How much does a GCSE maths tutor cost in the UK in 2026?
Short answer: on the national figures we checked, an online GCSE maths tutor in the UK averages about $45 an hour, with typical online rates between $40 and $46. Marketplace listings start at about $34 an hour and experienced tutors charge past $90. Face-to-face lessons cost more in most towns. Our live GCSE maths classes are $100 a month in a small group or $150 a month one-to-one, for eight one-hour lessons.
Short answer: this guide compares tutoring rates for families in the UK, where GCSE maths tutors are usually paid by the hour. Our live GCSE maths classes are $100 a month in a small group or $150 a month one-to-one, shown in your own currency.
Below: the published rate for each way of buying GCSE maths help, the six things that move the price, the fees families tend to miss, and our planning guide to how many hours a GCSE year actually needs. Every market figure names its source.
The courses behind the price
Before comparing hourly rates, see what a month with us contains. Each course is taught live by one tutor who follows your child through to the exam.
Years 10 and 11GCSE Maths: Foundation & Higher (9 to 1)
AQA, Edexcel and OCR, both tiers. Gaps found from real papers, the maths rebuilt underneath, then past papers and method marks.
$100/mo group · $150/mo 1-on-1
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IGCSE Maths: Core, Extended & Additional
For students on Cambridge or Edexcel IGCSE, common in independent schools, with Additional Mathematics for those going further.
$100/mo group · $150/mo 1-on-1
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KS3 Maths: Pre-Algebra & Geometry
For Years 7 to 9: fractions, negative numbers, early algebra and geometry, the ground most lost GCSE marks trace back to.
$100/mo group · $150/mo 1-on-1
View course & enrolPast GCSE already? Our A level maths course covers pure maths, mechanics and statistics for Edexcel and AQA.
What each way of buying GCSE maths help costs
Published UK rates, read in October 2026 and converted to US dollars so the page shows one currency. Marketplace tutors set their own prices, so treat each line as a range, not a quote.
| Format | Typical price | Where the figure comes from |
|---|---|---|
| Online tutor through a large marketplace | from about $34 an hour; GCSE maths tutors on the listing page we read charged about $34 to $91 | MyTutor, GCSE maths tutors page (read 7 October 2026) |
| Online GCSE maths tutor, national average | about $45 an hour; typical online range $40 to $46 | Tutorful, "How Much Does a Maths Tutor Cost in the UK in 2026?" (updated 24 September 2026) |
| Face-to-face maths tutor, by town | town averages from about $39 an hour (Liverpool) to about $93 an hour (Staines) | Tutorful, same guide, in-person rates by location |
| A level maths tutor, for comparison | about $55 an hour on average | Tutorful, same guide |
| Worksheet programme at a study centre | $93 to $104 a month per subject, plus a one-off registration of $53 to $65 | Kumon centre pages for Ilford Lane, Ashford South and Edinburgh Corstorphine (read 7 October 2026) |
| Modern Age Coders, live GCSE maths | $100 a month in a group of 15 to 20, or $150 a month one-to-one, eight one-hour lessons | Our own price, no enrolment fee |
Conversion: the UK figures were converted at 1.3221 US dollars per pound, the Bank of England spot rate for 5 October 2026 (series XUDLUSS), and rounded to the nearest dollar. The Kumon figures are three centres' own fee panels; other centres set their own fees.
This table compares UK tutoring rates for families paying in the UK, so it is shown to visitors there. Our own GCSE maths plans are $100 a month in a group or $150 a month one-to-one, in your currency.
Six things that move the price of a GCSE maths tutor
Who the tutor is
A university student who did well at A level, a qualified maths teacher and an examiner sit at very different points on the scale. Ask what the tutor has taught, not just what they studied.
Online or in your living room
A tutor who travels charges for the journey. The national guide we read puts the saving from switching to online at $13 to $46 an hour.The national guide we read found online lessons consistently cheaper than home visits.
Where you live
Face-to-face rates follow local demand. The same guide's town averages are more than twice as high at the top of its list as at the bottom, while online rates barely move with your postcode.
One-to-one or a group
A matched group splits the tutor's hour between several students, which is why a month of group lessons costs less than a month of private ones. The trade is less time on your child's own mistakes.
How often, and for how long
Hourly tutors are cheap per lesson and expensive per year. Monthly plans price the whole run, so the honest comparison is cost per month of steady teaching, not cost per hour.
When in the school year you start
Starting in the autumn of Year 11 leaves time to fix gaps before mocks. Starting in the spring leaves time mainly for past papers, which suits a student who already understands the content.
The costs families tend to miss
Joining fees. Some centres charge a one-off registration fee before the first lesson. The three Kumon centres we read charge between $53 and $65 to register.
Prepaid blocks. Some agencies sell lessons in blocks paid upfront. Ask what happens to unused lessons if the tutor or the timetable stops working.
Cancellation rules. Many private tutors charge for a lesson cancelled at short notice. Read the rule before the first booking, not after a sick day.
Travel and time. A home visit costs the tutor's travel; a centre costs your own. Two lifts a week through a school year add up to a lot of evenings.
Materials. Older past papers and mark schemes for AQA, Edexcel and OCR are published free on the boards' own websites, so they should never be a paid extra.
