How to set up a Websta profile as a tutor or teacher in Denmark

What to put on your Websta profile

Your profile page acts as your own website. Start with a clear description of what you teach and who you teach - whether you focus on primary school subjects, exam preparation, language learning, music, or something else. Be specific about age groups and skill levels you work with.

Add photos that show you teaching or your workspace if that feels natural. A professional photo of yourself matters more than a polished studio background. Parents and students want to know who they are meeting.

List the subjects and skills you teach as separate services. For each one, write what a student gets - for example, 'One-to-one maths tutoring for 7th to 9th grade, homework help and exam prep' is clearer than just 'Maths tutoring'. If you teach online, in-person, or both, say so for each service.

• A paragraph or two about your background, qualifications, and teaching approach
• Your subjects or skills as individual service entries
• One or two sentences per service describing what happens in a session
• Whether you offer lessons at home, at the student's home, or online
• How you prefer to be contacted and your typical response time

Booking and quote requests

Websta lets you set up online booking if you work with set session times and lengths - for example, 45-minute lessons every week on Mondays and Thursdays. It also lets parents and students send a quote request if they want to ask about their specific needs first.

Many tutors use quote requests to discuss the student's level, what they need help with, and whether your approach fits before committing. You reply with a proposal, and they decide whether to book. This works well if your lessons vary in length or format.

You set your own rates and availability. Write clearly how you work - whether you offer a free first conversation, how you handle cancellations, or whether you work with ongoing students or one-off sessions.

Languages for your profile

Publish your profile in Danish first. Most searches for tutoring in Denmark happen in Danish, and parents look for local providers they can talk to easily.

If you teach English, German, French, or another language, translate your profile into that language too. It shows you are fluent and helps international families and expats find you. If you tutor English specifically, having an English version of your profile is nearly essential.

How people search for tutors in Denmark

On Websta, people search by service - the subject you teach - and by location. They can look for 'Maths tutoring in Copenhagen' or 'English lessons in Aarhus' and see all tutors in that area. You appear when your location and subjects match what they search for.

Parents also post tasks in the marketplace when they have a specific need - 'My daughter needs help with maths before her exams in March' - and tutors can make offers. This is a way to reach people who might not have searched yet but are looking for someone who can help.

Having a complete profile - a photo, clear description of services, languages, and availability - helps you stand out when people browse. The search also shows tutors who have been on the platform longer and have regular activity.

Registering as an independent provider in Denmark

Check with the Danish tax authorities (SKAT) about your obligations. In general, if you teach as a sole trader or freelancer, you need to register for VAT (moms) if your turnover exceeds a certain threshold, and you must file an annual tax return. The rules can be complex, and thresholds change, so contact SKAT or a tax adviser to confirm what applies to you.

You will need a Danish bank account to receive payments through Websta's payment system (Stripe pays out to your own bank account). Make sure your bank account is in your name or your business name.

Some regions or municipalities in Denmark may have local requirements for running a tutoring business from home - for example, planning permission if you teach many students in your house, or an agreement with your landlord if you rent. Check with your local municipality if you teach from home and have regular groups of students.

What to write in your first hour

Start with your headline and main description. Write one or two sentences about who you are and what you teach. Example: 'I am a qualified teacher with ten years' experience. I tutor Danish, English, and exam prep for 7th to 9th graders, in person in Odense and online.'

List your three to five main subjects or services. For each, write one sentence about what that service includes and who it suits. Do not leave them blank.

Add a photo of yourself. It does not need to be professional, but it should be clear and recent.

Write how students or parents can contact you - through the form on Websta, by email, or by phone. Say how long it usually takes you to reply.

If you use online booking, add your available times. If you prefer quote requests, write that in your profile description.

Payment and rates

You set your own rates for each service. You receive payments directly to your own Danish bank account through Stripe. Make sure your bank account details are correct in your Websta settings before you take your first booking.

Keep records of all lessons and payments for your tax return and SKAT. Websta will show you a history of transactions, but you should also keep your own records.