Struggle with International Student Payments No More

For years, independent online tutors have struggled with managing student payments. Teachers have told us again and again that they want a solution that saves time, reduces admin stress, crosses international barriers (I'm looking at YOU, Great Firewall of China!) and makes it easier for international students to pay in their local currency. That’s why we’re thrilled to announce one of our most requested features: Funclass Payments.

Why Payments Have Been a Challenge for Tutors

Until now, online teachers often had to juggle multiple platforms - video call software, scheduling tools, and third-party payment processors - just to keep lessons running smoothly. Invoicing parents, tracking receipts, chasing late payments, and reconciling bundles with actual attendance quickly eats into teaching time. For tutors who want to focus on delivering great lessons instead of admin, this has been a real obstacle.

Funclass Payments changes that.

What's more, for students in some regions, international banking obstacles have long blocked student payments from crossing borders. Teachers and tutors - especially those located in Poland, South Africa or with students in China - jumped through hoops to fandangle payment, often using risky crytocurrencies or expensive third party payment gateways. The fees and high risks sometimes became prohibitive to onboarding students from unsupported regions.

Funclass Payments changes that, too.

What’s New with Funclass Payments

We’ve listened closely to our community and built a flexible, lightweight system designed specifically for online teachers, beginning with our colleagues based in the UK and EU (or with bank accounts based in these regions... Wise). With Funclass Payments, you can now:

Offer One-Off Payments

Perfect for trial lessons or newcomers, one-off payments let you onboard students quickly and securely. No more awkward back-and-forth with parents—just send a single invoice and let Funclass handle the rest.

Sell Lesson Bundles of Any Size

Bundles are a favourite for tutors because they provide upfront commitment from students and steady income for teachers. With Funclass, you decide the bundle size and price. Whether it’s a package of 5, 10, or 20 lessons, the system automatically tracks attendance against the bundle balance, so you never have to count sessions manually again.

Set Up Subscriptions for Regular Students

For your long-term learners, subscriptions take the hassle out of renewals. Parents can subscribe to a weekly or monthly plan, and payments will run automatically - meaning you spend less time on admin and more time on teaching. Note: subscriptions for Chinese students using AliPay or WeChatPay are not supported at this time.

Mix and Match Payment Types

You’re in control. You can offer a subscription to one student, a bundle to another, and a one-off trial for someone new - all managed seamlessly inside Funclass.

Transparent, Low-Commission Rates

We know every penny matters, especially for independent tutors. That’s why Funclass offers industry-low commission rates, with no minimum payout amount. Stripe processes payments securely, and funds land directly in your bank account within days.

Everything Teachers Asked For - All In One Place

Funclass Payments was built in direct response to teacher feedback. Our goal is to eliminate the stress of invoices, receipts, and payment chasing, while giving you professional tools that make parents feel confident about investing in your lessons.

For detailed answers to common questions, visit our Payment FAQ.