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
We were happy to work with Samantha. She helped us a lot with English. We achieved the results we wanted.
Parent of 8 Plus student
Sammy's biography
Sammy is a creative, friendly and experienced tutor who has spent thirteen years working in both primary and independent prep schools in London. She is available to tutor KS1-KS4 students in English and French, as well as KS1-KS2 students in Maths. She is also able to support students preparing for 7+, 8+, 11+ and 13+ school entry examinations.
Having gained her undergraduate degree in English from the University of Bristol, Sammy went on to complete a Primary PGCE at the Institute of Education in London. She is a fluent French speaker and has achieved the prestigious Diplôme Approfondi de la Langue Française (DALF) at C2 proficiency level.
Sammy has extensive experience teaching and tutoring English and Maths in KS1-KS2 as well as preparing students for entrance exams to top day schools and boarding schools. She has also taught French across KS1-KS4, as well as supporting students with CE, GCSE and Scholarship French, including applications to St Paul’s, Eton and Westminster.
Sammy firmly believes that building up the self-esteem and confidence of a student is fundamental to unlocking their potential. She prioritises getting to know each individual student and tailors her approach according to their personality, learning goals and confidence levels. Building up a strong rapport with a student is fundamental, and this allows her to strike the right balance between support and challenge during tutoring sessions.
When Sammy first start working with a student she carries out an initial assessment to identify their strengths in the subject, as well as any gaps in their knowledge or skills. She then makes a clear, individualised plan to work on closing these gaps, which is adapted dynamically as needed. Sammy caters for all styles of learners through engaging and varied activities. She provides ongoing feedback to students to celebrate their successes, and to let them know what their next steps are. She always ensures clear communication between the student and parents in order to make sure that everyone is on the same page.
Sammy's availability
Contact Owl Tutors for availability.
School entrance experience
Sammy has worked with children aiming to attend the following schools:
Sammy helped prepare over ten students for Scholarship French for Westminster School, St Paul's School and Eton College. Of these, two have won Scholarships.
Sammy's qualifications
Sammy qualified to teach Primary education in PGCE, and holds a Primary PGCE from General Teaching Council for England.
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