PRICE GUIDE · LESSONS & TUTORING · 2026–2027
Chemistry Tutor cost in the UK
£30–£60 per hour. Typically £46.
Chemistry tutors in the UK charge £30–£60 an hour, with £46 a typical average. GCSE chemistry with a graduate online costs least; A-level organic chemistry with a qualified teacher or examiner, particularly in London, costs most.
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HOW MUCH IT COSTS
How much does a chemistry tutor cost in the UK?
| Low end | £30 | GCSE topics online |
|---|---|---|
| Typical | £46 | what most people pay |
| High end | £60 | A-level organic chemistry with a teacher in London |
Locufy guide prices for 2026–2027. Updated 2026. A national range, not a quote — enter your town above for real prices from the tutors and teachers near you.
What moves the price
- Level — A-level chemistry tutoring costs more than GCSE
- Topic difficulty — organic chemistry and calculations need a stronger chemistry tutor
- Tutor's background — a chemistry teacher or examiner charges more than a graduate
- Online or in person — online chemistry tutoring is usually cheaper
- Region — chemistry tutors in London and the South East charge the most
- Medicine applicants — chemistry tutoring for medicine offers is in high demand
WHAT YOU GET
What a chemistry tutor visit includes
Takes: Usually one hour a week, rising before exams. Not included: Textbooks, lab equipment and admissions test preparation are separate — see the related guides below.
WHAT PEOPLE BOOK
Common chemistry tutor jobs
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How to pay less
- Book chemistry tutoring early in the course to avoid expensive intensive sessions later
- Use an online chemistry graduate for GCSE topics and save teacher-level tutoring for A-level
- Practise free past papers between chemistry tutoring sessions
Before you book
- Confirm the chemistry tutor knows your exam board and level
- Ask for an enhanced DBS check, PVG in Scotland or AccessNI if the chemistry student is a child
- Ask about the chemistry tutor's results with students at a similar level
- Share recent chemistry tests so the tutor can target weak topics
Chemistry Tutor cost: questions people ask
About £30–£60 an hour, with £46 the average. GCSE help online costs least; A-level specialists cost most.
Usually one hour a week through the course, with extra sessions before mocks and finals.
Ofqual in England, Qualifications Wales and CCEA in Northern Ireland regulate GCSE and A-level chemistry. In Scotland, the SQA runs National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher chemistry.
Many medicine applicants need a high grade in chemistry, so targeted tutoring can help. Start early to avoid last-minute pressure.
Textbooks, lab equipment and courses for university admissions tests are separate costs. The hourly fee covers the lesson and any marking agreed.
They are Locufy guide prices for the UK, based on published UK chemistry tutoring rates. They show a range, not a quote.
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