Private Tutor Costs: For Parents: 5 Key Factors Influencing
Tutor prices vary widely. Here’s what drives the cost, how to compare tutors fairly, and how to get the most from each hour.
What you pay for
Rates depend on where you live, the subject, the level and the tutor’s experience. On NoteStore, tutors set their own hourly rates, which start from around $15 for high school subjects and go higher for university and professional exams.
What affects the price
- Level: university and professional exam tutoring costs more than early secondary
- Subject: specialist subjects and exam boards have fewer tutors
- Experience: examiners and qualified teachers usually charge more
- Online or in person: online lessons often cost less because there’s no travel
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How to get more from each hour
Send the tutor recent homework, test papers and the syllabus before the first lesson. Packages of several lessons usually cost less per hour than single lessons.
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