The Private Tutoring Handbook

FAQ’s About Private Tutoring These FAQs are the 'best of' of all the tutoring questions we get asked through The Tutor Website. Hopefully, this section will help answer any questions you might have about private tutoring.

How Much do Private Tutors Charge?

The cost of private tutoring varies. Where you live and how experienced the tutors are in your area are the two main contributing factors.

In 2023, the average tutor in the UK charges between £20 - £40 per hour, depending on qualifications, skills and experience. However, I've seen tutors charge as low as £10 and as high as £100+.

Agencies tend to charge a fixed fee per lesson, which again varies but the average seems to be around £30 - £50 per hour.

Those that tutor online and aren't subject to charging within the platform's fixed prices, tend to charge slightly lower or the same as face-to-face freelance tutors.

How Qualified Does a Tutor Need to be?

There are no specific qualifications for tutors in the UK, so qualification levels tend to vary from tutor to tutor. In general, tutors tend to be educated to at least degree level or working towards one but this isn't a hard and fast rule.

Some students find reassurance in hiring tutors who are highly qualified, whereas others believe that experience and a proven track record of getting results is more important.

Many private tutors have qualified teaching status although you don't need to be a qualified teacher to be a private tutor. Some teachers tutor as a side-line to their classroom teaching job and some become private tutors after retirement.

Where Do Parents Search for Private Tutors?

It can be surprisingly difficult to find a private tutor in the UK. Top level tutors in London tend to be so much in demand that they're booked up months, sometimes years in advance.

Generally, students and parents tend to find tutors through word of mouth recommendations and some of the most sought-after tutors find work through recommendations alone.

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