Maths Tutor

Maths Tutor Success Stories [2024]

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Updated: September 26th, 2024

Struggling with subjects like algebra or calculus? Starting a maths tutoring business may be the answer.

As a maths tutor, you help students understand complex mathematical concepts in a more personalized setting. Imagine guiding students to academic success, one problem at a time, while also earning a steady income.

What’s appealing about this business is its low startup costs. You only need a strong grasp of mathematics and a space to conduct lessons, be it online or in person. With schooling often posing challenges for many, your expertise becomes incredibly valuable.

Flexibility is another key factor. Set your own hours and choose your clients, making it a great side gig or full-time venture. If you enjoy problem-solving and have the patience to teach others, this could be a highly rewarding path to pursue.

In this list, you'll find real-world maths tutor success stories and very profitable examples of starting a maths tutor that makes money.

1. Third Space Learning ($9.96M/year)

Tom Hooper, the founder of Third Space Learning, came up with the idea for his business after selling his previous online tutoring company, BrightSpark, to TES Global. He recognized the importance of market focus and decided to launch Third Space as a second venture, with a specific focus on making one-to-one tuition accessible to primary school students, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds. This market-oriented approach, combined with valuable feedback from teachers, allowed Third Space to gain traction and establish itself as the largest online tutoring company in the UK schools market.

How much money it makes: $9.96M/year
How much did it cost to start: $100K
How many people on the team: 80

How I Raised $15M To Build A $800K/Month Math Online Tuition Platform

Third Space Learning has become the largest online tutoring company in the UK schools market with around 75% of English primary schools and over 100,000 teachers signed up, generating around £8m in revenue this year and delivering nearly 800,000 hours of teaching to just under 70,000 pupils since 2015, with plans to expand globally in the future.

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