PRICE GUIDE · LESSONS & TUTORING · 2026–2027
English Tutor cost in the UK
£20–£50 per hour. Typically £35.
English tutors usually charge £20–£50 an hour in the UK, with around £35 typical. Newer tutors and online sessions cost least; qualified English teachers and examiners, coursework and literature specialists, and London home visits sit towards the top.
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HOW MUCH IT COSTS
How much does an english tutor cost in the UK?
| Low end | £20 | a newer tutor, online, primary reading |
|---|---|---|
| Typical | £35 | what most people pay |
| High end | £50 | an examiner for A-level literature, at home 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
- Tutor's experience — an English teacher or examiner charges more than a student tutor
- Language or literature — close reading of set texts for literature can cost more than language skills
- Online or at home — English tutoring at home adds travel time to the tutor's rate
- Exam stage — A-level English coursework support costs more than primary reading help
- Region — English tutors in London and the South East charge the most
- Lesson length — some English tutors offer shorter sessions for younger pupils at a lower price
WHAT YOU GET
What an english tutor visit includes
Takes: Usually an hour a week in term time, with extra sessions before exams. Not included: Exam fees, set-text copies and entrance exam preparation are separate — see the related guides below.
WHAT PEOPLE BOOK
Common English tutor jobs
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How to pay less
- Online English tutoring usually costs a few pounds less than a tutor visiting your home
- A newer English tutor can help with reading and writing basics at a lower hourly rate
- Book English tutoring in a weekly block for the term rather than one-off emergency sessions
Before you book
- Ask the English tutor which exam boards and set texts they know, especially for literature
- Ask for an enhanced DBS check, PVG in Scotland or AccessNI if the English tutor works alone with your child
- Share recent school reports and marked English work with the tutor
- Agree how the English tutor will report progress and set reading between lessons
English Tutor cost: questions people ask
Around £20–£50 an hour, with £35 a typical figure. Newer tutors online cost least; experienced teachers and examiners cost most.
Most pupils need a term of weekly sessions to see steady gains, especially in essay writing, which improves with regular practice and feedback.
No. GCSE and A-level English are set by different boards in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, while Scottish pupils sit National 5 and Higher English with the SQA. A tutor should know your child's exact course and set texts.
Many can, especially with specialist training. Ask about structured literacy experience and whether the tutor works alongside the school's support.
Exam fees, copies of set texts and entrance exam courses are separate costs.
They are Locufy guide prices for the UK, based on published UK English tutoring rates and tutor surveys. They form a national range, not a quote.
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