Private tutor vs AI tutor: what parents are actually getting for their money
The UK private tutoring market is vast. AI tutoring platforms cost a fraction of the hourly rate. Whether they deliver comparable educational outcomes is a question the market has not yet answered.
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The UK private tutoring market is estimated to be worth several billion pounds annually. In London, experienced subject specialists routinely charge £80 to £100 per hour. A subscription to an AI tutoring platform typically costs less than £20 per month. For parents who cannot afford regular private tutoring but want their children to have additional academic support, AI platforms look like an obvious alternative. Whether they deliver comparable outcomes is a different question. A skilled human tutor does more than explain content and mark answers. They read a child's body language, adjust thei