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jstopa · Joined: 23 Sep 2005 Posts: 10 Location: Vancouver, Canada

I have heard that most people get by on their wage, but make more/extra money doing private tutoring on their own time. However, I have also heard that some schools don't allow private tutoring.

Is this a realistic idea on top of all of your hours you would be working at your school?

What would someone expect to make doing private tutoring? ( In Indo, China, VN)

Can anyone shed some light on this subject for me please?

Cheers,

jstopa

ls650 · Joined: 10 May 2003 Posts: 3484 Location: British Columbia

Gordon · Joined: 28 Jan 2003 Posts: 5309 Location: Japan

Every country is different and schools may have different rules. In Japan, private teaching is very common and lucrative.

Guy Courchesne · Joined: 10 Mar 2003 Posts: 9650 Location: Mexico City

Mexico City privates are lucrative...often double or triple what a language school pays.

Justin Trullinger · Posted: Thu Sep 29, 2005 3:10 pm Post subject:

I've never bothered, personally, but some people do well at it.

If you want a clear answer to your question, think about where you'll be teaching. (Universities, high schools, language academies, or whatever)

The hours required on the contract are the thing...some places it's very easy to fit in a few privates. Others, it's next to impossible.

Also, think about the wage package. Some places, a few privates can be necessary. Others, you won't need them at all.

Regards,
Justin

jstopa · Joined: 23 Sep 2005 Posts: 10 Location: Vancouver, Canada

Again, thanks a lot all who replied.

I love this place, everyone is friendly, very informative and also quick to respond. Very Happy

Later,

jstopa

Gordon · Joined: 28 Jan 2003 Posts: 5309 Location: Japan