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The State of Bijles 2026: What We Learned from Surveying Hundreds of Parents, Students, and Tutors in Belgium and the Netherlands

iTutorOnline Research1 mei 20265 min lezen

The State of Bijles 2026

The first comprehensive report on private tutoring in Belgium and the Netherlands.

Based on [N] survey responses from parents, students, and tutors across two countries.

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Executive Summary

Five key findings from our research:

  1. [Headline Finding 1] — e.g., "Belgian families spend an average of €X per month on bijles"
  2. [Headline Finding 2] — e.g., "X% of tutors work informally without invoicing"
  3. [Headline Finding 3] — e.g., "X% of parents would NOT replace a human tutor with AI"
  4. [Headline Finding 4] — e.g., "Dutch families pay X% more per hour than Belgian families"
  5. [Headline Finding 5] — e.g., "X% of students use ChatGPT for homework at least weekly"

Methodology

This report is based on two anonymous online surveys conducted between March and April 2026 using Google Forms:

  • Survey A — Parents & Students: [N] responses ([N] Belgium, [N] Netherlands)
  • Survey B — Tutors: [N] responses ([N] Belgium, [N] Netherlands)

Surveys were distributed through social media (Reddit, LinkedIn, Facebook parent groups), university channels (VUB Brussels), and tutoring platform communities. All responses are self-reported and anonymous. No personally identifiable information was collected.

Limitations: This is a convenience sample, not a random probability sample. Results may skew toward digitally active, platform-using respondents. We note where this may affect interpretation.

Section 1: Who Tutors and Why

Most Tutored Subjects

Hours Per Week

Online vs In-Person

Section 2: How Parents Find Tutors

Discovery Channels

Platform Usage

Section 3: Spending and Pricing

Hourly Rates

Monthly Spending

Cost as a Barrier

Section 4: Satisfaction and What Parents Value

What Matters Most When Choosing a Tutor

Satisfaction Scores

Section 5: The AI Question

Student AI Usage

Would Parents Replace a Human Tutor with AI?

Top Concerns About AI in Education

Future Outlook: Will Demand for Human Tutors Increase or Decrease?

Section 6: The Tutor's Perspective

Is Tutoring a Primary Income?

Platform Satisfaction

Biggest Frustrations with Platforms

Formal vs Informal Work

Career Outlook

Section 7: Belgium vs the Netherlands

Metric Belgium Netherlands
Avg. hourly rate €[X] €[X]
Monthly spending €[X] €[X]
Online tutoring % [X]% [X]%
Use platforms [X]% [X]%
Students using AI [X]% [X]%
Would use AI tutor [X]% [X]%
Tutors working formally [X]% [X]%

Conclusion

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Download the Data

The anonymised dataset from this survey is available for download. Researchers, journalists, and educators are welcome to use and cite this data.

Citation: iTutorOnline Research. (2026). The State of Bijles 2026: Belgium & Netherlands Tutoring Report. Retrieved from https://itutoronline.com/blog/state-of-bijles-2026-belgium-netherlands-tutoring-report

This research was conducted by iTutorOnline in collaboration with Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB). For press inquiries, contact contact@itutoronline.com.

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