Online tutoring jobs in the Netherlands suit a specific and valuable group: the teachers working in Dutch international schools, many of which teach the IB Diploma, IB MYP or Cambridge IGCSE. You already teach in English to internationally mobile students, which is exactly what families in Singapore and the Gulf want. This guide is for international-school teachers, IB specialists and English-fluent subject experts in the Netherlands. It covers demand, your teaching hours on CET, the self-employment questions to check, and how to apply to Tutopiya.

Key takeaways

• Netherlands-based teachers can tutor IB, IGCSE and International A Level students worldwide in English.
• IB teachers are especially valuable: IB DP Maths is the largest IB subject on Tutopiya.
• CET puts Singapore after-school lessons in your morning and Gulf lessons in your afternoon.
• Self-employed tutors often register as ZZP. Check KVK and Belastingdienst guidance.
• You keep 100% of your hourly rate. Tutopiya’s commission is added on top.

Is there demand for Netherlands-based tutors?

Yes, from abroad. Between March and early June 2026, Tutopiya’s 798 trial requests were led by Cambridge IGCSE Maths (90), Physics (61) and Chemistry (47). IB DP Mathematics (18) was the largest IB subject, mainly from the UAE and Singapore. Students in the Netherlands also appeared among requesters for Cambridge IGCSE Business.

See every IB subject we’re hiring for on the IB DP tutor jobs hub, or start with IB Maths tutor jobs.

Who’s the right fit in the Netherlands?

Background	Fit	Why
IB DP or MYP teacher at a Dutch international school	Strong	Direct IB experience, including IAs
Cambridge IGCSE teacher at an international school	Strong	Direct IGCSE experience
English-fluent Dutch teacher (eerstegraads or tweedegraads)	Good	Deep subject knowledge; learn the international board
English-speaking STEM graduate or researcher	Good	Subject depth; learn the exam style
Dutch-language teacher only	Limited	Tutopiya lessons are in English

The IB describes the Diploma Programme on ibo.org, and Cambridge publishes IGCSE syllabuses on its IGCSE pages.

Local bijles vs international online tutoring

	Bijles in the Netherlands	International tutoring with Tutopiya
Language	Usually Dutch	English
Students	Local VWO, HAVO and VMBO students	Students in Singapore, the Gulf, Africa and beyond
Exams	Dutch national exams	IB, IGCSE, International A Level
Hours	After school	Mornings to early evening CET
Payment	Collected yourself or via an agency	Paid on the 15th of each month

What hours look like from the Netherlands

In winter, CET is 7 hours behind Singapore and 3 behind the UAE. A Singapore student’s 4–9pm is roughly 9am–2pm in Amsterdam, and a Dubai student’s 4–9pm is roughly 1–6pm. In summer, both windows start an hour later on your clock. Teachers with free mornings, Wednesday afternoons or part-time contracts fit this well. Our guide to time zones for European tutors has more scheduling detail.

How to start tutoring from the Netherlands: step by step

1. Choose your programme and subjects, such as IB Maths AA HL.
2. Check your status. Many self-employed tutors register with the KVK as ZZP. Check tax rules with the Belastingdienst or an accountant.
3. Check your school contract for rules on outside work.
4. Create your Tutopiya profile. It takes about 15 minutes over 10 stages, with an intro video in English.
5. Choose a plan: SGD 10/month, SGD 20 for 3 months or SGD 90/year.
6. Get approved. Tutopiya aims to review profiles within 24 hours.
7. Open morning and early-afternoon slots.

For Europe-wide opportunities, read online tutoring jobs in Europe.

Getting paid from the Netherlands

Tutopiya pays on the 15th of each month for the previous month’s lessons, into the tutor’s own bank account. Check that your account can receive international transfers, and any fees. You keep 100% of your hourly rate, because the commission is added on top and paid by the student.

Which IB subjects suit Netherlands-based tutors?

Subject	Trial requests on Tutopiya (Mar–Jun 2026)	Notes
IB DP Mathematics (AA/AI)	18	The largest IB subject; know which course and level
IB DP Physics	9	Current syllabus first assessed in 2025
IB DP Chemistry	6	Pair with IGCSE Chemistry to widen demand
Cambridge IGCSE Maths and sciences	47–90 per subject	Largest demand overall

Many Dutch international-school teachers list one IB subject alongside the matching IGCSE subject. It keeps the week full and lets students stay with you as they move from IGCSE to the Diploma.

How tutoring with Tutopiya works

Tutopiya is a 1-on-1 online tutoring platform for Cambridge IGCSE, Edexcel IGCSE, IB and International A Level students. You set your starting hourly rate when you create your profile and keep all of it, because Tutopiya’s 40–50% commission is added on top and paid by the student. Later rate changes are requested through Tutopiya, which approves them at its discretion. You add free slots, Tutopiya converts time zones and matches students to you. Trial lessons last an hour and are unpaid. Every plan includes Microsoft Teams, past papers, learning resources, AI tools and free teacher training. Full details are on the Tutopiya Become a Tutor page.

Common mistakes Netherlands-based applicants make

• Listing Dutch-curriculum subjects. List the international programme you’ll teach.
• Writing “IB” without course and level. Write “IB Chemistry HL”, for example.
• Forgetting registration and tax. Set up your status first.
• Ignoring the morning. It’s Singapore’s after-school peak.
• Not mentioning IB training. If you’ve attended IB workshops, say so.

Talk to us

For IB career advice, read IB Diploma tutoring as a career. Questions? Contact our team.

Frequently asked questions

Can IB teachers in the Netherlands tutor online with Tutopiya? +

Yes. Tutopiya accepts Netherlands-based tutors who teach in native or near-native English for IB Diploma, Cambridge and Edexcel IGCSE, and International A Level subjects. Teachers from Dutch international schools and IB programmes are a strong fit.

Do I need to register as a ZZP'er to tutor online? +

Many self-employed tutors in the Netherlands register with the Chamber of Commerce (KVK) as a sole trader (ZZP), but rules depend on your situation and income. Check the official KVK and Belastingdienst guidance, or speak to an accountant, before you start.

What hours would I teach from the Netherlands? +

In winter, the Netherlands (CET) is 7 hours behind Singapore and 3 behind the Gulf. Singapore students' after-school lessons fall in your morning and early afternoon, and Gulf lessons in your afternoon and early evening.

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