Essentials
K-5 reading, homework help, study skills
$18–$25/hr
Tutor sets the rate within this band.
For tutors
Teach with us. Build a career.
Published rate bands. Transparent payouts. Modern tools. Two tracks, one rigorous bar — pick the path that fits.
No upfront fee · BA required · Background-checked
- 78% net payout (Independent)
- Salaried career track (Certified)
- Set your own schedule
- Direct, vetted demand pipeline
Two tracks
Pick the path that fits.
You apply once. Our admin team places you in the track that matches your credentials, experience, and goals — based on a structured rubric.
Salaried Role
Certified Tutor
Direct-employed and held to Forum's highest standards. Certified Tutors clear the same full vetting as every tutor, then deliver every product on the platform — packages, monthly plans, test prep, and diagnostics.
- Fixed-wage, salaried compensation
- Ongoing methodology training, coaching & team development
- Dedicated platform support behind every session
- Surfaced first across search and packages
- Delivers packages, monthly plans, programs & test prep
Independent Tutor
Fully-vetted, self-directed professional on the marketplace. You clear the same vetting as every tutor, set your own rate inside your tier band, and keep 78% of every session fee. Pay-as-you-go only.
- Keep 78% of every session (22% platform commission)
- Set your own rate within your tier band
- Payouts 24h after each completed session
- Pay-as-you-go bookings only
- Not eligible to deliver packages or monthly plans
Independent rate bands
Published bands, set by tier.
Your tier is assigned at admin review based on credentials and the subject diagnostic. You set your own rate inside the band and keep 78% of every session fee.
Standard
K-8 math, reading, writing
$26–$38/hr
Tutor sets the rate within this band.
Advanced
High school core subjects
$40–$65/hr
Tutor sets the rate within this band.
Senior
AP, SAT/ACT, college-level, specialized
$66–$110/hr
Tutor sets the rate within this band.
Elite
Olympiad coaching, elite test prep, niche expertise
$110–$250/hr
Tutor sets the rate within this band.
Elite tier is assigned manually for Olympiad coaches and specialists. See full Independent pricing
Certified track
Certified customer rates
Platform-set customer rates for Certified Tutors. You're paid a fixed wage; the platform handles billing, scheduling, and student demand.
Standard
$32/hr
K-8 core: reading, writing, math, study skills
Advanced
$40/hr
High school core, intro college, general STEM
Specialist
$48/hr
AP, SAT/ACT, advanced STEM, college-level
What we look for
A real bar — for real students.
Every tutor on the platform clears the same credential floor. We don't accept everyone — and that's the point.
BA required
Bachelor's degree — submitted with your résumé and reviewed by our team.
Master's preferred
Common at the Certified Specialist and Senior tiers — preferred, not required.
Teaching license preferred
Preferred where US states require licensure — include it on your résumé.
100+ hours experience
Documented prior teaching, tutoring, or instructional work — verified.
B2 English (CEFR)
A structured spoken + written English assessment scored on the CEFR scale. B2 or above is required.
ID + background check
A government-ID + selfie identity check, plus a criminal-record check — every tutor, every country.
Want the full nine-step pipeline? See how we vet
How it works
From application to first session.
Most applicants finish the application in under 90 minutes, spread across a week.
01
Apply
Create your account and open your application — no upfront fee. ~5 minutes.
02
Vetting
Résumé + national criminal clearance up front, then identity verification and a structured English assessment.
03
Diagnose
30-question subject diagnostic, and every candidate records a short teaching sample.
04
Onboard
Admin review, tier offer, and onboarding training for every tutor. Independent Tutors go live as contractors; Certified Tutors onboard as directly-contracted tutors.
Ready to teach?
One application. We'll place you in the right track based on credentials, diagnostic, and (for Certified) a teaching sample.
No upfront application fee. We recoup one-time vetting costs by retaining your earnings from your first completed session — you earn your full payout from the second session onward.