Teach from anywhere. Earn as you go. Give back as you grow.
Lantern+ connects expert tutors worldwide with UK university and college students who need your specialism, at hours that work across time zones.
after every completed session
of what students pay
change it any time
teach elsewhere too
Built for the way great tutors actually work.
Students who need your expertise
Lantern Match pairs you with students on the modules you know best, so less time is spent on mismatched bookings.
A classroom that does the admin
Whiteboard, code pad, recordings, captions and AI-drafted session summaries, all handled for you.
Paid in your currency
Payouts after every session to your local bank account in your own currency.
Study Circles
Teach small groups of 2–6 students on the same module and earn more per hour while students pay less.
Grow your reputation
Post on the Wisdom Wall, earn the Lantern pledger badge, and build a verified teaching record.
CPD that matters
Free training on UK higher-education expectations, inclusive teaching and safeguarding.
One flat, published rate that falls as you grow.
Our commission includes the 5% we put into the Lantern Fund on every paid hour.
| Tier | Hours taught on Lantern+ | Commission | You keep |
|---|---|---|---|
| Founding tutor | Join before launch · first 12 months | 15% | 85% |
| Standard | 0 – 199 | 20% | 80% |
| Established | 200 – 999 | 17.5% | 82.5% |
| Mentor | 1,000+ | 15% | 85% |
Pledge free hours. We waive our commission in return.
For every hour you gift to a Lantern Fund student, we waive our commission on your next paid hour. Pledgers also get the lantern badge and a boost in matching.
From application to first session.
Apply
Tell us your subjects, qualifications and teaching experience.
Verify
ID check, degree verification and references. We may also ask for a criminal-record check from your country.
Demo & training
A short demo lesson plus our academic-integrity and safeguarding training.
Go live
Map your topics to UK modules, set your rate and availability, and start teaching.
Tutors need at least a bachelor's degree in their subject (a master's or higher for postgraduate tutoring), strong spoken English and a reliable internet connection.
Become a founding tutor.
Founding tutors keep 85% for their first year, appear first when we launch, and help shape the platform.