Private tutoring is used by many parents around the world to supplement their children’s education and boost their chances of success at school. In England, several surveys have estimated the ...

More than a quarter of students have private tutors, as parents look beyond schools to give their children an edge. And parents are increasingly likely to hire tutors to help get their children ...

More than 40% of pupils in London have had a private tutor at some time, creating concerns about an increase in education inequality The private tuition industry is booming, with the proportion of ...

A quarter of secondary school students have sought help from private tutors, a survey has revealed. The Sutton Trust charity, which commissioned the research, said the latest findings have fuelled ...

Sending a child to a state school, but paying for tutors is a private education through the backdoor (Getty/iStock) Kumon, a daily maths worksheet plus a weekly in-person session, cost about £40 a ...

The top private tutors can command large fees for guiding students through their exams. But it takes a lot of hard work behind the scenes to break into the top ranks. Melissa Lehan’s work as a private ...