Essentials
K-5 reading, homework help, study skills
$18–$25/hr
Tutor sets the rate within this band.
Find a tutor →30-60% lower than the national average
Honest, simple pricing.
Two complementary tutor tracks. Pay only for what fits.
- BA required
- Master's preferred
- Teaching license preferred
- 100+ hrs experience
- C1 English
Independent tutors
Pay-as-you-go bands
Tutor sets the rate within the tier band.
Standard
K-8 math, reading, writing
$26–$38/hr
Tutor sets the rate within this band.
Find a tutor →Advanced
High school core subjects
$40–$65/hr
Tutor sets the rate within this band.
Find a tutor →Certified tutors
Platform-set rates
Eligible for every product on the platform.
Certified Standard
Certified
K-8 core: reading, writing, math, study skills
$32/hr
Find a Certified tutor →Certified Advanced
Certified
High school core, intro college, general STEM
$40/hr
Find a Certified tutor →Certified Specialist
Certified
AP, SAT/ACT, advanced STEM, college-level
$48/hr
Find a Certified tutor →How we compare
Side-by-side with the national average.
Forum Tutoring is priced 30–60% lower across every product category.
| Category | Forum Tutoring | National average | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Independent (value tiers) | $18–$38/hr | $35–$65/hr | 30–60% lower |
| Independent (Advanced–Elite) | $40–$250/hr | $60–$600/hr (specialist market) | varies by tier |
| Certified Standard | $32/hr | $50–$70/hr (most marketplaces) | 36–54% lower |
| AP / SAT prep program | $960 (20 hrs) | $1,800–$3,500 (similar scope) | 47–73% lower |
| Monthly subscription | $109/mo (Weekly) | $199/mo (most subscription tutors) | 45% lower |
Diagnostic
Start with a diagnostic.
A 60-minute one-on-one with a Certified Tutor. We baseline your student's current level, identify the gaps that most affect performance, and deliver a written summary within 24 hours.
First-time visitor
$39
Promotional price for new families. One per household.
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$79
60-minute one-on-one with a Certified Tutor. Includes written summary + recommended next steps. Free when bundled with any package of 24+ hours.
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