Private Tutoring Prices in Germany

Private Tutoring Prices in Germany
€58 to €83 per hour

Transparent tutoring rates for IB, IGCSE, A-Level, Abitur and every curriculum your child studies. At home or online, same price, no subscription — with a full satisfaction guarantee on every session.

Private tutor and student in a structured tutoring session in Germany — Rundil Tutoring
48–72h
Typical tutor assignment
€58–83
Per hour, no VAT
100%
Satisfaction guarantee
0
Lock-in contracts
What Tutoring Costs in Germany

Honest, Transparent Tutoring Rates in Germany

If you are comparing private tutoring prices in Germany, the market divides sharply. Generic Nachhilfe from student tutors costs around €15–30 per hour but covers the German Gymnasium curriculum only. Specialist tutors for IB, IGCSE and A-Level range from roughly €60 to €106 per hour and are usually online-only. Local institutes advertise low headline prices but bind families into 12 to 24-month contracts and group classes.

Rundil's tutoring rates of €58–83 per hour sit in the specialist segment — and deliver far more: degree-qualified tutors who teach the exact programme your child follows, sessions at home or online at the same price, no contract, and a full satisfaction guarantee. For families weighing the cost of private tutoring in Germany — whether searching Nachhilfe Kosten, IB tutoring cost or Privatunterricht Kosten — this is the difference between a tutor who knows the syllabus and one who does not.

Parent comparing private tutoring prices in Germany with a Rundil tutor
Transparent Pricing

Private Tutoring Prices in Germany

These are our private tutoring prices in Germany — quoted per full 60-minute hour, with no VAT. No block packages, no sign-up fees, no subscription. You pay only for the hours you complete.

Basic / Languages
€58/ hr

Strong subject knowledge with solid teaching experience. Ideal for core subjects and language support.

  • Degree-qualified tutor
  • All subjects & curricula
  • At home or online
  • Satisfaction guarantee
  • No subscription
Most Accomplished
€83/ hr

Highly qualified specialists — often with Master's degrees, examiner backgrounds or IB teaching experience.

  • Master's degree or equivalent
  • Examiner-level expertise
  • At home or online
  • Satisfaction guarantee
  • No subscription

No VAT in Germany. Recommended session length: 1.5 hours per subject (diagnosis → teaching → exam-level practice).

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A true 60-minute hour. Most tutoring providers in Germany quote a price per 45-minute lesson, which makes their hourly cost look lower than it really is. Rundil's rates are for a full 60-minute hour — so the figure you see is the figure you pay. When you compare quotes, always normalise to 60 minutes.

Monthly Budgeting

What Tutoring Costs Per Month

Most German families budget monthly. Here is what regular tutoring at the Experienced tier (€68/hr) typically works out to, based on 1.5-hour sessions. You only ever pay for the hours you take — there are no packages to pre-buy.

Light Support

1 session every 2 weeks · 1.5 hrs
~€204 / mo
3 hours monthly. Maintenance and confidence-building between exams.

Regular Tutoring

1 session weekly · 1.5 hrs
~€408 / mo
6 hours monthly. The most common choice for steady progress in one subject.

Exam Intensive

2 sessions weekly · 1.5 hrs
~€816 / mo
12 hours monthly. Focused preparation for Abitur, IB or IGCSE exams.

Figures are indicative, based on the €68/hr Experienced tier with no VAT. Basic tutors start at €58/hr; most accomplished specialists are €83/hr. Adjust or pause any time.

Full Satisfaction Guarantee — on Every Session

If you are not satisfied after any session, you are entitled to a full refund. No questions asked, no conditions. Other providers offer a single free trial lesson; Rundil stands behind every session you ever book. It is one of the most comprehensive guarantees in the German tutoring market.

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Market Comparison

The Best Value for Quality Tutoring in Germany

Tutoring in Germany splits into two unsatisfying groups: cheap Nachhilfe that doesn't cover your curriculum, and expensive online-only platforms with subscription lock-in. Rundil combines the strengths of both — specialist quality, fair pricing, and the freedom to study at home or online.

Provider Price / 60 min IB / IGCSE At Home No Contract Guarantee Same Tutor
Rundil €58–83
GoStudent ~€36–48*
Specialist online IB brands €70–106
Marketplace / Superprof €25–60+ Variable Variable Variable
Institutes (Schülerhilfe, Studienkreis) €15–30 (group)
Student Nachhilfe €10–25 Variable Variable

*GoStudent normalised to 60 min from its published per-50-min subscription rate. Institute prices are typically group classes with 12–24 month contracts. Market data, June 2026.

