HOW TO HIRE · LESSONS & TUTORING · CHECKED OCTOBER 2026
How to hire an a-level tutor in Ireland
The checks, the questions and the paperwork.
An a-level tutor in Ireland costs €35–€70 per hour, typically around €48. Here is how to check that in a minute, what to ask before you book, and what you must be handed when the job is done.
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THE 60-SECOND VERSION
Hiring an a-level tutor in five steps
- Are you a trader, and can I see that in writing?No register covers a-level tutor work, so trader status is what your consumer rights hang on — regular Progress Assessments — A-Level tutors often conduct regular assessments to track student progress.
- How does their qualifications change the price?A licensed provider costs more than an unlicensed one, and should. — ask before the quote rather than after.
- How does complexity of the subject matter change the price?A simple job follows a routine; a complex one does not. — ask before the quote rather than after.
- How does frequency change the price?It is the detail most people forget to mention when asking. — ask before the quote rather than after.
- What is not included?Personalised Learning Plans — each student receives a personalised learning plan based on their strengths and weaknesses — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a a-level tutor job is priced on what was agreed and not on what was assumed.
BEFORE YOU BOOK
Check before you book
No register applies
NO REGISTER APPLIES TO PRIVATE TUTORS. Anyone may advertise as one. Where the student is under 18 the thing that matters is Garda vetting, obtained through an organisation under the National Vetting Bureau Acts 2012–2016 — and a parent cannot apply for it on a tutor's behalf, so the only practical check is to ask the tutor to show you the disclosure they hold and to read its date. A qualified teacher will also be on a teaching register, which is checkable.
Look for the trader badge and the ID-checked badge on the Locufy profile — both are checked by us, not claimed by the provider.
What to check instead
Garda vetting, shown to you, with its date; A subject qualification, and how much of their work is this subject at this level; Whether lessons are one-to-one or shared, and where they happen; For online lessons, whether sessions are recorded and who holds the recording; Cancellation and payment terms in writing — block-paid lessons are the commonest dispute; Two references from current families.
Ask for each of these before you agree a price, and get the answers in the same message as the quote.
Insurance
Expect public liability, and professional indemnity if they advise on exam strategy. You are booking an individual for a set number of hours, so ask whether the ID has been checked and what the rating is from people who booked the same way — there is no company behind them to carry either.
Ask to see the current certificate of insurance — the insurer's name, the limit and the date it runs to.
Trader or private seller
Under the Consumer Rights Act 2022 a trader must tell you they are a trader, and your consumer rights — work carried out with reasonable skill and care, and a cooling-off period on a contract agreed in your home or online — apply to traders and not to private sellers. On Locufy the trader status is shown on the profile.
Look for the trader badge on the Locufy profile, and ask anyone else for it in writing before you agree a price.
VAT
No VAT: this service is exempt, so there is none to add and none to reclaim. A quote that adds it is wrong. An individual working under the €42,500 registration threshold does not charge VAT at all, and does not have a VAT number to give you.
Ask whether the figure you were given includes it, and for the VAT number if they are registered — Revenue publishes the rate for this service. revenue.ie →
A good answer: No register covers a-level tutor work, so trader status is what your consumer rights hang on — regular Progress Assessments — A-Level tutors often conduct regular assessments to track student progress.
A good answer: A licensed provider costs more than an unlicensed one, and should. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: A simple job follows a routine; a complex one does not. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: It is the detail most people forget to mention when asking. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: Personalised Learning Plans — each student receives a personalised learning plan based on their strengths and weaknesses — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a a-level tutor job is priced on what was agreed and not on what was assumed.
A good answer: Expect public liability, and professional indemnity if they advise on exam strategy — subject-Specific Tutoring — A-Level tutors often specialise in specific subjects such as Mathematics, Physics, or English Literature.
A good answer: A written scope and a price before the a-level tutor starts, and an itemised invoice after — biology Tutor — supports students in grasping biological concepts, lab practices, and exam techniques specific to A-Level biology.
