Sherpa
sherpa-online.com
UK online 1-to-1 tutoring marketplace where vetted, often qualified teachers set their own rates.
Sherpa is a UK online tutoring marketplace founded in 2019, connecting students with one-to-one online tutors. It operates a pay-as-you-go model with no subscriptions or upfront commitments, and has raised venture funding led by Morphose Capital Partners.
Lessons are delivered online through Sherpa’s own virtual classroom. The company personally interviews tutors and states roughly 1 in 10 applicants are accepted, with many holding Qualified Teacher Status. Tutors control their own schedules and rates, focusing on core academic subjects from primary through A-level and degree level.
Pricing starts from around £20/hour, with most lessons averaging £25-£30/hour depending on tutor experience. Students pay the tutor’s rate with no hidden fees, and Sherpa also works with schools via the National Tutoring Programme. It suits UK families wanting flexible, affordable, vetted online tuition for GCSE and A-level subjects.
Pros & cons
Pros
- Selective tutor vetting, many with Qualified Teacher Status
- Transparent pay-as-you-go pricing, no subscription
- Tutors set their own rates, offering choice across budgets
Cons
- Subject range focused on core academic subjects
- UK-only, limited international reach
Key features
- Built-in online virtual classroom
- Tutor search and matching by subject/level
- Pay-per-lesson with no upfront fees
- National Tutoring Programme support for schools
Key facts
- Type
- Academic Tutoring Marketplaces
- Model
- Marketplace
- Founded
- 2019
- Headquarters
- Marlow, United Kingdom
- Regions served
- United Kingdom
- Subjects
- Maths, English, sciences; KS3, GCSE, A-level, degree
- Pricing
- Tutor-set rates, from ~£20/hr (most £25-£30); pay-as-you-go
- Scale
- VC-backed; ~1 in 10 tutors accepted