It's no coincidence that Superprof ranks among the top 10 tutoring platforms worldwide. In the decade since our debut, we've established a presence in 62 countries and helped millions of tutors launch their businesses.
How did we do it? Why did we do it?
The answer to both of those questions is the same: there was a gap in the market that we were able to fill, thanks to technological advances that made online lesson delivery more effective. When we started in 2013, tutoring (and Superprof) was primarily an academic pursuit. School students were struggling under their heavy academic load, and tutors were available to provide them with assistance. Since then, Superprof has expanded to encompass a wide range of subjects and disciplines, welcoming tutors of all types to teach them.
So, how does Superprof work? What accounts for its massive success, and what distinguishes it from other tutoring platforms?
The Subjects Available on Superprof
Private tutoring is by no means a novel concept; indeed, for millennia, it has been a traditional method of education. Aside from schools catering to specific groups, such as the religious and the wealthy, anyone else seeking to learn how to read, write, and do arithmetic either learned from their parents or from masters they were apprenticed to, or they hired a private tutor.
Education as we know it today, with schools, teachers loyal to the facilities they work in, and a set curriculum, is less than 200 years old—and the concept hasn't changed much. Tutoring, on the other hand, has undergone significant evolution.
Today's tutors, including Superprof tutors, still work with students to master academic subjects, from the core subjects like math and science to elective subjects such as languages and art. However, Superprof tutors take things a step or two further.
Superprof isn’t just about schoolwork; it’s a tutoring platform where students can explore a wide range of subjects, from art and music to cooking and fitness. By offering a wide range of subjects, tutors give learners the freedom to explore lessons they might not encounter in school. Whether you want to improve your academic grades, learn a new instrument, or take an online yoga class, Superprof tutors are available to help at every stage.
With a Superprof tutor, you can learn:
From this abbreviated list, you can guess that, if a skill can be taught, there's a good bet you'll find a Superprof to teach it. Why not discover all the subjects available on Superprof? Who knows? Perhaps you'll discover a subject that piques your interest, one you had no firm idea you wanted to learn about.
covering every subject imaginable.
Superprof for Tutors
Unlike most tutoring outlets, Superprof tutors are not employed by Superprof. Any tutor who builds a profile on our platform is in business for themself; all we provide is a way for tutors to advertise their services.
Our business model allows tutors maximum flexibility; they can set their rates and determine for themselves how many hours they are comfortable working. They may also select their students; the Superprof platform does not meddle in how any Superprof tutor conducts their business. You might wonder what, exactly, the Superprof company does for their tutors?
Besides providing a space for them to advertise their tutoring business, Superprof also offers a safe platform for you to arrange lessons with qualified students. By qualified students, we mean those who are pre-screened and intent on learning - not those who would take advantage of your 'first lesson free' offer to ask a bunch of questions and then never contact you again.
available to give lessons.
Furthermore, Superprof has a member support team ready to assist you with everything from setting up your profile to guiding you in establishing your business and teaching schedule. Besides that, Superprof publishes a blog that includes topics relevant to current educational trends, as well as current interest topics that may tie in with tutors' areas of speciality.
Some web-based tutoring companies treat their tutors like any other bricks-and-mortar company: directing their every effort, instructing them on what to do, how many hours to work, and even collecting a portion of their tutors' pay as a commission fee for referring students to them. With Superprof, your money is your own, as is your time. And you get to choose the students you feel you can best serve, all while providing the needed support. In short, what Superprof does for tutors is vastly different from the standard tutoring outfit.
Unlike other platforms, Superprof gives every tutor complete control over their profile, their lesson prices, and the number of hours they want to work. Tutors don’t pay a commission fee, meaning the payment for each lesson goes directly to them. This flexibility makes it one of the best online tutoring services for teachers who want to manage their own schedules, set fair rates, and connect with motivated students.
Superprof for Students
It's difficult for any business to offer equal benefits to all parties it serves, but Superprof has managed to strike that balance. In addition to the benefits we provide to Superprof tutors, students also enjoy substantial advantages.
