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 cannot recommend Hollie highly enough! My son struggles with social anxiety, but from the very first lesson, Hollie put him completely at ease. She made the sessions enjoyable and engaging—no small feat for a 13-year-old! In just nine lessons, she helped him gain the confidence and knowledge needed to sit an entrance exam for an independent school, which he has just passed! More importantly, she reignited his love for learning, and for that, I’m incredibly grateful.
Parent of 13 Plus student
Hollie's biography
As a former Head of English of a top independent school, Hollie has successfully supported over 150 pupils to achieve 11+, 13+ and scholarship places at highly competitive schools across the country. In addition to entrance exam preparation, Hollie supports pupils in the general teaching of English, including skills of creative writing, comprehension and grammar.
Hollie is a friendly and engaging teacher with a primary PGCE, BA Honours degree in English and qualified teacher status. With extensive experience in teaching pupils from 7-13 in ISEB entrance exams, including 13+ scholarship level, Hollie's style of teaching offers differentiated learning support to enhance pupils' skills, confidence and capabilities in English.
Through my role as Head of English and a private tutor, I have supported over 150 pupils achieve 11+ and 13+ school places, including scholarships to Epsom College, Eton, St John's and Worth.
Hollie's qualifications
Hollie qualified to teach Primary education in 2015, and holds a PGCE Primary from St Mary's University, Twickenham, London.
My daughter enjoyed her lessons with Hollie even though English is her least favourite subject. She learnt a lot in a short space of time and got a scholarship at her first choice school.
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