On the private side of the platform, tutors are “self-employed” and set their own tutoring fee from our 5 price bands.
We set these 5 bands to:
Allow experienced tutors the opportunity to earn more
Make tuition accessible for more families with a low starting price-point
Simplify the choice for parents considering tuition
To find out more about the platform fee that we charge parents, check out this article.
This table shows pricing and earnings for all lessons on or after the 17th of August 2023.
*Equal pay for Scottish Highers, IB and mentoring
**Equal pay for 11 Plus, 13 Plus, KS2, KS3, National 4 and National 5
Should I move up a band?
You can select the band you feel is most appropriate for you to charge. And if you have more lessons, reviews, and happy students compared to this time last year, it might be time to move up.
If you’re stuck, it’s useful to take a look at what other tutors with your level of experience are charging.
Also, it’s a good idea to consider changing your price band ahead of September so you don’t cause disruption during the academic year.
You can find out more about moving up a band here.
How do I change my band?
You can see the full breakdown of different bands and change yours on your Prices page when you log in to your MyTutor account.
How do I get more private work?
The best ways to pick up extra private lessons are to:
Boost your profile
Keep your availability up-to-date
Add all the subjects you’re eligible to tutor to your profile.
Other things parents love are quick responders, tutors who complete lesson reports, and tutors with a profile video.
According to our calculations, parents are 30% more likely to book a lesson with a tutor who responds to their message within 2 hours.
How do I make a price band exception?
A price band exception allows you to keep a parent on a specific band. This means that whenever you move up a band, they’ll stay on the exception you’ve set.
To do this, log into your account and head to your ‘My Prices’ page. You’ll see the option under ‘Creating exceptions for existing students’.
If you'd like to do this ahead of any changes to MyTutor price bands or fees, please make sure to do so ahead of the changes launching.
Check out this article for more information about pay for school lessons.