Want More Students and Higher Rates? Here’s How Teaching Dyslexic Learners Can Open Doors

Author: Maria

Category: Dyslexia Smart Teacher Course

Let’s be honest for a second.

Most teachers are overqualified, underpaid, and constantly competing for the same pool of students.

You can be great at what you do, work hard, and still feel stuck, especially if you’re working freelance or running your own business. There’s always someone charging less. There’s always another teacher posting grammar tips on Instagram.

So how do you stand out?

One answer: specialise.

And one of the most powerful, meaningful, and in-demand specialisations right now?
Becoming a dyslexia-smart teacher.

Why focus on dyslexic students?

Because the demand is massive, and the supply is still far too small.

Studies suggest that up to 15% of all learners are dyslexic, yet most schools don’t have the resources, time, or training to give these students the support they actually need. That means millions of students worldwide are struggling in silence—not because they lack intelligence, but because the way they’re being taught doesn’t match how they learn.

Now imagine being one of the few teachers who does know how to teach them effectively.

That’s where the opportunity is.

Parents of dyslexic children are some of the most motivated clients you’ll ever meet. They’re actively searching for someone who understands why their child hates reading, why homework ends in tears, and why traditional tutoring hasn’t worked. These parents aren’t looking for just another English lesson.
They’re looking for relief.
They’re looking for results.
They’re looking for someone who gets it.

And when they find that someone?
They don’t haggle over your hourly rate. They don’t shop around for the cheapest option.
They book you, often for long-term support—and they tell their friends.

The same goes for adult learners. Many adults with undiagnosed or unsupported dyslexia are now returning to education, language learning, or career development—and they’re often carrying years of frustration. When you show them a different way to learn, one that actually makes sense to their brain, the transformation is instant. You become not just a tutor, but a turning point.

In short:
Being a dyslexia-smart teacher makes you rare.
Being rare makes you valuable.
And being valuable means you can stop competing on price—and start building a career that’s sustainable, fulfilling, and in demand.

Real results from real teachers

Teachers who’ve taken the Dyslexia Smart Teacher course consistently report:

More direct student referrals (especially from parents of struggling learners)
Higher hourly rates (often moving from €20–25/hour to €50 or more)
Increased student retention (because neurodiverse students often stay long-term once they feel understood)
More confidence in what they’re offering
Greater impact—they’re no longer “just another English teacher.” They’re specialists.

And here’s the best part:
You don’t need a Master’s degree or 10 years of experience. You just need the right tools and a willingness to teach differently.

Why parents will choose you over others

Imagine this:
You’re a parent. Your child is smart, curious, and full of potential—but every time they sit down to read or write, something switches off. Homework turns into tears. Spelling tests end in frustration. English class feels like a battlefield.

You’ve tried everything.
Extra reading at home. A tutor from the local language centre. Endless phonics apps.
But nothing sticks. And worse—your once-confident child is starting to say things like “I’m just stupid” or “I’ll never get it.”

The school says they’re doing what they can, but their support is limited. The last tutor focused mostly on drilling grammar and correcting mistakes—your child hated every minute.

Now imagine, in the middle of all that, you find a teacher who says:

“I specialise in working with dyslexic learners. I teach in a way that reduces stress, supports memory, and helps your child learn in a way that actually makes sense to them. We focus on progress, not perfection—and we do it with tools that work for the way their brain is wired.”

That teacher doesn’t sound like everyone else. That teacher sounds like hope.

And when you’re a parent watching your child struggle, hope is priceless.

That’s the moment where the question changes from “How much do you charge?” to “When can we start?”

Parents of neurodiverse children aren’t looking for the cheapest option. They’re looking for someone they can trust—someone who won’t make their child feel broken, behind, or left out.

When you become a dyslexia-smart teacher, you speak directly to those parents. You show them that their child’s challenges are not a dead end—and that there’s a way forward that’s supportive, practical, and kind.

And that’s why they choose you—again and again.
Because you’re not just offering English lessons.
You’re offering a breakthrough.

It’s not about teaching “easier” lessons. It’s about teaching smarter.

Being dyslexia-smart doesn’t mean lowering your standards or turning every lesson into a game.

It means:

Giving instructions in a way students actually process
Adapting materials so learners feel confident, not confused
Knowing how to support reading, writing, and grammar without overwhelming the brain
Helping students develop the skills they need and feel good while doing it

When you understand how dyslexic brains work, your lessons become more effective—for everyone. And that reputation spreads fast.