How much does a History tutor cost in the UK?

Private History tutors in the UK typically charge between £25 and £50 per hour, making it one of the more affordable subjects to get help with.

As a rough guide:

• GCSE History: £25–£45/hr
• A-Level History: £30–£50/hr

History is assessed almost entirely through essay writing and source analysis, which means what really matters in a tutor is their knowledge of your child's specific exam board and set topics. AQA, Edexcel, OCR and Eduqas all use different periods and themes, so a tutor who knows the exact specification — and the mark scheme language — is far more valuable than someone with broad historical knowledge but no exam-board awareness.

Tutors with History degrees, those who have worked as examiners, or those who have a track record of helping students improve their essay grades tend to charge towards the upper end. The investment is usually well worth it: History mark improvements are largely technique-driven, and a few focused sessions on essay structure can produce measurable grade jumps.

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