Why Rundil is the best value for IB and international curricula

Specialist IB tutoring in Germany commonly costs €70–106 per hour, and almost always online-only. Rundil delivers the same examiner-level curriculum expertise from €58–83 per hour, with the freedom to study at home or online for the same price — plus a no-contract model and a satisfaction guarantee that the premium online brands do not offer. The specialist price band across the market confirms Rundil's rates are positioned exactly where quality-assured tutoring should sit, without the premium-brand markup.

At the other end, GoStudent's subscription lock-in is its biggest weakness: sessions expire if unused, cancellation runs through support, and platform tutors earn around €14/hr — which shows in inconsistent curriculum knowledge. Institutes look cheap but are group classes bound to 12–24 month contracts. Rundil is one-to-one, degree-qualified, the same tutor every session, and you can stop any time.

Student working with a private tutor to prepare for exams in Germany
Is Tutoring Worth It?

When Does Your Child Actually Need a Tutor?

Tutoring is worth the investment when the quality is right and the timing is early. The earlier a gap is closed, the fewer hours your child needs overall. These are the situations where families see the clearest return:

  • Your child has fallen behind in a subject and classroom teaching alone isn't closing the gap.
  • A major exam is approaching — Abitur, IB, IGCSE, A-Level or Gymnasium assessments.
  • Gaps from earlier school years are blocking understanding of new topics.
  • Your family has moved between school systems and the curriculum no longer lines up.
  • Confidence and motivation have dropped, and your child needs consistent, encouraging support.
German School Systems

How Tutoring Needs Differ Across German School Systems

Germany does not have one school system — it has sixteen. Each Bundesland sets its own curriculum and exam structure, and international schools add another layer entirely. Effective tutoring starts with knowing exactly which system your child is in.

Abitur requirements vary by Bundesland

The Abitur is set at state level, so syllabus content, weighting and exam timing differ between Bavaria, Baden-Württemberg, North Rhine-Westphalia and the rest. A tutor preparing your child needs to work to the specific Lehrplan and past papers of your Bundesland — not a generic version. Our Abitur preparation tutors match the state your child sits the exam in.

Gymnasium versus Gesamtschule

The academic pace and expectations at a Gymnasium differ from those at a Gesamtschule or Realschule, and the path to the Abitur is structured differently. Tutoring is calibrated to the demands of your child's school type — accelerating where a Gymnasium moves quickly, or building secure foundations where a different route allows more time.

International schools: IB, Cambridge and British curricula

International schools across Germany follow the IB, Cambridge IGCSE or British curriculum rather than the German Lehrplan. These require tutors who know the assessment criteria, coursework and exam boards involved. We support families at international schools directly — for example, international school tutoring in Frankfurt and IB tutors in Munich.

Transitions into the German school system

Children arriving from another country often join mid-year and face a new language of instruction alongside an unfamiliar curriculum. Targeted tutoring closes the specific gaps created by the move — subject content taught differently, or topics covered in a different year — so the transition does not cost a school year.

Bilingual education and language of instruction

Many families balance German-language schooling with English-language subjects, or vice versa. Rundil tutors teach in English or German as needed, which is decisive for bilingual students who understand a concept in one language but are assessed in the other.

Klausuren and oral assessment

German schooling weights both written Klausuren and oral participation (mündliche Mitarbeit), which together shape the final grade. Tutoring covers exam-style written practice and the confidence to contribute and present aloud — the part many students find hardest and most overlooked.

Curricula Covered

Every Curriculum Your Child Studies in Germany

From IB schools in Berlin to Abitur Gymnasium preparation, Rundil tutors know the assessment criteria that actually determine the grade.

International

IB Diploma (DP)

All HL and SL subjects. Extended Essay, Theory of Knowledge and Internal Assessments. Examiner-level understanding of marking criteria.

International

IB MYP

Middle Years Programme support across all subject groups, criterion-based assessment and eAssessment preparation.

International

IGCSE & GCSE

Cambridge and Edexcel IGCSE. All subjects. Coursework, controlled assessment and exam technique.

UK Curriculum

A-Levels

AQA, Edexcel, OCR and Cambridge International A-Levels. Ideal for international schools in Germany.

