For Instructors
How do I set the prices for my sessions?
On Ostathi, you have flexibility to set your session prices within the platform’s allowed pricing range. You can choose rates that reflect your expertise, experience, and the value you provide. The platform gives you several flexible options: Set ...
How can I grow my visibility and reputation on Ostathi?
Growing your visibility and reputation on Ostathi is strongly supported by your teaching quality, consistency, and engagement on the platform. Positive Ratings and Reviews: One of the most effective ways to support your visibility and reputation is ...
How does staying on Ostathi help me grow my teaching career?
Staying actively engaged on the Ostathi platform offers several advantages for growing your teaching career. Secure Business Management: Ostathi provides a complete, secure, and easy-to-use environment for managing your schedule and payments ...
Why is it safer to communicate only through Ostathi?
Communicating exclusively through the Ostathi platform is vital for your safety, security, and professional protection. Here’s why: Secure Storage and Official Record: All your messages, shared files, and lesson agreements exchanged within Ostathi ...
What risks do I face if I work off the platform?
Working outside the Ostathi platform exposes you to significant risks and removes the protections and benefits Ostathi provides. If you engage in off-platform teaching or communication, you risk: Payment Issues: You lose the protection of Ostathi’s ...
Why should I keep all my classes and communication on Ostathi?
Keeping all your classes and communications exclusively on the Ostathi platform offers significant benefits, primarily protecting your time, income, and professional integrity. Secure Payment Process: By conducting sessions and receiving payments ...
What rules do I need to follow when teaching minors?
When teaching Learners under the age of 18 on Ostathi, you are required to strictly follow our Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy. This policy outlines clear expectations and obligations to ensure a secure, professional, and appropriate online ...
Are there policies I need to follow on Ostathi?
Yes, absolutely. As an Instructor on Ostathi, when you sign up, you agree to follow the platform’s policies and Terms and Conditions. These policies are in place to ensure a professional, secure, and effective learning environment for everyone. Key ...
What happens if I don’t meet Ostathi’s teaching standards?
Ostathi is committed to maintaining high-quality education. Your teaching performance may be reviewed through session recordings, Learner feedback, and platform quality checks. If your lessons do not meet the expected standards, the following actions ...
How does Ostathi help me find more learners?
Think of Ostathi as your dedicated marketing and discovery support system. Our goal is to help connect motivated learners with your profile, so you can focus on teaching instead of advertising. Here is how we actively help you find more learners: ...
Why didn’t I get paid for this class?
If you have not received payment for a specific class, there are several common reasons to check: Session Not Yet Completed or Verified: Earnings for a session become available in your Ostathi Wallet only after the session is successfully completed ...
How should I run my lessons on Ostathi?
To ensure a high-quality and effective learning experience for your Learners, and to maintain your good standing on Ostathi, it is important to run your lessons professionally and follow the platform’s guidelines. Here’s how you should approach your ...
Can learners rate me after a class?
Yes, Learners can rate you after a class. Ostathi provides a rating and review system specifically for this purpose. After each completed session, Learners have the opportunity to provide feedback on their experience, typically through a star rating ...
What should I do if I didn’t receive my payment?
If you have not received an expected payment, start by checking your Instructor Dashboard for any sessions that may be under dispute. Payments related to sessions that are flagged due to a complaint, attendance issue, or quality concern are ...
What payment methods can I use to receive my earnings?
As an Instructor, when you onboard and create your account on Ostathi, you will be asked to provide your preferred payment information to receive your earnings. Available withdrawal methods may differ depending on the country where Ostathi is ...
How and when will I receive my payment?
Ostathi’s payment system is based on an Instructor-initiated withdrawal request. After a session is successfully completed and the dispute period has passed (48 Hours), your earnings, minus the platform fee, become available in your Ostathi Wallet. ...
Can I reschedule a class I’m scheduled to teach?
You can request to reschedule a class you are scheduled to teach if you are unable to attend at the original time. Here’s how it works: Propose a New Time: You initiate a request to reschedule the session and suggest a new time that works for you. ...
Can I cancel a class I’m scheduled to teach?
You cannot directly “cancel” a class you are scheduled to teach. Instead, if you are unable to attend a scheduled session, you can request to reschedule it. Here’s how the process works: Propose Reschedule: You initiate a request to reschedule the ...
How can I manage my learners and their progress?
