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how much to charge for privates????????

 
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matttheboy



Joined: 01 Jul 2003
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Location: Valparaiso, Chile

PostPosted: Fri Jul 02, 2004 8:00 pm    Post subject: how much to charge for privates???????? Reply with quote

As the subject heading suggests, i`d like to know how much money one can charge for private lessons as i`ll be in Santiago pretty soon for the next couple of months and have a few students lined up already.

Thanks for your help, Matt
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eileen



Joined: 15 May 2004
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PostPosted: Mon Jul 19, 2004 2:58 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

people say between 10 and 15 lucas (10,000 and 15,000). I don't have any private students at the moment, but I think you just sort of use your judgement about how much the person would be willing to pay. Also, many folks insist on 1.5 hours min per lesson and cancellation penalties if not enough notice is given.

gl!
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matttheboy



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PostPosted: Mon Jul 19, 2004 3:06 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Gracias Eileen!
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Don Alan



Joined: 11 Dec 2004
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Location: Glasgow, Scotland

PostPosted: Tue Dec 14, 2004 2:00 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

10,000 to 15,000 seems a bit steep to me unless it is for one and a half hours. Like to hear more opinions of this from people who do privates in Santiago.
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Dennis Parish



Joined: 09 Nov 2004
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PostPosted: Wed Dec 15, 2004 8:49 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I usually charge 10,000/hour if I travel and 8,000 at my home, all negotiable based on quantity of hours and if they pay up front - something I'd recommend you demand or they'll DEFINITELY flake off on you and leave your budget in tatters. Chileans are famous for not calling before they cancel - they just disappear, don't answer the phone or are evasive if they do. If you charge too little, no one will take you seriously.
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Don Alan



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PostPosted: Wed Dec 15, 2004 9:29 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks for that advice, Dennis. Do you normally charge the month up front?
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eileen



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PostPosted: Sun Dec 19, 2004 4:49 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Clarification: the people I know who charge that amount are certified teachers with years of experience. Most of the people that have a CELTA and/or are more starting out charge 7 to 10. I know one person that charges 5, but that�s very unusually low.
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Don Alan



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PostPosted: Sun Dec 19, 2004 9:06 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Is that for an hour and a half or one hour Eileen and do they normally pay the month up front?
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eileen



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PostPosted: Mon Dec 20, 2004 2:25 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I think that�s per hour, and most people I know don�t charge for the month up front. I think it depends on the student. It�s hard to find good students just like it�s hard to find good teachers. I think usually the initial meeting tells you a lot about the person and gives you an idea of how much of a flake they might be, or how busy they are and how likely they are to cancel. I know some people who�ve had the same private students for a year or more.
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