Ways2Raise

What is it?

If you are a high-achieving student, your academic knowledge is a valuable and highly marketable asset. You can monetise it in two ways: by creating and selling revision packs (printed or digital study guides for specific subjects and exam boards), or by offering one-to-one tutoring sessions to younger students preparing for their GCSEs or 11+ exams. Both are highly profitable, require no start-up costs, and can be run around your school timetable.

What you need

For revision packs: a computer, a word processor or Canva, and a printer (or a digital delivery method such as Etsy)
For tutoring: a quiet space to work, a whiteboard or large notepad, and your own textbooks and revision materials
A clear understanding of the exam board specifications for the subjects you are covering (available free on the AQA, Edexcel, and OCR websites)
A basic DBS check is recommended if tutoring children under 18 (ask your school if they can facilitate this)

Step-by-step plan

Choose your subjects. Focus on the subjects you are strongest in and that are most in demand — Maths, English, and Science are always popular.

For revision packs: create a comprehensive, well-designed study guide covering the key topics for your chosen subject and exam board. Include practice questions and model answers.

For tutoring: create a simple flyer advertising your services. Include your subjects, your qualifications (e.g., "Predicted A* in GCSE Maths"), your hourly rate, and your contact details.

Promote your services through school noticeboards, local Facebook groups, and word of mouth.

For tutoring: charge £10–£20 per hour depending on your experience and the level you are teaching.

For revision packs: sell them digitally via Etsy or Google Drive, or as printed packs at school. Price at £3–£8 per pack.

How to advertise it

Post on local community Facebook groups and school parent groups
Put up flyers on school noticeboards and in local libraries
Ask your teachers if they can recommend you to students who are struggling
Offer a free 30-minute taster session to new tutoring clients
Sell revision packs on Etsy to reach buyers beyond your local area

Realistic earnings

Tutoring at £15 per hour for 5 hours per week generates £75 per week, or £300 per month. Selling 50 digital revision packs at £5 each generates £250 with zero ongoing costs.

Top tips

✅ Focus on subjects where you have a genuine passion and strong grades — your enthusiasm will make you a better tutor

✅ Create a structured lesson plan for each tutoring session so you use the time efficiently

✅ Ask satisfied tutoring clients for a testimonial to use in your advertising

✅ Sell your revision packs digitally on Etsy — once created, they can be sold an unlimited number of times with no additional work

Common mistakes to avoid

⚠️ Taking on too many tutoring clients at once — quality is more important than quantity

⚠️ Not preparing for tutoring sessions in advance — arriving unprepared will damage your reputation

⚠️ Undercharging for your time — £10 per hour is the minimum for GCSE tutoring; £15–£20 is more appropriate

⚠️ Not getting a DBS check if tutoring children under 18 — many parents will ask for this