German National

Abitur

All German Gymnasium subjects, set by Bundesland. Structured exam preparation including essay technique and Klausurvorbereitung.

University & Adult

University Level

Undergraduate and postgraduate support. Maths, sciences, languages, business and more. Adults learning for professional development.

Common subjects: Mathematics (Analysis & Approaches, Applications & Interpretations), Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Economics, Business Management, History, English Literature & Language, German, French, Spanish, Computer Science, Psychology, Geography, Extended Essay support, Internal Assessment (IA) guidance, TOK essays.

IB MYP Tutoring

Specialist Support for the IB Middle Years Programme

The MYP is where international students build the skills the Diploma later assumes. Its criterion-based model is unlike anything in the German national system — so it needs a tutor who knows it from the inside.

What MYP tutoring covers

Rundil tutors support every part of the Middle Years Programme, from day-to-day subject understanding to the assessment skills that determine a student's level.

  • Criterion-based assessment — interpreting and meeting each subject's marking criteria
  • The Personal Project — planning, research, process journal and product
  • Interdisciplinary learning — connecting subjects through shared concepts
  • eAssessment — on-screen exam technique for MYP e-Assessments
  • Subject-specific criteria across all MYP subject groups
  • MYP-to-DP transition — preparing students for the step up to the Diploma

Because the MYP grades against published criteria rather than raw marks, students often understand the content but lose levels on how they present and evidence their work. That is exactly where focused tutoring lifts results.

See full details on our dedicated MYP tutoring in Germany page, or explore the step up with IB Diploma tutoring.

Simple Process

From Enquiry to First Session in 48–72 Hours

Rundil handles tutor selection, scheduling and quality — you just tell us what your child needs.

1

Tell Us Your Needs

Book online or message us on WhatsApp with your city, curriculum and subjects.

2

Tutor Assigned

We assign a degree-qualified, curriculum-specialist tutor — typically within 48–72 hours.

3

First Session

The tutor diagnoses your child's level, teaches new content and sets focused practice.

4

Ongoing Progress

Consistent weekly sessions with the same tutor. Adjust or pause any time. No lock-in.

Payment Options

Choose the Plan That Fits Your Family

Both plans give access to all tutors and curricula. No block packages to pre-purchase, no unused sessions to lose.

Tutoring Plan
For families with regular, predictable tutoring needs
  • Billed monthly in advance
  • No admin fee
  • All subjects and curricula
  • Stop or adjust any time
  • Same tutor every session
Pay As You Go
For families who want maximum flexibility and control
  • Billed after sessions only
  • Pay only for completed hours
  • All subjects and curricula
  • 12% admin fee applies
  • No minimum commitment

Credit/debit cards, bank transfer and PayPal accepted. No subscription cancellation friction — stop any time.

Coverage

At-Home & Online Tutoring Across Germany

Rundil serves international and local families in all major German cities. At-home and online sessions are priced identically — choose what works best for your schedule.

Berlin Munich Frankfurt Hamburg Düsseldorf Cologne Stuttgart Hanover Leipzig Dresden Nuremberg Bremen All other cities
Online tutoring session in Germany with a Rundil tutor on a laptop

Online Tutoring Germany

Available to any student anywhere in the country through our online tutoring across Germany. The same tutor, the same structure, the same price. Lessons are interactive and structured — not passive video calls.

At-home private tutor working with a student at the kitchen table in Germany

At-Home Tutoring Germany

A qualified tutor comes to your home. Same price as online. Particularly valued by families with younger students or those who prefer a structured study environment.

Parent Reviews

What Families in Germany Say About Rundil

From IB schools in Munich to Abitur preparation in Berlin — these are the experiences of real families across Germany.

★★★★★

Rundil made the whole process very straightforward. We explained that our daughter needed support with IB Maths, and the tutor assigned to her understood the curriculum immediately. She is now much more confident in class.

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Anna
Munich — IB Maths
★★★★★

Our son was struggling with IGCSE Chemistry and had started to lose motivation. His tutor explains difficult topics clearly and gives him practical ways to approach exam questions. We have already noticed a real improvement.

D
Daniel
Berlin — IGCSE Chemistry
★★★★★

Our daughter needed help preparing for her Abitur Maths exams. Her tutor quickly identified the areas she needed to strengthen and created a clear study plan. She feels far more prepared and less anxious.

