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Grinds & exam tutoring

One-to-one or small-group grinds for Junior and Leaving Cert students, in person or online.

Reviewed 2026-09-25 · what a review checks

At 5h a week
€200–€1040/mo
At 10h a week
€390–€2080/mo
Start-up cost
€0–€150
First money
1–3 weeks
Difficulty
Beginner-friendly
Risk
Low
Customer contact
A lot
Where
Local or online

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Who it suits

Teachers, recent high-scoring graduates, anyone strong in Maths, sciences, languages or Irish.

What you need · how much it costs

To start: €0–€150 — past papers (free from examinations.ie), whiteboard or tablet for online.

Monthly: €0–€20 — video-call plan, printing.

  • Parents will expect Garda vetting or references when teaching under-18s; follow child-safeguarding practice (another adult present, open doors, no private messaging with students).

How to get your first customer

  1. Pick one subject and level you can teach to H1 standard
  2. Write a 3-line offer with price, area and availability
  3. Post it to two local parent Facebook groups and your school/club network

How to price it

Assumed market range €30–€60 an hour (assumed hourly rate; higher for Leaving Cert higher-level Maths and exam season). Start around €40 for your first three customers, then raise it for new customers once you have reviews. Check three local or platform listings before you publish a price.

Realistic earnings

€30–€60/hour × 5h a week × 4.33 weeks × 30–80% of hours actually paid ≈ €200–€1,040 a month, before costs and tax.

€30–€60/hour × 10h a week × 4.33 weeks × 30–80% of hours actually paid ≈ €390–€2,080 a month, before costs and tax.

The rate range is an assumption (assumed hourly rate; higher for Leaving Cert higher-level Maths and exam season); the share of hours paid reflects the first few months, when most time goes on finding customers. Actual income depends on demand, pricing and how consistently you find customers. Capped at 20h a week.

What can go wrong

  • Strongly seasonal: busy January–June, quiet in summer.
  • Cancellations — agree a 24-hour cancellation policy up front.
  • Little money at stake — the main cost is your time.

Irish tax (2026)

Grind income is taxable from the first euro; small amounts go on Form 12.

Declaring side income as a PAYE worker. Side income is taxable from the first euro. If your net non-PAYE income is under €5,000 (and gross under €30,000) you can declare it on Form 12 through myAccount. At €5,000 net or more you are a “chargeable person” and must register for self-assessment and file Form 11 by 31 October. Source · checked 2026-09-25

Business expenses. Costs incurred “wholly and exclusively” for the side business (tools, software, platform fees, a share of home costs) are deductible from the income before tax. Keep receipts for six years. Source · checked 2026-09-25

Educational information about Irish tax rules, not tax, legal or financial advice. Your position depends on your circumstances — check with Revenue or a qualified adviser.

Hustler · execution plan

What to do this week, and how to scale grinds & exam tutoring

Free gets you started tonight. Hustler gives you the day-by-day plan for your first week and what to do at your first customer, first €100, first €500 and when to scale — €9.99/month, 14-day free trial, cancel any time.

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