AS Level Economics tutor

Latimer’s current pricing guide says tutors choose their own prices. It gives indicative examples of about £20-£30 per hour for A-level students and graduates, university students and graduates, ex/current teaching assistants and full-time tutors, and about £25-£50 per hour for current or retired teachers, examiners and lecturers. Live profile prices still matter most, because the right fit depends on experience, availability and the student’s needs.

Latimer’s own pricing wording is reassuringly direct: “The price we present is the price you pay.” Treat that as a transparency promise, not as a fixed AS Economics rate.

Many families search for an Economics tutor near them, but online tutoring lets you compare suitable tutors nationally rather than being limited to local availability. Latimer’s current model is online first: Microsoft Teams is the default platform, and tutors and families can agree alternatives where suitable. Economics works well online because lessons can use shared documents, digital whiteboards, diagram modelling, live essay planning, timed paragraph practice and past-paper feedback. In-person tuition can still be helpful where the right tutor is nearby, but Latimer does not claim local in-person AS Economics coverage in every town.

A reassuring tutor profile should make the basics easy to check: subject fit, level fit, price, availability, DBS status, teaching style and experience. Latimer’s FAQ says tutor backgrounds vary, from strong academic backgrounds through to qualified teachers and examiners, so it is better to compare the profile than assume one credential is always best. Latimer says its tutors are required to hold an Enhanced DBS check with the Children’s Barred List. GOV.UK also states: “A DBS check has no official expiry date.” DBS status is important, and families should use the current profile and Latimer safeguarding information when choosing. A tutor can help with understanding, confidence, revision habits and exam technique, but no tutor can guarantee a particular grade.

AS Level Economics tutoring should be specific. The work often includes microeconomics, macroeconomics, diagrams, data interpretation, calculations, written analysis and evaluation. Pearson Edexcel AS Economics A, for example, uses two externally examined 1 hour 30 minute papers of 80 marks each, and its specification states that quantitative skills make up at least 15% of the marks.

Qualification structure is not identical across the UK. CCEA’s GCE Economics, for example, allows AS as a standalone qualification or as part of the full A level in Northern Ireland, with AS contributing 40% and A2 contributing 60% to the full A level. A good enquiry should therefore include the exact exam board and school or college context.

A short careers perspective can help students see why the subject is worth the effort. The National Careers Service describes economists as advising government departments, businesses, banks and other organisations, and UCAS connects Economics with skills such as attention to detail, presentation, ethical reasoning and problem-solving.

That does not mean one AS subject guarantees a university place or career. It means AS Economics can form part of a wider sixth-form plan for students interested in business, finance, public policy, research, data-led work or analytical degree options.

A tutor can support routines, practice and confidence for students with additional needs, but tutors do not grant access arrangements or replace the school, college or exam-centre process. JCQ describes access arrangements as being “based on evidence of need and how a student normally works”, so official arrangements must be handled by the relevant centre.

For home-educated, external-candidate or resit families, tutoring can help with curriculum planning, timed practice and feedback, but exam entry and official approvals need to be arranged through the appropriate school, college or exam centre. Tutors should support learning and exam preparation, not cheating, inappropriate answer provision or any attempt to bypass assessment rules.

Paying for one-to-one tuition is not always the right answer. If a student already knows their weak areas, marks work accurately and follows a routine, free resources and school support may be enough. A tutor becomes more useful when the student needs diagnosis, personalised feedback, accountability, confidence rebuilding or exam-technique support that is hard to get in a group setting.

Use the table below to decide what kind of support your family is actually looking for before choosing a tutor profile.

This page was last reviewed on 2026-06-01. Exam-board specifications, Latimer pricing guidance, tutor availability and profile details can change, so the final decision should be based on the tutor’s live profile and the student’s current school or college information.

The safest approach is to include the exam board, school or college context, recent feedback and timing needs in the first enquiry. That helps the tutor confirm whether they are the right person for the student before lessons begin.