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See the real cost of private tutoring before you commit. Enter the hourly rate, session length, how often, and for how long to get the total for the year, broken down by month, week and session.
Understanding the full cost of private tutoring is essential for effective budgeting. Many families in the UK invest in tutoring to support their child's progress, whether for GCSE preparation, A-Level revision, or catching up on key stage topics. The total cost depends on several factors, including the tutor's hourly rate, how long each session lasts, how often you meet, and the duration of the tutoring period.
Prices vary by subject, level and location. For the all-in starting prices tutors actually advertise, by subject and level, see UK tutor prices from published TutorLab profiles (a sample of TutorLab profiles, not a UK average). Using this calculator, you can input your expected rate and see how it adds up over a full school year, whether that is a term, an academic year, or longer.
Planning ahead matters if your child is preparing for exams. Consistent, structured support can make a real difference to confidence and results. Many parents spread sessions over several months to avoid a large upfront cost. For example, one hour a week for nine months (39 weeks) at £45 per hour comes to £1,755, useful context when comparing tutoring with school fees or other educational investments.
Want to check whether a quoted rate is fair? Try the tutor rate calculator.
The total is the tutor's hourly rate multiplied by session length, sessions per week, and the number of months. It does not include travel expenses or materials unless your tutor includes them in their rate.
Multiply the hourly rate by hours per week and weeks of tutoring: one hour a week for nine months (39 weeks) at £45 per hour comes to £1,755. For the prices tutors actually advertise, by subject and level, see UK tutor prices from published TutorLab profiles.
Yes. The calculator works the same for online and in-person tutoring, as the hourly rate usually reflects the service regardless of how it is delivered.
If your child needs ongoing support, especially for GCSEs or A-Levels, it is worth planning for 12–24 months. Consistent tutoring over time tends to yield better results.