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Reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the website for its ease of use and effective connection of students with tutors. Many highlight the excellent service and professional staff, noting the platform's fair pricing structure, which involves a reasonable one-off fee rather than continuous commission, allowing for more affordable lesson rates. The overall user experience is frequently described as smooth and reliable. However, some customers also noted occasional difficulties with the website's navigation, particularly when trying to leave feedback. A few people mentioned that the listed fees were not always clear or accurate, and some tutors expressed concerns about the general interface and the process for managing reviews.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

As a tutor, over 3/4 of my students come through FirstTutors. I'm pleased about that because (unlike other sites) they charge a very reasonable one-off flat fee (roughly the same as a single lesson)... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent tutoring site. Very easy to use. Tuition fees are reasonable as First Tutors doesn’t take a percentage of lesson fees like most of the other tutoring sites. Just a one off finders fee to ge... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

First Tutors does not fleece or extort continual high commission charges from parents or tutors. It is a one off payment system. Many other tutor sites take complete control of all payments and t... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I have been a tutor with First Tutors for about nine years. It has been a positive experience throughout that time. Communication with the client is always straightforward and nearly always ends up wi... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

An easy way to connect students to tutors. Students can communicate with potential tutors before exchanging private information like address and phone number, and tutor's info only get release after b... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A great way to connect with students and teachers. I've been a private Arabic and Quran tutor with First Tutors for several years, and th... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I've been a tutor on FirstTutors for about 4 years. Since its main competitor got greedy 2 years ago, FirstTutors has become my main point of contact for new students. I particularly like their chargi... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I write as a parent - I have found 2 tutors for my children in different subjects and both are excellent. The process as a parent is really easy and the support from FirstTutors was very good - they... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

First Tutors is the best platform I've used for obtaining clients. Their business model works well and they have quick and responsive customer service except in one regard. If a spiteful 'client' leav... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Simple, affordable, reliable tutor service for both tutors and families / users, meaning finding the right connection is very straightforward. There are no hidden costs - just a one-off fee. Tutors ha... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have been a tutor with First Tutors for many years, and they have always been a great way for students to make an initial contact with me regarding tuition. We can then communicate via the website a... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

First tutors are the excellent tutoring service in the UK. I mainly use first tutor now as they don’t charge high commission charges from parents or tutors. They only charge the one off finder fee pa... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great site, found lots of connections to helping tutor students. I have been using this site for the past 6 years. No charge for tutors to advertise their profile. Easy to communicate with parents... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I have been a teacher with First Tutors for many years and I keep with them because I do get lots of work! So many thanks to First Tutors. My only negative is that sometimes when there is a IT probl... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have been using First Tutors since I started doing this service . First Tutors has been truly inspirational , a lovely platform for where my skills are advertised . They are an excellent platf... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have been a tutor with First Tutors since 2013. They answer any queries I have almost immediately and I love the fact that it is a flat fee upfront for parents/ tutees. I have come off another pla... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have been a tutor for Firsttutors for 9 years and I have been really happy working with them. They have been really supportive in helping me find reliable clients, they respond to message promptly... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

First Tutors is an excellent and organized link that sends us good students to deal with. In my opinion, I like this link because it brought me good students, and they are all respectful. I will alw... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

First Tutors is a very professional site. Some of my students have had trouble negotiating their website to give feedback, but this is the only reason I have given them four stars instead of five.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I was charged the finders fee even though I did not use the tutor and we had not met. I also found the fees listed were not clear and not correct. I was refused a refund and would not recommend this b... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have been a tutor on First Tutors for over 10 years and now it is the only site I use. I am very happy with the excellent customer service - they even replied to a query on Bank Holiday Sunday! - a... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Without any shadow of doubt, First Tutors are the best tutoring service in the UK. All of their leads are totally relevant and the customer service team, if ever needed, are excellent no matter what... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I've been with First Tutors since 2012 and they're so easy to work with. I like that they take a finder's fee and after that we make our own arrangements. Excellent communication the few times I've... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Farhana has been an incredible tutor for my daughter Liyana. From the very first lesson, she built a warm and encouraging environment that helped Liyana grow in both confidence and academic ability.... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I've been listed on the First Tutors for a number of years and have been very happy with the quality and commitment of the students that have found me via the website. First Tutors is very fair in ter... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

First Tutors is an excellent platform, for connecting students and tutors together. Their prices are really good, with a one-off fee being so much better than ongoing fees which other platforms use.... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

First Tutors has been incredibly helpful in connecting me with the students. Their team is supportive, the process is smooth, and I quickly found learners who matched my teaching style. Highly recomme... See more

