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
Elena's biography
Elena has over 10 years experience working in the independent sector (Francis Holland School, St Dunstan's College), and as a tutor and has taught A level, IB, and I/GCSE across all boards. Originally from Italy, Elena cultivated her passion for foreign languages from a young age and has always had a soft spot for philology and history. Growing up she has been studying English, German, Spanish and Latin and she specialised in English and German at the prestigious language faculty of the University of Trieste, Italy. She graduated with the equivalent of a First Degree and completed her MA with a viva on post colonial British theatre. She holds a PGCE from Middlesex University, and since qualifying as a teacher she has taught a huge number of students, across all boards and in both state and private schools. She is a passionate teacher and tutor, has a kind, firm and realistic approach and enjoys seeing her pupils succeeding and overcome those they perceive as limitations.
Elena is also an actor and writer and she also teaches Stage Presence to musicians.
IB Experience
Elena taught Italian IB ab initio and IB Higher from 2012-2014 at the Anglo European School
Elena's availability
Contact Owl Tutors for availability.
School entrance experience
Elena has worked with children aiming to attend the following schools:
Elena has successfully completed the Owl Tutors training course in 11 Plus exam preparation. This means they have a thorough understanding of the structure, content and demands of these exams and are qualified to prepare students. Training is delivered by Holly, a highly experienced school entrance tutor and member of the Owl Tutors team.
Elena's qualifications
Elena qualified to teach Spanish in 2008, and holds a PGCE from Middlesex University.
University name
Name of degree
Year of graduation
Unversity of Trieste
English and German Languages and literature
2004
Subjects tutored:
Italian (KS3, GCSE AQA, GCSE Edexcel, GCSE OCR, IGCSE, A Level AQA, A Level Edexcel, A Level OCR, IB Standard Level and IB Higher Level)
Hampstead, Chalk Farm, Primrose Hill, Swiss Cottage, Belsize Park, Gospel Oak, Frognal, Childs Hill (NW3)
Euston, Camden Town, Somers Town, Primrose Hill, Gospel Oak, Lisson Grove (NW1)
Kentish Town, Tufnell Park, Dartmouth Park, Gospel Oak (NW5)
St John’s Wood, Primrose Hill, Lisson Grove (NW8)
Westminster
Westminster (SW1)
Marylebone (W1H)
London
Central West (W1)
Barnet
East Finchley, Fortis Green, Hampstead Garden Suburb (N2)
Golders Green, Hampstead Garden Suburb (NW11)
Kensington and Chelsea
South Kensington, Knightsbridge (SW7)
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