More policies to punish Tutors than reward them. - Tutor Cambly Employee Review

2.0
Oct 16, 2018
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Great students once you begin meeting students interested in improving their English skills.

Cons

If you don't enjoy wasting your life away 5-minutes at a time with the Free calls for prospective students, which only bored Saudi's and others use, Cambly's not a good choice. Given the lowest pay in the industry, so many silly rules penalizing Tutors. Unless you follow every sill rule, don't experience either technical problems with your pc or personal issues with illness, You'll NOT have Priority Hours issued you. Much more time wasted in 5-minute calls in the beginning until you've met enough students who will schedule time for weekly sessions, which is Key. Serious technical issues on their platform with small team to resolve them. All and all wasted time and Energy for the low pay.

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5.0
Jul 22, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Cool students, fun conversations. Global connections.

Cons

None at this point in time.

4.0
May 13, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Very flexible schedule (you create your own), can easily cancel classes without too much of a penalty (make every student that you like a "regular" student so that if you get penalized...only regulars can book you...you have a huge pool of regulars), Cambly provides lessons, you can use almost any website as long as you don't need to share login information, it's fun and easy, many students become like friends, you can learn about different countries, cultures, and languages

Cons

The pay. It has never increased in the 14 years that Cambly has been in business. They are starting to offer a new program called "Cambly Pro" where you can make $15 an hour, but you have to apply to be a tutor for it and you could be denied. You have to have a 99% rating for 3 months to even be considered. If, like me, you are open to all students (and not just your regular students that you have become friends with), your rating can vary widely. No matter how good of a tutor you are, you will not be everyone's cup of tea. Also, Cambly does not allow tutors to teach in some states in the U.S. due to labor laws.

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