With us: no enrolment fee, no contract, no prepaid blocks. You pay month by month and can stop at any month end.
How many hours of tuition does a GCSE maths year need?
These are the plans our tutors suggest after a first lesson. They are planning numbers, not a promise: the starting point and the practice done between lessons decide the result.
| Situation | Typical plan | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| One or two weak topics before mocks | one lesson a week for six to eight weeks | 6 to 8 |
| Steady support through Year 11 | one lesson a week from September to May | about 35 |
| A full rebuild, a move from foundation to higher, or a resit | two lessons a week from September to May | about 70 |
We count roughly 35 teaching weeks between September and May. This is our own arithmetic, not an exam board figure.
What that means in money (our arithmetic): at the national online average of about $45 an hour, 35 hours costs about $1,575 and 70 hours about $3,150. Our one-to-one plan runs at $18.75 a lesson and a group place at $12.50, with the same tutor all year.
How to judge whether a tutor is worth the money
- Does the tutor work from your child's board and tier, with that board's papers and mark schemes?
- Will they find where marks are lost before teaching, sorting each lost mark into a gap, a method slip or timing?
- Is it the same tutor every week, tracking the same mistakes through to the exam?
- Do you get a written note of progress, or only a lesson each week?
- Is there a first lesson you can watch before paying for a month?
- Does the price include everything, or are there joining fees, blocks and cancellation charges?
- Will they tell you honestly whether foundation or higher is the right tier?
- Do they refuse to promise a grade? Nobody honest can.
Group or one-to-one, and which course?
Choose a group if
- your child already has a working base and wants structure and regular practice
- they learn well hearing other students' questions
- you want the lowest monthly cost for the whole year
Groups hold 15 to 20 learners at a similar level and board.
Choose one-to-one if
- there are specific gaps that keep costing marks
- the aim is grade 7 to 9 and time is short
- your child is anxious about maths or goes quiet in a class
One student, one tutor, a shared whiteboard and their own papers.
What you get for the price
We are a live online school teaching maths and coding since 2020, rated 4.9 across 547 Google reviews. The price is set by month, so a steady year costs what it says.
One-to-one GCSE maths
$150 / month
- 8 live one-to-one lessons a month (2 a week, 1 hour each)
- 4 live one-to-one lessons a month (1 a week, 1 hour each)
- The same tutor through to the exam
- Taught to your board and tier, with past papers
- No enrolment fee, stop at any month end
Small-group GCSE maths
$100 / month
- 8 live group lessons a month (2 a week, 1 hour each)
- 15 to 20 students at a similar level and board
- The same teaching approach at a lower price
- No enrolment fee, stop at any month end
Want a class today or tomorrow? Book a Priority Demo: a full class of about 45 to 60 minutes. If you enrol, the demo fee is adjusted against your first month's fee.
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GCSE maths tutor costs: questions parents ask
How much does a GCSE maths tutor cost per hour in the UK?
It depends mostly on who the tutor is, whether lessons are online or in person, and where you live. The cost table on this page sets out the published rates we found for each format, with the source for every figure and the exchange rate we used.
Is online GCSE maths tuition cheaper than face to face?
Usually. The national guide we read found online lessons cost less than face-to-face lessons, mainly because nobody travels and no venue is hired. Online also widens the choice of tutor beyond your own town.
How many hours of tuition does a GCSE maths student need?
Our planning guide: six to eight hours to fix one or two weak topics before mocks, about 35 hours for steady weekly support through Year 11, and about 70 hours for a full rebuild or a resit at two lessons a week. These are planning numbers, not a promise; the result depends on the starting point and practice between lessons.
Is a group class worth it for GCSE maths?
Yes, when the student already has a working base and the group is matched by level. Our groups hold 15 to 20 learners at a similar level and board. A student with specific gaps, or one aiming at grades 7 to 9 with little time left, usually gets more from one-to-one.
Are there extra fees on top of the monthly price?
Not with us: there is no enrolment fee and no contract, and you can stop at any month end. Elsewhere, check for one-off registration fees, lessons sold in prepaid blocks, cancellation charges and travel time for home visits.
Which exam boards do you teach?
AQA, Edexcel and OCR, foundation and higher tier, working from the specification and past papers of the board your child sits. See GCSE maths tuition online for how lessons run.
Can adults resitting GCSE maths join?
Yes. Adults resitting GCSE maths are taught on the same live format, at a time that fits work. Our adult maths page explains the route for returning learners.
Can we try a lesson before paying for a month?
Yes. The first lesson is free and needs no card. If you would rather have a class today or tomorrow, book a Priority Demo: a full class of about 45 to 60 minutes, followed by a written skill report and a learning roadmap on WhatsApp. If you enrol, the demo fee is adjusted against your first month's fee.
Why do you show prices in US dollars?
We are an online school teaching families in more than 25 countries and we bill outside India in US dollars, so this page shows one currency throughout. Market rates quoted here were converted from the UK figures at a single stated exchange rate.
See what a lesson is worth before you pay for one.
Bring a recent paper or mock. In the free first lesson the tutor shows where the marks are leaking and what a term of work would fix. No card needed.