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
Catherine's biography
Catherine is an experienced and conscientious IGCSE and IB English Language and Literature. She studied at the University of Durham before completing her PGCE through the rigorous graduate programme Teach First via the University of Manchester. She is currently studying for a Master of Fine Arts degree in Creative Writing. Catherine has thirteen years of teaching experience both in the UK and in a leading international school in Singapore
Catherine splits her time between her homes in Belfast and Singapore. She loves to travel, especially to Margaret River in Western Australia and to Tokyo. In her spare time, she is a very passionate reader and writer and she loves spending time with her cat, Meredith. Finally, Catherine loves to go for long walks, particularly by the sea if possible!
IB Experience
Catherine has taught both Standard and Higher Level English A Language and Literature. She is currently an IB examiner for English A Literature. She has supervised English A Literature and English Language and Literature Extended Essays. She has been a mentor for students as they work through the CAS requirements of the IB.
Catherine's availability
All times are displayed in UK time.
Monday - Sunday 6am - 3pm (GMT).
Will not be available from 12th May - 20th June.
Catherine's qualifications
Catherine qualified to teach English in 2011, and holds a PGCE Secondary English (Teach First) from University of Manchester (Teach First).
University name
Name of degree
Year of graduation
University of Durham
Education and English
2010
Subjects tutored:
English (General, IGCSE, IGCSE (Cambridge), IB Standard Level, IB Higher Level and ESL)
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