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Online English tuition, UK-wide

Online English tutors, from 11+ to A-Level

Live one-to-one English lessons online, anywhere in the UK, from qualified teachers and English specialists. 11+ English, GCSE English Language and Literature, and A-Level English, with essays marked and talked through in the lesson.

Our results

2 grades

is the typical improvement for our GCSE students over 12 weeks of weekly lessons.

Source: Brainhub student records, 2021–2026.

Online from£25 an hour· in person £5 more

Subjects

English guides for every exam

Our guides explain each English exam, with the papers and real grade boundaries for your board.

How we teach

Online English lessons that work

  • Writing that scores

    How to plan and write answers the way mark schemes reward, from 11+ stories to A-Level essays.

  • Set texts

    Close reading of the novels, plays and poems your child is studying.

  • Marked work

    Essays shared on screen, marked and talked through together.

  • Reading and vocabulary

    Wider reading and new words built into every lesson.

How it starts

Three steps to the first lesson

  1. Free 45-minute assessment

    Normally a real past paperA real exam from a previous year, used for practice., so we find true strengths and gaps.

  2. A tutor matched to your child

    Matched to the subject, the exam boardThe organisation that sets and marks the exam, such as AQA, Edexcel or OCR. Each has its own syllabus. and how your child learns best.

  3. A plan, then a trial lesson

    A plan agreed with you, then a trial to check the fit. Not right? We rematch.

Online or in person

Prefer in person? Our London hubs

Live online lessons work anywhere in the UK. In London, lessons can also be in person at one of our seven hubs, by appointment. How online lessons work

What Online English tutoring costs

  • One-to-one online lessons start from £25 an hour.
  • Lessons in person at a London hub cost £5 an hour more.
  • A qualified teacher with a PGCEPostgraduate Certificate in Education: the professional teaching qualification for UK schools. costs £10 an hour more.
  • No registration, platform or admin fees. Books and past papers are free.

Prices depend on the subject, the tutor and how many hours a week. For an accurate price, use our price calculator.

Questions about Online English tutoring

How much does an online English tutor cost?

Online one-to-one lessons start from £25 an hour for primary, 11+ and KS3, £30 for GCSE and £40 for A-Level. A qualified teacher with a PGCE costs £10 an hour more. There are no registration or admin fees, and the first step is a free 45-minute assessment.

How do online English lessons work?

Lessons are live and one-to-one on Zoom, Google Meet or Microsoft Teams, with a shared online whiteboard, so your child writes their working and the tutor sees every step. All you need is a laptop or tablet and a quiet space.

Is online tutoring as good as in person?

The Education Endowment Foundation’s review of one-to-one tuition says studies involving digital technology show broadly similar effects, and costs are lower online. Our guide “Is online tutoring worth it?” sets out the evidence.

Do you tutor English Language and English Literature?

Yes. We tutor GCSE English Language and English Literature, A-Level English, and 11+ English.

Do tutors follow my child’s exam board?

Yes. GCSE and A-Level tutors are matched to your exam board, AQA, Edexcel or OCR, and lessons use its specification, past papers and mark schemes.

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