What notice period do most tutors use?

24 hours is standard for online tutoring. In-person or high-demand exam tutors sometimes require 48 hours.

Should I charge for late cancellation?

If you hold the slot and cannot refill it, a fee is reasonable. State it clearly upfront — parents respect consistency.

What about timezone confusion?

Specify timezone in your policy and calendar. OBRI scheduling reduces ambiguity.

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Free template

Free Tutoring Cancellation Policy Template

Copy-paste cancellation policy for tutors — notice periods, fees, and makeup lessons. Share with parents before the first paid session.

What is it?

A cancellation policy tells families when they can reschedule for free, when a fee applies, and what happens if you cancel. Clear rules protect your calendar and income without damaging the relationship.

What to include

Standard notice period: Usually 24 or 48 hours.
Late cancellation fee: Full lesson fee or 50% — your choice.
No-show rule: What happens if student does not attend online.
Tutor cancellation: You owe a free reschedule.
Makeup lessons: Must be used within X weeks.
Emergencies: Illness, family emergency — discretionary waiver.
How to cancel: Portal message, email — not just disappearing.

The template

Copy and paste into any document

TUTORING CANCELLATION POLICY

Provider: [Your Name / Business]

NOTICE PERIODS
• 24+ hours before lesson: cancel or reschedule FREE
• Less than 24 hours: [100% / 50%] of lesson fee charged
• No-show (student does not join within 15 min): full fee charged

TUTOR CANCELLATIONS
If I cancel, your next lesson is free or rescheduled at your convenience.

MAKEUP LESSONS
Missed lessons with valid 24h+ notice must be rescheduled within [30] days.

EMERGENCIES
Serious illness or family emergencies — contact me; fees waived case-by-case.

HOW TO CANCEL
Message via [OBRI / email] with date and student name. Verbal-only cancellations are not accepted.

By booking, you agree to this policy.

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Common questions

What notice period do most tutors use?: 24 hours is standard for online tutoring. In-person or high-demand exam tutors sometimes require 48 hours.
Should I charge for late cancellation?: If you hold the slot and cannot refill it, a fee is reasonable. State it clearly upfront — parents respect consistency.
What about timezone confusion?: Specify timezone in your policy and calendar. OBRI scheduling reduces ambiguity.

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