💡 Manchester Tutors vs Tuition Centres: What Are You Really Paying For?
If you’re a parent looking for extra support for your child, you’ll quickly notice how much tuition prices vary across Manchester. Some private tutors charge £20–£60 per hour, while tuition centres charge anywhere between £20–£40 per session.
But before choosing purely on price, it’s worth asking:
👉 What are you really getting for your money?
At Chorlton Tuition Centre, we’ve supported thousands of Manchester children for over 20 years — and we’ve seen the difference between price and value first-hand.
Here’s how the main options compare.
🧑🏫 1. Private One-to-One Tutors
Typical cost: £30–£60 per hour
Many parents like the idea of one-to-one tuition — and it can be helpful for short-term catch-up. However, the experience varies widely depending on the tutor’s qualifications, consistency, and resources.
Pros:
✅ Personal attention
✅ Flexible scheduling
✅ Can target specific topics
Cons:
❌ Quality and experience vary
❌ No structured curriculum or assessments
❌ No peer motivation or team support
Private tutoring can be excellent — but without structure or accountability, progress can be slow and hard to measure.
💻 2. Computer-Based Tuition Centres
Typical cost: £25–£40 per session
These national chains often use computer programs for students to work through independently. While this can encourage self-learning, there’s often limited teacher input or tailored feedback.
Pros:
✅ Regular practice and structure
✅ Automated progression
✅ Consistent session times
Cons:
❌ Over-reliance on screens
❌ Minimal human teaching or explanation
❌ Limited flexibility for individual needs
This model can work for confident children, but many need more direct teaching and encouragement to build true understanding.
✏️ 3. Structured, Teacher-Led Tuition (Like Chorlton Tuition Centre)
Our cost: £35 per 1-hour lesson
💡 Or £315 for 10 lessons in advance (a saving of £35)
At Chorlton Tuition Centre, we combine the best parts of school teaching and personalised learning. Our lessons are led by experienced, qualified tutors — not computer programs — and follow a structured plan based on each child’s needs.
We use books and worksheets rather than screens, because children learn better when they’re thinking, writing, and talking through ideas.
Pros:
✅ Qualified, experienced teachers
✅ Small groups with individual support
✅ Personalised learning plans and assessments
✅ Structured curriculum based on real school content
✅ Great value compared to one-to-one tuition
Cons:
❌ Fixed session times
❌ Not one-to-one — but every child receives close attention in a small group
Parents often tell us their children make faster progress here than they ever did with a private tutor — and enjoy learning more, too.
💷 The Real Question: Price or Value?
At first glance, a private tutor might cost the same or slightly more than Chorlton Tuition Centre. But when you compare what you get — structured lessons, expert teaching, and ongoing assessment — the value becomes clear.
You’re not just paying for an hour of someone’s time.
You’re investing in:
✅ A consistent teaching approach
✅ Regular feedback and progress tracking
✅ Confidence, skills, and long-term improvement
In other words — you’re paying for results.
🌟 Why Parents Choose Chorlton Tuition Centre
Parents across South Manchester choose us because we deliver quality teaching, structured learning, and measurable progress — all at a fair and transparent price.
📘 £35 per session
💡 £315 for 10 lessons in advance (save £35)
If you want your child to feel more confident, motivated, and ready for school success, come and see what makes our approach different.
📍 Chorlton Tuition Centre
📞 0161 881 4421
🌐 www.chorltontuitioncentre.co.uk
📧 info@chorltontuitioncentre.co.uk