What size is best for group tutoring?

Two to four students is common — enough to be economical, small enough to stay personal.

How do I price a group?

Charge each seat less than 1:1, but ensure your total per hour exceeds your individual rate.

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Guide

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How to Offer Group Tutoring Sessions

How to run profitable group tutoring: grouping students, pricing, managing dynamics, and tracking attendance.

In short

You offer group tutoring by grouping students of similar level and goal, pricing per seat below your 1:1 rate but above your hourly value, managing participation actively, and tracking attendance and payment per student.

Group by level and goal

Similar level and target keeps the pace right for everyone.

Price per seat

Lower than 1:1 for families, higher total per hour for you — a win-win.

Manage participation

Plan for turn-taking so quieter students are not lost.

Track each student

Attendance and payment per seat, even though the lesson is shared.

Common questions

What size is best for group tutoring?: Two to four students is common — enough to be economical, small enough to stay personal.
How do I price a group?: Charge each seat less than 1:1, but ensure your total per hour exceeds your individual rate.

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