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English tutors in the UK

GCSE English Language and Literature, A-Level English and primary English tutors who work on creative writing, poetry analysis, essay technique and reading comprehension. Compare the profiles below and message the tutors who match what you need.

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Browse 17 published English tutors across the UK, online and in person. Compare rates and enquire directly. One all-in price: the price you see is the price you pay.

Cost

How much does an English tutor cost in the UK?

English tutors in the UK on TutorLab list rates from £23.00 to £190.00 per hour, across 8 tutor profiles. Half of them charge between £23.00 and £46.00. 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

  1. Level: A-Level and exam-specialist tuition costs more than primary or KS3.
  2. Tutor experience: subject specialists and ex-examiners charge more.
  3. Format: online sessions are usually a little cheaper than in person.
  4. Frequency: some tutors offer a lower rate for regular weekly blocks.
Stevie Wakeham

Stevie Wakeham

Qualified British English Teacher | SEND Specialist | Mandarin Speaker | Online English & Psychology Tutor

PGCE Secondary English, University of PlymouthBA (Hons) English with Mandarin Chinese, University of Exeter+1
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EnglishPrimary EnglishPrimaryGCSE
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£35.00 an hour, all inAvailable

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Jennifer

Jennifer

Primary English, Primary Maths and Primary Science tutor in Glasgow

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EnglishPrimary English
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£18.00 an hour, all inAvailability not confirmed

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About English tuition on TutorLab

Every figure below describes the 12 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.

English profiles shown in the UK
12
Hourly price, all-in
£23.00 to £69.00
Levels they teach
Primary (4), KS3 (1), GCSE (3), A-Level (2), A level (1), A-level (1), Adult Learning. SEN specialism. (1), Begginers to class 8 (1), Beginner to Advanced (1), gcse (1), high school (1), Home Education (1), secondary (1), University (1)
Also teach online
9 of 12
Confirmed open to new students
4 of 12
Identity verified
6 of 12
Typical first reply (3 tutors measured)
38.9 hours
Offer a free intro call
4 of 12
Verified qualifications
PGCE Secondary English, University of Plymouth, BA (Hons) English with Mandarin Chinese, University of Exeter, 120-hour TEFL certificate, The TEFL Org

English tuition by level

Published English tutors and their hourly prices by level
LevelPublished tutorsHourly price, all in
Primary7from £23.00
GCSE7from £35.00
A-Level3from £35.00

How we know: counts and prices come from the published English tutor profiles on TutorLab, never from unclaimed listings. A range is the middle half of the prices tutors publish at that level, shown as the all-in hourly price a family pays; with fewer than six published prices the lowest is shown instead. Profiles last changed 16 October 2026.

In summer 2026, 59.5% of the 819,199 GCSE English Language entries in England were graded 4 or above, and 15.2% reached grade 7 or above. Source: JCQ, GCSE results June 2026.

About English tuition

English tutoring covers everything from reading comprehension and creative writing at primary level through to essay technique and literary analysis at GCSE and A-Level. It is the second most popular subject for private tuition in the UK.

English marks depend heavily on exam technique, understanding what examiners want is half the battle, and a tutor who knows the specification can fast-track that understanding.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a GCSE English tutor cost?

English tutors on TutorLab charge from £23.00 to £190.00 an hour, all in, and half of them charge between £23.00 and £46.00. These are the live rates of the 8 published English tutors who list one. Rates vary with level, experience and whether lessons are online or in person.

What is the difference between English Language and English Literature tutoring?

English Language tutoring focuses on writing skills, reading comprehension, and analysis of non-fiction texts. English Literature tutoring covers set texts (novels, plays, poetry) and essay technique. Most GCSE students need support in both.

Can a tutor help improve creative writing?

Yes. English tutors can provide structured feedback on creative writing, helping students develop narrative voice, structure, and descriptive techniques for Paper 1 GCSE English Language.

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