How long does it take to get approved?

Our team reviews your profile within 48 hours after you submit it.

How long does profile review take?

Q: What happens if my profile needs changes?

We email you what to fix. Make the changes, then tap Resubmit for review. We review it again within 48 hours.

Updated October 26, 2026

After you submit your profile, our team reviews it within 48 hours.

What we check

Before you can submit, your profile needs:

Your name and a profile photo
Your years of experience, plus a proof of experience or at least one photo or video of you teaching. See What counts as proof of experience?
A bio
Your zip code
At least one teaching location
Your hourly rate

When everything is in place, tap Submit for review.

If your profile is approved

Your profile goes live on TeachMe.To, and we send you an email. Students can then find and book you.

If we ask for changes

We email you what to fix. Make the changes, then tap Resubmit for review. We review it again within 48 hours.

Background check

The background check is a separate step. See Do I need a background check to teach?

Still need help? Our customer support team is always here to help. Contact us.

Common questions

How do I apply to become a TeachMe.To coach?Learn how to apply to become a TeachMe.To coach. Follow the step-by-step guide to create your profile, upload your photo, set your rate, and submit your application.
How old do I need to be to teach?All coaches must be 18 or older to use TeachMe.To.
Do I need a background check to teach?Yes, to teach on TeachMe.To. You can launch your profile without one, but to stay active past your first month you need an approved background check. CoachGrow does not need one.
How do I set up my profile?Learn how to set up your TeachMe.To coach profile in the Coach App. Fill in each section, add photos and videos, and submit your profile for review.
How do I add Lesson types and Pricing?Learn how to update lesson types, set your rates, and adjust student limits in the Coach App. Use the built-in calculator to choose competitive pricing.
What are packages and lesson packs?You set one hourly rate on TeachMe.To. Students buy single lessons or lesson packs, and you are paid your rate for every lesson. Packages you build yourself are part of CoachGrow, which is optional.
How do I host open play?Open play is a weekly, hosted game that players join one session at a time. Create it from Open play in your dashboard, set the level band, format, schedule, and price, and choose who can find it.
What counts as proof of experience?To get approved, your profile needs a proof of experience or a photo or video of you teaching. Playing experience counts, and you do not need a certification.
Am I covered by insurance when I teach?TeachMe.To has a secondary accident medical policy for lessons booked through TeachMe.To. It is not your main coverage, so we strongly recommend that you have your own insurance.

How long does profile review take?

What we check

If your profile is approved

If we ask for changes

Background check

Common questions

How long does it take to get approved?

What happens if my profile needs changes?

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How long does profile review take?

What we check

If your profile is approved

If we ask for changes

Background check

Common questions

How long does it take to get approved?

What happens if my profile needs changes?

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