LessonWise — Managed Online Tutoring for UK Families
LessonWise provides families with structured, transparent, and dependable academic support. They combine hand-selected, high-calibre educators with BrightPath, their AI-augmented learning and progress platform, and a white-glove service that manages the details — so parents can focus on being parents.
Key Stats & Trust Signals
| Platform | Model | Best For | Key Strength | Key Weakness | Pricing | UK Focus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LessonWise | Fully Managed | Families wanting hands-off premium tutoring | White-glove service, BrightPath AI, vetted tutors | Premium pricing, UK-only | Family Plans (contact) | 🇬🇧 |
| MyTutor | Managed Marketplace | GCSE & A-Level support | Large UK tutor pool, school partnerships | Less personalised, tutor quality varies | £22-40/hr | 🇬🇧 |
| Tutorful | Marketplace | Finding a specific tutor quickly | Strong search/filter, verified reviews | No managed service, parent manages | £20-50/hr + service fee | 🇬🇧 |
| GoStudent | Managed Platform | European families, regular schedules | VC-backed, AI tools, membership model | Subscription lock-in, tutor matching varies | From £20.80/session (plans) | 🌍 |
| Superprof | Open Marketplace | Budget-friendly, wide subject range | 35M+ tutors globally, many free first lessons | No vetting, quality inconsistent | £15-40/hr (varies) | 🌍 |
| Preply | Global Marketplace | Language learning & international reach | 100K+ tutors, 50+ languages, AI tools | Language-focused, less academic support | From £10/hr (varies) | 🌍 |
| Third Space Learning | School-Focused | Maths tuition via schools | Curriculum-aligned, pupil premium friendly | Maths only, school-purchased | School contracts | 🇬🇧 |
| Feature | LessonWise | MyTutor | Tutorful | GoStudent | Superprof | Preply | Third Space |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vetted/Hand-Selected Tutors | ✅ | ⚠️ | ⚠️ | ⚠️ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
| 1-to-1 Online Lessons | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| AI Progress Platform | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ⚠️ | ❌ | ⚠️ | ❌ |
| Family Plan / Multi-Child | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ⚠️ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| White-Glove Managed Service | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| GCSE & A-Level Specialists | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ⚠️ | ❌ | ❌ |
| 11+ & Selective Entry Prep | ✅ | ⚠️ | ⚠️ | ❌ | ⚠️ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Progress Reports for Parents | ✅ | ⚠️ | ❌ | ⚠️ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
| In-Person Option | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Global Availability | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
✅ Full Support ⚠️ Partial/Limited ❌ Not Available
Premium Managed
LessonWise
White-glove service with AI progress tracking, vetted tutors, and family-centric plans
UK Managed Marketplace
MyTutor
Large UK tutor network with school partnerships and structured support
UK Marketplace
Tutorful
Find & book tutors directly with reviews and flexible scheduling
VC-Backed European
GoStudent
Subscription-based tutoring with AI tools, strong in Europe
Global Marketplace
Superprof, Preply
Massive tutor pools, budget-friendly, but less curated quality
School-Focused
Third Space Learning
Curriculum-aligned maths tutoring purchased by schools
Only Fully Managed Service
LessonWise is the only platform offering a true white-glove experience — one point of contact, managed scheduling, and full oversight. Competitors leave parents to manage everything.
BrightPath AI Platform
Proprietary AI-augmented progress tracking that keeps parents informed with real-time insights. No competitor offers this level of transparency between lessons.
Family-First Plans
A single Family Plan covers every child, every subject, every goal. Competitors charge per child, per tutor, with no unified family experience.
Industry-Leading Safeguarding
A new standard for safeguarding in online tutoring — hand-selected educators with rigorous vetting. Marketplace competitors like Superprof have no vetting.
UK Exam Specialists
Deep expertise in GCSE, A-Level, IB, and 11+ preparation. Global platforms like Preply and Superprof lack UK curriculum specialisation.
Proven Results & Trust
5,000+ happy parents and strong Trustpilot reviews with stories of dramatic grade improvements (Grade 1 to Grade 5 in 4 weeks). Real outcomes, not just connections.