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
I have found Rachel very easy to deal with, reliable and communicative. She has managed to make my son's lessons lively and engaging, even when the subject matter is challenging and she has very good energy. My son can be easily distracted and her ability to keep him on track during their lessons has been great. I have also found her experienced approach to preparation for 11+ to be very good, in particular her methodology regarding creative writing which has been very impactful to my very imaginative - but disorganised - son! I will definitely use Rachel again with my younger child, as needed .
Parent of 11 plus student
Rachel's biography
Rachel is currently on the Senior Leadership team of a top London day school. A vastly experienced English and music teacher. She holds a degree and PGCE from the University of Durham in both subjects and also has been awarded the LRSM music award. She is currently studying an MSc at Oxford University. Rachel has over twenty years’ experience working in leading Preparatory and Senior Schools. She has experience teaching children from aged 3 to 18. Rachel also draws on her years’ of experience as a GCSE and A Level examiner to help students to excel in public exams.
Rachel has been responsible for preparing pupils for Scholarship and Entrance exams for entry into many prestigious schools including some of London’s most competitive. She has a thorough understanding and insight into the demands of these exams and how best to prepare students, ensuring they reach their full potential.
Rachel's availability
Contact Owl Tutors for availability.
School entrance experience
Rachel has worked with children aiming to attend the following schools:
Rachel has worked at a top central London Girls’ School (Francis Holland Girls’ School) for 5 years. She has had pupils go on to St Paul’s’ Girls’ School (3 scholarships) Godolphin and Latymer, Francis Holland SW1, Francis Holland NW1 City of London School for Girls, Cheltenham Ladies’ College, Downe House, Lady Eleanor Holles, James Allen’s Girls’ School, Putney High, Wimbledon High Notting Hill and Ealing High, Queen’s Gate. She has had pupils achieve scholarships at all these schools.
In a previous role she worked in a mixed preparatory school where she prepared pupils for scholarships to the following schools:
Eton, Harrow, Radley, Brighton College, Ardingly, Hurst, Downe House, Wycombe Abbey, Benenden and Canford. Many pupils were awarded scholarships.
She is directly involved in the scholarship programme at her current school, interviewing and selecting scholars.
Rachel's qualifications
Rachel qualified to teach English in 2000, and holds a PGCE. (Music and English Literature) from Durham University.
University name
Name of degree
Year of graduation
University of Durham
BA Joint Honours in Music and English Literature
1999
Royal School of Music
LRSM
2004
Subjects tutored:
11 Plus (English, Maths, Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning and Science)
13 Plus (English, Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning, Geography, History and Religious Studies)
Other School Entrance (9+, 10+ English, 10+ Verbal Reasoning, 10+ Non-Verbal Reasoning, 12+ English, 12+ Verbal Reasoning and 12+ Non-Verbal Reasoning)
English (KS1, KS2, KS3, GCSE AQA, GCSE Edexcel and GCSE OCR)
Music (KS3, GCSE AQA, GCSE Edexcel, GCSE OCR, IGCSE, A Level AQA, A Level Edexcel, A Level OCR, Pre-U, IB Standard Level, IB Higher Level, IB MYP, Advanced Placement and Undergraduate)
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