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How much does A-level tutoring cost in the UK?

A dated market snapshot, monthly budget examples and a practical checklist for comparing A-level tutors by value as well as price.

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How much does A-level tutoring cost in the UK?

As at 17 July 2026, many mainstream online A-level tutoring options in the provider sample started at about £25–£30 an hour. A practical working range for many quotes is roughly £35–£60 an hour, while specialist or premium tutoring may cost more than £60.

No official A-level tutoring tariff or benchmark was identified in the evidence used for this guide. The £35–£60 band is a synthesis of the inspected market evidence, not a published national average. A starting price is simply the lowest rate a provider advertises; it may not be the typical quote or the price of the tutor your child needs.

For broader context, The Times reported findings from a Parentkind-commissioned YouGov survey and, in the same article, cited Tutorful’s average tutoring cost of £37.50 an hour. That figure covered tutoring generally, rather than A-level tuition alone.

A-level tutor hourly rates: a current market snapshot

These figures answer different questions, so they should not be treated as directly comparable. Provider starting prices show the lowest advertised entry point; the survey figure gives broader tutoring context; and the premium-market figure shows what is happening above £60 an hour.

Dated pricing evidence from two online providers and two wider UK tutoring reports.

Source or evidencePublished figureScopeDateHow to read it

MyTutor

Online tutoring from £26/hour

One provider’s online tutoring offer

Accessed 17 July 2026

A provider-specific starting price, not a typical A-level quote or UK average.

Spires

“tuition starts at £25/hr” — Spires

School-level online tuition on one provider’s site

Accessed 17 July 2026

A lower-bound provider example, not an A-level-specific national benchmark.

Reported by The Times

Tutorful average tutoring cost of £37.50/hour

Broader UK tutoring context in an article reporting Parentkind/YouGov survey findings

Published 13 September 2025; accessed 17 July 2026

The £37.50 figure was attributed to Tutorful, not an A-level-only survey average.

Financial Times, using TutorCruncher data

UK lessons above £60/hour rose 56% since 2022 and 27% since 2023

Premium lessons in subjects including maths, English and languages

Published 25 January 2026; accessed 17 July 2026

Evidence that the premium segment is growing, not that £60-plus is the normal A-level rate.

What does A-level tutoring cost per month?

The examples below use 4.33 weeks per month. The calculation is hourly rate × lesson length × 4.33. Figures are approximate and rounded to the nearest pound. They are budgeting examples, not recommended lesson plans, and they exclude travel, compulsory fees, packages and separately charged work unless a provider says those are included.

Approximate monthly spend for one hour or 90 minutes of tutoring each week.

Hourly rateOne hour each week90 minutes each week

£25

about £108/month

about £162/month

£37.50

about £162/month

about £244/month

£50

about £217/month

about £325/month

£75

about £325/month

about £487/month

Why do A-level tutor prices vary?

Two tutors can quote very different rates because the fee may cover a different mix of expertise, availability and work beyond the live lesson. Compare the whole offer rather than assuming that a higher or lower price explains quality on its own.

Experience and seniority

Experienced teachers, examiners, lecturers and long-established specialists may set higher rates. A higher rate can be reasonable for a precise need, but the title or credential alone does not guarantee a better fit.

Subject and course fit

Rates may reflect the level of subject knowledge required, the supply of suitable tutors and familiarity with the student’s course or exam board. Ask about recent, relevant experience rather than relying on a broad subject label.

Online or in person

Online tuition may remove travel and widen the tutor pool. In-person prices may reflect travel time, local supply or venue arrangements, although the evidence used here does not establish a fixed regional premium.

Work outside the lesson

Preparation, essay marking, problem review, homework feedback and progress updates can add value and workload. Confirm whether they are included in the hourly rate or charged separately.

Provider and booking model

A quote may sit inside a pay-as-you-go model, a package, a subscription or an agency arrangement. Introductory meetings, compulsory fees, minimum bookings and cancellation terms can change the total commitment.

Hourly rate versus all-in cost

The hourly rate is the charge for the live lesson period. The all-in tutoring cost is what the household pays after lesson frequency, compulsory fees, travel, packages and separately charged support are included.

Do essay-heavy and STEM subjects cost different amounts?

There is no reliable universal rule that STEM tutoring costs more than essay-heavy tutoring, or vice versa. The inspected provider evidence showed similar advertised entry points across contrasting subjects and wide variation within tutor tiers.

Essay-heavy subjects

Support may involve essay planning, textual analysis, exam interpretation and detailed written feedback. That work can justify a higher quote when it is genuinely included, but it does not make every essay-based tutor more expensive.

STEM subjects

Support may require specialist problem-solving, advanced subject knowledge and targeted question practice. Scarce expertise can affect a quote, but STEM is not automatically priced above every humanities subject.

The better comparison

Tutor experience, supply, preparation, course fit and included support usually tell parents more than a simple subject-family label. Ask what the tutor will actually do before, during and after each lesson.

Is online A-level tutoring cheaper than in-person tutoring?

Online tutoring can be cheaper because it may remove travel costs and let families compare a wider tutor pool. It is not always cheaper: a highly experienced online specialist may still cost more than a local general tutor.

Online tutoring

Possible cost advantages include no tutor travel and more choice beyond the local area. Compare the tutor’s experience, lesson length, included feedback and any provider fees.

In-person tutoring

The quote may include travel time, mileage, a venue or the effect of limited local supply. For some students, the face-to-face setup may still be worth the extra cost.

