--- title: "Group vs One-to-One Maths Tuition: Cost, Evidence, Fit" description: "Group or one-to-one maths tuition: what each costs in the UK, what research in English schools found for maths, and a plain guide to which suits which learner." canonical: https://learn.modernagecoders.com/group-vs-one-to-one-maths-tuition source: src/pages/group-vs-one-to-one-maths-tuition.html --- > Group or one-to-one maths tuition: what each costs in the UK, what research in English schools found for maths, and a plain guide to which suits which learner. Comparison · group or one-to-one maths · updated October 2026 # Group vs one-to-one maths tuition: which is worth it? **Short answer:** one-to-one costs more per hour; a matched small group costs less and, for maths, did about as well in the school research we read. The Education Endowment Foundation reports roughly +3 months of progress for small-group maths tuition and +2 months for one-to-one. One UK tuition chain's published prices put a weekly GCSE maths group at about $177 a month against about $225 one-to-one. With us a group lesson costs $12.50 and a one-to-one lesson $18.75. The honest answer depends on the learner, not the format. Below: what each costs, what the largest body of English school research says for maths, and a plain guide to who gains most from each, including when we would tell you a group is enough. [Book a free first lesson](/book-demo?subject=maths)[Book a Priority Demo](/priority-demo)[See our maths courses](/course-atlas)4.9/5across 547 Google reviews$12.50per live lesson in a group$18.75per live lesson, one-to-one0enrolment fees or contractsBoth formats, every course ## Every course runs as a group or one-to-one The syllabus, the tutor quality and the progress reports are the same; only the number of students in the lesson changes. [![GCSE Maths course thumbnail](/images/gcse-maths.webp)Most asked GCSE Maths: Foundation & Higher AQA, Edexcel and OCR. Groups are matched by tier and board. Years 10 and 11Group or 1-on-1 **$100**/mo group · **$150**/mo 1-on-1 View course & enrol](/courses/gcse-mathematics-mastery)[![KS2 SATs Maths - Modern Age Coders course](/images/ks2-sats-maths.webp) KS2 SATs Maths Times tables, arithmetic and reasoning for Years 4 to 6, in a group or one-to-one. Years 4 to 6Group or 1-on-1 **$100**/mo group · **$150**/mo 1-on-1 View course & enrol](/courses/ks2-sats-maths-course)[![GCSE Maths Resit - Modern Age Coders course](/images/gcse-maths-resit.webp) GCSE Maths Resit For learners aged 16 and over and adults: find the topics costing marks, repair them, then full papers. 16 and overGroup or 1-on-1 **$100**/mo group · **$150**/mo 1-on-1 View course & enrol](/courses/gcse-maths-resit-course) Groups hold 15 to 20 learners at a similar level. One-to-one is one learner and one tutor. The market, by format ## What group and one-to-one maths tuition cost in the UK Published "from" prices, read in October 2026 and converted to US dollars so this page uses one currency. Centres set prices locally; read each line as a range. | Format | Typical price | Where the figure comes from | | --- | --- | --- | | Tuition centre, GCSE maths, one session a week | group from about $177 a month (about $41 a session); one-to-one from about $225 a month (about $52 a session) | Explore Learning, published pricing page (read 7 October 2026) | | Tuition centre, GCSE maths, two sessions a week | group from about $230 a month (about $26 a session); one-to-one from about $357 a month (about $41 a session) | Explore Learning, same page | | Tuition centre, primary maths and English, one session a week | group from about $164 a month; one-to-one from about $210 a month | Explore Learning, same page | | Private one-to-one maths tutor, online average | about $47 an hour | Tutorful, "How Much Does a Maths Tutor Cost in the UK in 2026?" (updated 24 September 2026) | | Modern Age Coders, either format | group $100 a month ($12.50 a lesson) or one-to-one $150 a month ($18.75 a lesson), eight one-hour lessons | Our own price, no enrolment fee | Conversion: 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. Explore Learning figures are the "from" prices on its own page. Evidence ## What school research found for maths The Education Endowment Foundation reviews tuition run in English schools. Its one-to-one summary reads: "Moderate impact for moderate cost based on moderate evidence". For maths, it says: "Effects in mathematics appear to be substantially lower (+2 months) than in literacy (+6 months)." Its small-group summary reads: "Moderate impact for low cost based on moderate evidence". For maths: "The studies in mathematics show a slightly smaller positive impact (+ 3 months)" than for reading. In other words, in that research, maths tuition in small groups did at least as well as one-to-one, at lower cost. That matches what our tutors see when a group is genuinely matched by level. Two caveats. These are school interventions, not private tuition, and averages hide individuals: a child with a specific gap or a test close at hand can gain far more from one-to-one time than an average suggests. Behind the choice ## What each format gives you ### A group gives Lower cost, regular structure, and other learners' questions, which often voice what a quiet child was wondering. ### A group needs