How much does 11 Plus tutoring cost in total?

Total 11 Plus tutoring cost across a full preparation period typically runs between £1,500 and £4,500, depending on how far in advance a family starts, how many sessions per week, and the tutor's hourly rate.

Most 11 Plus preparation runs weekly for 12–18 months before the exam, which is usually sat in September or early autumn of Year 6. At a typical rate of £35–£55/hr for one session a week over 60 weeks, total cost lands around £2,100–£3,300. Families in highly competitive areas (Kent, Buckinghamshire, Trafford, parts of London) often start earlier, sometimes in Year 4, and may move to twice-weekly sessions in the final term before the exam, which pushes the total higher.

Several factors affect the final figure:

• Starting age: earlier starts (Year 4) mean more total sessions over a longer runway, but each session can be less intensive, spreading the cost over more time
• Session frequency near the exam: many families increase to twice weekly in the final term, which roughly doubles cost for that period
• Test format specialism: tutors who specifically know GL Assessment, CEM or a school's own bespoke paper can charge towards the upper end of the typical £30–£70/hr range for 11 Plus tutoring

It's worth budgeting for the full preparation period upfront rather than just the hourly rate, since the total cost across 12–18 months is the more meaningful figure for most families planning ahead. On TutorLab, 11 Plus tutors publish their own rates so you can estimate total cost before committing.