How much do private lessons cost?
Check our private tuition prices by subject, level, and lesson format - whether you’re looking for a tutor or want to start teaching classes yourself.
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How much can I earn as a private tutor?
This calculator helps you easily visualise how much you can earn as a private tutor based on your availability and hourly rates. Enter the number of hours per week you’d like to teach to see a realistic estimate of your monthly earnings.
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How much do private lessons cost per hour?
Hourly rates vary depending on the subject, the student’s level, and the tutor’s experience. The indicative prices in the tables below give you an idea of the costs in each case.
| University tuition | £19-22 | Contact university tutors |
| A-Level exam preparation | £19-22 | Contact A-Level tutors |
| Secondary school tutoring | £19-22 | Contact secondary school tutors |
| GCSE tuition | £18-22 | Contact GCSE tutors |
| Primary school tutoring | £19-23 | Contact primary school tutors |
| English lessons | £13-22 | Contact English tutors |
| French lessons | £18-20 | Contact French tutors |
| German lessons | £18-22 | Contact German tutors |
| Spanish lessons | £14-19 | Contact Spanish tutors |
| Japanese lessons | £17-21 | Contact Japanese tutors |
| Chinese (Mandarin) lessons | £17-20 | Contact Chinese tutors |
| Maths lessons | £12-21 | Contact maths tutors |
| Chemistry lessons | £15-19 | Contact chemistry tutors |
| Physics lessons | £15-17 | Contact physics tutors |
| Programming lessons | £16-17 | Contact programming tutors |
| Accounting lessons | £17-19 | Contactar profesores de contabilidad |
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How to set the right price for your lessons: How much should I charge for tutoring?
Which subject will you teach? Tutoring prices for specialised subjects - or those that require a high level of expertise - are usually higher than for commonly taught subjects. Likewise, the higher the level of the lessons, the higher the hourly rate tends to be.
How much teaching experience do you have? A tutor with years of experience in education can usually charge more than someone teaching for the first time, as they’ve developed an effective and proven teaching methodology.
Online vs in-person tutoring rates: Where will you teach? If you need to travel to a student’s home, it’s reasonable to factor travel time and costs into your hourly rate. Alternatively, you can offer online lessons to reduce travel expenditures and free up additional time.
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FAQs
FAQs - Frequently asked questions for students
The average length of a private class is 60 minutes, but this can vary depending on the needs of the student. Private lessons for primary school students may last 45 minutes, while secondary school and university students typically prefer classes that last an hour and 30 minutes. Many tutors offer flexible lesson packages that can be adapted to individual learning paces.
FAQs - frequently asked questions for tutors
The price of a private lesson typically ranges between £10 and £30 per hour, although this can vary depending on several factors:
- The subject (languages, maths, physics, exam preparation, etc.)
- The student’s level (primary, secondary, university)
- The tutor’s experience and qualifications
- Whether the lesson is online or in person
- The location
On private tutoring platforms, tutors usually set their own hourly rates, making it easy to find options to suit a range of budgets.
Payment methods depend on the tutor, and the platform used. The most common options include:
- Credit or debit card
- PayPal
- Bank transfer
- Cash (especially for in-person lessons)
Many online platforms offer secure and traceable payment systems that protect both students and tutors.
This depends on the country and the income earned. In general:
- If the income generated is occasional and below a certain threshold, some countries allow it to be declared without the need to register as self-employed.
- If the income generated is regular, reaching a certain threshold or above, it is usually mandatory to register as self-employed and declare the activity.
To avoid legal issues, it’s best to check current tax regulations or consult a financial adviser.
Earnings from private tutoring can vary widely. On average:
- A tutor can earn between £400 and £1,000 per month working part-time.
- Tutors offering regular or specialised lessons can earn over £1,500 per month.
Income depends on the number of students taught, hourly rate, subject(s) taught, and time dedicated to lesson preparation and delivery.