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
Paul was a fantastic tutor and my 8 year old son enjoyed his lessons weekly. Even before the start of our sessions, Paul asked lots of questions to establish the key areas to focus on. Based on this he devised a teaching plan and informed us of the progress our son should be expected to make. Paul's manner is calm and reassuring. He is an extremely patient tutor who gives encouragement to his pupil through the session. He always arrived on time. I would recommend Paul to any parent.
Parent of 9 Plus candidate, South West London
Paul's biography
Paul spent almost ten years as a primary school teacher before becoming a full-time tutor in 2019. Since then, he has mainly tutored pupils for entrance exams to independent schools and specialises in the 7+ exam. His teaching career started at an 'outstanding' inner London primary school and he then spent five years internationally, which included three years at one of the leading international schools in Central Asia. It was during this time that he developed his experience in teaching pupils with English as an additional language.
As a classroom teacher, he was often commended during lesson observations for his questioning skills to promote deeper thought and encourage critical and individual thinking - these are skills which he uses in his tutoring too. In addition, he has a keen interest in encouraging a growth mindset and inspiring his pupils to develop a lifelong interest in learning.
In the most recent exams (2022/2023) Paul's pupils were successful in gaining places at some of the top independent schools: King's College Wimbledon, St Paul's Juniors, Westminster Under School, Sussex House, Harrodian, Lady Eleanor Holles, Trinity School, Alleyns, Emanuel and Dulwich College.
Outside of teaching, Paul enjoys being active outdoors.
IB Experience
None
Paul's availability
Contact Owl Tutors for availability.
School entrance experience
Paul has worked with children aiming to attend the following schools:
7+ 1 to City of London Junior School, 1 to Hampton Court House School, 1 to Ibstock Place School, 5 to King's College Junior School, 1 to Lady Eleanor Holles School, 3 to St Paul's Juniors, 1 to University College School Junior Branch and 1 to Westminster Under School.
8+ 1 to Dulwich College Junior School, 1 to The Harrodian School, 1 to King's College Junior School, 1 to St Paul's Juniors, 1 to Rokeby School, 4 to Sussex House and 1 to Westminster Under School.
9+ 1 to King's College Junior School
10+ 1 to Hampton Court House School, 1 to Trinity School.
11+ 2 to Alleyn's, 1 to Dulwich College, 3 to Emanuel (1 included an academic exhibition), 1 to Godolphin and Latymer, 1 to Hampton School, 1 to Hampton Court House School, 1 to Harrodian, 1 to Ibstock Place School, 1 to King's College Senior School, 1 to St Paul's School, 1 to St Margaret's (Hertfordshire), 2 to Streatham and Clapham High School, 1 to Thomas's Battersea, 6 for the Wandsworth Test (1 gained a place at Graveney) and 1 to Whitgift School.
Paul's qualifications
Paul qualified to teach Primary education in 2009, and holds a PGCE Primary from Kingston University in collaboration with the Wandsworth Primary Schools' Consortium.
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