Online Tutoring Jobs — Teach IGCSE, IB & A-Level with Tutopiya

How to make your profile stand out?

Nine practical steps to build trust, get approved faster, and win more trial bookings. Full field-level guidance appears when you create your profile.

1. Choose a tutor tag that attracts students

   We add a tag so families immediately see who you are. Tell us which best describes you and any data for us to back this up (you can add detail in your profile):

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   Ex/current board examiner

   Have you marked IGCSE, IB, or A-Level board exam papers? If so, which boards, for how many years, and which cohorts?

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   International school teacher

   Ex or current international school teacher? If so, which school? Were you Head of Department, Head of Subject, or in school leadership?

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   Experienced tutor

   How many years of experience? How many students? What board exam results have students obtained with your support?

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   Exam-board training

   Have you attended trainings run by exam boards? Which boards or programmes?

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   New to tutoring or teaching

   Say so in your profile — we’ll help you with clear next steps (subjects, photo, and video).

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   Top IGCSE / IB / A-Level student

   Now tutoring others in subjects you excelled in — share your grades, subjects, and what you focus on as a tutor.

2. Profile photo — what works

   Your photo should be attractive, clear, and high quality, with good lighting — not dark or grainy. Use only yourself in the frame, looking friendly and positive, with a clean background. Frame your face and shoulders; avoid full-body shots where your face is hard to see.

3. Subjects & curricula

   Choose subjects and curricula that align with your qualifications, education, and teaching experience. Families trust tutors who only claim what they can back up.

4. Qualifications & education

   Line up your credentials with what you teach. For example, for Mathematics: do you hold a maths, engineering, or other relevant degree? Highlight international school and formal teaching background where it applies.

5. Teaching experience & track record

   This should match your subjects and curricula. Where you can, include maths teaching or tutoring experience, international school teaching experience, and private tutoring history. If you share how many students you’ve taught, which exam sittings, and grades achieved, it strongly boosts trial bookings.

6. Introduction video

   Introduce yourself in a warm, friendly video. Show familiarity with the curriculum and subject you will teach, and your experience preparing students (or yourself) for these board exams. Share credible numbers where you can — grades your past students achieved, your own results, how many students you’ve taught, schools you’ve taught at — to build trust and lift your profile.

7. Availability & peak slots

   Add slots during our peak booking times so you get maximum visibility. Tutors who add at least five peak slots per day tend to get the most bookings.

8. Pricing

   We serve a global marketplace where tutors compete for students, so your rate needs to stay competitive and affordable for the majority of customers. Lower, market-friendly rates typically bring a higher volume of trial bookings, while premium rates require a stronger profile but bring fewer bookings. Remember: our 40–50% commission is added on top of your rate (paid by the student), so you always receive 100% of the rate you set. Rates may be reviewed periodically by Tutopiya as you build traction, rapport, and a strong reputation.

9. Keep it consistent & up to date

   Make sure your subjects, credentials, video, and story all tell the same story. Update your profile when you gain new qualifications, results, or reviews — fresh, accurate profiles convert best.

Detailed tips, examples, and requirements appear in each step of profile setup.