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ACTACT study plan: 8 weeks to a higher scoreA week-by-week ACT plan: a diagnostic test, section practice for English, Math, Reading and Science, timing drills and full practice tests.
SATHow much does SAT or ACT tutoring cost?SAT and ACT tutors charge more than any other subject: $90–$238 an hour, with a median of $150. Here is what a full prep plan costs and how to spend less.
SpanishHow much does a Spanish tutor cost? (2026)Online Spanish tutors usually charge $50–$84 an hour, with a median of $60. Here is what you get at each price and how many lessons it takes to reach conversation level.- PianoHow much do piano and guitar lessons cost?Online piano lessons usually cost $50–$80 an hour (median $63); guitar lessons $50–$80 (median $60). Here is what affects the price and how often to take lessons.
- ScienceHow much does a biology, chemistry or physics tutor cost?Online science tutors charge $60–$150 an hour. Physics has the highest median ($100), then biology ($90) and chemistry ($85).
- TutoringTutor prices by city: New York, Los Angeles, Chicago and more (2026)Hourly tutor rates in seven US cities, from New York's $110 median to Orlando's $57, based on tutor listings we checked in November 2026.
- GeometryGeometry formulas cheat sheet: area, perimeter and volumeEvery core geometry formula on one page: triangles, circles, quadrilaterals, 3D shapes and the Pythagorean theorem.
- EnglishIELTS speaking tips: 9 ways to raise your band scoreFluency, pronunciation and answering the question fully matter more than speaking fast. Practical tips from English tutors.
- TutoringOnline vs in-person tutoring: which is better for my child?Online lessons give you more choice and usually cost less; in-person lessons suit younger children and hands-on subjects. How to decide.
TutoringHow to choose a tutor: 10 questions to ask before you bookExperience, reviews, lesson plans and trial lessons: the questions that help you pick the right tutor the first time.
11 Plus11+ exam preparation: a guide for parentsWhen to start, what the 11+ tests, how to practise without burning out, and whether your child needs a tutor.- MathGCSE maths revision: a parent's guide to helping at homeYou don't need to know the maths to help. A simple revision routine, the right resources, and when a tutor makes a difference.
- SATDigital SAT study plan: an 8-week schedule that worksA week-by-week plan for the digital SAT: start with a Bluebook practice test, fix your weakest question types, and finish with timed full tests.
- EnglishHow much does an online English tutor cost?Online English conversation lessons usually cost $29–$47 an hour; ESL and exam preparation cost more. What you get at each price.
MathHow much does a math tutor cost? 2026 rates for algebra, geometry and calculusOnline math tutors usually charge $60–$150 an hour, with a median of $100. Here is what changes the price and how to get the most from each lesson.- TutoringHow much does a tutor cost in 2026? Prices by subjectOnline tutors in the US usually charge $45–$150 an hour depending on the subject. Here are typical prices for 20+ subjects from public listings we checked in November 2026.