Tutors and teachers in Slovenia: setting up your Websta profile

What your Websta profile should contain

Your profile is both a standalone page and an entry in the marketplace where people search for tutors and teachers across Slovenia. It should tell potential clients who you are and what you teach.

Start with a clear description of what subjects or age groups you work with. Many tutors in Slovenia teach languages (English, German, French, Italian), school subjects (mathematics, chemistry, physics, Slovenian), exam preparation, or music and arts. Be specific about whether you teach children, teenagers or adults, and whether you prepare students for school exams, the national matura exam, or international qualifications.

Upload at least two or three photos. A professional headshot works well. Some tutors add a photo of their workspace or a room where lessons take place. Choose images that are clear and well-lit.

Add your services as separate entries if you teach more than one subject or offer different types of lessons - for example, one-to-one tuition, group lessons, online lessons, or exam preparation. Clients searching the marketplace filter by specific services.

Decide whether you offer online lessons, in-person lessons at a location you specify, or lessons at the client's home. If you teach online, mention this in your profile description. If you teach in person, note the town or towns where you work.

Languages for your profile

Publish your profile in Slovenian. This is where most people looking for local tutors will search. Many tutors add an English description as well, particularly if they teach English or work with international students or expatriates in Slovenia.

If you teach a language (English, German, French, Italian) and your profile is in that language, it shows clients that you speak it fluently. However, keep your main profile information clear and straightforward rather than elaborate.

Booking and contact options

You can set up your profile to accept booking requests through a calendar or to accept quote requests where potential clients describe what they need and you respond. Choose the option that fits how you work.

For tutoring, quote requests often work better than instant booking, because lessons are usually tailored to the student's level and goals. A potential client can explain what subject they need help with, what level, and what outcome they want, and you can then confirm availability and discuss details.

Your profile includes a contact form. You can also add a phone number and email address if you prefer direct contact.

How people search for tutors in Slovenia

People in Slovenia searching for a tutor or teacher typically search by subject and town. The Websta marketplace lets them filter tutors by service (mathematics, English, piano) and location (Ljubljana, Maribor, Celje, and other towns across the country). Very few tutors appear in the current marketplace for this category in Slovenia, which means less competition but also that you need to make sure people can find you.

Some clients search by broader terms like 'tuition' or 'lessons' plus their town. Others know exactly what they need - for example, 'matura preparation' or 'English conversation'. Your profile description and service titles should match the words people use.

Word of mouth still drives most tuition work, so tell existing students and parents about your Websta profile. If you have a social media presence or a website elsewhere, you can link to your profile.

Working as an independent tutor in Slovenia

If you work as a sole trader (samostojni podjetnik) or run a private business, you are responsible for registering with the tax authority and following Slovenian employment and tax law. This is not negotiable.

Most tutors and private teachers in Slovenia register as self-employed or as a sole trader with the Slovenian tax authority (Finančna uprava RS). You will need a tax number and must file tax returns. The specific requirements depend on your income and whether you employ anyone else. Check with the Slovenian tax authority or a local accountant about the registration process and your obligations.

You are responsible for your own income insurance and health insurance if you are self-employed. This is required by law. Contact the Slovenian Institute for Social Protection (Institut za socialno varnost) or your local social security office for details.

Keep records of all lessons you provide and payments you receive. You may need these for tax returns.

Payments from clients come through Websta, which uses Stripe to process card payments. The money is then paid out to your own bank account. You receive the full amount you set as your price - you set your own rates. Make sure you understand how and when payments reach your account before you start taking bookings.

What to write in your first hour

Start with your profile title and main description. Say what subject or subjects you teach, who you teach (children, teenagers, adults), and what kind of lessons you offer (one-to-one, online, in person). Keep it direct and simple.

Add your services. Create one entry for each subject or lesson type you offer. For each one, write a short description - for example, 'English conversation for adults' or 'Mathematics tuition for primary and secondary school students' or 'Piano lessons for beginners'.

Upload a photo. Any clear, professional photo of yourself is enough to start with.

Add a phone number or email so clients can reach you, and set up either a calendar for bookings or a quote request form.

Save your profile so it goes live. You can improve it over time - add more photos, refine your descriptions, or add services later. Starting simple and going live quickly is better than waiting until everything is perfect.

Finding and connecting with clients

Once your profile is live, people searching by subject and town in Slovenia will be able to find you in the marketplace. Make sure the towns you cover match where you actually teach.

Some people will post a task in the marketplace - for example, 'looking for English tuition for a 10-year-old, twice a week in Ljubljana' - and ask providers to make offers. If you match what they are looking for, you can respond.

Tell people you know about your Websta profile. If you already have students, they can leave you reviews on your profile, which helps new clients decide to contact you.