MTN Mobile Money and Orange Money
What tutoring costs in Cameroon — and what SABI costs.
Lesson teachers, evening classes and pamphlets all add up across a school year. Here is the honest comparison, and how you will pay for SABI with Mobile Money.
Tutoring prices compared
| Option | Typical price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Private home tutor | 25,000 – 50,000 FCFA a month | A few hours a week, usually one subject |
| Evening or holiday classes | Priced per subject, per term | Fixed times, travel, shared attention |
| Printed answer pamphlets | 500 – 2,000 FCFA each | Answers without working, often unverified |
| SABI | 1,500 FCFA a month / 9,000 FCFA a year | Every subject, every hour, on your phone |
Tutoring prices are typical ranges reported by families in Douala, Yaoundé, Bamenda and Buea, and vary by subject and quarter.
Paying with Mobile Money
No bank account needed
The plan is a straight MTN Mobile Money or Orange Money payment from the phone you already use.
Pay monthly or yearly
1,500 FCFA a month, or 9,000 FCFA for the full year of preparation.
Family abroad can pay
Relatives in the UK, US, Canada or Europe can sponsor a student pass from an international card.
Payment is not live yet. Early access members will be told first when Mobile Money checkout opens.
Sponsoring from abroad? See the page for parents abroad.
Price questions
How much does répétition à domicile cost in Cameroon?
Home tutoring is commonly quoted between 25,000 and 50,000 FCFA a month for a few hours a week, and is often priced per subject. Prices are higher in Douala and Yaoundé once transport is added.
Can I pay for online tutoring with Mobile Money?
Mobile Money is how most families in Cameroon expect to pay, so SABI is being built around MTN Mobile Money and Orange Money. Payment is not switched on yet — join early access and we will tell you the day it opens.
Do I need a bank card?
No. The plan is for a local Mobile Money payment to be enough. Families abroad will also be able to sponsor a student from an international card.
Is there a free option?
Yes. A free Discovery pass lets you try SABI before paying anything.
A year of SABI costs less than one month of lessons.
Join the list and we will let you know when your invitation and Mobile Money payment are ready.