Tutoring in Leicester
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Typical price: £20–£1,400
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Tutoring prices in Leicester
| Job size | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single session One 60-minute one-on-one lesson | £20 | £35 | £70 |
| Monthly (1 hour/week) Four weekly sessions per month | £80 | £140 | £280 |
| Term support (weekly, ~12 weeks) One hour a week across a school term | £240 | £420 | £840 |
| Exam-prep package (20 hours) Intensive GCSE/A-level revision block | £400 | £700 | £1,400 |
How to hire a tutoring pro in United Kingdom
- Ask for a DBS check — note an Enhanced DBS can only be obtained via an agency or umbrella body; independents can show a Basic DBS
- Match the tutor to the exact exam board (AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC) — papers and mark schemes differ
- Check for Tutors' Association membership as a voluntary quality signal
- Take references and run a paid trial lesson
- For 11+, GCSE and A-level, book early — good tutors fill up by January for summer exams
- Agree online vs in-person rates and a 24-hour cancellation policy in writing
Tutoring is unregulated in the UK — anyone can tutor without qualifications or checks. Enhanced DBS checks are only available through agencies or umbrella bodies, so an independent tutor showing a Basic DBS plus solid references is the realistic vetting standard.
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Frequently asked questions
Should I use a tutoring agency or find an independent tutor?
Agencies vet tutors, handle replacements and mediate disputes, but add commission — often built into a higher hourly rate. Independents are cheaper and more flexible; you do the vetting. Many families start via an agency, then stay long-term with a tutor they trust.
How much does a private tutor cost per hour?
Rates scale with three things: subject level (primary school cheapest, exam-year and university-level most expensive), tutor credentials (students charge least, certified teachers most), and format (online runs 20-40% below in-person). Get quotes from both an agency and an independent to see the spread.
Which subjects cost the most to tutor?
Maths, sciences and specialist exam prep command premiums because demand outstrips qualified supply. University-level, competitive-entrance and standardized-test coaching sit at the top of every market's range; primary reading and homework help sit at the bottom.
How long before tutoring improves grades?
Expect visible improvement in confidence and homework within 3-4 weeks, and measurable grade movement in 6-12 weeks. If nothing has changed after a full term, change the tutor or the diagnosis — more of the same rarely fixes it.
Do private tutors need to be qualified teachers?
No country in our coverage requires it — tutoring is unregulated almost everywhere. That cuts both ways: excellent tutors exist without teaching credentials, but the burden of vetting subject knowledge, safeguarding checks and references sits entirely on you.
What do GCSE and A-level tutors charge in the UK?
GCSE tutoring typically runs £25-45/hr and A-level £30-60/hr, with qualified teachers and London-based tutors at the top end. Online lessons usually save £5-15/hr versus in-person.
When should we book an 11+ or grammar-school prep tutor?
Twelve to eighteen months before the September exams — the established 11+ tutors in selective areas run waiting lists. Starting in Year 4 for a Year 6 exam is normal, not excessive, in competitive regions.
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