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English Literature tutors in the UK

GCSE and A-Level English Literature tutors who teach the evidence-led essay style, assessment objective coverage and contextual analysis that top marks require. Compare the tutors below by level and hourly rate, then message the ones who fit.

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Browse 12 published English Literature 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.

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Cost

How much does an English Literature tutor cost in the UK?

English Literature tutors in the UK on TutorLab list rates from £23.00 to £69.00 per hour, across 7 tutor profiles. Half of them charge between £26.00 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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About English Literature tuition on TutorLab

Every figure below describes the 12 English Literature 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 Literature profiles shown in the UK
12
Hourly price, all-in
£23.00 to £69.00
Levels they teach
Primary (3), KS3 (1), GCSE (3), A-Level (1), A level (1), A-level (1), Adult Learning. SEN specialism. (1), ALevel (1), EdExcel (1), EYFS (1), gcse (1), GCSE (AQA (1), Home Education (1), KS1-5 (1), OCR) (1), University (1)
Also teach online
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7 of 12
Typical first reply (2 tutors measured)
26.9 hours
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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 Literature tuition by level

Published English Literature tutors and their hourly prices by level
LevelPublished tutorsHourly price, all in
Primary3from £23.00
GCSE3from £46.00

How we know: counts and prices come from the published English Literature 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 18 October 2026.

In summer 2026, 73.4% of the 613,440 GCSE English Literature entries in England were graded 4 or above, and 19.7% reached grade 7 or above. Source: JCQ, GCSE results June 2026.

About English Literature tuition

English Literature tutoring focuses on the close reading, analysis and essay writing skills needed to succeed in GCSE and A-Level exams. A tutor guides students through set texts, novels, plays and poetry, and teaches the analytical language and structural techniques examiners reward.

Many students can discuss a text confidently but struggle to translate their understanding into the concise, evidence-led essay style that earns top marks, a tutor who knows the mark scheme can bridge that gap quickly.

Frequently asked questions

Which texts does a GCSE English Literature tutor cover?

GCSE English Literature covers a modern prose or drama text, a Shakespeare play and an anthology of poetry. The exact texts depend on the exam board, AQA, Edexcel and OCR each specify different options. A tutor familiar with your child's exam board and chosen texts can work through character, theme and context alongside exam technique.

Is English Literature tutoring useful for students who already enjoy reading?

Yes, in fact keen readers often make the most progress quickly because they already have strong comprehension. The tutor's role is to channel that engagement into exam technique: selecting the best quotations, building arguments analytically, and structuring essays to hit the AO1–AO4 assessment objectives. Many strong readers lose marks on technique rather than understanding.

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