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Leo726



Joined: 27 Mar 2008
Posts: 37
PostPosted: Tue Apr 01, 2008 4:18 am    Post subject: Private tutoring sessions Reply with quote
Those in Mexico City, what are you charging for an hour private lesson, and where do you post that you are available?

Thanks!
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MO39



Joined: 28 Jan 2004
Posts: 1970
Location: El ombligo de la Rep�blica Mexicana
PostPosted: Tue Apr 01, 2008 5:27 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
I started off charging 150 pesos an hour but now will ask for 200 from any new students I may find. You can advertise for students through any or all of several free on-line websites (segundamano is probably the best known) and/or pay for an ad in El Universal, a well-respected DF newspaper. I have found students from both sources.
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Phil_K



Joined: 25 Jan 2007
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Location: A World of my Own
PostPosted: Tue Apr 01, 2008 4:27 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
)I think 150 ph is a fair price for class given in the students home. It is a very competitive market, so make sure you highlight your USP. I wish you luck MO39 in getting 200! I find that even companies try to get down to that!

Another way is to go to companies and ask if they are interested in corporate classes. Don't worry how you are going to fulfill those classes (just PM me when you have that problem! Very Happy ) If they are not willing to pay, ask if you can leave some flyers or notices in the noticeboards, offering classes to their employees (they pay). It produces some return in big companies.

Also, it is good to have a website, it makes you look more professional. (You can PM me on that one too if you want Very Happy ) - check out
http://www.marphilidiomas.com
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Guy Courchesne



Joined: 10 Mar 2003
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Location: Mexico City
PostPosted: Tue Apr 01, 2008 4:32 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
I haven't had private students in awhile now since I don't need any more hours. I wouldn't charge less than 250 per hour at this point.
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Phil_K



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PostPosted: Tue Apr 01, 2008 4:36 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Guy Courchesne wrote:
I haven't had private students in awhile now since I don't need any more hours. I wouldn't charge less than 250 per hour at this point.


Neither would I, but I doubt I'd get many takers.

Don't forget, OP, that by charging a competitive price and giving an excellent service, you can get referrals.

Also many established institutions, (Not necessarily Harmon Hell, Quit Learning, etc), that have installations are more trusted and offer packages for much less than what Guy is suggesting.
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Guy Courchesne



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PostPosted: Tue Apr 01, 2008 4:44 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Really? I've turned down classes at that rate and didn't have trouble getting students. Mind you, not all were at 250/hour. Phil K, what are you charging your corporate clients? You must have a razor thin margin...?
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Phil_K



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PostPosted: Tue Apr 01, 2008 4:59 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Guy Courchesne wrote:
Really? I've turned down classes at that rate and didn't have trouble getting students. Mind you, not all were at 250/hour. Phil K, what are you charging your corporate clients? You must have a razor thin margin...?


I'm charging a corporate rate! Very Happy Very Happy Very Happy and besides, many of those classes are with more than one student, so the overall margin is satisfactory. I always said as a teacher that we should be paid more for classes with more students .... now I've changed my mind! Twisted Evil

If you want to turn down any more classes, you know where to send them!
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Leo726



Joined: 27 Mar 2008
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PostPosted: Tue Apr 01, 2008 5:08 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
You guys that do tutoring, are they coming to you, or you going to them? In the states, I charge more if I travel to them, than if they come to my home.
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Guy Courchesne



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PostPosted: Tue Apr 01, 2008 5:19 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
I was always going to them...offices mostly, but sometimes to peoples' homes.

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many of those classes are with more than one student, so the overall margin is satisfactory. I always said as a teacher that we should be paid more for classes with more students .... now I've changed my mind!


Ah, there's the rub. My rate wasn't per student, only per hour of my time.
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