The Best Online Tutors in London

Spires offer private tutoring across Greater London for students at secondary school, university or for adults, including:

• Eleven-plus and school entrance exams (7+/8+/11+/13+, Common Entrance)
• KS3, GCSE, and A-level (including GCSE and A-level exam boards AQA, Edexcel, OCR and Cambridge OCR)
• IGCSE, IB Diploma, and Advanced Placement (AP)
• University admissions support, including Oxbridge (all Oxford & Cambridge tests) and Russell Group universities
• Undergraduate, Master’s/Postgraduate, PhD and professional/chartered examination preparation
• Core subjects such as mathematics, English, physics, chemistry, biology, economics, business and social sciences
• Specialist one-to-one tuition across over 10,000 subjects, modules and exam topics tailored to the curriculum

Our Greater London tutors include experienced teachers and subject experts able to support specific exam boards and curricula, from key stage work through to advanced university modules. For subject-specific online lessons see our maths, physics, chemistry and economics pages: maths tutors in London, physics tutors in London, chemistry tutors in London and economics tutors in London.

Spires operates a unique marketplace model where tutors set their own rates via a sealed-bid auction system. Starting rates typically begin at:

• £30 per hour for school levels (GCSE, A-level, IB etc)
• £40 per hour for undergraduate university tuition
• £50 per hour for Master’s/postgraduate, professional courses, and university admissions support

Actual prices in Greater London may be higher depending on the tutor’s experience, exam board expertise or specialist qualifications — examiner tutors and former teachers often charge premium rates. Students only pay for the hours booked; secure payments are processed automatically via Stripe immediately after each class. There are no placement fees, no long-term contracts and no Spires discounts — though individual tutors may negotiate their own rates. Tutors may charge full fees for no-shows or missed classes.

Absolutely. Spires has one of the most trustworthy selections of tutors in the industry:

• All tutors must have at least two years’ classroom teaching experience (mandated minimum)
• All tutors undergo professional vetting including an interview, an online-class demonstration, enhanced DBS check and KYC verification
• Many tutors are current or former secondary school teachers, university lecturers, examiners or industry experts
• All tutors hold university degrees (PhD, MSc, MA, BSc, BA) from leading universities; some hold a Postgraduate Certificate in Education or equivalent teaching qualification
• Only around 7% of applicants are accepted to work with Spires, maintaining high quality and consistency
• Tutors are background-checked and classroom-ready to deliver one-to-one online lessons that focus on confidence, progress and exam preparation

We prioritise teacher experience, subject specialism and the ability to build learner confidence across the Greater London curriculum and UK exam systems.

Spires is very proud of the results achieved by tutoring clients:

• 93% of students report a grade improvement after receiving tutoring*
• The median tuition received by those students was 32 hours (Undergraduate) and 33 hours (A-level)*
• Average grade uplift for those students was +1.8 grade boundaries*
• 97% of GCSE students improved with an average uplift of +2.4 grades; 78% achieved grades 7-9; 53% achieved grades 8-9*
• 93% of A-level students improved; 61% achieved A or A* (approximately 2x the national average)*
• 93% of university students improved; 40% achieved a first (compared to 0% before tutoring)*
• Spires has maintained a 4.7/5 TrustPilot rating with over 1,000 public reviews marked “Excellent”
• Average live-class rating across more than 100,000 classes is 4.97/5*

* Based on Spires Client Feedback Survey 2025

Spires tutors support students and their families all across Greater London in locations such as London, Croydon, Ealing, Camden and Bromley. The process is:

• Create a request specifying subject, level and goals (posted as a “job” in the marketplace)
• Receive bids from qualified tutors who propose their hourly rate and include a message
• Compare tutor profiles, rates and reviews; optionally schedule a 10–15 minute introductory call
• Select your preferred tutor and begin scheduling one-to-one lessons inside the platform
• Most students in Greater London are matched with tutors instantly, as requests are sent immediately to all tutors covering the specified subject and level

All lessons in Greater London take place online, with:

• Live video calls via the Spires classroom with BitPaper whiteboard
• Screen sharing and file sharing capabilities for homework and past papers
• Integrated chat functionality and recorded sessions — replay available indefinitely
• Automatic secure payments handled by Stripe after each class

Our online lessons are designed for measurable progress and focused exam preparation across GCSE, A-level and university subjects.

One of Spires’ specialist areas is admissions tuition. Online tutors in Greater London can help with school applications at:

• 7+/8+
• 11+
• 13+
• Common Entrance

University admissions support in Greater London includes:

• UCAS applications and personal statement coaching
• Admissions tests for medicine, law, business and other programmes
• All Oxford & Cambridge tests and Oxbridge interview preparation
• Subject-specific preparation in mathematics, chemistry, physics, economics and more

Spires tutors in Greater London regularly support candidates applying to Russell Group, Oxbridge, Ivy League and other leading UK, US and international universities. For targeted subject tuition see our online subject pages such as maths tutors in London and chemistry tutors in London.

Clients tutored through Spires in Greater London commonly progress to selective schools and top universities, including:

• University College London (UCL), Imperial College London, King’s College London, and the London School of Economics (LSE)
• Russell Group universities across the United Kingdom
• Leading London day and boarding schools such as St Paul’s School, Westminster School and City of London School
• Candidates also receive specialist support for Oxbridge applications and professional pathways into medicine, law and finance

Our tutors tailor lessons to the relevant curriculum, exam boards and admissions requirements used by these institutions, helping learners build the academic skills and confidence to meet demanding entry standards.