HOW TO HIRE · LESSONS & TUTORING · CHECKED OCTOBER 2026
How to hire a biology tutor in Ireland
The checks, the questions and the paperwork.
A biology tutor in Ireland costs €30–€60 per hour, typically around €42. 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.
- Search and compare — no account needed
- Nearest to you first
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THE 60-SECOND VERSION
Hiring a biology tutor in five steps
- Are you a trader, and can I see that in writing?No register covers biology tutor work, so trader status is what your consumer rights hang on — exam Preparation — tutors provide targeted assistance for upcoming exams, helping students with past papers and revision techniques.
- How does their experience change the price?The cheapest quote is rarely the most experienced one. — ask before the quote rather than after.
- How does complexity of the topics covered change the price?Complicated work is priced with room for the unexpected. — ask before the quote rather than after.
- How does frequency of sessions change the price?The job is quoted in hours because that is what it uses. — ask before the quote rather than after.
- What is not included?Specialised Topics Tutoring — support in niche areas of biology, such as genetics, microbiology, or environmental science — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a biology 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 biology tutor work, so trader status is what your consumer rights hang on — exam Preparation — tutors provide targeted assistance for upcoming exams, helping students with past papers and revision techniques.
A good answer: The cheapest quote is rarely the most experienced one. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: Complicated work is priced with room for the unexpected. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: The job is quoted in hours because that is what it uses. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: Specialised Topics Tutoring — support in niche areas of biology, such as genetics, microbiology, or environmental science — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a biology 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 — study Skills Development — helping students develop effective study habits and techniques specific to biology to enhance learning.
A good answer: A written scope and a price before the biology tutor starts, and an itemised invoice after — lab Skills Training — tutors guide students in developing practical lab skills and understanding experimental design in 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 experience — the cheapest quote is rarely the most experienced one
- They will not talk about it: complexity of the topics covered — complicated work is priced with room for the unexpected
- They will not talk about it: frequency of sessions — the job is quoted in hours because that is what it uses
- A price for the biology 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 biology tutor has begun
What a biology tutor costs: €30–€60 per hour
Most biology tutors quote the job rather than the hour; the hourly rate is what the small jobs are priced from. Exam preparation and Homework assistance each carry their own band. Biology 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
Biology 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 experience — the cheapest quote is rarely the most experienced one — that is what the biology tutor is judging on the first visit, and a price given without it is a guess.
- Agree what is being doneComplexity of the topics covered — complicated work is priced with room for the unexpected — put in writing before anyone starts, because it is the document you both read back at the end.
- The work itselfFrequency of sessions — the job is quoted in hours because that is what it uses — and anything found on the day that was not in that is priced before it is started.
- Check it togetherPersonalised Learning Plans — it is agreed before the work starts, not after — walked against the written scope rather than against the feeling of it, while the biology tutor is still there.
- What you are handedThe itemised invoice and any guarantee on the workmanship and the parts, look for tutors with experience in the specific areas of biology you need help with.
- Exam Preparation
- Tutors provide targeted assistance for upcoming exams, helping students with past papers and revision techniques.
- Concept Reinforcement
- Sessions aimed at reinforcing understanding of specific biology topics through interactive learning methods.
- Lab Skills Training
- Tutors guide students in developing practical lab skills and understanding experimental design in biology.
- Study Skills Development
- Helping students develop effective study habits and techniques specific to biology to enhance learning.
- Specialised Topics Tutoring
- Support in niche areas of biology, such as genetics, microbiology, or environmental science.
- Call-out
- A fixed charge for turning up, separate from the work itself. On a short biology tutor job it is often most of the bill, so ask whether the first hour is inside it.
AFTER
When the job is done
Hiring a biology tutor: questions people ask
The cost of a biology tutor can vary based on their experience, qualifications, and location. Tutors with specialised qualifications or extensive experience may charge higher rates.
Typical tutoring sessions last between one to two hours, depending on the student's needs and the complexity of the material being covered. Longer sessions may be beneficial for intensive exam preparation.
Same-day tutoring availability varies by tutor. Some may offer emergency sessions, while others may require advance notice due to scheduling commitments.
While biology tutors cover a wide range of topics, they may not provide assistance with highly specialised fields or advanced research projects. It's important to clarify the scope of tutoring during initial discussions.
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.
Under the Consumer Rights Act 2022 the work must be carried out with reasonable skill and care, and put right if it is not. Say what is wrong in writing first.
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