Online Tutors
One-to-one online tuition for Primary, 11+, GCSE and A-level students — carefully matched to your child by our education team.
Principal Tutors provides high-quality online tuition with experienced UK qualified teachers. We support pupils across most school subjects, including Maths, English, Science, 11+, GCSE and A-level.
Unlike tutor directories, we do the tutor matching for you. Tell us what your child needs help with and our education consultants will introduce you to a suitable qualified teacher.
Why Choose Principal Tutors?
- We are teachers and we know the UK curriculum (no students allowed!)
- We tutor-pupil match for you.
- A 4.9 Google rating from hundreds of parent reviews
- We provide written feedback after every lesson
- Simple pay-as-you-go pricing
- We provide customer support (again, by a teacher)
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Why Principal Tutors?
We help at all levels of the education system to achieve their true potential and academic goals.
Qualified Teachers
We only work with Qualified teachers who have significant classroom experience teaching the UK National Curriculum.
Tutor-Pupil Matching Service
Simply tell us about your requirements and we will introduce you to the right tutor for your child. If you are not happy, we will allocate you an alternative tutor at any time.
Personal Customer Support
With years of experience in the education field, we can provide you with a personal touch to customer service, so that you can contact us to discuss any aspect of your child’s education any time.
How It Works
1. Tell us what your child needs
Complete the short tutor request form and let us know the subject, level and type of support required. You can tell us whether your child needs help catching up, preparing for exams, building confidence or aiming for higher grades.
2. We learn more and match your child with a tutor
After you submit the Request a Tutor form, one of our Education Consultants will call you to discuss your specific requirements and learn more about your child’s needs.
We’ll ask about the subject, level, goals, learning style, confidence and any particular areas where support is needed. We then use this information to carefully match your child with a suitable online tutor.
3. Your child starts online lessons
Lessons take place online using an interactive learning space with audio, video and digital whiteboard tools. Tutors can upload resources, explain concepts visually and work through problems with your child in real time.
4. You receive feedback
After lessons, parents receive written feedback so they can see what has been covered and what the tutor recommends next.
How does Online Tuition Work?
Our virtual online classrooms use digital whiteboards with integrated audio and video capability. Sessions are recorded so you can review your lesson afterwards as often as required. The entire whiteboard contents will also be emailed to you after each lesson for your notes. Both tutor and student can write on the whiteboard and learning material can be uploaded to the learning space.
This means a highly effective and efficient one to one tutoring session can take place, without the pupil having to spend any time making notes.
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Online tutors who understand the UK curriculum
At Principal Tutors, we only work with qualified teachers. That means your child is supported by someone who understands how pupils learn, how schools assess progress and how to teach the curriculum effectively.
Our tutors are not simply subject specialists. They are experienced educators who know how to explain difficult topics clearly, identify gaps in understanding and help pupils build confidence.
This is especially important for pupils preparing for 11+, GCSE and A-level exams, where curriculum knowledge, exam technique and structured support can make a real difference.
We are NOT just a Tutor Directory
Many tutoring websites leave parents to choose from a long list of tutor profiles. That can be time-consuming and confusing, especially if you are not sure what qualifications, experience or teaching style your child needs.
Principal Tutors works differently.
Our education consultants speak with you first, understand your child’s situation, then recommend a suitable tutor. If the first match is not quite right, we can revisit the process and help find an alternative.
The goal is simple: to make it easier for your child to start learning with a tutor who suits their needs.
See what parents are saying about our online tutors…
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Online tutors for most school subjects
Principal Tutors provides one-to-one online tuition across a wide range of subjects and levels.
Online Maths Tutors
Our online maths tutors help pupils improve confidence, close gaps in understanding and prepare for school assessments or exams. We support pupils from Primary and 11+ through to GCSE and A-level Maths.
Online English Tutors
Our online English tutors support reading, writing, comprehension, grammar, creative writing, English Language and English Literature. Lessons can help younger pupils build foundations or older students prepare for GCSE and A-level.
Online Science Tutors
We provide online Science tutors for Combined Science, Biology, Chemistry and Physics. Tutors can support understanding of key concepts, practical knowledge, exam questions and revision technique.
Online 11+ Tutors
Our online 11+ tutors help pupils prepare for entrance exams, including English, Maths, verbal reasoning and non-verbal reasoning, depending on the exam requirements.
Online GCSE Tutors
GCSE students can receive targeted support with subject knowledge, revision planning, exam technique and confidence. Tutors can focus on the areas where your child needs the most help.
Online A-Level Tutors
Our A-level tutors provide subject-specific support for students preparing for more advanced study and final examinations. Lessons can focus on complex topics, essay skills, problem-solving, exam practice and independent learning.
Why online tuition works well for busy families
Online tuition gives families access to high-quality teaching from home, without travel time or location limits. Your child can learn in a familiar environment while still receiving personalised support from a qualified teacher.
Online lessons are also highly interactive. Tutors can use digital whiteboards, uploaded resources, audio and video to explain ideas clearly and work through tasks with the pupil.
For many families, online tuition is a convenient way to fit expert support around school, homework, clubs and family life.
Who It Is For
Online tuition for different learning needs
Principal Tutors can support pupils in many different situations.
Your child may benefit from online tuition if they:
- Need help catching up after falling behind
- Lack confidence in a particular subject
- Are preparing for 11+, GCSE or A-level exams
- Need help with homework or school topics
- Want to improve exam technique
- Are aiming for higher grades
- Would benefit from one-to-one support from a qualified teacher
Every child is different, so our tutor matching process starts with understanding what your child needs and what kind of support is likely to work best.
Online Tutors: Frequently Asked Questions
Are your online tutors qualified teachers?
Yes. Principal Tutors works with qualified teachers who have classroom experience and knowledge of the UK curriculum.
What subjects do you offer?
We provide online tuition in most school subjects, including Maths, English, Science, 11+, History, Geography, Spanish, French, German, Business, Sociology, Psychology and Economics at GCSE and A-level. Availability may depend on the subject, level and timetable required.
Do I choose the tutor myself?
No. We match your child with a suitable tutor for you. Our education consultants take time to understand your child’s needs before recommending a tutor.
How does online tuition work?
Lessons take place online using audio, video and an interactive whiteboard. Tutors can explain concepts, upload resources, work through questions and support your child in real time.
Can lessons be recorded?
Lessons can be recorded on request, allowing pupils to review the session afterwards.
Will I receive feedback?
Yes. Parents receive written feedback after lessons so they can understand what has been covered and how their child is progressing.
Do you offer GCSE online tutors?
Yes. We provide online GCSE tutors across a range of subjects, including Maths, English and Science.
Do you offer online tutors for primary school children?
Yes. We provide online tuition for primary pupils, including KS1, KS2, Maths, English and 11+ preparation.
How much does online tuition cost?
One-to-one tuition starts from £39/hr.
Is there a long-term contract?
Principal Tutors offers simple pay-as-you-go pricing, making it flexible for families.
Submit your details and we will assign you a qualified teacher within 24-48 hours
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Qualified teachers only. Tutor matching handled for you. Simple pay-as-you-go pricing.
“Fees for one to one tuition from £37/hr and group tuition from £20/hr”