Tutor comparison. Source checked September 2026.
EF Education First vs GoStudent for tutors
EF Teach Online describes competitive pay without publishing an hourly figure. GoStudent publishes a UK English lesson payout record stated per lesson. These records describe the teaching model and source basis.
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| Dimension | EF Education First | GoStudent |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching model | Scheduled online English lessons for adults and teens. | Online tutoring; this pay record covers English lessons in the UK programme. |
| Pay basis | The official recruitment page says pay is competitive based on skills and market demand. It does not publish an hourly wage. | The UK payout FAQ lists £13 for a 50 minute English lesson. The public monthly calculator is a scenario, not an hourly wage. |
| Fees | No tutor side fee is published. | Bonuses can alter the per lesson payment. The current payout record does not establish a standard commission percentage. |
| Requirements | The current record lists C2 English, a bachelor's degree, and an accredited TEFL certificate of at least 40 hours. It allows applicants without prior teaching experience. | Current qualifications, applicant locations, student age groups and schedules are not confirmed by this payout source. |
| Status | Active in the current board record. | Active in the current board record. |
EF Education First: scheduled online English lessons for adults and teens; GoStudent: online English lessons in the UK programme. Choose by the work you want to do and the evidence you can verify, rather than by an old estimate or an unsupported earnings ranking.
How to use this comparison
- Read a published rate in its original unit. A lesson price, per minute rate, monthly scenario, and hourly wage are different things.
- Treat asking prices, community reports, estimates, and promotional examples as context. They are not a typical earnings result.
- Check the linked teacher page before applying. Intake, requirements, fee rules, and class availability can change.
Sources: EF Teach Online checked 13 September 2026 · GoStudent UK payout FAQ checked 19 September 2026. See the company pay directory for the underlying board record.