Economics & Business tuition.
Kingston upon Thames.

Tutored by an A-level Examiner with 18 years' teaching experience. Three in four of my final-year A-level Economics students achieve A* or A grades.

  • A-level & GCSE Examiner Marking the actual papers
  • 18 years’ teaching experience In real classrooms
  • PGCE qualified teacher BSc, MPhil, PGCE
  • Enhanced DBS certified Up to date

About Michael

Quietly experienced

Michael Carragher is a qualified teacher (BSc, MPhil, PGCE) with 18 years' classroom experience and 12 years tutoring privately.

He is currently an A-level and GCSE Examiner, an Enhanced DBS holder, a UCAS administrator and reference writer, and a mentor to student teachers and ECTs.

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Three in four of my final-year A-level Economics students achieve A* or A grades. Michael Carragher, Tutor

Why parents choose Michael

Quietly different

01

An examiner's perspective

I mark the actual exams. I know exactly what gets credit, what does not, and where students lose the most marks unnecessarily.

02

Teacher background, not just tutor

18 years in real classrooms, PGCE qualified, mentor to student teachers and ECTs. Tutoring is a continuation of that work, not an add-on.

03

Tailored to the exam board

AQA, Edexcel, OCR, Eduqas, CIE, IB. The mark schemes are different and so is the teaching. Workshops run separately by specification.

04

Diagnostic-led approach

The first session diagnoses what each student actually needs, not a generic syllabus walkthrough. The plan follows from that.

How it works

From first call to final exam

  1. 01

    Get in touch

    Use the contact form, call or email. The first 15 minutes are a free consultation, no commitment.

  2. 02

    Diagnostic first session

    A working session that assesses what your child actually needs. Not a generic syllabus walkthrough.

  3. 03

    Tailored tutoring plan

    You receive a clear plan focused on weak topics, exam technique and what each board's mark scheme actually rewards.

  4. 04

    Ongoing weekly sessions

    Most students work weekly through the year. Some prefer a block of intensive sessions before mocks or finals.

  5. 05

    Exam-period support

    In the run-up to mocks and final exams, sessions tighten on past papers, model answers and exam-board-specific workshops.

Reviews

What parents say

Michael was excellent throughout the year. My son was struggling with A-level Economics and went on to get an A. We have already booked Michael in for our daughter. Mohammed, Parent of A-level Economics student, 2024
My son got an A* in Economics. Michael's focus on exam technique made all the difference in the final months. Deirdre, Parent of A-level Economics student, 2024
Our daughter got the grade she needed for her first-choice university. Michael was patient, thorough and made a clear plan for the year. Nicole, Parent of A-level Business student, 2024
Michael tutored my son through his undergraduate Economics and Accounting modules. He explained difficult concepts with patience and the results spoke for themselves. Margaret, Parent of an undergraduate Economics & Accounting student, 2021

Areas covered

South west London, central London, and Surrey

Home visits across thirty-plus towns. Online tutoring anywhere in the UK and overseas, including Cambridge International (CIE) for international students.

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FAQ

What parents usually ask first

  • What subjects do you tutor?

    I tutor Economics at GCSE, A-level, IB Standard, IB Higher and undergraduate level, and Business at GCSE and A-level. I also support school programmes in Accounting.

  • How long is a typical session?

    Online sessions are 30, 60 or 90 minutes. Home visits are 60, 90 or 120 minutes. Most A-level students find 60 minutes a week plus extra around mocks and exams works well.

  • Where does tutoring take place?

    Either at the student's home for in-person sessions across south west London, central London and Surrey, or online via video call for students anywhere in the UK and overseas.

  • How much do you charge?

    Online tutoring is from £30 for a 30-minute session. Home visits are from £60 for an hour. Full pricing is on the pricing page.

  • How much does an A-level Economics tutor cost in London?

    Independent-school-level A-level Economics tuition in London typically costs £55 to £100 per hour, depending on the tutor's qualifications and experience. My online sessions are £50 per hour and home visits are £60 per hour, with longer sessions priced proportionally.

Ready to book a free consultation?

A 15-minute call is enough to see if I am the right fit. No pressure, no commitment.