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
Our son was enthusiastic ahead of his sessions and enjoyed them. He increased his confidence and was successful in getting into the school he wanted. Thank you Graham!
Parent of Other School Entrance student
Graham's biography
With experience as a Deputy Head Academic, Graham has prepared students for a wide range of senior school entrance and scholarship exams, including the 11+ and ISEB Pre-Test. He can support with English, Maths, Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning and interview practice. He has taught for over 20 years in the independent sector and studied at Durham University.
Graham is a specialist modern languages teacher (French and German) and was a Head of MFL for many years. He has taught both subjects to GCSE/IGCSE level. Graham also has experience of teaching Religious Studies to Common Entrance and scholarship standard. He adopts an engaging and challenging approach, but believes in the importance of regular consolidation and scaffolding to develop automaticity, confidence, success and creativity.
Graham set up and led his school's online provision throughout the pandemic and has an excellent understanding of how to deliver online lessons effectively using a range of methodologies and by giving regular feedback to his students. A parent remarked that Graham's online tutoring enabled her son to make more progress in three weeks than he had previously in an entire year. Graham has high standards and expects a lot from his students, but has a kind, encouraging and supportive manner. He is passionate about tutoring and its transformative impact on both pupils' attainment and confidence.
Graham's availability
All times are displayed in UK time.
Monday-Friday: 1830 - 2030; Saturday: 0800 - 1200; Sunday: 1200-1400. Greater flexibility during school holidays.
School entrance experience
Graham has worked with children aiming to attend the following schools:
Graham has helped prepare students for French and Religious Studies scholarship papers for leading senior schools, including Eton, Winchester, Harrow, King's Canterbury, Charterhouse, Tonbridge, Sevenoaks, Canford, Brighton College.
Children in his classes have gained consistently excellent results at Common Entrance and scholarship level.
Graham's qualifications
Graham qualified to teach French in 2001, and holds a PGCE from Leeds University.
His professionalism is the key. He is vastly knowledgeable and very well experienced in teaching too.
Parent of 11 Plus student
Thursday, 10th October 2024
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