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Cambridge, UK
From £11/hour
Online Tutors in Cambridge for A-Level, ESAT and TMUA
Combo Tutors provides online and private tutors for Cambridge families and for students applying to the University of Cambridge. For 2027 entry Cambridge uses ESAT, TMUA, UCAT for Medicine and LNAT for Law, plus college-based assessments after shortlisting for many arts subjects. ESAT and TMUA run in the 12 to 16 October window. BMAT is no longer used. The UCAS deadline for Cambridge is 15 October 2026. We also support pupils at the Perse, the Leys and other city schools with GCSE and A-Level.
- ESAT, TMUA, UCAT and LNAT preparation
- GCSE and A-Level tutors matched to your school's board
- Free 30-minute trial lesson
- Since 2020supporting students
- 1,200+families supported
- 1,000+tutors in our network
Exams and routes
Cambridge Admissions Tests and School Routes
Admissions tests depend on the course. Check the University of Cambridge course page for your subject's requirement.
| Route | What it involves | Key dates |
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| ESAT | Engineering and Science Admissions Test, used for sciences, engineering and related courses. | 12–16 Oct 2026 |
| TMUA | Test of Mathematics for University Admission, used for courses such as Economics and Computer Science. | 12–16 Oct 2026 |
| UCAT and LNAT | UCAT for Medicine and LNAT for Law. | Test windows set by each provider |
| College assessments | Many arts and humanities courses set college-based assessments after shortlisting. | After shortlisting, usually around interview |
| UCAS application | Oxford and Cambridge applications share an earlier UCAS deadline. | 15 Oct 2026 |
Where students need help
Where Cambridge Students Need Help
The pressure points we see most often.
October crunch
Admissions tests and the 15 October UCAS deadline fall in the same weeks as Year 13 coursework.
Maths beyond A-Level
TMUA and ESAT reward fast reasoning that ordinary A-Level practice does not train.
City-school GCSEs
Pupils at the Perse, the Leys and Stephen Perse need board-matched GCSE and A-Level practice.
Our tutors
Meet Our Experienced Online Tutors
Verified tutor profiles matched to the subjects and exams Cambridge families ask for most.
Cambridge Graduate — IB Maths AA/AI HL & SL Expert
IB Math AA HLIB Math AI HLIB Physics HL
Oxford PhD — A-Level Chemistry & Biology Specialist
A-Level ChemistryA-Level BiologyIGCSE Chemistry+2
Imperial MSc — A-Level Maths & Further Maths Expert
A-Level MathematicsA-Level Further MathsIB Maths
Cambridge MA — IGCSE, A-Level & IB Business and Economics
IGCSE Business StudiesIGCSE EconomicsA-Level Business+3
UCL PhD — A-Level Physics & Engineering Preparation
A-Level PhysicsA-Level MathsIGCSE Physics
Durham First-Class — GCSE Maths Specialist
GCSE MathematicsGCSE Further MathsKS3 Maths
Online tutoring prices in Cambridge
From £11 Per Hour
The confirmed rate depends on the subject, level and tutor. Specialist sciences, Further Maths, IB, A-Level and admissions-test tuition may cost more. No fixed packages: families are billed monthly for the sessions actually used.
New students start with a free 30-minute trial.
Get a Tutor & Price RecommendationSubjects we cover
Find a Cambridge Tutor for Every Subject
Each subject links to a Cambridge page for that curriculum, with board detail and common topic gaps.
Curricula we cover
Curricula We Teach in Cambridge
A-Level and admissions tests lead; GCSE, IGCSE and IB are available for younger students and international routes.
ESAT · TMUA · UCAT · LNAT
Admissions tests
ESAT, TMUA, UCAT and LNAT preparation for 2027 entry.
Schools we support
Cambridge Schools We Support
We tutor students from these schools online; matching starts from the school's own route.
Senior schools in CB2
The Perse School, The Leys School, St Mary's School and Stephen Perse Foundation.
Prep schools
King's College School (CB3) prepares pupils for senior school entrance.
University applicants
Students anywhere in the UK applying to Cambridge for 2027 entry.
The Perse SchoolThe Leys SchoolSt Mary's School CambridgeStephen Perse FoundationKing's College School Cambridge
Combo Tutors is an independent tutoring provider and is not affiliated with the schools named above.
Areas we cover
Areas Our Online and Private Tutors Cover in Cambridge
Lessons are online, so we cover all of Cambridge and South Cambridgeshire.
Trumpington and Newnham
CB2
Queen Edith's
CB1 · Cherry Hinton
Market and Petersfield
CB1
West Cambridge
CB3 · Castle
How lessons work
How Online Tutoring Works in Cambridge
Lessons are one-to-one and online, so the tutor is matched on subject, exam board and school route rather than on who lives nearby.
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Tell us the route
Share the school, the exam board or entrance test, the current level and the next deadline.
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Free trial lesson
A 30-minute trial with a matched tutor to check fit and find the first gaps.
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A plan with dates
The tutor builds a weekly plan back from the exam or test date, using past papers for that board.
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Weekly lessons and feedback
Lessons in UK time with marked practice and short progress notes for parents.
Why families choose us
Why Families Choose Combo Tutors
We are a UK-registered tutoring company with a London office, and every lesson is delivered online by a subject specialist.
Matched to the exact route
Tutors are chosen for the board, test or school route your child is actually sitting.
Subject specialists
Tutors are vetted for subject knowledge and teaching before they are matched.
Clear feedback
Parents get short notes on what was covered and what to practise next.
Flexible scheduling
Evening and weekend lessons in UK time, planned around school and exam dates.
What UK Families Say
Reviews from parents of students we tutor across the UK.
Sarah M.
IB Mathematics · London
My daughter was struggling with IB Mathematics HL and had almost given up hope of getting a 7. After just two months of weekly sessions with her Combo Tutors tutor, her confidence soared and she went from a predicted 4 to a final grade of 6. The personalised approach made all the difference—her tutor identified exactly where the gaps were and worked through them systematically.
James P.
A-Level Physics · Manchester
My son started tutoring for A-Level Physics about three months before his exams. His tutor was incredibly patient and broke down complex topics like electromagnetic induction into simple, intuitive steps. He ended up getting an A* which we genuinely didn't think was possible. I'd recommend Combo Tutors to any parent who wants a tutor that actually cares about your child's progress.
Priya K.
GCSE Science · Birmingham
We needed help with GCSE Science for my son who found chemistry particularly challenging. His tutor made the sessions engaging and relatable—using real-world examples that finally made reactions and bonding click for him. He improved by two grades and, more importantly, actually enjoys science now.
- GCSE
- IGCSE
- A-Levels
- IB
- Admissions tests
Online and private tutors
Find an Online Tutor in Cambridge
Tell us the course or school route and the next deadline, and we will match a tutor for a free trial.
- ESAT, TMUA, UCAT and LNAT preparation
- GCSE and A-Level tutors matched to your school's board
- Free 30-minute trial lesson
FAQ
Questions Cambridge Families Ask
What Cambridge families ask before booking a free trial lesson.
ESAT, TMUA, UCAT for Medicine and LNAT for Law, depending on the course, plus college-based assessments after shortlisting for many arts subjects. Check your course page.
Cambridge is one of several UK cities we support. See online tutors across the UK for every location.
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Nearby Cities
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