PRICE GUIDE · LESSONS & TUTORING · 2026–2027
Foreign Language Tutor cost in the UK
£30–£70 per hour. Typically £40.
A foreign language tutor charges about £30–£70 an hour in the UK, typically £40. Common European languages with a conversation tutor online cost least; rarer languages, exam preparation and business language training with an experienced teacher cost most.
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HOW MUCH IT COSTS
How much does a foreign language tutor cost in the UK?
| Low end | £30 | a common language with a conversation tutor online |
|---|---|---|
| Typical | £40 | what most people pay |
| High end | £70 | a rare language or business training |
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
- Which language — rarer languages cost more because there are fewer foreign language tutors
- Purpose — exam and business language tuition costs more than conversation
- Tutor's background — a qualified language teacher charges more than a native speaker without training
- Online or in person — online language lessons widen choice and lower the price
- Region — foreign language tutors in London charge the most
- Group or one-to-one — small group language classes cost less per learner
WHAT YOU GET
What a foreign language tutor visit includes
Takes: Usually one hour a week; intensive courses run longer. Not included: Textbooks, exam entry fees and courses abroad are separate — see the related guides below for French, Spanish, German, Italian and Mandarin.
WHAT PEOPLE BOOK
Common foreign language tutor jobs
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How to pay less
- Take foreign language lessons online to reach tutors of rarer languages at fair rates
- Join a small group language class for the basics before booking one-to-one lessons
- Use free language exchange meet-ups to practise between paid lessons
Before you book
- Tell the language tutor your goal — exam, work, family or travel
- Ask about the language tutor's teaching qualifications and materials
- Ask for an enhanced DBS check, PVG in Scotland or AccessNI if a child has language lessons alone
- Book a trial language lesson to check the teaching style suits you
Foreign Language Tutor cost: questions people ask
About £30–£70 an hour, typically £40. Common languages online cost least; rare languages and business training cost most.
One lesson a week with daily practice suits most learners; two lessons a week help before an exam or move.
Yes. GCSEs and A-levels exist in many community languages in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, and Scotland's SQA offers several languages too, though entry can require finding a centre.
Native speakers help with accent and natural phrasing, but teaching experience matters just as much for grammar and exams.
Textbooks, exam fees and courses abroad are separate costs. Some tutors include worksheets and audio.
They are Locufy guide prices for the UK, drawn from published UK language tutoring rates. Treat them as a national range, not a quote — each tutor names their own hourly rate.
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