J
Julia
Düsseldorf — Abitur Maths
★★★★★

As an international family in Germany, finding someone familiar with the IB programme was not easy. Rundil assigned an experienced IB tutor who understood the assessment requirements and helped our daughter organise her revision effectively.

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Laura
Stuttgart — IB Diploma
★★★★★

We wanted a tutor who could come to our home and work consistently with our daughter. Rundil assigned someone professional, reliable and patient. Having the same tutor each week has made a big difference.

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Sophie
Frankfurt — At-Home Tutoring
★★★★★

The booking process was simple, and communication through WhatsApp was excellent. We were able to arrange online English tutoring around our son's school and sports schedule without any difficulty.

M
Markus
Hamburg — Online English
★★★★★

We started with online Physics tutoring because it was easier for our schedule. The lessons are structured, focused and interactive. Our son now participates more confidently in school and understands the concepts much better.

Mi
Michael
Hanover — Online Physics
★★★★★

What impressed us most was the flexibility. We could start with one subject and adjust the schedule as our daughter's needs changed. There was no pressure, and the support always felt personal and professional.

K
Katrin
Leipzig — Flexible Tutoring
★★★★★

We appreciated that Rundil took the time to understand our child's level and learning goals. The tutor is knowledgeable, encouraging and very good at adapting each lesson to what our son needs.

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Thomas
Cologne — Personalised Support
★★★★★

Our son had fallen behind in German after moving from an international school. His tutor was patient and helped him improve both his grammar and confidence. He now feels much more comfortable participating in class.

R
Rebecca
Berlin — German Language
Common Questions

Private Tutoring in Germany — Frequently Asked Questions

Everything families ask about pricing, curricula and how tutoring works with Rundil.

