If you are considering online tuition for your child and cost is one of the first questions in your mind, that is completely reasonable. Tuition is an additional expense on top of international school fees, and it is fair to want to know what you are paying for before you commit.
Here is an honest look at what online tutoring costs in Doha, and what you actually get for that money.
Tutoring rates in Doha vary quite a bit depending on the subject, the tutor’s experience and whether sessions are online or in person. According to Qatar Living, families in Doha typically pay between QAR 100 and QAR 300 per hour for a private tutor. Budget online options start from around QAR 45 per hour, though at that price point you are often trading off curriculum familiarity or the level of personal attention your child receives.
For specialist IGCSE or A-Level preparation, rates are usually higher-often from around QAR 200 per hour, with experienced subject specialists charging QAR 300 or more.
For primary-aged children following the British curriculum, the question is not simply the hourly rate. It is whether the tutor understands the curriculum, knows how to engage and teach young children, and has appropriate safeguarding checks in place for online work.
Primary Tutor Project tutors are UK-qualified primary teachers. All sessions are one-to-one or small group, live, and delivered by someone with real classroom experience in English or maths.
Pricing for one-to-one primary tuition starts from £35 for a 30-minute session, £42 for 45 minutes and £50 for a 60-minute session. You can use the tutoring cost calculator on the website to work out a weekly or monthly estimate based on what your child needs.
There is also a trial session available so you can see the format and meet a tutor before booking a full block.
That depends on what you are comparing it to.
Compared with general tutoring, a qualified teacher brings more than subject knowledge. They bring structured lessons, an understanding of how children, and experience adapting support to your child's needs.
Compared with doing nothing, the value becomes clearer when a child is falling behind and needs consistent, targeted help. A few months of focused support can make a meaningful difference, both practically and emotionally.
The families who tend to get the most from online tuition are those who start early, before small gaps become bigger challenges. A child who is only slightly behind is often easier to support than one who has been struggling for some time.
Primary Tutor Project tutors are UK-based, so sessions are planned to work across time zones. Qatar is three hours ahead of the UK in winter and two hours ahead in summer. This means late afternoons in Doha usually align with early afternoons in the UK, making after-school sessions straightforward to arrange.
If you would like to talk through what support would look like for your child, get in touch with us and we will help you work out what makes sense.