Compare like with like

Put equivalent tutors side by side: similar experience, the same subject and level, the same lesson length and the same amount of work outside lessons. Then compare the full monthly cost.

How to judge value beyond the hourly rate

The cheapest quote is not automatically the best value, and the highest price is not proof of the best teaching. Use these checks to decide whether the offer fits your child’s goal and your household budget. As one dated provider example, MyTutor says: “Meet tutors for free before you book.” — MyTutor

  • Check fit before commitment

    Ask whether there is an introductory conversation and use it to discuss the student’s goal, confidence, working style and timetable. A good conversation is useful evidence of fit, not a guarantee of results.

  • Match the exact course

    Look for recent experience with the right subject, level and exam board. Ask how the tutor would use a mock paper, school feedback or a specific topic gap to plan the first lessons.

  • Clarify what happens between lessons

    Confirm whether the rate includes preparation, homework, essay marking, problem review, written feedback or progress updates.

  • Agree the goal and review point

    A useful tutor should be able to explain the immediate priorities and what you will review after the first few lessons. Avoid promises of a guaranteed grade or a fixed result after a set number of sessions.

  • Examine experience and screening claims

    Ask what qualifications, teaching experience, references or checks support the profile. Treat them as information to assess alongside rapport and course fit, not as automatic proof of quality.

  • Look for complete pricing

    Clear fee wording makes comparison easier. For example, MyTutor’s pricing page says: “No sign up fees. No subscriptions.” — MyTutor. Ask every provider what its own quote includes.

  • Test the monthly commitment

    Add lesson frequency, travel, packages, compulsory fees and cancellation terms. Choose a level of support the family can sustain, rather than judging affordability from one hourly figure.

Questions to ask before you book

Suggested wording for comparing tutor quotes

When this applies

Use this wording when you have one or more tutor quotes and need to understand what each price actually covers. You are comparing tutors or providers and want a like-for-like view of price, fit and included support.

Suggested wording

Before we compare rates, could you confirm what is included in the price? Is there an introductory meeting? Does the tutor set or mark work between lessons? Which exam boards do they teach? Are there any booking, platform, travel, package or cancellation charges?

Why this helps

It brings hidden differences into the open: included support, tutor fit, financial commitment and any mandatory costs that the hourly figure alone may not show.

Sources and price-check date

Prices and provider terms were checked on 17 July 2026. Provider pages can change, so this guide treats them as dated examples and keeps broader survey or market evidence clearly labelled.

  • MyTutor — Pricing - Online Tutoring from £26/hr

    Provider pricing page; accessed 17 July 2026. Used only for MyTutor's own advertised starting price and booking wording.

    Open source

  • Spires — Online Tutors

    Provider page; accessed 17 July 2026. Used only for Spires' own school-level starting price and stated price factors.

    Open source

  • The Times — Parentkind/YouGov survey context and Tutorful rate

    Published 13 September 2025; accessed 17 July 2026. Reports Parentkind/YouGov survey findings and separately attributes the £37.50 broader tutoring rate to Tutorful; not A-level-specific.

    Open source

  • Financial Times — Premium tutoring market trend

    Published 25 January 2026; accessed 17 July 2026. Used only for the reported growth of the £60-plus premium segment.

    Open source

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Frequently asked questions

Straight answers to the questions people ask most often.

How much does A-level tutoring cost per hour in the UK?

As at 17 July 2026, many mainstream online options in the inspected provider sample started around £25–£30 per hour. Many realistic quotes may fall around £35–£60, while specialist or premium tutors can charge more. This is a dated sampled range, not an official UK average.

How much does A-level tuition cost per month?

Using 4.33 weeks per month, one weekly hour costs about £108 at £25 per hour, £162 at £37.50, £217 at £50 and £325 at £75. Ninety minutes each week raises those examples to about £162, £244, £325 and £487. Extras, missed weeks, travel and packages are not included unless stated.

Why do A-level tutor prices vary so much?

Common factors include experience, qualifications, subject fit, tutor supply, online or in-person delivery, provider model and availability. The price may also cover preparation, marking, homework review, exam-board knowledge or progress reporting outside the lesson.

Is online A-level tutoring cheaper than in-person tuition?

It can be cheaper because travel costs may disappear and the family can choose from a wider tutor pool. It is not always cheaper, and the evidence used for this guide did not establish a fixed like-for-like discount. Compare equivalent tutors and include every compulsory cost.

Do essay-heavy subjects cost more than STEM subjects?

The evidence did not show a reliable universal price hierarchy. Essay-heavy support may include detailed written feedback, while STEM support may require specialist problem-solving or scarcer expertise. Experience, preparation, supply and course fit are more useful comparison points than a simple subject label.

How can I tell whether a more expensive tutor is worth it?

Check rapport, recent experience with the exact subject and exam board, what happens between lessons, and whether there is a clear plan for the student’s goals and progress. Ask for complete fee, package and cancellation information. Treat qualifications, screening and reviews as evidence to examine, not guarantees of results.

What extra tutoring costs should parents ask about?

Ask about platform or agency fees, subscriptions, travel, minimum lesson lengths, packages and cancellation charges. Confirm whether preparation, essay marking, problem review, homework feedback and progress reports are included in the hourly rate, then compare the full monthly commitment.

Sources and references

Sources and references

News and analysis

Other sources

  • 1.
    MyTutor pricing

    MyTutor · Accessed

    MyTutor's own advertised online-tutoring starting price, price positioning and booking-language examples.

  • 2.
    Spires online tutors

    Spires · Accessed

    Spires' own school-level online-tutoring starting price and statement that prices vary with experience, qualifications and level.