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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

I am a tutor and have been using this platform for over a year. I did find and keep several students from there. A week ago a new parent reached out. I always offer a free online as... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

First Tutors do not charge a penny to their clients unless and until they have discussed with a potential tutor their exact requirements, and find someone in whom they have confidence. Another comp... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I am a maths tutor and I have been with First Tutors for more than 10 years. They have always provided me with a consistent supply of quality students. The site is easy to use for both student and tut... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Such a professional service. The creators have done an outstanding job - providing a great platform in which parents can easily find and select the right tutors. I don’t think the other tutor platform... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have been a tutor on the site for about five or six years now, and I have found it to be a thoroughly professional and easy place to obtain work. I have had no negative experiences whatsoever and I’... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I’ve been a tutor on FirstTutors for around 10 years now. The website model works very well and I have matched with many brilliant students over the years. Any technical issues or queries I’ve had hav... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Superb website! As a tutor First Tutors have put me in touch with a number of potential tutees, all of whom were relevenat - which can't be said of all websites

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My experience with First Tutors has been very pleasing. I’ve had all sorts of inquiries from prospective clients, and from different parts of the country. Most of my students have come through the sit... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have recently joined First Tutors after deciding to do some private maths and physics tuition. They did a brilliant job of confirming my identity and insisting on references and allowed me to create... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

John provided some Math GCSE support to my son as he was struggling. I only contacted John couple of months before his GCSE exam and I'm so so happy that with John's help, my son passed his exam.... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have been tutoring via the First Tutors website for over 10 years and they are the best in the industry. I have been introduced to some great clients and the website enables me to screen potential c... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have been a tutor with First Tutors for a decade. They are the only agency I would entertain as a tutor. Their team are unfailingly efficient, helpful, prompt and courteous. Their business model is... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have been a tutor with First Tutors for ten years now. They have always been professional and efficient to work with and I find their system for helping me find new clients to be helpful to my own s... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Top notch service from my (tutor's) perspective. A good traffic of incoming students and the cost of acquisition for the student is also relatively low, so it is easy to onboard them as a tutor. Sup... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have had a great experience being registered as a tutor with tutor first for at least 6 years. I have always found them to be an excellent team to work with, supportive and quick to respond to any q... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I am a tutor just returning to tutoring after many years away from it. I used First Tutors then and getting back to it now has been easy and enjoyable. Thanks!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I was looking for a tutor for my son to support with GCSEs. I found Heathers’ details on FirstTutors as she had good feedback in tutoring Biology. I paid a substantial finders-fee. In additio... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I found a best tutor gcse maths Mr Kashif Khan as my son had a grade 3 gcse maths exam lower group he in need a grade 6 or 7 in gcse maths as he is going to university next year moreover my son had... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Sharry made me feel so confident in myself. i never thought i would pass maths ever after resitting 3 times. to then have him helping me for a couple of months to then achieving a pass i was over the... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have been a Maths tutor with First Tutors since 2020 and I have been happy with the service they provide. They have always been professional in our dealings, and they give helpful reminders on... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent site and easy to use. The only area I could improve is to state your finders fee, so as a tutor I know how much the tutee is paying for the great service.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

.First Tutors provide an excellent service in matching students to tutors. I have used them for about 10 years and found them to be professional, fair and reliable.


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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Frist tutors from a tutor's point of view

As a tutor on Frist tutors, they are great. they charge and introductory fee to clients (i.e. the people wanting tuition), but none for tutors. They don't take a cut from lesson costs, which is very rare. My experience with the platform has been very positive over the last few years.

24 March 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Mathematics Tutor at First Tutors , no worry for exams!


Thanks to First Tutor, I was introduced to a student studying MATHS A level , willing to improve her Mathematics skills , knowledge , and understanding. It was a privilege , and a pleasure for me to provide answers to the various Pure Mathematics A level exercises/questions.
Through First Tutors website , I was able to communicate with the girl's mother confirming the session , Mathematics topics requested for each individual sessions for several months.
The student made good progress , and is capable of good performance.

18 March 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

good communication

good communication, lovely students who really want to work hard and improve their grades and I'm happy to do as much for them as possible

16 March 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great site for tutors and parents

Great site for tutors and parents. One off fee, paid by parents.

2 March 2026
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We're glad you find our site great for tutors and parents with our one-off fee. Thank you for your positive feedback!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Best tutoring website I've used

Best tutoring website I've used. Easy to set up account and very fair prices for the finders fee. Ability for tutors to set prices gradually at both the subject and qualification level is very useful.

