217;ve incurred for your online English teaching business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone wp-image-10022 size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/carla-from-brazil.jpg\" alt=\"Carla is a freelance online English tutor in Brazil who advertises through social media\" class=\"wp-image-10022\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/carla-from-brazil.jpg 560w, https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/carla-from-brazil-480x270.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 560px, 100vw\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/freelance-english-teacher-carla-growing-her-business-through-social-media\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Carla, from Brazil,<\/a> is a freelance online English tutor who advertises through social media<\/em>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-hourly-rate-to-charge\">Hourly rate to charge<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>English teachers generally charge by the hour, although this rate may vary depending on the number of students you have per class, the type of lesson you give, or the special course packages and promotions you offer. Find more on this topic in the next section.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"6-cancellation-or-refund-policy-for-students\">Cancellation or refund policy for students<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Class cancellations can greatly affect your pay \u2013 imagine the losses if a student cancels many classes in a month. This is why having a cancellation or refund policy is vital to your financial security as a freelancer. Aside from establishing your rates, you should also create your own rules as to the latest time students can suspend a class before it is considered paid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"7-students%E2%80%99-budgets-for-english-classes\">Students\u2019 budgets for English classes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s not uncommon to <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/how-to-find-online-esl-students\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">find potential online English students<\/a> who are motivated to take classes but are not able to pay the hourly rate you charge. For this reason, having class promos and being a bit flexible on your pricing can help them achieve their English goals without the need to sacrifice their budget (though you should not completely sacrifice your earnings either).<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"\"><div class=\"content-advertisements template2\"><div class=\"thumb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/teacherpreneur-academy\" target=\"_blank\" class=\" \"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Teacherpreneur-Academy.png\" class=\"\"><\/a><\/div><div class=\"txt\"><h5>Create your path to professional independence<\/h5><h3>Teacherpreneur Academy<\/h3><p><\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/teacherpreneur-academy\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"btn-ads\">Join the Academy<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"8-how-do-independent-online-english-teachers-set-their-rates\">How do independent online English teachers set their rates?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>More than just a number, the hourly price you set for English classes is one of the first impressions you give as a freelance online English teacher. So, in order to settle on a price for your classes, consider these most important factors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"9-qualifications\">Qualifications<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Having <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/courses\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TEFL certification<\/a>, completing <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/courses\/specialized\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">specialized courses or training<\/a>, or earning a <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/masters-tesol-worth-it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">master\u2019s degree in TESOL<\/a> equips you with a competitive edge and boosts your teaching skills, which, therefore, gives you the leverage to charge a higher hourly rate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Explore options to earn your <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/online-tefl-certification\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TEFL certificate online<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"10-experience\">Experience<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Experience is more than counting the years you\u2019ve worked as an English teacher. Take stock of the projects you\u2019ve worked on, the clients you\u2019ve taught, and your achievements. The more experience you gain, the higher you can afford to set your rates.<\/p>\n\n\n<ul style=\"padding-left: 1.1em; text-align: left; --ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px;; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%2300d084&quot; d=&quot;M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); --ub-list-item-fa-li-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-spacing: 0px; \" class=\"wp-block-ub-styled-list ub_styled_list\" id=\"ub_styled_list-0aee7c70-ec96-4e28-8989-de7b927947da\"><div class=\"ub-block-list__layout\" style=\"text-align: left; column-count: 1; --ub-list-mobile-column-count: 2; \">\n<li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%2300d084&quot; d=&quot;M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-ce28fd7d-f4bb-43f6-b029-a96f585adc1a\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_list_item_content\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"0.9em\" height=\"0.9em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#00d084\" d=\"M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_text\">Depending on their location and the market they cater to, newbies in the online ESL teaching field, for instance, typically charge from $12 to $20 hourly.<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/li>\n\n<li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%2300d084&quot; d=&quot;M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-9f02d1d7-dba5-49e3-bdc1-de38cce0a6cd\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_list_item_content\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"0.9em\" height=\"0.9em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#00d084\" d=\"M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_text\">On the other hand, teachers who have top-notch experience may charge up to $25 an hour or even more.<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/li>\n<\/div><\/ul>\n\n\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/how-to-get-tefl-experience\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Here&#8217;s how to get TEFL\/TESOL experience if you&#8217;re newly certified.