About Us

TutorDex was established in 2026 by Henry, a tutor of 15 years from First Tutors.

TutorDex is the spiritual successor to First Tutors, which suddenly shut down with no warning. First Tutors was established in 2005 with the aim of helping people find great tutors in their local area. TutorDex will continue this mission. We are committed to making the tuition market more open and merit-based.

Why Use Us?

• Reassurance — We conduct ID and reference checks on all our tutors so you can choose them with confidence.
• Choice — We have many thousands of tutors nationwide, covering a wide variety of subjects. Whether you need to prepare for your Maths GCSE or brush up on your French, TutorDex can help you find a tutor for your subject and level.
• Feedback — Collectively our tutors have thousands of client reviews.
• Affordability — We ask for a one-off introduction fee of £9.99–39.99* and that's all! You only pay once you've used the members' area to discuss the necessary arrangements with your tutor and are happy to go ahead with tuition. Some agencies charge a fixed percentage of 18–33% for every hour a tutor teaches, but with TutorDex there are no additional agency fees or hidden costs.
• Flexibility — There are no minimum or maximum limits on the number of hours you can book a tutor for. And our service can be accessed 24/7, whenever suits you.
• Accessibility — Our site is secure, functional and easy to navigate. We are focused on delivering the highest quality user experience.

TutorDex vs a Typical Agency

TutorDex differs from conventional Tuition Agencies and it is important that you understand how:

• Browse and select your tutor yourself: there is no middle man.
• Contact your chosen tutors directly through our private forums to discuss your needs — no payment necessary.
• We verify DBS checks that a tutor has sent to us. You should also double-check any references/DBSs your tutor claims.
• We ask for a £9.99–39.99* introduction fee and that's all. We don't ask for a £9.99–39.99* fee on top of every hour a tutor teaches but equally we cannot fairly intervene if you are not happy with the tutor you have chosen because we do not manage the ongoing relationship. We do however collect feedback from all tutees regarding their tutor a couple of weeks after making an introduction for the benefit of other parents and tutees.