New tests for 2027
MAT, PAT, TSA and HAT no longer apply, so older practice material can mislead.
Oxford, UK
From £11/hour
Online Tutors in Oxford for A-Level, TMUA, ESAT and TARA
Combo Tutors provides online and private tutors for Oxford families and for students applying to the University of Oxford. For 2027 entry Oxford replaced its own admissions tests with UAT-UK tests: TMUA, ESAT and TARA, sat between 12 and 16 October 2026, alongside UCAT for Medicine and LNAT for Law. Results come out on 16 November 2026, and the UCAS deadline is 15 October. We also support pupils at Magdalen College School, St Edward's, Headington Rye Oxford and other schools with GCSE and A-Level.
- TMUA, ESAT, TARA, 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
Oxford Admissions Tests and School Routes
Admissions tests depend on the course. Check the University of Oxford course page for your subject's requirement.
| Route | What it involves | Key dates |
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| TMUA | Test of Mathematics for University Admission, for maths-based courses. | 12–16 Oct 2026 |
| ESAT | Engineering and Science Admissions Test, for science and engineering courses. | 12–16 Oct 2026 |
| TARA | Test of Academic Reasoning for Admissions, for courses that used older reasoning tests. | 12–16 Oct 2026 |
| UCAT and LNAT | UCAT for Medicine and LNAT for Law. | Test windows set by each provider |
| UCAS and results | Applications close before the tests; UAT-UK results follow in November. | UCAS 15 Oct 2026 · results 16 Nov 2026 |
Where students need help
Where Oxford Students Need Help
The pressure points we see most often.
October crunch
The UCAS deadline and test week fall within days of each other.
Reasoning under time
TARA and TMUA reward timed reasoning that A-Level revision does not cover.
School GCSEs and A-Levels
Pupils at Oxford schools need board-matched practice alongside any admissions test.
Our tutors
Meet Our Experienced Online Tutors
Verified tutor profiles matched to the subjects and exams Oxford families ask for most.
Oxford MA — TOK, Extended Essay & English A Specialist
IB TOKIB Extended EssayIB English A: Literature
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 Oxford
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 an Oxford Tutor for Every Subject
Each subject links to an Oxford page for that curriculum, with board detail and common topic gaps.
Curricula we cover
Curricula We Teach in Oxford
A-Level and admissions tests lead; GCSE, IGCSE and IB are available for younger students and international routes.
TMUA · ESAT · TARA
Admissions tests
TMUA, ESAT and TARA via UAT-UK, plus UCAT and LNAT.
Schools we support
Oxford Schools We Support
We tutor students from these schools online; matching starts from the school's own route.
North Oxford (OX2)
St Edward's School, Oxford High School, d'Overbroeck's and the Dragon School.
East Oxford
Magdalen College School (OX4) and Headington Rye Oxford (OX3), formed in 2024 from Headington School and Rye St Antony.
Abingdon (OX14)
Abingdon School and the School of St Helen and St Katharine.
Magdalen College SchoolSt Edward's SchoolOxford High Schoold'Overbroeck'sDragon SchoolHeadington Rye OxfordAbingdon SchoolSt Helen and St Katharine
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 Oxford
Lessons are online, so we cover all of Oxford and Oxfordshire.
Summertown and Jericho
OX2 · Wolvercote
Headington
OX3
Cowley and East Oxford
OX4
Abingdon
OX14
How lessons work
How Online Tutoring Works in Oxford
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 Oxford
Tell us the course or school route and the next deadline, and we will match a tutor for a free trial.
- TMUA, ESAT, TARA, UCAT and LNAT preparation
- GCSE and A-Level tutors matched to your school's board
- Free 30-minute trial lesson
FAQ
Questions Oxford Families Ask
What Oxford families ask before booking a free trial lesson.
TMUA, ESAT and TARA through UAT-UK, plus UCAT for Medicine and LNAT for Law. Check your course page for the requirement.
Oxford is one of several UK cities we support. See online tutors across the UK for every location.
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Nearby Cities
Each UK city page covers its own local exam routes, schools and postcode areas.
