FAQ
Cambly VS TutorJob
Cambly is 1 of our partner language platforms. It is an online tutoring platform that offers English conversation lessons to adults as well as kids (through Cambly Kids) around the world. The lessons are conversation-based and informal, and tutors are not required to follow a strict lesson plan. In our opinion, teaching adults on Cambly is a great way to begin a career in online English tutoring and start getting experience in the industry.
Once you have had a successful interview with Tutor Job, our team will email you a step-by-step video guide on how you should apply to Cambly. You must follow this guide very carefully as it includes vital tips and tricks that not only help you get accepted as a Cambly tutor, but also help you succeed as one.
Cambly Kids is a platform offered by Cambly that focuses exclusively on teaching English to children. The lessons are more structured and follow a curriculum, and the pay rate is $12 per hour (as opposed to $10.20 for teaching adults on Cambly). Tutors need to have prior experience teaching English to qualify for Cambly Kids. Once tutors apply and are accepted to Cambly via Tutor Job, our team helps them also start successfully teaching on Cambly Kids.
If you sign up via Tutor Job, we provide you with 100% free video guides and mentorship from our pool of experienced tutors. Our free assistance not only limited to help getting you approved on Cambly, but also with helping you find your first students very quickly. Applications submitted through Tutor Job are typically reviewed within 2-3 days, and we are there to help you in case you face any issues with getting started on Cambly. Moreover, you are only eligible for a free TESOL/TEFL course and certificate sponsored by Tutor Job after completing 100 hours within 60 days of chat time on Cambly.
Who should apply
Cambly is currently hiring only native English Speakers from 6 specific countries: the USA (with the exception of California and Massachusetts), Canada, the UK, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand.
People from California and Massachusetts are auto-rejected due to strong independent contractor laws in those states. However, if you're a tax resident in another state or abroad, you can apply by choosing a different location.
Unfortunately not, as Cambly strictly and exclusively hires native English speakers from these 6 countries as they are oversupplied with tutors from other areas.
As long as you are a native speaker from one of the 6 countries mentioned, you can tutor from absolutely anywhere in the world.
No. It can be helpful when tutoring students who speak your second language, and you may attract students who speak the languages you do if you mention them on your profile.
Yes, you can tutor on Cambly without experience or a certificate, as Cambly focuses on informal conversation-based lessons.
Before Submitting your Application
Upon signing up, you'll receive an email detailing your personal deadline. It's crucial to adhere to this deadline, as Cambly could conclude the hiring process shortly. Should an unforeseen emergency prevent you from meeting the deadline, please reach out to us at [email protected].
Please reach out to us via [email protected] to inquire about additional open spots.
Your having a certificate won't impact your hiring or payment process on Cambly. After completing our Tutor Journey, you'll gain entry to better-paying platforms. Feel free to showcase your certificate in your Cambly profile—it could enhance your appeal to potential students.
Tutor Job created a detailed guide that you will have access to once you start your application. It covers everything that you need to know about how to write your profile description and how to record a perfect video.
If you want to have your description and/or video reviewed, join our WhatsApp group and share it there (or send it to [email protected]) before submitting it. Our tutor mentors or even your peers will review it and give you feedback!
Kindly send us your updated Cambly registration email address at [email protected]. This will ensure your acceptance within 5-7 days and make you eligible for a complimentary TEFL/TESOL course and certificate sponsored by Tutor Job.
Upon creating a Cambly profile, you automatically create both roles, a student and a tutor profile. You can check your role in the upper right corner, click ROLE and switch your role there.
Webinar Questions
It is very important to attend this webinar as we'll address vital topics such as successfully submitting your application, avoiding common mistakes that lead to rejections, and gaining a complimentary TESOL/TEFL course and certificate sponsored by Tutor Job. After the webinar, you can still log in to your account and make changes to your application.
In case you cannot attend the webinar you've been invited to, please reach out to us via [email protected].
We are holding Q&A sessions regularly on Monday & Friday at 12 noon Eastern Time (9 am Pacific or 5 pm UK) and Tuesday at 11pm Eastern Time (1pm AEST) where our experienced tutor mentor Jessica will answer all your tutoring-related questions. You can sign up here: http://tutorjob.org/zoom_session
After submitting your application
It takes 5-7 days for Cambly to review your application. Once you are approved, Cambly will let you know via email, so please check your inbox and spam folder regularly. You can begin tutoring as soon as your profile has been approved by Cambly!
If you do not hear back within 14 days, please reach out to [email protected].
If you do not hear back within 14 days, please reach out to [email protected].
You can log into your Cambly account or check your emails (don't forget to check your spam folder) to see if your application was successfully received at Cambly. If you log in and it says 'under review', Cambly received it and is currently reviewing it.
To check your application status, you can request information from Cambly using two methods:
- 1. Within your application, click the question mark icon in the upper right corner. Press "Contact Us," then navigate to the bottom and select "Submit a Request."