Booking by the hour
- The rate per hour, and whether it changes in the evening or at a weekend
- The minimum booking, and what happens if the job finishes early
- What they bring and what you supply
- Whether the ID has been checked, and the rating from people who booked the same way
- Insurance, where the work can damage something or somebody
- The hours and the list of what is to be done, agreed before the first one
Walk away if
- They will not talk about it: their qualifications — a licensed provider costs more than an unlicensed one, and should
- They will not talk about it: complexity of the subject matter — a simple job follows a routine; a complex one does not
- They will not talk about it: frequency — it is the detail most people forget to mention when asking
- A price for the a-level tutor before anyone has asked the size, the access or the condition of what they are working on
- Cash only, or a large deposit before anything at all has started
- No written quote, or one that moves once the a-level tutor has begun
What an a-level tutor costs: €35–€70 per hour
Most a-level tutors quote the job rather than the hour; the hourly rate is what the small jobs are priced from. Maths tutor and Physics tutor each carry their own band. A-Level Tutor price guide →
Guide prices compiled by the Locufy team from published Irish and UK provider price lists and 2026/27 cost guides. Updated 2026.
KNOW WHAT TO LOOK FOR? NOW FIND ONE
A-level tutors near you, with the badges that matter shown
ID checked, trader status and one score from every review — on the card, before you message anyone. Nearest first. No account needed to look.
Or post the job free and let them come to you, or book by the hour.
- Look firstTheir qualifications — a licensed provider costs more than an unlicensed one, and should — that is what the a-level tutor is judging on the first visit, and a price given without it is a guess.
- Agree what is being doneComplexity of the subject matter — a simple job follows a routine; a complex one does not — put in writing before anyone starts, because it is the document you both read back at the end.
- The work itselfFrequency — it is the detail most people forget to mention when asking — and anything found on the day that was not in that is priced before it is started.
- Check it togetherLength of sessions — a short booking leaves no room for anything unexpected — walked against the written scope rather than against the feeling of it, while the a-level tutor is still there.
- What you are handedThe itemised invoice and any guarantee on the workmanship and the parts, any required materials — the supplier's price is passed on as it stands.
- Subject-Specific Tutoring
- A-Level tutors often specialise in specific subjects such as Mathematics, Physics, or English Literature.
- Personalised Learning Plans
- Each student receives a personalised learning plan based on their strengths and weaknesses.
- Regular Progress Assessments
- A-Level tutors often conduct regular assessments to track student progress.
- Maths Tutor
- Focuses on advanced mathematical concepts to improve problem-solving skills and exam performance.
- Physics Tutor
- Provides in-depth understanding of physical principles and prepares students for practical applications and theory.
- Chemistry Tutor
- Helps students master chemical concepts, lab techniques, and exam strategies for various chemistry topics.
AFTER
When the job is done
Hiring an a-level tutor: questions people ask
The cost of an A-Level tutor can vary based on their qualifications, experience, and location. Tutors with specialised expertise or a proven track record of success may charge higher rates.
Typical A-Level tutoring sessions last between one to two hours. The duration can be adjusted based on the student's needs and the complexity of the subject matter.
While general tutors can help with A-Level subjects, a qualified specialist may be more effective, especially for complex subjects. Specialists often have a deeper understanding of the curriculum and exam requirements.
Same-day tutoring availability depends on the tutor's schedule and demand. It's advisable to book in advance to secure a preferred time, especially during peak exam periods.
Tutors typically focus on A-Level syllabus content, so topics outside the standard curriculum, such as university-level material or unrelated subjects, may be out of scope unless specifically agreed upon. Tutors should have relevant qualifications, such as a degree in the subject they teach or a teaching qualification.
NO REGISTER APPLIES TO PRIVATE TUTORS. Anyone may advertise as one. Where the student is under 18 the thing that matters is Garda vetting, obtained through an organisation under the National Vetting Bureau Acts 2012–2016 — and a parent cannot apply for it on a tutor's behalf, so the only practical check is to ask the tutor to show you the disclosure they hold and to read its date. A qualified teacher will also be on a teaching register, which is checkable.
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