Cost and Benefits

Lessons in the Post are carefully structured work programmes, set at a level which is relevant to your child’s needs. Each weekly lesson gives you, the parent, around three hours of constructive teaching time with your child, with email or phone support available from Jo and Simon Marchant. It is interesting to compare these prices with those of professional private tutors, who can charge from £30 to as high as £50 for just one hour with your child.

Price list for 2008:

Initial Assessment:

  • The initial assessment and report costs £60.
  • All further assessment tests (usually about every 6 months) are free.

Weekly lessons for 7 to 9 year olds (until they start the courses below):

  • £30 per weekly lesson, including the text books provided.

Weekly lessons for 9 to 11 year olds – preparation courses for 11+, Independent School exams and Year 6 SATs exams:

11+ Foundation Course (14 weeks):

  • Lessons: £30 per weekly lesson.
  • Initial charge of £42 for the many text books required for this course.

11+ programme for 11+ and Independent School exams (44 weeks):

  • Lessons: £31 per weekly lesson
  • Initial charge of £85 to cover the costs of the extra text books, stationery and the large number of 11+ practice papers needed in this course.
  • Final Revision Programme (4 weeks) at end of the 11+ Programme: £130.

Fast Track Course for Year 6 SATs preparation (37 weeks):

  • Lessons: £31 per weekly lesson
  • Initial charge of £65 to cover the costs of the extra books, stationery and the many practice papers provided in this course.

Lessons in the Post gives you the following benefits:

  • About 3 hours, every week, of varied, interesting and structured learning, specifically geared to your child’s ability. All answers are supplied so your child has immediate feedback. It is fun and rewarding for parents and children.
  • Personal back-up and support from Jo or Simon Marchant by email or telephone, whenever you need it.
  • Regular free assessments to monitor your child’s progress.
  • All the necessary learning materials, practice papers and books to ensure your child’s potential is fulfilled.
  • Teaching guidelines, recommended reading lists, book reviews and other useful information on educational matters.
  • There are no charges for postage.