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
Gary clearly has the teaching and specification experience to quickly identify the areas that our our daughter needed to work on. He has been invaluable in helping her to better understand the nuances of the mark scheme and how she can structure her responses to better meet assessment objectives.
Our daughter particularly appreciated the prompt turnaround on written work (“he’s always there”) and the way Gary intuitively knew how she needed supporting, providing a carrot rather than a stick. She describes his help as “indispensable”: he has guided her to a point where she feels prepared, ready, and confident.
As parents, we recognise money well-spent; as ex-teachers we recognise a masterclass in teaching.
Parent of an A level English student
Gary's biography
Gary is an English teacher of more than 25 years experience who has taught at a selective, independent, co-ed senior school in England for the last 18 of those, several as Head of Department. He is the author of study guides on A Level texts and has worked as an examiner for most of his teaching career, including nearly 10 years examining International English Literature A Level. He is also a registered IB examiner and has considerable experience working with students with dyslexia and other moderate learning difficulties. He is looking to extend his tutoring portfolio over the next few years as he reduces his school teaching commitments.
Gary's availability
Contact Owl Tutors for availability.
School entrance experience
Gary has worked with children aiming to attend the following schools:
Extensively involved in setting and marking English Composition and Comprehension entrance examto Bablake School, an independent, Co-ed, selective school in Coventry, UK. The exam is similar to Common Entrance.
Gary's qualifications
Gary qualified to teach English in 1993, and holds a PGCE from University of West of England.
English (KS3, GCSE AQA, GCSE Edexcel, GCSE OCR, IGCSE, A Level AQA, A Level Edexcel, A Level OCR, IB Higher Level and IB MYP)
Recent testimonials
Gary is a vessel of miracle; He is gifted with everything a teacher should have. Punctuality and dedication to what he does cannot be overemphasised. My daughter was on a D grade in January, with Gary’s support and guidance, she got a 0.5 mark off an A* in English Literature. You are a blessing. Gary. I greatly recommend you.
Parent of A-level English student
Monday, 26th September 2022
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