Tutors and teachers in Belgium: set up your Websta profile

What your profile page should contain

Your Websta profile works as a simple website for your tutoring or teaching practice. It sits on Websta's platform, so you do not need to build or host a separate site.

Include a profile photo of yourself - a clear, professional headshot works best. Add 3 to 5 photos of your teaching space, materials, or setup if you teach in person. If you teach online, a photo of your workspace is enough.

Write a short description of who you are and what you teach. Mention your qualifications, experience, and the age groups or proficiency levels you work with. Be specific: instead of 'languages', write 'Dutch conversation for adults' or 'English exam preparation for secondary school students'.

List your services separately. For each one, give the service name, a brief description, and the format - whether you teach in person, online, or both. Add any relevant details such as lesson length, frequency, or materials you provide.

Photos and languages for your profile

Use photos to show your teaching style and environment. If you teach online, one clear photo of your setup is enough. If you teach in person at students' homes or a rented space, show the learning environment.

Publish your profile in the language or languages you teach in. If you offer Dutch lessons, use Dutch. If you offer English or French, use those languages. You can also add a short version in English to reach students searching in English, especially for international exam preparation or business communication.

How students search for tutors in Belgium

On Websta's marketplace, people search by service and place. They look for tutors by subject - such as 'maths tuition', 'Dutch lessons', or 'piano lessons' - and by town or region. They can also post a task describing what they need, and tutors in that area can make offers.

Many searches are for exam preparation, language learning, and catch-up tuition for school subjects. Some students search for enrichment or hobby lessons. Parents often search on behalf of younger children, while older students and adults search for themselves.

Booking and quote requests on your profile

Your profile can offer two ways for people to contact you: an online booking system for regular or standard lessons, and a contact form for quote requests.

If you offer lessons at set times and rates, online booking lets students reserve a slot directly. If your lessons are custom - different lengths, frequencies, or prices depending on the student's needs - use quote requests instead. A student fills in a form with their needs, and you reply with your offer.

You can use both: offer online booking for standard one-off lessons, and quote requests for longer-term arrangements or packages.

What to sort out before you start

As an independent tutor or teacher in Belgium, check what registration or qualifications you need. Some subjects and student groups have rules - for example, if you teach minors, you may need a criminal record check. If you have formal teaching qualifications, mention them on your profile.

Decide whether you work as a self-employed person (zelfstandige in Dutch, travailleur indépendant in French) or under another legal form. You will need a business number and tax registration. Check with your local tax office or Chamber of Commerce for the steps in your region.

Set up a bank account and payment method. Websta uses Stripe to handle card payments. Money goes into your own bank account, and you manage your own accounting and taxes.

Decide on your terms: lesson cancellation policy, payment terms, and any materials or equipment you provide. Write these clearly on your profile or in your quote responses.

What to write in your first hour

Start with your profile photo and a short bio - who you are, what you teach, and your experience. Two or three sentences is enough.

Add your main services. List 3 to 5 subjects or types of lessons you offer. For each one, write a simple description: the subject, the age group or level, and whether you teach in person, online, or both.

Write one or two sentences about your teaching approach or what makes your lessons work for your students. Keep it honest and practical.

Add your location or the areas you cover. If you teach online only, say so. If you teach in person in a specific town or towns, name them.

Set up contact options: either online booking for standard lessons, or a quote request form, or both. This takes only a few minutes and makes it easy for people to reach you.

After your profile is live

Once your profile is published, update it when you add new services or change what you offer. Keep your photos and bio current.

Respond quickly to quote requests and booking inquiries. Most students and parents expect a reply within a day.

Websta's marketplace is one way to find students, but also tell people you know - friends, parents, other tutors, schools - that you have a profile there. Word of mouth still brings many students to independent teachers.