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone wp-image-7644 size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Krzl-teaching-online-blog-image-2.jpg\" alt=\"Krzl, from the Philippines, is an independent online English teacher in Chile\" class=\"wp-image-7644\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Krzl-teaching-online-blog-image-2.jpg 560w, https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Krzl-teaching-online-blog-image-2-480x270.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 560px, 100vw\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/10-things-i-wish-id-known-before-becoming-freelance-english-teacher\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Krzl, from the Philippines<\/em><\/a><em>, is an independent online English teacher in Chile<\/em>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"11-type-of-classes\">Type of classes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"12-one-on-one-vs-group-classes-\"><strong>One-on-one vs. group classes<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>You can create a pricing model for your online English classes based on the number of students per class. While you can set a fixed hourly rate for <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/teaching-english-one-on-one\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">one-on-one classes<\/a>, you can choose to charge your group classes per head or collectively (especially if you are teaching groups of students who work in the same company).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In general, <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/teaching-english-online-groups\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">teaching groups<\/a> is a great way to earn more per hour. Even if it comes with a lower price tag per learner, you will still earn more when you multiply the individual rate by the number of students per class.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Are you a current teacher looking to learn new skills to effectively teach groups of students in the virtual classroom? Check out <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/courses\/micro\/teaching-online-to-groups\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bridge&#8217;s Micro-credential course: Teaching English Online to Groups<\/a><\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"13-specialized-nic-hes-\"><strong>Specialized nic<\/strong><strong>hes<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>One way to maximize your earning potential as an independent online ESL teacher is by specializing in certain areas like <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/teach-business-english\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">teaching Business English<\/a>, teaching technical English, or preparing students for English proficiency tests like the IELTS or TOEFL.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Having a <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/finding-your-english-language-teaching-niche\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TEFL niche<\/a> shows you\u2019re a true expert in a particular subject and that you can tailor classes to fit students\u2019 specific needs and goals, which is enough reason for you to charge more.<\/p>\n\n\n<ul style=\"padding-left: 1.1em; text-align: left; --ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px;; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%2300d084&quot; d=&quot;M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); --ub-list-item-fa-li-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-spacing: 0px; \" class=\"wp-block-ub-styled-list ub_styled_list\" id=\"ub_styled_list-806584e5-d418-4ea3-a2c5-552d0a3b71be\"><div class=\"ub-block-list__layout\" style=\"text-align: left; column-count: 1; --ub-list-mobile-column-count: 2; \">\n<li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%2300d084&quot; d=&quot;M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-c320c5f9-c4f5-44af-9fc2-3c54d72c0ec6\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_list_item_content\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"0.9em\" height=\"0.9em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#00d084\" d=\"M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_text\">Qualified online teachers who teach English proficiency exam prep usually charge from $25 to $40 hourly.<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/li>\n\n<li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%2300d084&quot; d=&quot;M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-27b10bee-636b-4e1f-a44a-afef0e9b12dd\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_list_item_content\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"0.9em\" height=\"0.9em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#00d084\" d=\"M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_text\">Meanwhile, private tutors who specialize in industry-specific English, like medicine, engineering, or hospitality, can charge as high as $60 per hour.<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/li>\n<\/div><\/ul>\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/courses\/micro\/teaching-ielts-exam-prep\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Take a short Micro-credential course in Teaching IELTS Exam Prep to get specialized training in this ESL niche.<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"14-promotional-classes-and-packages-\"><strong>Promotional classes and packages<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Besides charging by the hour or per lesson, you can also offer course packages or promotions for one-to-one or group classes, which is an excellent way to attract students. For instance, you can offer a special price if a student or a group takes a certain number of classes per week or month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"15-trial-classes-\"><strong>Trial classes<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also offer trial classes for free or at a discounted price. If you freelance through a teacher marketplace, you will be asked for your trial class rate when you create your profile. However, make sure to check how much the platform takes from your trial class. For instance, Preply takes a 100% commission on payments from every new student\u2019s first class, while italki doesn\u2019t charge any percentage of your trial class\u2019s earnings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full alignnone is-resized wp-image-10695\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Shakti-independent-online-English-teacher-from-Mauritius.jpg\" alt=\"An image of Shakti, an independent online English teacher and Bridge TEFL graduate from Mauritius\" class=\"wp-image-40070\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Shakti-independent-online-English-teacher-from-Mauritius.jpg 550w, https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Shakti-independent-online-English-teacher-from-Mauritius-480x611.