HOW TO HIRE · LESSONS & TUTORING · CHECKED OCTOBER 2026
How to hire a leaving cert tutor in Ireland
The checks, the questions and the paperwork.
A leaving cert tutor in Ireland costs €35–€65 per hour, typically around €45. 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 leaving cert tutor in five steps
- Are you a trader, and can I see that in writing?No register covers leaving cert tutor work, so trader status is what your consumer rights hang on — continuous Progress Monitoring — regular assessments and feedback are part of the tutoring process, allowing students to track their progress.
- How does their experience change the price?Experience buys you fewer mistakes as much as faster work. — ask before the quote rather than after.
- How does subject being taught change the price?It is the part of the job hardest to judge from a photograph. — ask before the quote rather than after.
- How does duration of sessions change the price?A longer session costs more than a short one. — ask before the quote rather than after.
- What is not included?Exam Preparation Strategies — tutors equip students with effective study techniques and exam strategies to enhance performance — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a leaving cert 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 leaving cert tutor work, so trader status is what your consumer rights hang on — continuous Progress Monitoring — regular assessments and feedback are part of the tutoring process, allowing students to track their progress.
A good answer: Experience buys you fewer mistakes as much as faster work. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: It is the part of the job hardest to judge from a photograph. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: A longer session costs more than a short one. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: Exam Preparation Strategies — tutors equip students with effective study techniques and exam strategies to enhance performance — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a leaving cert 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 Support — leaving Cert tutors often provide focused assistance in subjects like Mathematics, English, and Irish.
A good answer: A written scope and a price before the leaving cert tutor starts, and an itemised invoice after — history Tutor — assists students in understanding historical events, themes, and critical analysis of sources for exam preparation.
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 — experience buys you fewer mistakes as much as faster work
- They will not talk about it: subject being taught — it is the part of the job hardest to judge from a photograph
- They will not talk about it: duration of sessions — a longer session costs more than a short one
- A price for the leaving cert 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 leaving cert tutor has begun
What a leaving cert tutor costs: €35–€65 per hour
Most leaving cert tutors quote the job rather than the hour; the hourly rate is what the small jobs are priced from. Mathematics tutor and English tutor each carry their own band. Leaving Cert 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
Leaving cert 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 — experience buys you fewer mistakes as much as faster work — that is what the leaving cert tutor is judging on the first visit, and a price given without it is a guess.
- Agree what is being doneSubject being taught — it is the part of the job hardest to judge from a photograph — put in writing before anyone starts, because it is the document you both read back at the end.
- The work itselfDuration of sessions — a longer session costs more than a short one — and anything found on the day that was not in that is priced before it is started.
- Check it togetherLocation — a visit outside the usual patch is priced higher — walked against the written scope rather than against the feeling of it, while the leaving cert tutor is still there.
- What you are handedThe itemised invoice and any guarantee on the workmanship and the parts, whether materials or resources are provided by the tutor — the quantity needed is worked out before the quote is given.
- Subject-Specific Support
- Leaving Cert tutors often provide focused assistance in subjects like Mathematics, English, and Irish.
- Exam Preparation Strategies
- Tutors equip students with effective study techniques and exam strategies to enhance performance.
- Continuous Progress Monitoring
- Regular assessments and feedback are part of the tutoring process, allowing students to track their progress.
- Mathematics Tutor
- Focuses on helping students understand mathematical concepts, solve problems, and prepare for exam questions.
- English Tutor
- Assists students with literature analysis, essay writing, and comprehension skills to enhance their performance in English.
- Science Tutor
- Provides support in subjects such as Biology, Chemistry, and Physics, focusing on practical applications and theory understanding.
AFTER
When the job is done
Hiring a leaving cert tutor: questions people ask
The cost of a Leaving Cert tutor can vary based on their experience, qualifications, and the subject being taught. Specialised subjects or tutors with extensive teaching experience may charge higher rates.
Most tutoring sessions last between one to two hours, depending on the student's needs and the tutor's approach. Longer sessions may be scheduled closer to exam periods for intensive preparation.
While not mandatory, hiring a tutor with specific qualifications in the relevant subject can enhance the learning experience. A qualified tutor is more likely to understand the curriculum and exam requirements thoroughly.
Same-day tutoring availability varies by tutor. Some may offer emergency sessions, while others may require prior booking. It’s best to check with the tutor for their specific policies.
Yes, many tutors offer assistance in multiple subjects and may provide a discount for booking multiple sessions. This can be a convenient option for comprehensive exam preparation.
Tutors typically focus on curriculum-based content and exam preparation. Topics such as personal statements or non-curriculum-related subjects may not be covered.
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