Economics is a subject that underpins the basics of how the world works financially, and it sits at the intersection between mathematics, finance, business, and sociology. Studying economics is not just about learning why price rises happen or how government borrowing affects an economy; students also gain a deeper knowledge of why markets can fail and how unemployment is directly tied to political decisions.
  • Gain an intuitive understanding of a complex subject

    Students of economics will begin to unwrap topics like these with disciplined and logical thinking, with the help of an Economics tutor, who will be by their side to move past simply remembering information but learning how to build arguments and weigh evidence.

    Whether it’s a GCSE Economics tutor to help them develop the basics of inflation and tax rates, or an A-Level tutor to dive deeper into interest rates and stock markets, with a Lionheart Education tutor, students will become familiar with the forces that drive an economy. This, in turn, helps them to understand the world in which they live, empowering them to not only analyse microeconomics and macroeconomics, but to sharpen their own financial instincts in their personal lives.

    While many pupils might recognise words they hear in day-to-day life, such as inflation or tax hikes, an economics tutor will provide the insight they need to focus their understanding and see the mechanisms at work behind the policies. What’s more, a good tutor will give them the tools they need to be able to evaluate policy and explain it persuasively under exam conditions.

  • Economics tutors develop the core aspects for exam success

    Lionheart Education provides one-to-one economics tuition at GCSE & A-Level, helping students to move beyond simple descriptions into developing high-mark evaluation answers. Economics can often feel like a steep learning curve, especially at GCSE, but an economics tutor builds key vocabulary so students can express themselves clearly in exams and handle technical diagrams with confidence and intuition.

    Weakness in explaining concepts can have a dramatic effect on the examination as a whole, so tutors will help to ground students in the theory and practice of economics, encouraging them to shape their knowledge appropriately. Having an economics tutor will ensure any areas students are struggling with are clearly identified and can be addressed directly, instead of students feeling like they are stumbling through the course without a solid understanding of the concepts.

  • Growing confidence in examinations

    Exam success depends on a number of factors, and economics tuition provides much more support than the classroom can offer, even in reduced class sizes. It might be that they’re struggling with the language and logic of economics at GCSE level, or they might need a knowledgeable A-Level Economics tutor to make sense of the complexity and written examination demands. Students will learn to write with growing confidence under exam conditions, understand the topics inside out, which inevitably results in higher grades.

    Economics also holds broad value, regardless of the age of the student studying it. With tailored in-person or online economics tuition, students develop life-long habits of analysis that are useful in further education at university as well as in professional life. If your child has ambitions of a career in business, finance, law, politics, or public policy, a Lionheart economics tutor will help them to question basic assumptions and interpret the forces at work in the world. This makes economics so much more than just another GCSE or A-Level.

Economics Tuition
for all ages and levels

Lionheart Education provides Economics tuition that’s adapted to the level of the student, meeting them where they’re at and understanding their academic aims. Some students might need support to consolidate their foundations, which gives them an excellent grounding for future study, and others might want to nudge their grades into the higher levels. Tuition is always more fruitful when it’s tailored closely to the student’s ambitions, and taught in a methodical, structured way that chimes with the student.

  • GCSE Economics

    A GCSE in economics provides a platform for later studies in a range of subjects, and our GCSE economics tutors place an emphasis on core concepts and economic reasoning. Students might have an interest in the subject on its own, or want to take it so that other subjects like business studies or maths are supported. You can choose from at-home or online tuition in economics with Lionheart.

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  • A-Level Economics

    The demands on the student sharply increase at A-Level or IB level. Students are tested on their ability to evaluate policy in detailed essays, analyse complex data, and extract insights. A-Level economics tutors will teach students how to competently handle both microeconomics and macroeconomics, writing with maturity and a deeper level of understanding than secondary school required.

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Why families choose Lionheart for economics tuition

Lionheart Education tutors for economics can assist in-person for London families, as well as provide first-class online economics tuition wherever in the country, or world, you are. Our tuition carefully matches students with tutors in this important subject, and we understand that each student has unique requirements that need to be met.

Whether it’s a calm approach that can bring order to a complex topic, or a tutor that will push students to the highest grades, we’ve been creating the perfect pairings since 1989. We offer more than last-minute emergency revision, focusing on ideas explained clearly, a visible improvement in written work, and helping your child to have a greater command of the subject as a whole.

Fewer than 1% of the tutors who apply to work with Lionheart are accepted onto our books, which gives you the confidence that your child is being instructed by someone with a true passion and talent for the subject. Many of our tutors have strong backgrounds in academia, and others draw their knowledge directly from careers in finance, business, law, and economics. Whichever economics tutor your student is paired with, you can rest assured that they exceed our standards for tutoring your child and can make the abstract simple in such a diverse topic.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Are online economics tutors as effective as face-to-face tuition?

    Lionheart tutors for economics can work with your child in their home setting or online with shared interactive whiteboards. Whichever method of tuition works best for you, rest assured that they are equally effective. Our tutors plan lessons tailored to your child, either way, whether it’s intellectual discussion to gain better insight into topics, diagram work, or how to plan an essay. Online tuition is more flexible for busy families, and face-to-face tuition is ideal for students who prefer to concentrate in a familiar environment.

  • Do economics tutors provide support for undergraduate students in London?

    Most of our tutoring is for school-age students to cover GCSE and A-Level, but we can also provide support for undergraduate economics students who are struggling with certain areas of their course. Whether it’s generalised academic support, essay writing, or specific topics such as microeconomics, we can match you with a tutor who meets the course you’re studying. Macroeconomics tutors will focus on wider country and global issues, and tutors of microeconomics will help students to understand everyday fiscal interactions.

  • Do you offer economics tuition for A-Level students?

    The jump from GCSE to A-Level Economics can be substantial, so it’s no surprise that many of our economics tutors support A-Level students. Being able to confidently analyse and evaluate policy, as well as extrapolate basic knowledge to wider economic issues, is a key factor of A-Level Economics, and with a tutor by their side, students find that they are able to approach the subject as a whole with a clearer vision. 

  • Do your economics tutors cover all exam boards?

    All major exam boards are covered by our economics tutors, and the tuition we offer is tailored to the precise course a student is taking. Knowing the difference between exam boards and how papers are structured is something our tutors excel at, equipping students with more than just general revision for economics. When a student knows what the exam is looking to extract from them, they can adjust their technique to please examiners.

  • Who will be tutoring my child in economics?

    Our economics tutors in London are the same tutors who provide online economics tutoring, so you can be sure that your child will be taught by a carefully selected professional with in-depth subject knowledge. We take into account multiple factors when choosing a tutor based on your child’s individual needs, providing exactly what they need for their age, stage, and academic goals.