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
Laura was an exceptional tutor for my daughter during the 8+ exam process. She was very skilled at engaging her in the sessions, providing plenty of encouragement and enthusiasm. Laura has an in-depth knowledge of the 8+ exams, and very quickly identified my daughter's strengths and weaknesses in order to plan sessions accordingly. My daughter's confidence grew exponentially in just a few sessions, and I have no doubt that her exam success was largely due to Laura's input. I cannot recommend her highly enough- thank you!
Mother of an 8 plus applicant
Laura's biography
Laura is a School Entrance Exam Specialist with extensive experience helping children secure places at prestigious schools, including KCS, Westminster Under, St Paul's, and Highgate, among many others.
As a dedicated and highly skilled private tutor, Laura builds exceptional rapport with her students and their families, fostering a supportive and encouraging learning environment. Her tutoring approach is designed to deliver swift progress and build confidence in her students. With an excellent knowledge base, Laura is passionate about her subjects and strives to inspire her students with her enthusiasm and expertise, helping them develop their own love for learning.
Laura is the founder of Plus Prepared, a business specialising in the creation of realistic and accurate sample exam papers tailored to school entrance exams. These resources have been instrumental in helping students practice effectively and approach their exams with confidence.
Laura is a versatile, dedicated, and enthusiastic qualified primary school teacher. After earning a 2:1 degree in English and Theatre Studies while working for the BBC, she completed her Primary PGCE at Brunel University in 2015. She has taught children across both KS1 and KS2 in the classroom, as well as tutoring successfully for SATs, 7+, 8+, and 11+ school entrance exams.
Laura’s teaching philosophy emphasises making learning exciting and engaging for every student. She is passionate about tailoring her approach to suit each child’s individual goals, needs, interests, and learning styles, encouraging confidence and independence. When preparing students for school entrance exams, Laura utilises a range of practice papers, targeted exam techniques, and strategies to ensure they feel confident and prepared to perform at their best.
With extensive experience working with children from diverse backgrounds and specific learning needs, including autism, ADHD, and EAL, Laura adapts her communication and teaching style to meet the needs of every student. This individualised approach has consistently delivered excellent progress and outcomes.
She finds joy in creating memorable learning experiences and cherishes the “a-ha!” moments when her students overcome challenges and achieve success.
Laura's availability
Contact Owl Tutors for availability.
School entrance experience
Laura has worked with children aiming to attend the following schools:
Laura tutored my son ahead of his 7+ assessments. My son thoroughly enjoyed the lessons and always looked forward to seeing Laura. Laura's positive and enthusiastic approach to his learning really inspired him. Her assessment of my son's areas of focus was on point and she did a fantastic job at improving these areas through encouragement and confidence building. My son received an offer from Kings College Junior School following Laura's tutoring. Most importantly, the process in the build up and during was a relaxed and enjoyable one for him thanks to Laura's approach.
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