PRICE GUIDE · LESSONS & TUTORING · 2026–2027
Science Tutor cost in the UK
£25–£55 per hour. Typically £35.
Science tutoring costs £25–£55 an hour, with £35 typical for GCSE combined science. Online help from a science graduate costs least; a qualified science teacher covering separate sciences or A-level, in person in the South East, costs most.
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HOW MUCH IT COSTS
How much does a science tutor cost in the UK?
| Low end | £25 | a graduate tutor online |
|---|---|---|
| Typical | £35 | what most people pay |
| High end | £55 | a teacher for separate sciences in person |
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
- Combined or separate sciences — triple science tutoring covers more content than combined science
- Level — A-level and Higher science tutoring costs more than Key Stage 3
- Practical knowledge — a science tutor who knows the required practicals adds value
- Tutor's background — a qualified science teacher charges more than a student
- Online or in person — online science tutoring is usually cheaper per hour
- Region — science tutors in London and the South East charge the most
WHAT YOU GET
What a science tutor visit includes
Takes: Usually one hour a week, more in the months before exams. Not included: Lab kits, revision guides and single-subject A-level tutoring are separate — see the related guides below.
WHAT PEOPLE BOOK
Common science tutor jobs
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How to pay less
- Book online science tutoring with a graduate for combined science content
- Focus science tutoring on the weakest of the three sciences rather than all three equally
- Use free past papers and mark schemes between science tutoring sessions
Before you book
- Check whether your child takes combined or separate sciences before booking a science tutor
- Ask for an enhanced DBS check, PVG in Scotland or AccessNI if the science tutor works alone with your child
- Ask the science tutor which exam board and tier they know best
- Share recent test results with the science tutor so sessions start in the right place
Science Tutor cost: questions people ask
About £25–£55 an hour, typically £35. Graduates online cost least; qualified teachers for separate sciences cost most.
Most pupils have a weekly hour, with extra sessions before mocks and the summer exams.
Yes. England, Wales and Northern Ireland pupils take GCSE sciences from different boards, while Scottish pupils take National 5 and Higher sciences with the SQA. Pick a tutor who knows the right course.
For combined science, usually yes. At A-level, students often need a specialist in each subject.
Lab kits, revision guides and separate A-level subject tutoring are priced on their own.
They are Locufy guide prices for the UK, based on published UK science tutoring rates. They give a range, not a quote.
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