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Private tutoring and homework help
Help a pupil in a subject you know well, at their home or by video call.
How to get started
- Choose one or two subjects and a level (primary, secondary, sixth form, university).
- Prepare a first session to assess the pupil's needs.
- Agree in advance on the length, place and rate.
- Check in with the parents from time to time.
Skills needed
- Teaching
- Languages
Tools and equipment needed
- Nothing in particular
Good tips
- Exam periods and the start of the school year are the busiest times.
Watch out for
- For video calls, test your connection and microphone before the first lesson.
Rules to know
France
Parents can declare you through the Cesu, or you can work as a micro-entreprise or through an agency.
Belgium
Possible via a platform or a homework club, as a student job, or with self-employed status alongside a job.
Rules to know in the guide
Simplified summary: check the official websites before you start.
How much it pays
Indicative amount, varies with region, experience and demand. Before tax and social contributions.
France
Estimate From €22 to €25 per hour (price paid by the client)
Average price of an hour's lesson reported by a platform; it varies with the subject and level.
Indicative example: about €290 to €330 per month for 3 h per week.
Source: Superprof: private lesson prices · Checked on 24 Oct 2026
Belgium
Estimate not available
No reliable source found yet: we prefer not to give a figure.
Where to find opportunities and information
- Cesu (Urssaf) (France)
French household employment scheme.