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
With Graham, from the moment we met him, we knew instantly we were in the most seasoned, thoughtful, and capable of hands. And we weren't wrong! What a joy to find a tutor who is not only deeply knowledgeable but also wears that knowledge so lightly, and with such an upbeat spirit, allied with patience and humour. First-rate communication on WhatsApp, email and in-person; always positive and with a clear and targeted plan, punctual to a tee, Graham tutoring our daughter for 11+ felt honestly less like "having a tutor" and more like having a true partnership with us as a family, where he really cared. Because he does. Top marks. 10 out of 10. Or a score of 142 from us for those familiar with Atom :-). We couldn’t speak highly enough of Graham. Oh, and our daughter thinks he’s fab too. Because he is. No regrets.
Parent of 11 Plus student
Graham's biography
Graham is passionate about empowering students to succeed. He has been teaching and providing coaching and leadership in Private and State Schools in North London for over 20 years. His teaching practice is consistently judged as Outstanding by Ofsted. He is a National Teacher Award nominee and has particular expertise in Primary Mathematics. He is extensively trained in working with neurodivergent learners - in particular children with autism, ADHD and dyslexia.
In addition to his teaching, Graham has 20 years' experience coaching people of all ages to produce breakthrough results in relationships and effectiveness. He views the barriers that often arise in a student's personal journey, as the direct access to discovery and growth.
Graham has a Degree in Law and a Masters in Philosophy of Education. He is trained in coaching by an internationally renowned Personal and Professional Development Organisation. He has worked successfully as a Head of Maths, Head of English, Key Stage 2 Leader and as Acting Headteacher.
He and his wife are the proud parents of two young children.
Graham's availability
Contact Owl Tutors for availability.
School entrance experience
Graham has worked with children aiming to attend the following schools:
I have recently prepared students for successful school entrance exams at South Hampstead High School, Channing, Belmont School, Queen’s Gate and City of London.
Graham's qualifications
Graham qualified to teach Primary education in 2001, and holds a PGCE Primary from University of Exeter.
Hampstead, Chalk Farm, Primrose Hill, Swiss Cottage, Belsize Park, Gospel Oak, Frognal, Childs Hill (NW3)
St John’s Wood, Primrose Hill, Lisson Grove (NW8)
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