How much does an A-Level tutor cost?
6 min read · updated 2026-10-16
Most A-Level tutors in the UK charge £35-70 an hour, according to TutorCruncher's May 2026 data. Science and maths tutors sit towards the top, and London rates run 15-25% above the national average.
By level
- ✓ Primary: £20-40 an hour
- ✓ GCSE: £30-55
- ✓ A-Level: £35-70
- ✓ University and degree level: £50-100+
By subject (all levels)
- ✓ Maths: £38-55
- ✓ Physics: £40-58 and Chemistry: £40-56
- ✓ Biology: £36-52
- ✓ Computer Science: £40-58
- ✓ English Literature and Psychology: £35-50
- ✓ French and Spanish: £35-50; German: £38-54; Mandarin: £45-65
By region
- ✓ London: £50-65
- ✓ Surrey and the Home Counties: £45-60
- ✓ Manchester and Hampshire: £40-55
- ✓ West Midlands: £35-48; Yorkshire: £32-45; North East: £28-40
Budgeting for Year 12 and 13
Weekly one-hour sessions over a school year of about 35 weeks come to roughly £1,200-2,500 per subject at £35-70 an hour. Many families focus on one subject, or start in the spring of Year 12 and step up before the summer exams.
EagleTeach's online one-to-one A-Level classes start from £20, with the same tutor each week and two free demo classes.
FAQs
How much is an A-Level tutor per hour?＋
Typically £35-70 in 2026, with London tutors at £50-65 or more.
Which A-Level subjects cost most to tutor?＋
Mandarin (£45-65), Physics and Computer Science (£40-58) and Chemistry (£40-56) sit at the top of TutorCruncher's ranges.
Is London more expensive?＋
Yes, by about 15-25% over the national average.
How many sessions does an A-Level student need?＋
Most have one a week in one or two subjects, sometimes stepping up before mocks and the summer exams.
Sources
Facts on this page were checked against these official sources on 2026-10-16.
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