A real match. A group spanning grades 3 to 8 teaches the middle and loses both ends. Ours are matched by level and board. ### One-to-one gives Every minute on one learner's mistakes, a pace set by them, and a timetable built round their week. ### One-to-one needs A good tutor. An hour alone with a weak tutor is worse than a group with a strong one. ### The cost per lesson At the centre prices we read, a GCSE group session costs about $26 to $41 and a one-to-one session about $41 to $52. With us the gap is $12.50 against $18.75. ### Switching Many learners start one-to-one to fix gaps, then move to a group to keep practising. You should be able to switch without penalty; with us you can, at any month end. Choosing ## Which format suits which learner? ### Choose a group if the learner - is broadly on track and wants structure and practice - learns from hearing other students' questions - wants the lowest monthly cost over a long course Our groups hold 15 to 20 learners at a similar level and board. ### Choose one-to-one if the learner - has specific gaps that keep costing marks - has an exam date close at hand - goes quiet in a class or is anxious about maths One learner, one tutor, their own papers. [Years 10 and 11GCSE Maths course](/courses/gcse-mathematics-mastery)[Years 4 to 6KS2 SATs Maths course](/courses/ks2-sats-maths-course)[16 and overGCSE Maths Resit course](/courses/gcse-maths-resit-course)[CompareOnline vs Face-to-Face Maths Tuition](/online-vs-face-to-face-maths-tuition-uk)Where we sit ## The two formats, side by side We are a live online school teaching maths and coding since 2020, rated 4.9 across 547 Google reviews. Pick a format now and switch at any month end. ### One-to-one maths $150 / month - 8 live one-to-one lessons a month (2 a week, 1 hour each) - Every minute on one learner - A timetable built round their week - No enrolment fee, stop or switch at any month end [Book a free first lesson](/book-demo?subject=maths) ### Small-group maths $100 / month - 8 live group lessons a month (2 a week, 1 hour each) - 15 to 20 learners matched by level and board - Structure and practice at a lower monthly price - No enrolment fee, stop or switch at any month end [See all maths courses](/course-atlas) Not sure which format fits? [**Book a Priority Demo**](/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. From families ## Rated 4.9 across 547 Google reviews ★★★★★ "My son struggled with math for years. Integrating it into coding projects has transformed his understanding and confidence. Highly recommended!" Shewta Singh, mother of Ishan · Google review ★★★★★ "Modern Age Coders have wonderful teachers who teach in a clear, easy and practical way. The teacher boosts students' confidence and inspires them to learn without hesitation." Sonu Goyal, parent · Google review ★★★★★ "My child Dhairya is really enjoying the Modern Age Coders classes. This is his first online class and he eagerly looks forward to it. I can already see his improvement, and the teachers are very cooperative." Sonam Oswal, parent of Dhairya · Google review Common questions ## Group or one-to-one maths tuition: questions parents ask Is one-to-one maths tuition better than a group? Not automatically. In school research on maths, small groups did about as well as one-to-one on average, at lower cost. One-to-one is worth the extra when a learner has specific gaps, a close deadline or struggles to speak up. How much more does one-to-one maths tuition cost? Usually noticeably more per lesson. The cost table shows published centre prices for each format and our own per-lesson prices. How big should a maths tuition group be? Small enough that the tutor sees each learner's working. Our groups hold 15 to 20 learners matched by level and exam board. What does the Education Endowment Foundation say about tuition? Its toolkit rates one-to-one tuition as moderate impact for moderate cost and small-group tuition as moderate impact for low cost, both on moderate evidence, with maths effects of about +2 and +3 months respectively. Can my child switch from one-to-one to a group later? Yes. Many learners start one-to-one to fix gaps and then move to a group to keep practising. With us you can switch at any month end. Are your groups matched by exam board? Yes, for GCSE and A level groups we match by level and board, so the past papers in the lesson are the ones your child will sit. Is there a contract? No. There is no enrolment fee and no contract, and you can stop or switch at any month end. Can we try a lesson first? Yes. The [first lesson is free](/book-demo?subject=maths) and needs no card, and the tutor will tell you which format they would choose for your child. For a class today or tomorrow, [book a Priority Demo](/priority-demo); if you enrol, the demo fee is adjusted against your first month's fee. Why are prices in US dollars? We teach families in more than 25 countries and bill outside India in US dollars, so the page uses one currency. UK market prices were converted at one stated exchange rate. ## Let the tutor tell you which format your child needs. In the free first lesson the tutor sees how your child works, then recommends a group or one-to-one, and says so plainly when a group is enough. No card needed. 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