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Historically speaking, tutoring was a homegrown affair. Tutors would wander across the land, offering their services - often for room and board and maybe a few coins, to any homestead they came across. As civilisations coalesced into population centres, tutors had a slightly easier time of things; they could set up shop in their rooms and let students come to them.
Eventually, that concept morphed into the commercial tutoring centres we're all familiar with today. Still, regardless of which tutoring concept was used, for the student, it was all the same: their choice of tutors was limited to what was available in their immediate area. However, technological advancements led to an increase in tutor availability.
around the world.
As webcams delivered sharper images, microphones and headphones transmitted/received crisper, more explicit messages, and video chat platforms became ubiquitous, and, most importantly, free of charge. Learning with a tutor from another part of the world was not only possible, but it also became mainstream.
That's one of the main benefits Superprof offers students. They can learn Japanese from a Superprof living in Japan, study ancient Egyptian history with a history Superprof in Egypt, and take haute cuisine lessons from a Superprof chef in France, all without leaving their home study area.
In-person Lessons
- Choose a local tutor nearby
- Face-to-face interaction and practical support
- May include travel or location-based fees
- Ideal for sports, arts, and hands-on skills
Online Lessons
- Learn from a tutor anywhere in the world
- Flexible scheduling and no travel time
- Often more affordable with no extra costs
- Perfect for language learning, music, and academic subjects
Superprof provides students with access to millions of Superprof tutors from around the world. And these aren't just random people who say they can teach you something, either. Superprof tutors must upload verifiable credentials before the platform lets their profile go live, so you can rest assured that the tutor you choose is qualified to teach their subject matter.
Perhaps one of the most significant aspects is that you choose your tutor; Superprof does not assign you the tutor they think is best for you. You can select a local Superprof who offers in-person lessons or opt for online classes. You can choose a Superprof with high-level credentials and years of experience in their field or someone who's just a year or two ahead of you - an excellent option for students preparing to sit exams.
Superprof
- No commission fees. Tutors keep what they earn from each lesson
- Tutors set their own lesson rates and hours
- Millions of students worldwide are available
- Focus on student–tutor choice and freedom
Preply
- The platform takes a percentage of tutor earnings
- Tutors have less flexibility on pricing
- More limited reach compared to Superprof
- Uses a platform-driven matching system
It's challenging for a business to distribute equal benefits to every aspect of its operations. Still, by providing tutors and students with maximum flexibility in their choices, Superprof manages to strike that balance. However, don't draw any conclusions from just this snippet; explore all that Superprof has to offer students.
When students sign up for Superprof, the subscription unlocks access to thousands of verified tutors. The best approach is to review tutor profiles carefully, contact several tutors, and then choose the teacher who matches your needs. Because the first lesson is often free, students can experience the tutor’s style before committing. With Superprof Ireland, this means you can learn online or in person, cancel your subscription at any time, and only pay for the lessons you really want.
How the Student Pass Subscription Works
As passionate as we are about the service we provide and the level of commitment we bring to serving both tutors and students, it's rather dismaying for us to read the few negative reviews on sites such as Trustpilot.
Thankfully enough, they have nothing to do with what we do; that shows that Superprof indeed renders a valuable service. Those dislikes all revolve around students not understanding the nature of Superprof's business model.
We are a subscription service that charges students a monthly fee as long as their accounts remain open. While it costs nothing for tutors to publish their profiles and students to review them, if a student wishes to connect with a Superprof, they must set up an account.
When they set up their account, they are notified of Superprof's terms and services, which is a subscription platform that provides access to millions of tutors worldwide.
The most effective way to use your Superprof subscription is to take your time, carefully combing through Superprof tutor profiles until you have three to five whose profiles come the closest to what you're looking for.
Once you initiate contact, your subscription becomes active; Superprof will deduct your monthly fee from the payment source you provided when you started your subscription.
YOUR STUDENT PASS
€ 39
Once you connect with the right Superprof tutor for your needs, you may agree to take your partnership off the Superprof platform by cancelling your subscription. You will still have access to your Superprof tutor and remain responsible for paying their fee, but you won't be charged for your subscription. To learn exactly how all of that works and what the subscription rates are for your area, check out our full description of payments and charges on Superprof.
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