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Outschool
Everything you need to know to teach with Outschool
Outschool Overview
Live, online learning marketplace for independent teachers
Do not have to be a certified teacher
Teach any subject you like (including English)
Set your own rate
Must be a citizen/resident of the U.S., Canada, Australia, New Zealand, or the U.K.
About Outschool
Outschool is an online platform that helps independent teachers deliver their own interactive, online classes.
Teachers can teach a variety of subjects, including English.
The platform allows teachers to:
create a profile;
be listed to potential students;
deliver classes;
process payments from students;
and communicate with students via video video chat, and messaging.
The Outschool platform helps teachers market their classes to a community of parents and learners.
Outschool Class Type
Live, small, group classes
Classes take place over video chat, messaging and group discussion.
Teach whatever topic you like.
Teachers can offer short-form introductory classes that meet 1-4 times, as well as longer-form, semester-long classes.
Teachers can set a maximum number of participants in group classes.
Outschool Age range
Children, aged 3 to 18
outschool Requirements
must be at least 18 years old
a good command of written and spoken English
does not require a teaching certificate
requires a background check
must be a citizen or resident of the U.S., Canada, Australia, New Zealand, or the U.K.
should have an area of expertise or interest
can include conventional areas like Arts, Coding and Tech, English, Health and Wellness, Life Skills, Math, Music, Science and Nature, Social Studies, World Languages
or unconventional ones like Dungeons and Dragons, cats, Harry Potter, or Minecraft
Outschool Minimum Hours
No minimum hours
Outschool Pay
Listing your class and teaching on Outschool is free.
Your earnings depend on the prices you set and how many students enrol.
You decide your own price.
70% goes to you and 30% goes to Outschool
Payments are made directly via PayPal.
Outschool Peak Teaching Times
Teachers can set their own schedules.
Outschool has learners all over the world, so teachers are able to book students at virtually any hour of the day.
The most popular times are Monday-Friday from 4am to 6pm Pacific.
Outschool Application Process
Sign up to teach
Complete the quick online application form and record a short introductory video. Make sure you talk about any previous experience you have had with children/teaching and your area of expertise.
Background Check
If you pass the initial application, Outschool will invite you to complete a background check (at no cost to you).
Publish Classes
Once your background check is approved, you can complete an optional one-on-one call with an existing Outschool teacher to help you get acquainted with the platform. Otherwise, you can begin to publish classes on the platform.
Our Thoughts on Outschool
Outschool is for:
people who want a flexible, fully-independent teaching position.
people who don’t have traditional teaching qualifications, but are knowledgeable and passionate about a particular topic.
Things to consider:
You are required to prepare all of your own curriculum and teaching materials.
Getting approved for a profile on Outschool doesn’t necessarily guarantee you will be booked for classes. Being approved simply makes your profile visible to parents and students. It may take time to create a compelling profile and start building momentum on the platform.
Outschool Technical Requirements
a computer or tablet
a reliable and fast Internet connection (over 3Mbps upload and download speed)
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