We believe that qualified teachers are uniquely positioned to provide outstanding tuition. However, we also recognise that not all qualified teachers excel in their craft. That’s why all of our tutors are not only certified educators but have also successfully passed our rigorous assessment process, proving they are truly exceptional teachers!
Our hourly rates start from £70.00 and increase depending on experience and availability. Please see the table below for indicative price ranges for different types and levels of tutoring.
Tuition Type
Price range (£ per hour inc. of VAT)
UK School entrance tuition (7+, 8+ , 11+ and 13+)
80 - 160
Key Stage 1,2 & 3
70 - 100
GCSE / IGCSEs
70 - 100
A-Level
80 - 120
International Baccaluareate DP
90 - 140
International Baccaluareate MYP
80 - 120
Pre-U
100 - 140
*Please note that these prices are indicative only, rates for tutors will be confirmed upon Owl Tutors making recommendations to you.
A placement fee of £95 is payable for each tutor that is introduced to you - this will only be charged if a tuition session takes place and will be added to your first invoice.
There are no registration fees. This means that you can meet a tutor without having to pay anything. You will only be invoiced if you engage one of our tutors to deliver tuition after having discussed your requirements with them.
Why do our tutors cost what they do?
They are all experienced qualified teachers.
Many of our school entrance tutors have significant experience and track records in preparing students for competitive school entrance exams
Many of our tutors are also examiners
They have achieved academic excellence themselves
Many of our tutors have achieved other relevant skills such as qualifications to assist students with special educational needs
How can I save money when using an Owl Tutor
Consider online tuition if you have not already done so. Most students at KS2 or above will have no problem engaging just as efficiently with an online tutor than a face to face one. Face to face tuition can be up to 50% more expensive for the same tutor!
Consider shorter sessions. Most tuition sessions are one hour. 40 minute sessions can often be effective and could reduce your fees by 33%.
Find out if there are times that you can offer to your tutor that are more convenient for them. Most tutors find it difficult to fill their hours during the day (9am to 3pm) in the week. Many of them will accept lower rates at these times.
How do our fees work?
Our tutors set the rates that they wish to be paid on each job. The rate that they will request will be dependent on a number of factors including:
The rate they wish to earn per hour
Whether the job is face to face or online
How much preparation time is required for each session
The tutor's remaining availability
Helen is simply an amazing tutor. She is exceptional at explaining maths and english to our son, especially when he needs a bit of extra support in specific areas. She is also extremely organised, structuring his learning around his own needs, as well as highly communicative with us as parents so that we are all on the same page. The cherry on the cake is that she is also warm, friendly, and smiley. Our son always enjoys his sessions with her, as they're joyful but have also really helped him build his skills and confidence.
Parent of KS2 English student
Helen's biography
Helen has worked as a full-time teacher in London for nine years and is considered an outstanding teacher. Helen’s speciality and passion is mathematics. She has been the Maths Lead at her school since 2018 and was accredited as a Professional Development Lead by the NCETM (National Centre for Excellence in the Teaching of Mathematics) in 2020. Helen runs regular training for teachers who want to improve their teaching in the subject, and is a strong proponent of teaching maths in a conceptual and connected way.
She has been a tutor for over a year, supporting children in a range of subjects, including 11+ preparation.
Helen has taught at John Keble Church of England Primary School since 2016. She was voted onto the board of governors in 2019 and runs a popular chess club.
Helen studied History at Newcastle University before living and teaching in Ecuador for two years, where she achieved her Cambridge CELTA qualification and learnt Spanish. During her time in Ecuador, Helen tutored multiple students to pass their IELTS and other Cambridge exams. She earned her Primary PGCE from the Institute of Education (the world number one for Education) in 2014.
Helen considers herself a life-long learner. She reads widely, practices yoga daily, is training for a triathlon and is currently studying Russian.
Helen's availability
Contact Owl Tutors for availability.
School entrance experience
Helen has worked with children aiming to attend the following schools:
Helen has successfully completed the Owl Tutors training course in 7 Plus and 11 Plus exam preparation. This means they have a thorough understanding of the structure, content and demands of these exams and are qualified to prepare students. Training is delivered by Holly, a highly experienced school entrance tutor and member of the Owl Tutors team.
Helen's qualifications
Helen qualified to teach Primary education in 2014, and holds a PGCE from Institute of Education, University of London.
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