Language Tutor

A Language Tutor is responsible for teaching students of various ages and proficiency levels to speak, write, and understand a foreign language. Duties include preparing lesson plans, delivering one-on-one or group lessons, assessing student progress, providing feedback, and tailoring lessons to individual learning styles.

Language Tutors may also help students with language exams, cultural understanding, and offer support in enhancing conversational skills. Flexibility and patience are essential.

Future demand Medium
Average yearly income $72,800
Skill level Advanced

How do I become a language tutor?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
11021NAT

Certificate IV in English Language Teaching (TESOL)

Online
26 weeks
$5,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
11020NAT

Diploma of English Language Teaching (TESOL)

On Campus, Online
18 months
$0 - $4,860
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Arts (Applied Linguistics)

On Campus
3 years
$0 - $39,591
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Arts (Linguistics)

Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $50,976
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Languages and Linguistics

On Campus
3 years
$0 - $21,639
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
10856NAT

Certificate IV in English Proficiency

On Campus
6 months
$7,564
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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10937NAT

Diploma of English Proficiency

On Campus
6 months
$11,110
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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