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
Tamsyn's biography
Tamsyn has been a qualified science teacher since 2008, including 10 years’ experience teaching in secondary schools. She held leadership positions as Head of Biology and Head of KS4 Science. During this time Tamsyn taught biology, chemistry and physics at KS3 and GCSE. She taught biology, chemistry and applied science at A-level.
Tamsyn developed her tutoring skills by running individual and groups revision classes for students to prepare them for exams. She now tutors privately alongside her work as a coach and facilitator. By combining her teaching and coaching skills, Tamsyn gains a clear understanding of what each student needs, enabling her to personalise their learning. She supports her students to build confidence, close knowledge gaps and master exam technique.
Tamsyn encourages her students to be curious, to ask questions and to challenge themselves with deeper critical thinking. She provides ample opportunity for students to practise exam questions, giving feedback using modelling and structuring techniques.
Tamsyn has a Masters of Medical Science (MMedSci) from the University of Sheffield. She has many years of experience working in the health and charity sectors, applying her scientific knowledge to different professional environments. This enables Tamsyn to being context to her students’ learning and application of science, making it more relevant and engaging for them.
Tamsyn's availability
All times are displayed in UK time.
Monday: 9:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM.
Tamsyn's qualifications
Tamsyn qualified to teach Science in 2008, and holds a PGCE from University of York.
University name
Name of degree
Year of graduation
University of Sheffield
Master of Medical Science
2006
University of Newcastle upon Tyne
Bachelor of Science (hons) in Food and Human Nutrition
2001
Subjects tutored:
Biology (KS3, GCSE AQA, GCSE Edexcel, GCSE OCR, IGCSE, A Level AQA, A Level Cambridge International, A Level Edexcel, A Level OCR, IB Standard Level and IB Higher Level)
Chemistry (KS3, GCSE AQA, GCSE Edexcel, GCSE OCR and IGCSE)
Physics (KS3, GCSE AQA, GCSE Edexcel, GCSE OCR and IGCSE)
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