Ostathi provides you with a powerful and easy-to-use Instructor Dashboard, which acts as your personal command centre for managing every aspect of your teaching business. This integrated dashboard is designed to help you: Organize Your Learners: View ...
Why are my classes recorded?
Your classes on Ostathi are recorded as a fundamental part of our commitment to maintaining high quality and safety standards across the platform. Specifically, session recordings serve as a critical tool for: Dispute Resolution: They are a primary ...
What are the minimum and maximum prices I can set for my lessons on Ostathi?
Ostathi gives Instructors flexibility to set their own lesson prices, within a defined range that helps maintain fairness and consistency across the platform. The minimum lesson price may vary depending on the type of service, academic level, ...
How much is Ostathi’s platform share, and how is it calculated?
Ostathi retains a 20% service share from the total price of each lesson you deliver. This percentage is automatically deducted before your earnings are added to your Ostathi Wallet. For more details, please refer to the Terms and Conditions. For ...
Why aren’t my earnings added to my Ostathi Wallet immediately after a session ends?
Payments are not transferred to your Ostathi Wallet right after the session because of the platform’s 48-hour review period designed to ensure fairness and transparency for both you and your learners. Here’s how it works: After each session, there is ...
What does “Slug” mean when creating a Group Session, and how should I write it?
The slug is the part of the web address (URL) that identifies your Group Session page on Ostathi. It appears at the end of your class link. For example, if your slug is: ielts-speaking-masterclass Your class link may look like this: ...
Why was my application rejected or sent back for changes?
We only decline or return applications when we can’t confidently verify that you can teach the subject/skill you selected or when your profile doesn’t meet our quality and compliance standards. Common reasons include: Insufficient evidence of ...
Can I add or edit qualifications after I’m approved?
Yes. You can add qualifications and update existing entries at any time from your Instructor Dashboard. Substantial updates may be re-reviewed by our team to keep your profile accurate and trusted.
Who is responsible for the accuracy of Instructor’s uploaded qualifications?
Instructors are fully responsible for the accuracy and authenticity of the qualifications they upload when registering and updating their profiles. Ostathi may verify documents and can request additional proof. False or misleading claims can lead to ...
What documents can I upload as “qualifications”? Are there format or size limits?
You can upload any relevant evidence of your capability: Education: university degrees/transcripts. Certifications: course/industry certificates. Work Experience: reference letters, contracts, or proof of role/responsibilities. CV/Resume: as a ...
Do I need prior experience to sign up as an Instructor on Ostathi?
Experience isn’t mandatory, but evidence of your ability to teach the subject/skill is required. During sign-up, you must upload qualifications that prove your competence (e.g., a course certificate, university degree—Bachelor’s/MSc/PhD—relevant work ...
Do Transaction Fees affect my earnings as an Instructor?
Transaction Fees do not affect your teaching earnings or lesson pricing. They apply only when you request a withdrawal from your Ostathi Wallet. When you submit a withdrawal request, the Transaction Fee is automatically deducted from the total ...
How can I earn money on Ostathi?
You can earn money on Ostathi by joining our platform as a verified instructor and offering your expertise to our community of learners. It’s a flexible way to build your own online teaching business. The process is simple: Create Your Professional ...
How will I receive my payments?
Receiving your earnings on Ostathi is a secure and straightforward process designed to give you control. Payments are made in your local currency. Here is how the process works: 1. Earnings Accumulate in Your Ostathi Wallet: After you successfully ...
Can I set my own teaching schedule?
Absolutely. One of the greatest benefits of being an instructor on Ostathi is that you have complete control over your schedule. Our platform features a flexible and easy-to-use calendar system where you set your own working hours. This means: ...
What online tools are available for tutoring and training?
Ostathi provides a complete, all-in-one virtual classroom, so you have every tool you need integrated directly into the platform. You don't need any external software. Our suite of tools includes: High-Quality Video Calls for seamless, real-time ...
Can I offer both individual (1-on-1) and group lessons?
Yes. Our platform is designed to give you maximum flexibility in how you teach. You can offer both formats to suit your teaching style and business goals: Individual (1-on-1) Sessions: Perfect for providing focused, personalized attention and ...
Can I teach from anywhere?
Yes, absolutely. As Ostathi is a fully online platform, you have the freedom and flexibility to teach from anywhere you choose, whether it's your home office or another suitable location. All you need to deliver high-quality sessions is a simple ...