Rundil's private tutoring prices in Germany range from €58 to €83 per hour, depending on the tutor's experience and qualification level. Basic and language tutors start at €58/hr, experienced specialists are €68/hr, and the most accomplished tutors with examiner backgrounds or Master's degrees are €83/hr. No VAT is added on German invoices, the rates cover all curricula and subjects, and at-home and online sessions cost the same. Prices are quoted per full 60-minute hour, not per 45-minute lesson.
At the Experienced tier (€68/hr) with 1.5-hour sessions, one weekly session works out to roughly €408 per month for 6 hours, a fortnightly session is around €204 per month, and twice-weekly exam preparation is roughly €816 per month. You only pay for the hours you take — there are no packages to pre-purchase and you can adjust or pause at any time.
Rundil's starting rate of €58/hr is higher than generic Nachhilfe (€15–30/hr) and above GoStudent's subscription tier. The difference is what you receive. Nachhilfe centres typically use student tutors focused on the German Gymnasium curriculum only — they cannot support IB, IGCSE or A-Level students. GoStudent operates on a subscription lock-in model where unused sessions expire and tutors earn around €14/hr. Rundil's tutors are degree-qualified specialists, you pay only for completed hours, there is no subscription to cancel, and a full satisfaction guarantee applies to every session.
Institute headline prices of €8–30 are almost always for group classes of up to five students and require a 12 to 24-month contract, quoted per 45-minute lesson. Rundil is one-to-one tutoring with a degree-qualified specialist, no contract, and the same tutor every session. When you compare a true 60-minute hour of individual tutoring with no lock-in, Rundil is competitively priced for the specialist segment.
Yes. Rundil charges the same hourly rate whether the tutor comes to your home or the session takes place online. This is a deliberate policy — the quality of the tutor and the session is identical regardless of format. Most other premium tutoring services in Germany are online-only; Rundil offers both at the same price.
Rundil's satisfaction guarantee goes further than a single free trial. If you are not satisfied after any session — not just the first — you are entitled to a full refund, with no conditions. This protects you across every session you book, rather than just the first lesson, which is the standard offer elsewhere in the German market.
No. Rundil does not require long-term contracts or block-session packages. You can start, pause, adjust or stop at any time. The Tutoring Plan bills monthly in advance with no admin fee, and Pay As You Go bills after sessions only (a 12% admin fee applies). Both plans give the same access to all tutors, subjects and curricula.
Tutoring is worth the investment when the quality is right and the support starts early. The earlier a learning gap is closed, the fewer total hours a child needs — which lowers the overall cost. It delivers the clearest return when a child has fallen behind, when a major exam such as the Abitur, IB or IGCSE is approaching, or when a move between school systems has left gaps. Rundil's satisfaction guarantee removes the financial risk of finding out.
Yes. Rundil provides IB Diploma and IB MYP tutoring across Germany, at home or online. Tutors cover all DP subjects at Higher and Standard Level, including Extended Essay guidance, Internal Assessment support and Theory of Knowledge. IB tutoring starts at €68/hr for experienced tutors and €83/hr for the most accomplished specialists.
Yes. Rundil supports the IB Middle Years Programme across all subject groups, including criterion-based assessment, the Personal Project, interdisciplinary learning, on-screen eAssessment technique and the transition from MYP to the Diploma Programme. Because the MYP grades against published criteria rather than raw marks, focused tutoring on how to evidence work often lifts a student's level significantly.
Yes. Rundil tutors support German Gymnasium students preparing for the Abitur across all subjects. Because the Abitur is set at Bundesland level, tutors work to the specific syllabus and past papers of your state, covering structured revision, Klausurvorbereitung, essay technique and problem-solving strategy. Sessions are available at home or online at the same rate.
When you book, you tell us your city, curriculum and subjects. Rundil then assigns a degree-qualified tutor who specialises in that exact programme, based on subject expertise, your child's level and availability. You receive the tutor's details before the first session. If the tutor is not the right fit, reassignment is offered without friction or extra charge.
Rundil typically assigns a tutor within 48 to 72 hours of booking. Faster assignment may be possible depending on your subject, curriculum and city, but this is not guaranteed. You will receive full details about your tutor before the first session.
At-home tutoring is available across all major German cities and their surrounding areas, including Berlin, Munich, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Düsseldorf, Cologne and Stuttgart. If an in-person tutor isn't available in your immediate area, online tutoring is offered everywhere in Germany at the same price. Message us with your postcode on WhatsApp and we'll confirm what's available near you.
Yes. Rundil tutors can teach in English or German according to your child's needs — which is especially valuable for bilingual students and international-school families who study a subject in one language but are assessed in another. Let us know the preferred language of instruction when you book.
Yes. Every Rundil tutor is degree-qualified and goes through a vetting and interview process, with references verified, before being assigned to a student. Tutors are selected for both subject expertise and their ability to teach the specific curriculum your child follows.
Yes. Rundil tutors follow a structured approach — diagnosis, teaching, then practice — and share progress updates with families. You can request a short summary of what was covered and what to focus on next, so you always know how your child is progressing.
Often, yes — many tutors cover related subjects, such as several sciences or maths and physics together. Where two subjects need different specialists, Rundil assigns a dedicated expert for each so your child always works with someone who truly knows the material. Tell us all the subjects you need and we'll arrange the best combination.
If your regular tutor is temporarily unavailable, we either reschedule the session at a time that suits you or arrange suitable cover so your child's progress continues uninterrupted. Continuity matters, so wherever possible the same tutor stays with your child throughout.
Rundil offers reassignment at no additional cost and with no friction. If after a session you feel the tutor isn't right — for any reason — contact us on WhatsApp and we'll assign a replacement. The satisfaction guarantee also applies: if you're not satisfied with any session, a full refund is available.
Yes. Tutors prepare and bring the resources each session needs — practice questions, past papers and worked examples matched to your child's curriculum and exam board. They also work with your child's own school materials so that tutoring reinforces exactly what is being taught in class.
Cancellations are free until 17:00 the day before the session. Cancel or reschedule before that cut-off at no charge. Because there is no long-term contract you stay in control throughout, and with Pay As You Go you only ever pay for hours actually completed.
Yes. Holidays are an ideal time for focused catch-up or to get ahead before a demanding term, and Rundil arranges tutoring throughout the school holidays. International-school families often use this time for IB or IGCSE exam preparation, or to consolidate before the MYP-to-DP transition, at home or online.
All Rundil tutors hold at minimum a Bachelor's degree in a relevant subject. Many hold Master's degrees or professional teaching qualifications. The most accomplished tier (€83/hr) includes tutors with examiner experience and specialist IB or IGCSE backgrounds. Every tutor is vetted before being assigned to a student.

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Our private tutoring prices in Germany start at €58 per hour with no contract and a full satisfaction guarantee. Tell us your city, curriculum and subjects and we'll assign a qualified tutor within 48–72 hours.