Fee guide
2026
Reference hourly rates for home tutoring in Hong Kong (final fees are agreed by both parties)
* Final fees are agreed by parent and tutor, depending on area and subject
📚 Primary & secondary rates (per hour)
| Student level | S6 | University | Full-time tutor | Serving teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | $100-$110 | $120-$140 | $180-$220 | $280-$320 |
| P1 | $100-$115 | $120-$145 | $185-$225 | $300-$350 |
| P2 | $100-$120 | $120-$150 | $190-$230 | $300-$350 |
| P3 | $100-$125 | $125-$155 | $195-$235 | $300-$350 |
| P4 | $100-$130 | $130-$160 | $200-$240 | $310-$350 |
| P5 | $105-$135 | $135-$165 | $210-$250 | $320-$360 |
| P6 | $110-$140 | $140-$170 | $220-$260 | $330-$370 |
| S1 | $120-$150 | $150-$185 | $240-$280 | $350-$400 |
| S2 | $125-$155 | $155-$190 | $245-$290 | $350-$400 |
| S3 | $130-$160 | $160-$195 | $250-$300 | $360-$410 |
| S4 | $140-$175 | $175-$220 | $280-$350 | $380-$450 |
| S5 | $145-$180 | $180-$230 | $290-$360 | $400-$460 |
| S6 (DSE prep) | $150-$190 | $190-$240 | $300-$370 | $420-$500 |
| University / adult | — | — | $350-$400 | $500↑ |
💡 Rates rise about $5–$10/hr per level
• S6 — just finished DSE / preparing for university; can teach primary to junior secondary
• University — tertiary students with 1+ year tutoring experience
• Full-time tutor — tutoring as main income; experienced
• Serving teacher — in-service school teachers; teaching qualification preferred
🎯 Public exams (IELTS, TOEFL, LCCI, etc.)
| Level | Fee (per hour) |
|---|---|
| Beginner | $250-$350 |
| Intermediate | $350-$400 |
| Advanced | $400-$500 |
🗣️ Language teaching (per hour)
| Level | English conversation | Putonghua | Japanese |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beginner | $200-$300 | $200-$300 | $300↑ |
| Intermediate | $250-$350 | $250-$350 | $400↑ |
| Advanced | $300-$400 | $300-$400 | $500↑ |
🎵 Music teaching (per hour)
| Instrument | Elementary (G1–3) | Intermediate (G4–6) | Advanced (G7–8) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piano | $250-$350 | $350-$450 | $450-$600 |
| Violin | $250-$350 | $350-$500 | $500-$650 |
| OtherInstrument | $200-$350 | $300-$450 | $400-$600 |
📌 Notes
- • Rates are for reference only; final fees are agreed by parent and tutor.
- • Qualifications, experience and travel affect the final fee.
- • Popular subjects (English, Maths, Music) are often higher.
- • Group tutoring (2+) is usually $30–$50/hr less per person.
- • Online tutoring is usually $20–$50/hr less than home visits.