2 March 2026
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We're happy to hear that you found our platform easy to use and appreciated the tutor pricing options. Thank you for your positive feedback; we appreciate your time!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

First Tutors is an excellent platform

First Tutors is an excellent platform, for connecting students and tutors together. Their prices are really good, with a one-off fee being so much better than ongoing fees which other platforms use. I highly recommend First Tutors for parents looking for tutors for their children.

18 February 2026
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We're happy to hear that you find our platform excellent for connecting students and tutors. We appreciate your positive feedback regarding our pricing structure and recommendation for parents seeking tutors.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Been with Firsttutors many years

Been with Firsttutors many years. Their response times to queries and helpfulness is incredible. So speedy. Many thanks indeed

14 February 2026
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Reply from First Tutors

We're happy to hear that you've had such a positive experience with our response times and support over the years. We truly appreciate your kind words and many thanks!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

As a tutor I like FT, they aren't greedy like some sites

As a tutor, over 3/4 of my students come through FirstTutors. I'm pleased about that because (unlike other sites) they charge a very reasonable one-off flat fee (roughly the same as a single lesson) rather than a percentage of every lesson.
I would be happy if ALL my students come through them.

11 February 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Thank you FirstTutors

I’ve been a tutor on FirstTutors for around 10 years now. The website model works very well and I have matched with many brilliant students over the years. Any technical issues or queries I’ve had have always been addressed quickly and clearly. Thank you FirstTutors!

10 February 2026
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Reply from First Tutors

We're happy to hear that our website model has worked well for you over the past decade. It's great to know that you've connected with many students and that we've been able to address your technical issues effectively. Thank you for your positive feedback!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great site

Great site, found lots of connections to helping tutor students.
I have been using this site for the past 6 years.
No charge for tutors to advertise their profile.
Easy to communicate with parents before hand and discuss requirements and expectations on both sides.

9 February 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Filled the info and then the site says…

Filled the info and then the site says nothing.

31 January 2026
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Reply from First Tutors

Dear Robin,
I'm sorry to hear that you experienced difficulties with registration. I am unable to locate an account in your name and I don't believe you have contacted us via email so that our team can help. Please feel free to contact us at enquiries@firsttutors.co.uk

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Customer Services
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I’ve had a really positive experience…

I’ve had a really positive experience working with First Tutors. The platform is clear, well-organised, and makes it easy to connect with students who are genuinely motivated to learn. I especially appreciate how detailed student requests are, which helps me understand their needs before starting lessons. Communication tools are straightforward, and the support provided by the First Tutors team has been reliable and professional. Overall, it’s a great platform for tutors who want to focus on teaching while reaching a wide range of learners.

28 January 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

First Tutors delivers a first-class…

First Tutors delivers a first-class service to students and tutors alike.
I have been with them as a registered tutor for many years, and they have put me in touch with countless students of all abilities through their brilliant website!

27 January 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The agency operates in a professional…

The agency operates in a professional manner, with clear procedures and timely communication. Tutor support and organisation are generally effective, contributing to a structured tutoring experience.

24 January 2026
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Reply from First Tutors

We're happy to hear that our clear procedures and timely communication contributed to a structured tutoring experience. We appreciate your positive feedback regarding our tutor support and organization. Thank you!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A parent's perspective

I write as a parent - I have found 2 tutors for my children in different subjects and both are excellent. The process as a parent is really easy and the support from FirstTutors was very good - they got back to my query in literally minutes. I like how many tutors there are to choose from and how many reviews are available. I think because of the pricing structure, the hourly rates tutors charge seem very reasonable too.

23 January 2026
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Reply from First Tutors

We're happy to hear that you found excellent tutors for your children and that our support was helpful. It's great the process was easy for you and that you appreciated the selection of tutors and available reviews. Thank you for your positive feedback!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Strong platform for tutors

Top notch service from my (tutor's) perspective.
A good traffic of incoming students and the cost of acquisition for the student is also relatively low, so it is easy to onboard them as a tutor.
Support and guidance for tutors is plentiful and easy to access, with good guidance.

21 January 2025
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Reply from First Tutors

We're happy to hear that you had a top-notch experience! It's great to know that you find it easy to onboard students and that our support and guidance for tutors is helpful and accessible. Thank you for your positive feedback.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great company to work for

Great company to work for. They offer a fantastic service to tutors, professional and prompt. I would recommend to anyone.

30 December 2025
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Reply from First Tutors

We're happy to hear that you had a positive experience with our company! It's great to know that our service for tutors is professional and prompt. We appreciate your recommendation!

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