How much does an A-Level History tutor cost?

A-Level History tutors in the UK typically charge between £30 and £52 per hour. Humanities subjects generally sit at the lower end of the A-Level tutoring rate range compared to sciences, but the right tutor still makes an enormous difference.

A-Level History is almost entirely assessed through extended essay writing. The 25-mark and 30-mark questions require students to construct a balanced, well-evidenced historical argument with a clear evaluative judgement. Students who know the content but write descriptively consistently score at grade C or B when they could be reaching A.

As with GCSE, exam-board specificity matters enormously. AQA, Edexcel, OCR and Eduqas all use different period studies, themes and assessment formats. A tutor who knows your child's specific board and set topics — the exact interpretations, historiography and case studies rewarded by the mark scheme — is far more valuable than someone with broad historical knowledge alone.

Tutors with History degrees from strong universities, those who have worked as examiners, or those with a track record of high A-Level grades are in demand and charge accordingly. TutorLab History tutors list their qualifications and rates publicly so you can compare before reaching out.