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 550px, 100vw\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/shakti-from-mauritius-advancing-his-online-english-teaching-career\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shakti is a freelance online EFL teacher from Mauritius.<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"16-country-of-residence\">Country of residence<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you live in a country where the cost of living is high or low? The region you&#8217;re currently living in is also a deciding factor in choosing a final hourly rate. If you\u2019re residing in big economies like Japan or the U.K., for instance, you can expect greater earnings, but this may be offset by high taxes and living costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"17-financial-goals\">Financial goals<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you determine your online class rates, ask yourself, &#8220;How much do I want to earn?&#8221; It also helps to first set a monthly or yearly income target that you&#8217;re sure you can meet, then check if you can reach your goal with the rates you&#8217;re considering, minus overhead expenses and taxes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"18-competitors-rates\">Competitors&#8217; rates<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Get a ballpark figure or a price range by finding out the going rate of other freelance online English teachers who have roughly the same level of qualifications and experience as you. You can do this by looking at their class prices online (like browsing a teacher marketplace or visiting freelancers&#8217; websites), by asking fellow freelancers, or by joining a community of online English teachers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"19-how-can-i-raise-my-hourly-rate-as-a-freelance-online-teacher\">How can I raise my hourly rate as a freelance online teacher?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember that you can always scale your rates, charging more per hour as you go about building your career. Here are some ways you can bump up your class prices and make the most of your earning potential:<\/p>\n\n\n<ul style=\"padding-left: 1.1em; text-align: left; --ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px;; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%2300d084&quot; d=&quot;M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); --ub-list-item-fa-li-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-spacing: 0px; \" class=\"wp-block-ub-styled-list ub_styled_list\" id=\"ub_styled_list-1f45267a-6700-4a7d-bdf0-1086bbb61fb4\"><div class=\"ub-block-list__layout\" style=\"text-align: left; column-count: 1; --ub-list-mobile-column-count: 2; \">\n<li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%2300d084&quot; d=&quot;M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-ee5c71a7-975c-4ebd-ad89-c846b05c8bc4\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_list_item_content\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"0.9em\" height=\"0.9em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#00d084\" d=\"M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_text\">Gain more experience. By getting more students, teaching more classes, and getting good reviews on an online teacher marketplace or social media, you boost your value as a freelance online ESL teacher.<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/li>\n\n<li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%2300d084&quot; d=&quot;M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-64edb458-fbb9-41a8-a107-846d2b4e5246\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_list_item_content\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"0.9em\" height=\"0.9em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#00d084\" d=\"M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_text\">Top up your qualifications by earning additional <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/courses\/specialized\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Specialized TEFL\/TESOL Certification<\/a> in your area of expertise, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/courses\/specialized\/teaching-business-english\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Teaching Business English<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/courses\/specialized\/teaching-english-to-young-learners\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Teaching Young Learners<\/a>.<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/li>\n\n<li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%2300d084&quot; d=&quot;M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-64edb458-fbb9-41a8-a107-846d2b4e5246\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_list_item_content\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"0.9em\" height=\"0.9em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#00d084\" d=\"M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_text\">Choose a niche like <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/courses\/micro\/teaching-english-pronunciation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">teaching English pronunciation<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/courses\/micro\/teaching-toefl-test-prep\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">teaching TOEFL test prep<\/a>.<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/li>\n\n<li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%2300d084&quot; d=&quot;M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-9d0399f0-2792-42e7-9960-b4b537b6b0ba\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_list_item_content\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"0.9em\" height=\"0.9em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#00d084\" d=\"M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_text\">Improve the quality of your work in regards to curriculum or class material development. One way to do this is by taking specialized courses, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/courses\/micro\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bridge Micro-credential courses<\/a>, to enhance your teaching skills.<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/li>\n\n<li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%2300d084&quot; d=&quot;M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-9d0399f0-2792-42e7-9960-b4b537b6b0ba\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_list_item_content\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"0.9em\" height=\"0.9em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#00d084\" d=\"M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_text\">If you haven&#8217;t changed your rates for more than a year, chances are you&#8217;re due for a raise.<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/li>\n<\/div><\/ul>\n\n\n<p>Setting and increasing your class rate as an independent online English teacher is all up to you, although it will take some reflection to charge what you\u2019re worth. 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