Parent portal
Find the right UK tutor — wherever you are
- ✦AI matches tutors by expertise, proximity and fit
- ✦Specialists in 7+, 8+, 11+ and Common Entrance
- ✦Online tutors available for families worldwide
- ✦Unlock contact details from £9.99 — no commission
Tutor portal
Reach UK families — and those preparing from abroad
- ✦Free to list — no signup fees, no commission ever
- ✦See parents actively searching for your exact profile
- ✦Gulf and international families seeking online specialists
- ✦Parents contact you directly. You set your own rate.
How it works for parents
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Tell us what you need
Select the exam type, target schools and admissions cycle. Our agent looks up the exact exam format for your schools and suggests the right subjects.
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Get AI-ranked matches
Our agent ranks tutors by subject expertise, proximity (or online availability for international families) and fit — with a plain-English reason for each.
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Unlock and connect
Pay once for 7 or 30-day access. Reveal any tutor's contact details. You agree the schedule and rate directly — we take no cut.
How it works for tutors
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Create your free profile
Add your subjects, exam specialisms, location and hourly rate. Toggle international availability to reach families in the Gulf and beyond.
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Parents find you
UK families and international parents searching for boarding school prep see your profile ranked by our agent. They unlock your contact details and reach out directly.
Preparing from the Gulf
UK boarding school prep — from Dubai, Riyadh or Doha
Hundreds of Gulf families prepare their children for UK independent schools each year. Our tutors specialise in Common Entrance, 13+ scholarship and boarding school entry — and are experienced with online sessions across Gulf time zones.
Learn more →Exam covered
Common Entrance (CE), 13+ Scholarship, 11+, 16+
Sessions
Online via Zoom or Teams — no travel needed
Time zones
UAE (UTC+4), Saudi (UTC+3), Qatar (UTC+3)
Typical start
Year 5 or 6 for 13+ — 1 to 2 years before exam
For parents only — tutors are always free
One-off access. No subscription.
Pay once to unlock tutor contact details. No commission on sessions, no recurring fees. Same pricing for UK and international families.
7 days
£9.99
Most popular
30 days
£19.99
Frequently asked questions
- What exams do your tutors cover?
- Our tutors specialise in 7+, 8+, 11+, 13+ and Common Entrance preparation, as well as SATs and general primary school entrance exams. Many tutors also cover scholarship papers for selective schools.
- How does the matching work?
- You tell us the exam type, subjects and your location (or select online for international families). Our AI agent ranks tutors by subject expertise, proximity and fit, and gives a plain-English reason for each match.
- What does it cost?
- Browsing tutor profiles and seeing AI match rankings is completely free. You pay once — £9.99 for 7-day access or £19.99 for 30-day access — to unlock tutors' contact details. There is no commission on sessions.
- Do you have online tutors for families outside the UK?
- Yes. Many tutors on TutorConnect offer online sessions and are experienced working with families in the Gulf and internationally. Leave the postcode blank when searching and we'll show online-available tutors.
- Are tutors DBS checked?
- Tutors who hold a DBS certificate are marked on their profiles. DBS status is self-reported — we recommend asking to see the original certificate before your child's first session.
Parent guides
Everything you need to prepare
11+ Preparation
What is the 11+ exam? A complete guide for parents
Everything parents need to know about the 11+ exam — what it tests, which schools use it, and how to prepare your child.
11+ Preparation
When should my child start 11+ preparation?
Timing is one of the most common questions parents ask. Here is a clear timeline for starting 11+ prep based on your child's current year group.
Advice
How to choose a private tutor for 11+ preparation
What to look for when hiring an 11+ tutor — qualifications, experience, teaching style, and the questions you should ask before committing.
Local Guides
11+ tutors in North London: Hampstead, Highgate and Muswell Hill
A complete guide to 11+ preparation in North London — the key schools (NLCS, South Hampstead, UCS, Highgate), what their exams test, when to start, and how to find the right tutor.
Common Entrance
How to prepare for Common Entrance at 13+
A practical guide to Common Entrance preparation — the subjects covered, the typical timeline, and how to give your child the best chance at their target school.
Gulf & International
UK boarding school prep from the Gulf: a complete guide
How families in the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar approach UK boarding school preparation — the timeline, the exams, online tutoring and what to expect.