An overview of the tutoring industry

Private tutoring is one of the most popular modern-day learning enhancements to increase students academic performance. Ever-rising competition to enter selective institutions such as medical schools, Oxbridge, Russell Group and Ivy League universities, top companies' degree apprenticeships, and the subsequent rise in student admissions at selective (11Plus) schools and colleges continue to drive the demand for private tutoring. In the five years, the private tutoring marketplace has experienced what can only be described as an ‘exponential boom’, increasing by a record 20%.

The Sutton Trust confirmed that nearly a third of school children in the UK increasing to 45% in London) use private tutors and 30% of secondary school students in the UK have have used private tutoring in one form or another. The UK private tuition market is valued at around £2 billion and is expected to grow significantly in the next decade. Globally, the £100 billion private tuition industry looks set to continue on an upward trajectory, and is projected to reach a staggering £250 Billion by 2030.

The Tutor's Association estimates that there are over 100,000 private tutors in the UK, and over 500 agencies operating in the UK. Further, the Sutton Trust has estimated that nearly half of teachers (200,000) are either currently tutoring or have previously tutored.

• According to a poll of parents, carried out by advice website elevenplusexams.co.uk, 62% of 11 Plus students regularly use private tutors to help them secure places at the UK’s most prestigious private schools.

• In terms of subjects, the Sutton Trust found that students are most likely to receive tuition in Maths (77%), followed by English (55%) and Science (30%).

• Our studies also suggest that around 27% of kids use private tutors during the school holiday periods.

• The Sutton Trust also suggest that affluent families are most likely to use private tutors, with 25% of children having tuition compared with 15% of children from lower income families.

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Benefits of Private Tuition

• Improving the pupil's educational outcomes, boosting their confidence and reducing risks of stress, anxiety or demotivation.

• Tutoring enhances progress and improved attainments, particularly in more challenging subjects

• Providing targeted and in-depth preparation for key exams, including exam coaching and practice-paper support.

• Giving tailored guidance and support to an individual student, including those with struggling with a particular subject, those with special educational needs and even the gifted and talented students.

• Support with homework and ensuring the student is keeping up with what they are learning in class and are not falling behind.

• To enhance performance and skills in a subject of interest or a future careerrelated subject.

• Providing replacement teaching on a subject not being offered at the student's school, college or institution.