How and when do I get paid?

Your earnings are paid out automatically every week to your mobile money wallet or bank account. If you’d rather not wait, you can cash out available earnings instantly for a small fee.

What fees or commission does Houselewa take?

Joining is free and there are no monthly fees. Houselewa keeps a transparent percentage of each booking, which you always see before you accept it. Everything else is yours.

How long does approval take?

Most profiles are reviewed within a couple of business days once you’ve submitted your ID and credentials. We’ll notify you as soon as you’re verified and ready to accept bookings.

What equipment do I need to teach?

For online lessons, a smartphone or computer with a camera and a reliable internet connection is enough — the video, whiteboard and notes tools are all built into Houselewa. For in-home lessons you simply travel to the student.

Can I set my own rate?

Yes. You set your hourly rate in your local currency and can update it at any time. You’re always in control of what you charge.

Houselewa

Teach on Houselewa

Teach. Earn. On your schedule.

Set your own rate, choose your own hours, and get paid weekly. We bring you the students and the tools — you bring the expertise.

Apply to teach See how it works

Free to join. No monthly fees. You keep more of what you earn.

Joining fee

31+

Subjects taught

You

Set the rate

Flexible

Your hours

Earnings calculator

See what you could earn

Pick your country and hours — the numbers use real rates from tutors like you.

Your potential earnings

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about — / year

From (5 lessons/wk)—

Up to (40 lessons/wk)—

How much can you make as a tutor?

See your potential earnings — you choose your hours and your rate.

CountryLessons per week

For guidance only. Session ≈ 1 hour.

Why teach here

Built to work the way tutors do.

Set your own rate

You decide what your time is worth. Change your hourly rate whenever you like, in your local currency.

Weekly payouts

Money lands in your account every week — to mobile money or your bank. Need it sooner? Cash out instantly.

Flexible hours

Teach full-time or a few evenings a week. Set your availability and only accept the bookings that fit your life.

We bring you students

Families search, compare and book you directly. No cold outreach — your profile does the finding.

Pro tools included

Run live online sessions with video, an interactive whiteboard and shared notes — all built in, nothing to install.

A trusted marketplace

Verified profiles, secure payments and clear policies keep both sides protected — so you can focus on teaching.

Earnings & payouts

Get paid — reliably.

Parents pay up front, so your earnings are secured before you teach. Cash out on your own terms.

Weekly by default

Your balance is paid out automatically each week to your mobile money wallet or bank account.

Instant cash-out

Don’t want to wait? Withdraw your available earnings on demand for a small instant-payout fee.

Protected by escrow

Payment is collected and held safely when a lesson is booked — so once you’ve taught it, you always get paid.

You’ll always see the platform fee before you accept a booking — no surprises. See pricing.

Getting started

Apply, get verified, start earning.

01
Apply
Create your free profile: your subjects, experience, rate and availability. It takes just a few minutes.
02
Get verified
Upload a government ID and your credentials. Our team reviews them so families know they can trust you.
03
Start earning
Once approved, your profile goes live. Accept bookings, teach your lessons, and get paid.

What you’ll need

The essentials.

Subject expertise

Real command of what you teach — from a degree, a qualification, or solid hands-on experience.

A device & internet

A smartphone or computer with a reliable internet connection for online sessions and messaging.

Pass verification

Complete our quick ID and credentials check. It keeps the marketplace safe and trusted for everyone.

Tutor FAQ

Questions, answered.

How and when do I get paid?: Your earnings are paid out automatically every week to your mobile money wallet or bank account. If you’d rather not wait, you can cash out available earnings instantly for a small fee.
What fees or commission does Houselewa take?: Joining is free and there are no monthly fees. Houselewa keeps a transparent percentage of each booking, which you always see before you accept it. Everything else is yours.
How long does approval take?: Most profiles are reviewed within a couple of business days once you’ve submitted your ID and credentials. We’ll notify you as soon as you’re verified and ready to accept bookings.
What equipment do I need to teach?: For online lessons, a smartphone or computer with a camera and a reliable internet connection is enough — the video, whiteboard and notes tools are all built into Houselewa. For in-home lessons you simply travel to the student.
Can I set my own rate?: Yes. You set your hourly rate in your local currency and can update it at any time. You’re always in control of what you charge.

Ready to start teaching?

Create your tutor profile in minutes. It’s free — you only ever pay a share of what you earn.

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