- 2. Alternatively, visit this link: https://support.cambly.com/hc/en-us. Scroll down to submit a ticket to Cambly about your application status.
Check the email from Cambly for the reason. If it's about your introduction video (length, quality, background), edit it on your account by carefully watching the Video Guide. Then notify Cambly support about your resubmission.To maximize your approval chances, use the WhatsApp group (preferably) to get feedback on your video and other sections of your application before submitting it, or alternatively send the same to our tutor mentors for review via [email protected] or via our Instagram page (@tutorjob_official).
Technical questions/issues
Although you can initiate your application on your phone, we highly advise switching to your Laptop/PC or Chromebook right away. This equipment will be necessary to complete your application and commence your tutoring journey.
Unfortunately, you cannot tutor from your phone. To tutor on Cambly you need either a Computer / Laptop or a Chromebook.
Make sure your internet connection is stable. Try a different browser, ideally Chrome as Cambly works best on Chrome. If the issue persists, please refer to the steps below the next question:
- Please refer to the Cambly Help Center articles here: https://support.cambly.com/hc/en-us/sections/360009087031-Troubleshooting-Guide
Payment on Cambly
Cambly pays $10.20/hr on the 18+ side and $12/hr on the Cambly Kids side. Cambly also offers regular bonuses to earn an extra 10-40% on top of the $10.20 and $12 base rate on certain times of the day and on certain days of the week (usually weekends) when there is high demand for tutors, increasing your pay for those hours to $11.22 - $16.80 per hour during those peak hours.
Cambly offers multiple payment options.
- 🔹 PayPal
- 🔹 U.S. ACH (Direct Deposit)
- 🔹 Global ACH (eCheck)
- 🔹 Wire
- 🔹 Prepaid debit card
You can opt to be paid weekly, every 2 weeks or once a month. Payment will happen automatically.
No, Cambly does not deduct taxes.You can view more info about taxes and reporting your Cambly income here: https://support.cambly.com/hc/en-us/articles/12396386412557-Filing-Taxes-and-Reporting-Income-
Tutoring on Cambly
Congratulations! You can start tutoring now. You can benefit from this helpful tips and tricks document for new tutors: https://tutorjob.org/tricks_and_tips
These are hours you can sign up for where Cambly directs student calls to you - both free trials and those selecting a random tutor. They are great for meeting new students and gaining regulars! Learn more here:
What are Cambly Priority hours? - ESL Dream Job
What are Cambly Priority hours? - ESL Dream Job
Students will find you. You can open your reservation ability, sign up for Priority Hours, or simply "go visible". For reservations, you can accept or decline specific class requests, and even choose to hide from certain students. During Priority Hours, you're obligated to tutor all student calls, except if they breach Cambly policies—then you can hide or ban them. Cambly will also promote you to students who have chosen any of the courses you have added to your profile. To add courses, visit the Library tab and click on courses to review.
Some student profiles will indicate their level, but not always. You can fairly easily determine their level based on their response when you begin asking questions.
Yes! They count every minute that you tutor automatically!
As a tutor, you have access to abundant resources and curricula through Cambly, if you choose to utilize them. While there's no requirement for pre-planning your tutoring sessions, a readily available curriculum is at your disposal should you opt to use it. You can access all of these materials in the Library tab located at the top of your Dashboard once you are an approved tutor on Cambly.
To be eligible for a TESOL certificate sponsored by Tutor Job you need to
1) Complete 100 hours of tutoring within the first 60 days of being approved by Cambly (either on Cambly 18+, on Cambly Kids, or a combination of both)
2) Collect good reviews and a good rating on Cambly
3) Send us a screenshot of your Cambly dashboard showing proof that you have completed those 100 hours (over 6,000 minutes of chat time)
4) Send us a link to your active Cambly tutor profile
Upon receiving the information outlined in points 3 and 4, we will provide you with a voucher for the certificate. This certificate is a basic TEFL/TESOL course requiring 120 hours for completion. Tutor Job covers the accreditation cost in addition to the course fee. Possessing this certificate qualifies you to apply to higher-paying platforms beyond Cambly.
1) Complete 100 hours of tutoring within the first 60 days of being approved by Cambly (either on Cambly 18+, on Cambly Kids, or a combination of both)
2) Collect good reviews and a good rating on Cambly
3) Send us a screenshot of your Cambly dashboard showing proof that you have completed those 100 hours (over 6,000 minutes of chat time)
4) Send us a link to your active Cambly tutor profile
Upon receiving the information outlined in points 3 and 4, we will provide you with a voucher for the certificate. This certificate is a basic TEFL/TESOL course requiring 120 hours for completion. Tutor Job covers the accreditation cost in addition to the course fee. Possessing this certificate qualifies you to apply to higher-paying platforms beyond Cambly.
Yes. These lessons consist of up to 3 students and you get paid 12$/hr, even when no student shows up.
To learn more, click here: What are Cambly group lessons? – Cambly (zendesk.com)
To learn more, click here: What are Cambly group lessons? – Cambly (zendesk.com)