Alternatives ways to learning have arisen since the sanitary crisis of Covid-19 started, tutoring is not new, but it surely stands out in how people search for new ways to learn a subject or expand their extracurricular activities. Because the demand has increased, tutoring has become and popular vocation for people from different backgrounds.
If you are a new tutor or are considering a career shift in tutoring but need some elements to get you started and know more about the current situation of this profession, keep on reading to find out more about the subjects and their prices.
First, a private tutor's hourly rate depends on multiple factors, such as:
- Location
- Experience
- The student's level
- Teaching style or format
- The subject
All of these elements are meant for you to consider and set the best hourly rate according to your specific variables. The hourly price rate is crucial because it is the first thing that every potential student will see, even before clicking on your profile.
With so many elements, it can be difficult to know where to start, but we have you covered here!
Meanwhile, this article focuses on the variable of the subject or field you are interested in offering in your tutoring lessons.
Rates for Private Tuition According to Subject in Ireland
The following information gathers national averages from the region of Ireland and can be used as guidelines to help you set your hourly rate and provide a starting point that you can always adjust later.
As mentioned earlier, location is a considerable variable when setting your hourly price, so important that each region in the UK has a different hourly price even for a similar subject. Even though most of the information will be gathered here, it is indispensable to always double-check and compare your situation with the competition to be as precise as possible on your hourly rate.
Here is an overview of some subjects and their average hourly rate in Ireland.
Mathematics
In Ireland, the average hourly tuition rate charged by mathematics tutors is €19 per hour.
For other scientific subjects such as physics and biology, the average is €17 per hour; while chemistry is €18.
In the field of sciences, the average for an economics lesson is €24, which can be explained because there are fewer tutors available and because this field is probably less common and demanded.
Humanities
On average, humanities subjects charge around €18 and geography has the highest rate due to lower demand and because this subject can be more demanding depending on the level the students are searching for.
History €18
Geography €20
English €17
Modern Foreign Languages
The hourly rate for modern foreign languages varies tremendously because each language has a different demand, tutor availability and popularity. These rates are also the most fluid and tend to change more often, if you are offering any of these modern foreign languages, we strongly recommend you to dig deeper into the prices by location and level to set your hourly rate correctly.
Mandarin €20
German €21
Arabic €17
Russian €23
French €20
Italian €19
Spanish €19
Professional Subjects
This is an example of some professional subjects, these are typically way more expensive because they require a high level of qualification, knowledge of the field and enough experience.
Tax Law €28
Civil Law €22
Criminal Law €22
Social Sciences
These subject are not part of the school curriculums which makes them rare for children and teenagers, people who usually seeks these lessons is older and needs to achieve a professional or academic goal. Thus, the tutors must have a solid qualification to tutor these subjects.
Sociology €19
Philosophy €23
Psychology €18
Music
The average tuition for a music class in Ireland is around €26.75, there is a significant variation depending on the instrument, violin representing the highest rate of all. Music classes are very popular for extracurricular activities for people from all ages.
Piano €26
Guitar €23
Violin €33
Drum €25
Sports
Sports are a very research extracurricular activity as well, but the prices will vary more according to your location. This is the average for prices in Ireland.
Dance €18
Horseback €15
Why does the level of a subject play a role in the rate for tutoring jobs?
When building your profile and tutoring for a specific subject, it is strongly recommended determining which levels you will be focusing on. Once you set a level, it will be easier to set a price that goes with the level you will be teaching.
This is mainly because the level affects the difficulty of the aims and expectations of the tuition session and therefore: the more advanced the student, the more you will have to gather qualifications and experience in order to set a higher rate.
Beginner classes
Beginners classes are a great opportunity to offer students the opportunity to learn a new skill, but they're also a great starting point. They allow you to get familiar with the tutoring system more easily because these classes require a minor exigency on the tutor's qualification and experience. The preparation time might be also easier and the marking and feedback are more flexible and relaxed. As a result, beginners classes may be priced just below the subject average.
Intermediate classes
At an intermediate level, students look for and expect to build on their knowledge under the guidance of a tutor. This means that students have mastered all the fundamentals and will require more in-depth feedback, or are looking for a tutor that can provide them with a class to work on a particular aspect of the subject. For this level, tutors need to have higher qualifications and experience than the students and will need to dedicate more time to the preparation of the lesson. The price for intermediate classes is often in between the beginners and advanced price rates.
Advanced classes
Students expect advanced classes to be more personalized and tailored to their needs and goals. An advanced student already has a very good level and knowledge on the subjects, and often times they need to achieve an excellent level or get prepared for a higher education exam. Therefore, tutors are expected to have exceptional qualifications and experience, thus being able to charge the highest price tag for a lesson.
Academic tutoring
Academic tutoring dates do not follow the same pattern as the specific levels for each subject. This kind of tutoring also relates majorly to the supply and demand of your area. Location plays a more important role for this kind of tutoring because if you are located near schools, the chances of having students that require extracurricular support to prepare for an entrance exam or just get better grades are higher.
Here is the average private tuition in Ireland for the different academic levels in late 2021.
- Primary level tuition €19
- Secondary level €20
- Leaving Certificate €21
As a general rule, when deciding to teach at a certain level, be sure to have sufficient qualifications and experience to teach is. Be a responsible tutor and never commit to teaching a level you are not qualified for.
As a golden rule: Never teach what you don't know.
Why the Difference in Price?
It might seem unjust that certain subjects are worth more than others, but there are multiple explanations for these differences.
Supply and demand
Similar to any other service, the tutoring prices depend on the market value and availability at a certain time and place. This, like many other prices, fluctuate and are influenced by different elements, mainly:
The more tutors are available in a subject or area, the less they can charge for tuition. Therefore, they must set competitive prices in order to stand out.
This is one of the reasons why it is so substantial to figure out what makes you stand out from other tutors in a similar subject, there is always a student looking for something specific. Thus, working on your profile adding your fortes and teaching style will always pay off.
Equipment
Some subjects require a lot of gear to be taught, and can also be expensive, thus influencing the price rate. If your subject requires equipment or resources, don't forget to mention it and add it to your tuition or charge a small fee for the equipment. In both cases, your equipment must be in good condition to give the best learning experience to your students.
Governing bodies
Diverse governing bodies do not dictate the hourly rate but make recommendations of what tutors should charge for an hourly rate. This is mostly to give some guidance on the value of the service for a specific field and profession. They can be very useful for experienced tutors that offer an advanced level in their field.
However, with the tendency among freelancers to undercut the prices to be competitive, the suggested prices by governing bodies are not always realistic for all tutors.
With all this information regarding the different subjects, you have a good starting point to start working on your price rate. Don't forget to add the other factors into accounts, such as location and experience.
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