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A-Level English tutors UK
Find an A-Level English tutor for close reading, comparative essays, coursework and the unseen analysis that separates grade A from grade C. A-Level English tutors on TutorLab charge from £35.00 to £190.00 an hour, all in.
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Overview
About A-Level English tutoring
A-Level English, whether Language, Literature, or the combined Lang/Lit course, rewards students who can write analytically under time pressure and argue a nuanced, textually-grounded case. Private tutoring is particularly valuable for essay technique, unseen analysis practice, and coursework planning. A specialist tutor provides the individual feedback that a class of thirty cannot.
Cost
How much does an A-Level English tutor cost in the UK?
A-Level English tutors in the UK on TutorLab list rates from £35.00 to £190.00 per hour, across 3 tutor profiles. The price shown is the full hourly price, one all-in price, so the price you see is the price you pay, and the tutor keeps their full rate.
What affects the price
- Level: A-Level and exam-specialist tuition costs more than primary or KS3.
- Tutor experience: subject specialists and ex-examiners charge more.
- Format: online sessions are usually a little cheaper than in person.
- Frequency: some tutors offer a lower rate for regular weekly blocks.
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About A-Level English tuition on TutorLab
Every figure below describes the 3 A-Level English profiles shown in the UK on this page, refreshed daily from live profiles. Each tutor sets their own rate and availability; message any of them directly, or send one request and let the tutors who fit reply to you.
- A-Level English profiles shown in the UK
- 3
- Hourly price, all-in
- £35.00 to £230.00
- Levels they teach
- Primary (2), KS3 (1), GCSE (3), A-Level (3), 11+ (1), 13+ (1), 16+ (1), Adult Learning. SEN specialism. (1), Home Education (1), Oxbridge (1), Undergraduate (1), University (1)
- Also teach online
- 1 of 3
- Confirmed open to new students
- 1 of 3
- Identity verified
- 1 of 3
- Offer a free intro call
- 1 of 3
Grades
What grade do you need?
Grade A or A* in A-Level English Literature is expected for English at Oxford, Cambridge and top Russell Group universities. Many humanities degrees, History, Philosophy, Classics, Law, value English A-Level highly as evidence of analytical writing ability.
In summer 2026, 99.3% of the 13,192 A-Level English Language entries in the UK achieved grade A*–E, and 12.3% achieved grade A*–A. Source: JCQ, A-Level results summer 2026.
Exam boards
How AQA, Edexcel and OCR set A-Level English
AQA
The facts below are what AQA publishes about its A-Level English specification, read from the board's own page on 14 September 2026. Schools choose their board, so ask any tutor on this page which specification your child follows before booking.
- Specification code
- 7702
- Qualification title
- A-level English Language
- Non-exam assessment
- Yes, part of the grade is coursework, practical or spoken work
- Specification first taught
- 2015
How it is assessed: 3 components
| Component | Marks | Weighting | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | 100 | 40% | 2h 30m |
| Paper 2 | 100 | 40% | 2h 30m |
| Non-exam assessment | 100 | 20% |
Source: aqa.org.uk, the board's specification page. Boards revise specifications; the board's page is the current issue.
Edexcel
The facts below are what Edexcel publishes about its A-Level English specification, read from the board's own page on 14 September 2026. Schools choose their board, so ask any tutor on this page which specification your child follows before booking.
- Specification code
- 9EN0
- Qualification title
- English Language
- Non-exam assessment
- Yes, part of the grade is coursework, practical or spoken work
- Specification first taught
- 2015
How it is assessed: 4 components
| Component | Marks | Weighting | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Component 1: Language Variation | 60 | 35% | 2h 15m |
| Component 2: Child Language | 45 | 20% | 1h 15m |
| Component 3: Investigating Lang | 45 | 25% | 1h 45m |
| Component 4: NEA Crafting Lang | 20% |
Source: qualifications.pearson.com, the board's specification page. Boards revise specifications; the board's page is the current issue.
OCR
The facts below are what OCR publishes about its A-Level English specification, read from the board's own page on 14 September 2026. Schools choose their board, so ask any tutor on this page which specification your child follows before booking.
- Specification code
- H470
- Qualification title
- English Language
- Non-exam assessment
- Yes, part of the grade is coursework, practical or spoken work
- Specification first taught
- 2015
How it is assessed: 3 components
| Component | Marks | Weighting | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Component 1: Exploring Language | 80 | 40% | 2h 30m |
| Component 2: Dimensions of Variation | 80 | 40% | 2h 30m |
| Component 3: Independent Research NEA | 40 | 20% |
Source: ocr.org.uk, the board's specification page. Boards revise specifications; the board's page is the current issue.
Common mistakes
Where A-Level English students lose marks
Essay structure, argument vs. description
Students who describe what happens in a text rather than constructing a clear argument consistently score in the C/B band. A tutor teaches the discipline of leading with a claim, developing it with close textual evidence, and building a cumulative argument across the essay.
Unseen analysis is the hardest timed component
AQA and Edexcel both include unseen poetry or prose in timed exams. Students who haven't practised a systematic close-reading method under time pressure find this section extremely hard. A tutor drills the approach until it becomes automatic.
Coursework deadlines catch students out in Year 13
A-Level English coursework is typically submitted in January or February of Year 13. Students who start planning in September and draft early produce far stronger work than those who begin in December. A tutor can guide the reading, framing and drafting process.
FAQ
Questions parents ask
What is the difference between A-Level English Language and English Literature?
English Literature focuses on the study of set texts, prose, poetry and drama, and your ability to write a critical argument about them. English Language focuses on how language works, including analysis of real-world texts, language change over time, and language acquisition. The combined Lang/Lit course covers both. Tutors on TutorLab teach all three courses.
How much does an A-Level English tutor cost?
A-Level English tutors on TutorLab charge from £35.00 to £190.00 an hour, all in.
Can a tutor help with A-Level English coursework?
Yes, coursework planning, reading lists, essay framing and draft feedback are all common tutoring goals. A tutor cannot write the coursework for a student, but they can help with every other stage of the process.
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