Tutors in Essex

Our online Tutors in Essex are highly qualified, rigorously interviewed and proven to deliver results. Alternatively, we can match you with private Essex Tutors at any academic level.

68% achieved A*-A at A-Level (2.5x the national average)*

93% of undergraduates moved up by +1.2 grades on average*

99% success rate across 1st & 2nd choice universities*

Tutoring in Essex – The Profs FAQs and Guide

The Profs offer private tutoring across Essex for students at secondary school, university or for adults, including:

Our tutors in Essex provide one-to-one tuition across the curriculum, from primary numeracy to specialist university-level modules. We cover core subjects such as Mathematics, English Language, Physics, Chemistry and Biology plus vocational and niche subjects.

Eleven-plus and school entrance exams (11 Plus, Common Entrance)
Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2, Key Stage 3, GCSE and A-Level tuition
IGCSE, IB Diploma and Advanced Placement (AP)
University admissions support - UCAS, personal statements, admissions tests and interviews, including Oxbridge coaching
Undergraduate, Masters/Postgraduate, PhD and professional/chartered examination preparation
Specialist subjects - we cover 15,000+ topics, and can match you with an experienced maths tutor, science teacher or subject specialist

Find subject-specific support - for example our . We also provide options for pupils preparing for grammar school entrance and selective school exams.

Online Tutoring prices with a premium tutors start at:

£60 per hour for school levels (GCSE, A-Level, IB etc)
£75 per hour for undergraduate university tuition
£90 per hour for masters/postgraduate
£105 per hour for professional courses/chartered examination preparation
£120 per hour for University Admissions support, including Oxbridge applications

There’s a one-off £70 placement fee once you approve your tutor in Essex. Discounts are available for prepaid lessons, block bookings and small group tuition (up to 50% savings). Students only pay for the hours booked - tuition payments are taken securely online with no long-term contracts.

Please note tutor rates in Essex vary by experience, subject (for example a specialist maths tutor or a science expert), the pupil’s needs and the programme required.

Absolutely. The Profs has one of the most trustworthy selections of tutors on offer in the industry:

All tutors have at least two years’ teaching experience; the average years experience is over 10 years
All tutors undergo identity verification and an enhanced DBS check
Many tutors are current or former secondary school teachers, university lecturers, examiners, or practising professionals
All tutors hold university degrees; 98% have postgraduate qualifications and 45% hold doctorates
Only 3% of tutor applicants are accepted to work with The Profs - ensuring a highly experienced, qualified tutor network

We match pupils to the right teacher for their level - whether primary numeracy support, GCSE revision with a specialist math tutor, or advanced university tuition.

The Profs is very proud of the results achieved by tutoring clients:

92% of GCSE, A-Level, IB and other primary/secondary school students improve at least one grade
68% of A-Level students achieve A*/A in their final exams
93% of university students get higher grades
57% of university students achieve a First-class degree
99% of university admissions clients secure entry to their first or second-choice university
66% of Oxbridge candidates are accepted; compared to the c.22% national average
The Profs has maintained a 4.9/5 TrustPilot rating since 2016

* Based on The Profs Client Feedback Survey 2025

The Profs tutors support pupils across Essex including Chelmsford, Colchester, Southend-on-Sea, Basildon and Brentwood via online tuition. Lessons are delivered remotely using live video calls and interactive teaching tools to provide a consistent learning experience across the county.

The process is:

Complete our contact form listing the level of study, subject and objectives, or call our team on +44 208 004 7639
Have a free consultation with an education expert to discuss tuition needs, exam targets and budget
Our smart-match algorithm and client success team select the best-fit tutor in Essex for your requirements
Most students begin within 1-2 working days of instructing The Profs
Sessions are online - live video calls, an interactive whiteboard (BitPaper), screen sharing and 100% session recording for revision

If you’d like a tutor in your local area, see our city pages for Essex: and Brentwood tutors.

Admissions support is a core strength of our service. Our Essex tutors specialise in entrance exams and university preparation across levels.

Online tutors in Essex can help school applications at:

7/8 Plus
11 Plus
13 Plus
Common Entrance

University admissions support in Essex includes:

UCAS applications and personal statements
Admissions tests, interview preparation and subject-specific assessments including TMUA and TSA
Graduate admissions tests such as GMAT and other postgraduate assessments
Oxbridge applications and specialist interview coaching

Students in Essex working with The Profs regularly go on to Russell Group, Oxbridge, Ivy League and other top UK and international universities. For admissions-focused tuition and application support see our Essex subject pages and contact our admissions specialists for tailored guidance.

Our clients in Essex commonly apply to and attend local and national institutions including:

University of Essex (Colchester)
Anglia Ruskin University (Chelmsford)
Colchester Royal Grammar School (selective secondary)
Chelmsford County High School for Girls
Westcliff High School for Boys and other selective schools across the county

Many pupils use targeted tuition in Essex to prepare for National Curriculum assessment, 11 Plus and GCSE or A-Level exams, or to strengthen applications to competitive universities.

We combine human expertise and algorithmic matching to pair your child with the right tutor in Essex. After a consultation we consider the pupil’s level, exam objectives (GCSE, A-Level, 11 Plus), subject needs - for example Mathematics or English - and learning style to create an individual learning plan. Our tutors are teachers and subject specialists with a strong track record of results and experience teaching the relevant syllabus.

Payments for tuition in Essex are taken securely online. Tuition payments are processed through a PCI-DSS-compliant gateway. All tutors pass enhanced DBS checks and identity verification, and sessions are recorded so parents and pupils can review lessons. We operate clear policies on academic integrity - tutors advise and do not produce assessed work on behalf of students.