Invoice templates for test prep tutors billing parents for 11+, GCSE, A-Level, and university entrance examination preparation.
A test prep tutor invoice is issued by a specialist examination preparation tutor to a student or parent for intensive coaching focused on specific tests and examinations. Test prep tutors specialise in 11+ (selective secondary school entry), Common Entrance, GCSE, A-Level, UKCAT/UCAT (medical school entry), LNAT (law school entry), SAT/ACT (US university entry), or other formal examinations. Test prep tutoring is driven by high-stakes examinations where the outcome has significant consequences for the student's educational and career pathway. Parents invest heavily in 11+ preparation for grammar and independent school entry, and in GCSE/A-Level tutoring where poor results can affect university applications. Test prep tutors command higher rates than general tutors because of their specialist knowledge of examination formats, question types, mark schemes, and the psychological pressure management required to help students perform under exam conditions.
| Service | Typical Rate | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Test prep session (60 min) | 60 | hour |
| 11+ intensive coaching (per session) | 65 | session |
| GCSE exam prep (per hour) | 60 | hour |
| A-Level exam prep (per hour) | 70 | hour |
| Practice paper marking and feedback | 40 | paper |
| Mock exam session (2 hours) | 100 | session |
For 11+ preparation, peak demand is in Year 5 and early Year 6. Monthly invoicing works well for regular sessions. For intensive summer programmes before the 11+ in September/October, invoice the full programme upfront. For GCSE and A-Level tutors, January mock season and the run-up to summer exams (April-May) are peak periods. Be ready to invoice promptly during these periods as parent payment motivation is high. For mock exam sessions and paper marking, invoice these as separate line items to make clear the value and effort involved beyond the standard lesson. Offer packages for defined preparation programmes (e.g. 12-week 11+ programme) to provide cost certainty for parents and income certainty for you.