HOW TO HIRE · LESSONS & TUTORING · CHECKED OCTOBER 2026
How to hire a history tutor in Ireland
The checks, the questions and the paperwork.
A history tutor in Ireland costs €30–€60 per hour, typically around €40. 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 a history tutor in five steps
- Are you a trader, and can I see that in writing?No register covers history tutor work, so trader status is what your consumer rights hang on — critical Thinking Enhancement — A good history tutor encourages critical thinking by challenging students to analyze historical events and understand different perspectives.
- How does their experience change the price?A long track record is itself part of the price. — ask before the quote rather than after.
- How does complexity of the topics covered change the price?A one-off design has no shortcuts to borrow from. — ask before the quote rather than after.
- How does frequency of sessions change the price?A short booking leaves no room for anything unexpected. — ask before the quote rather than after.
- What is not included?Research Skills Development — tutors help students develop essential research skills, guiding them on how to effectively use historical sources and databases — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a history 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 history tutor work, so trader status is what your consumer rights hang on — critical Thinking Enhancement — A good history tutor encourages critical thinking by challenging students to analyze historical events and understand different perspectives.
A good answer: A long track record is itself part of the price. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: A one-off design has no shortcuts to borrow from. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: A short booking leaves no room for anything unexpected. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: Research Skills Development — tutors help students develop essential research skills, guiding them on how to effectively use historical sources and databases — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a history 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 — group Tutoring — collaborative sessions where students can learn together, fostering discussion and peer support.
A good answer: A written scope and a price before the history tutor starts, and an itemised invoice after — enrichment Sessions — extra lessons aimed at deepening a student's knowledge and passion for history outside of the standard curriculum.
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 — a long track record is itself part of the price
- They will not talk about it: complexity of the topics covered — a one-off design has no shortcuts to borrow from
- They will not talk about it: frequency of sessions — a short booking leaves no room for anything unexpected
- A price for the history 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 history tutor has begun
What a history tutor costs: €30–€60 per hour
Most history tutors quote the job rather than the hour; the hourly rate is what the small jobs are priced from. Exam preparation and Coursework assistance each carry their own band. History 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
History 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 — a long track record is itself part of the price — that is what the history 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 — a one-off design has no shortcuts to borrow from — put in writing before anyone starts, because it is the document you both read back at the end.
- The work itselfFrequency of sessions — a short booking leaves no room for anything unexpected — and anything found on the day that was not in that is priced before it is started.
- Check it togetherPersonalized Lesson Plans — it affects the finish as much as it affects the price — walked against the written scope rather than against the feeling of it, while the history tutor is still there.
- What you are handedThe itemised invoice and any guarantee on the workmanship and the parts, check the tutor's qualifications and experience in teaching history.
- Research Skills Development
- Tutors help students develop essential research skills, guiding them on how to effectively use historical sources and databases.
- Critical Thinking Enhancement
- A good history tutor encourages critical thinking by challenging students to analyze historical events and understand different perspectives.
- Exam Preparation
- Focused sessions designed to help students review key concepts and practice exam techniques.
- Coursework Assistance
- Support in understanding and completing assignments related to specific historical topics or periods.
- Research Guidance
- Help with finding credible sources and developing research skills for projects or papers.
- Debate and Discussion Coaching
- Training students in articulating arguments and engaging in discussions on historical debates.
AFTER
When the job is done
Hiring a history tutor: questions people ask
The cost of a history tutor can vary based on their experience, qualifications, and location. For instance, a highly experienced tutor with a teaching background may charge more than a university student offering tutoring services.
Tutoring sessions usually last between one to two hours, depending on the student's needs and the complexity of the material. Shorter sessions may be effective for younger students, while longer sessions might be beneficial for exam preparation.
For advanced topics, especially those requiring in-depth knowledge, a qualified specialist may be beneficial. However, a general tutor can also provide support for broader topics or exam preparation.
Some tutors may offer emergency or same-day tutoring sessions, but availability can vary significantly. It's best to check with individual tutors regarding their policies and potential extra charges.
While history tutors focus on teaching and guiding students in historical content, services such as essay writing or completing assignments for students are generally considered out of scope. Tutors aim to facilitate learning rather than do the work for the student.
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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