Question 1

What is Padhai.pk?

Accepted Answer

Pakistan's tutor marketplace: post what you want to learn, get proposals from teachers, try a free demo, then pay into escrow until the class is confirmed.

Question 2

How do I find a teacher?

Accepted Answer

Post a request or browse teachers. Compare proposals, then chat in-app. See How It Works for the full flow.

Question 3

Is the demo session really free?

Accepted Answer

Yes. A free demo can happen in-app before any payment. It's optional — you can also book a paid session directly.

Question 4

How does payment work — do I pay before or after the class?

Accepted Answer

You pay before the paid class. Money is held until you confirm the session (6-hour window). Then the teacher is paid.

Question 5

What payment methods are supported?

Accepted Answer

Launch methods include JazzCash, EasyPaisa, and card — priced in PKR.

Question 6

What happens if my teacher doesn't show up?

Accepted Answer

Full refund.

Question 7

Can I cancel a session?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Timing affects refunds — see Trust & Safety and Terms.

Question 8

Are teachers actually verified?

Accepted Answer

Verification is optional. Verified profiles have CNIC and qualification checks. You can choose based on badge, ratings, and reviews.

Question 9

What if I'm not happy with a class?

Accepted Answer

Leave a review. If needed, raise a dispute within the confirm window — we aim to review within 2 days.

Question 10

How do I start teaching on Padhai.pk?

Accepted Answer

Create a teacher profile with subjects, experience, and rate, then send proposals or get discovered in search.

Question 11

Do I need to be verified to start?

Accepted Answer

No. You can start on Basic. Verified unlocks more visibility and removes the Basic price cap.

Question 12

How much can I earn / what's the commission?

Accepted Answer

You keep 90%. Padhai.pk keeps 10% for payment protection, scheduling, and disputes.

Question 13

How and when do I get paid?

Accepted Answer

After the session is confirmed complete (and no dispute), earnings are released to you.

Question 14

What is a proposal credit?

Accepted Answer

Teachers get a free monthly allowance of proposals. Extra packages are optional if you want to bid on more posts.

Question 15

What is the Verified Badge, and how do I get it (free offer)?

Accepted Answer

CNIC + qualification review. The first two teachers per subject get verification free during early access; after that it is a paid badge.

Question 16

What is a profile boost?

Accepted Answer

An optional paid boost so you appear higher in student search. Never required to teach.

Question 17

Can I set my own price?

Accepted Answer

Yes — per session or per month, within product limits for Basic vs Verified.

Question 18

What subjects/levels can I teach?

Accepted Answer

School through university plus skills (coding, design, languages, and more). Pick subjects that match your profile.

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