Band 1
Most tutors£24/hour
Passed our live teaching assessment and enhanced DBS check. Building their StudyGuru record.
+15 tutors at this rate
Outstanding tutoring from £24/hour
Pay only for the sessions you book. Start with our £15 Starter Pack: 4 sessions from £15 each.
No subscriptions · No commitments · Enhanced DBS verified · Top UK uni tutors · Flexible hours · First lesson refundable
£15 Starter Pack. The first four lessons at an intro rate.
Get 4 full tutoring sessions from £15 each, depending on the tutor you choose. Includes a free intro call to find your perfect tutor match.
What our tutors charge today. Every tutor is enhanced-DBS-verified and passed a live teaching assessment. A tutor's rate is set by their band, and the band comes with the tutor you choose.
Tutors start at £24 or £30/hour based on experience, and move up in bands as they earn lessons and reviews on StudyGuru.
Band 2
£30/hour
Came in with tutoring or teaching experience, or earned the step up through lessons and reviews.
3 tutors at this rate
Band 4
£48/hour
A long track record here, typically well over fifty lessons with repeat families.
1 tutor at this rate
All prices are per hour. Pay only for sessions you book, no subscriptions or hidden fees. A band appears here as soon as a tutor reaches it.
Everything you need to succeed. Every session comes with these features at no extra cost
AI Lesson Summaries
After every paid lesson, you receive an AI-generated summary, usually within 45 minutes, of topics covered, your child's progress level (Struggling/Progressing/Confident), key moments, and specific practice recommendations.
Enhanced DBS-Verified Tutors
Every tutor passes our 7-step verification: identity check, right to work, enhanced DBS, certificate upload, database verification, live teaching assessment, and final approval.
Interactive Whiteboard
Purpose-built platform with HD video, real-time drawing, annotations, and downloadable session notes.
Parent Dashboard
Full visibility into your child's progress: AI summaries, session history, current vs target grades, and exam date countdowns.
Direct Messaging
Chat with your tutor anytime between sessions via our secure, moderated platform.
Flexible Scheduling
Book lessons that fit your family's routine with easy calendar management and reminders.
No commitments. Ever. We believe great tutoring should be accessible, not locked behind subscriptions.
- Pay per session, no packages required
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before a lesson
- First lesson fully refundable within 24h, no questions asked
- No signup fees or hidden charges
- Secure card payments via Stripe
How much does a tutor cost?
A private GCSE or A-Level tutor in the UK typically costs £25 to £45 per hour. StudyGuru charges from £24 per hour for GCSE and A-Level tutoring, the same price at every level, and new families start with a Starter Pack of four sessions from £15 each. The first 15-minute intro call with any tutor is free.
Why lessons start at £24 an hour
StudyGuru is from £24 per hour because there is no agency markup, subscription, or signup fee.
Comparing platforms? See how much a tutor costs in the UK (every platform's published prices, checked by the founder) and how to choose an online tutor.
Frequently asked questions. Pricing, payment and changing tutors.
Is there an introductory offer?
Yes! New customers can claim our £15 Starter Pack: 4 full sessions from £15 each, depending on the tutor you choose. This is the perfect low-risk way to try tutoring and find the right tutor for your child.
How much does online tutoring cost in the UK?
Online GCSE and A-Level tutoring in the UK typically costs £25 to £45 per hour. StudyGuru starts with a Starter Pack of four sessions from £15 each, then from £24 per hour at every level, including A-Level, with no agency markup, subscription, or signup fee. The first 15-minute intro with any tutor is free.
What is the average hourly rate for a private tutor in the UK?
GCSE and A-Level tutors in the UK typically charge £25 to £45 per hour online, and experienced teachers often charge £45 or more. StudyGuru tutors start from £24 per hour across all subjects and levels, and the price does not increase for A-Level. Every tutor is enhanced-DBS-checked and passes a live teaching assessment before working with students.
Are there any tutoring discounts, packs, or starter deals?
Yes. New StudyGuru families get a £15 Starter Pack: four full sessions from £15 each (the price depends on the tutor you choose), a low-commitment way to try tutoring before continuing at the standard rate. Unlike subscription-based platforms, there is no minimum term, no membership, and no signup fee. You can change tutors or stop anytime, and the first lesson is refundable within 24 hours.
How much does a tutor cost?
A tutor costs from £24 per hour at StudyGuru for GCSE and A-Level, while most UK tutors charge £25 to £45 an hour online. New families start with a £15 Starter Pack of four sessions from £15 each. The first 15-minute intro call with any tutor is free, and there is no signup fee or subscription.
How much do tutors charge per hour?
UK tutors typically charge £25 to £45 per hour online for GCSE and A-Level, and A-Level usually costs more. StudyGuru tutors start at £24 or £30 per hour depending on experience, and move up in bands as they earn lessons and reviews on StudyGuru. The price never increases for A-Level, and you only pay for sessions you book.
How much is a tutor for GCSE or A-Level maths?
A GCSE or A-Level maths tutor costs from £24 per hour at StudyGuru, with no extra charge for A-Level. GCSE maths is graded 9 to 1, where a grade 4 is a standard pass (roughly the old grade C) and a grade 5 a strong pass. Your first four sessions start from £15 each through the Starter Pack.
How much does a science tutor cost?
A science tutor costs from £24 per hour at StudyGuru, covering GCSE Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Combined Science, and the A-Level sciences, all at the same rate. GCSE Combined Science awards two grades on the 9 to 1 scale (9-9 down to 1-1). There is no A-Level premium, so A-Level Chemistry or Physics is also from £24 per hour.
How much does an English tutor cost?
An English tutor costs from £24 per hour at StudyGuru for GCSE English Language and English Literature, and for A-Level English. GCSE English is graded 9 to 1, with grade 4 a standard pass and grade 5 a strong pass. New families pay from £15 per session for the first four lessons through the Starter Pack.
Do A-Level tutors cost more than GCSE tutors?
No. A-Level tutoring is from £24 per hour at StudyGuru, the same entry price as GCSE, with no A-Level premium. A tutor's rate reflects their experience band, not the level they teach. Every tutor is enhanced-DBS-checked and passes a live teaching assessment.
What's the difference between the bands?
A band is a position on our rate ladder. New tutors start at Band 1 or Band 2 depending on their experience and credentials at approval, and move up as they teach more lessons and earn parent reviews on StudyGuru. Every tutor at every band is enhanced-DBS-checked and passed a live teaching assessment before working with students.
Are there any hidden fees?
None at all. The price you see is the price you pay. There are no signup fees or platform charges beyond the session rate, and cancelling more than 24 hours before a lesson costs nothing.
Can I change tutors?
Absolutely. You're never locked in. If you'd like to try a different tutor, simply let us know and we'll match you with someone new.
How do I pay?
By debit or credit card, saved securely to your account. We hold the lesson fee on your card 24 hours before each lesson (or straight away if you book less than 24 hours ahead), and only take the payment 24 hours after the lesson ends. You can cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before a lesson.
What subjects do you cover?
At GCSE we cover Maths, English Language, English Literature, Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Combined Science. At A-Level we cover Maths, Further Maths, English, Biology, Chemistry and Physics.
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