The Profs review
Updated September 30, 2026 · AcademyCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 30, 2026
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Our verdict
The Profs suits UK families who want free taster lessons and a vetted tutor pool for maths, English, science, coding, and languages, with a free trial lesson and lessons from £60. Its 450 tutors are a mid-sized roster, so subject availability depends on the match you get.
Key facts
- Best for
- UK families seeking a free trial lesson and screened tutors for core school subjects.
- Lesson price from
- £60 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Trial lesson
- Free (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Number of tutors
- 450 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Tutor vetting
- Screened (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Tutor background checks
- Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Minimum age
- 18 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Cancellation notice
- 24 hours (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Legal entity
- The Profs Tuition Ltd (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Headquarters
- United Kingdom (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Founded
- 2014 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Support channels
- Phone, Email, Chat (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Subjects
- Math, English, Science, Coding, Languages
- Lesson format
- 1to1, Group
- Official website
- theprofs.co.uk
Apps and profiles
- Elsewhere
- TrustpilotLinkedInXyoutube.com
Pros and cons
Pros
- Free trial lesson lets a family meet a tutor before committing, which matches 78.8% as the norm in this category.
- Tutors are screened and background checked, so vetting is handled before lessons start.
- Lessons run one to one and in groups, giving families a cheaper shared option when one child needs help.
- Support runs on phone, email, and chat, so a parent can reach the team in the channel they prefer.
- Covers maths, English, science, coding, and languages, which is wider than a single-subject tutor.
Cons
- Lessons start at £60, above the €13.15 to €178.88 band most tutoring brands sit in, so a tight budget rules it out.
- With 450 tutors, availability in a niche subject can be narrower than at a marketplace listing thousands.
- Cancellation needs 24 hours notice, so a last-minute cancellation is harder than at a service that takes same-day requests.
Who it suits
- UK families wanting a free trial lesson before paying for ongoing tutoring
- Parents looking for a screened tutor for maths, English, or science at secondary level
- Learners who want both one-to-one attention and the option of a shared group lesson
Who should look elsewhere
- Families on a tight budget, since BUKI lists lessons from PLN 50
- Anyone paying mainly in US dollars, since DojoTutor lists lessons from $10
- Learners who need a market of thousands of tutors, which ErsteNachhilfe supports with listings from €10.50
How it compares on our data
On lesson price from, The Profs ranks 26 among 32 brands in the tutoring comparison, which places it in the middle rather than at the budget end. Its entry price sits above the €23.71 to €307.26 range typical of online tutoring listings, so budget-first readers have cheaper options. Tutor count tells a better story. The Profs ranks 12 of 16 brands on roster size, well above the 475 lower quartile of tutoring platforms but far short of the 24,651.5 upper quartile. In practice that means a dependable pool for mainstream subjects, with thin choice for a specialist topic, and a better fit than a small local agency rather than a global marketplace.
Core features
The roster is 450 tutors, screened before they appear, which is enough to cover core subjects and still small enough that a family is not browsing an open marketplace. Screening is the deciding detail: it shifts the work of checking qualifications onto the platform. Lessons run in both one-to-one and group formats, so a single pupil can have full attention while siblings or classmates share a cheaper session. Cancellation needs 24 hours notice, and that window is the main practical limit on how quickly a family can change a booking or step back from a course that is not working.
The company behind it
The Profs is run by The Profs Tuition Ltd, which has been trading since 2014. It is registered in the United Kingdom, so contracts, consumer rights, and dispute handling all sit under UK rules, and pricing is quoted in sterling rather than converted. Support runs on phone, email and chat, covering phone, email, and chat. Phone matters more for tutoring than for most subscription services, because a parent arranging a lesson at short notice usually wants to speak to someone.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a lesson cost?+
Lessons start at £60, which is the floor rather than an average, and higher priced tutors sit above it. That entry point places The Profs at 26 of 32 brands on price, so it reads as a mid-market service rather than the cheapest option listed.
Is there a free trial lesson?+
Yes, the trial lesson is free, which matches 78.8% as the most common arrangement in this category. A free first session gives a family the chance to see a tutor's style before booking a block of lessons.
How many tutors are available?+
The roster stands at 450 tutors, which ranks 12 of 16 brands on that measure. That is a solid pool for maths, English, and science, but a much smaller choice than a marketplace with listings in the thousands.
Are tutors checked before they teach?+
Tutors are screened and background checks are part of the process, so families do not have to run those checks themselves. The pool of 450 tutors is vetted in advance rather than open to anyone who signs up.
Can lessons be shared between siblings?+
Yes, lessons run in both one-to-one and group formats, so a family can split a session between siblings or share with classmates at a lower per-head cost. A shared group lesson suits a family where the need is a specific topic rather than close individual attention.
What subjects can a child study?+
The listed subjects are maths, English, science, coding, and languages. Coding and languages sit alongside the core school subjects, so a learner can move from school coursework to a programming or language interest without switching platforms.
How do I cancel a lesson?+
Cancellation needs 24 hours notice, so a booking made days ahead and then changed is straightforward. Late cancellations inside that window are the awkward case, so families who may need to move at short notice should factor that in before booking a block.
How do I contact the company?+
Support runs on phone, email and chat, so phone, email, and chat are all available. Phone is the practical channel for scheduling changes. The company is The Profs Tuition Ltd, based in the United Kingdom, and has operated since 2014.
Sources
- theprofs.co.uk checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Founded
“Since 2014, we have provided expert-led, personalised tuition across a diverse range of subjects”
- theprofs.co.uk/maths-tutors checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Lesson format, Subjects, Trial lesson, Tutor background checks, Tutor vetting
“They deliver structured one-to-one maths lessons ... Group tuition is available where appropriate, offering significant savings versus one-to-one lessons”
- theprofs.co.uk/pricing checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Lesson price from
“School Tutoring ... From £60/hour”
- theprofs.co.uk/the-profs-terms-and-conditions checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Cancellation notice, Headquarters, Legal entity, Minimum age, Support channels
“A minimum of 24 hours’ notice is required for cancellation or rescheduling of any class, by either party.”
- theprofs.co.uk/tutors checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Number of tutors
“Over 450 tutors work with The Profs, here is a small selection of them.”
Compiled from 5 source pages, checked September 30, 2026. We did not open an account.
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