PRICE GUIDE · LESSONS & TUTORING · 2026–2027
History Tutor cost in the UK
£25–£55 per hour. Typically £37.
History tutors charge roughly £25–£55 an hour, with about £37 typical. Newer tutors online cost least; experienced teachers and examiners helping with A-level essays and coursework cost most, as do in-person sessions in London.
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HOW MUCH IT COSTS
How much does a history tutor cost in the UK?
| Low end | £25 | a newer tutor online |
|---|---|---|
| Typical | £37 | what most people pay |
| High end | £55 | an examiner for A-level essays 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 history tutoring costs more than GCSE
- Coursework — A-level history coursework support needs an experienced, rule-aware tutor
- Tutor's background — a history teacher or examiner charges more
- Online or in person — online history tutoring is usually cheaper
- Region — history tutors in London and the South East charge the most
- Topics studied — tutors who know your exact history modules are worth more
WHAT YOU GET
What a history tutor visit includes
Takes: Usually an hour a week through the course. Not included: Books, exam fees and university admissions test preparation are separate — see the related guides below.
WHAT PEOPLE BOOK
Common history tutor jobs
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How to pay less
- Book history tutoring online with a graduate in your period to keep the hourly rate down
- Spend history tutoring hours on essay technique and revise the topic content yourself, so you need fewer sessions
- Share a history revision session with a friend studying the same modules
Before you book
- Check the history tutor knows your exam board's topics and periods
- Ask for an enhanced DBS check, PVG in Scotland or AccessNI if the history tutor works alone with your child
- Agree how the history tutor will help with coursework within exam board rules
- Share marked history essays so the tutor can see where marks are lost
History Tutor cost: questions people ask
About £25–£55, with £37 typical. Newer tutors online cost least; examiners for A-level cost most.
A term or more of weekly sessions works best, as essay writing improves with steady practice.
The exams differ: GCSE and A-level history in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, and National 5 and Higher history in Scotland with the SQA.
Yes, with advice on planning and sources, but the work must be the student's own under exam board rules.
Set books, exam fees and admissions test preparation are separate costs. The hourly fee covers teaching and feedback on practice essays.
They are Locufy guide prices for the UK, based on published UK history tutoring rates. They show a range, not a quote.
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