Best ++tutors (PlusPlusTutors) Alternative in the UAE (2026): An Affordable Option for Weekly Lessons
Last updated: October 2026 | By EdFlik Education Team | Competitor details checked October 2026
++tutors is a premium service known for examiner-led IB and IGCSE tutoring. Its published rate starts at US$60 per hour, about AED 220. Families who like the idea but need weekly lessons, or help in more than one subject, often ask whether there is an alternative that fits a monthly budget.
EdFlik is that kind of alternative: live 1:1 online tutoring from AED 45 per hour with teachers matched to your child's curriculum, plus an IGCSE practice platform for Cambridge and Edexcel. It does not claim examiner credentials. This guide shows where that trade-off makes sense.
A note on fairness: EdFlik publishes this article, so we have an obvious interest. We have limited ourselves to facts that ++tutors and independent sources publish, we say when ++tutors is the better choice, and we flag what we could not verify. Please confirm prices and features on their website before you decide.
The short answer
EdFlik is the better ++tutors alternative when you need regular weekly lessons, several subjects or an IGCSE practice platform at a sustainable cost. ++tutors remains the better choice for students at the top of the range who want examiner-level polish and can afford it. |
Why families look for a ++tutors alternative
- Cost per month: at the published starting rate, 8 hours a month is about AED 1,760.
- Package commitment: hours come in packages of 5, 12, 18 or 36, which asks for money upfront.
- IB-first positioning: its strength is IB Diploma; an IGCSE student needing broad support may not need the premium.
- Frequency: premium rates push families to fewer sessions, and exam gains often come from frequency.
What to look for in an alternative
What to look for |
Why it matters |
Lessons every week, not occasionally |
Steady practice usually beats a few intensive sessions for foundations. |
Qualified, vetted teachers |
You need competence and board knowledge, not necessarily an examiner. |
Several subjects at once |
Cost multiplies fast at premium rates. |
Practice content |
Students need questions to attempt between lessons. |
Flexible commitment |
Exam-year need changes month to month. |
++tutors and EdFlik, need by need
Your need |
++tutors |
EdFlik |
Examiner-level polish |
Many tutors are certified examiners (self-reported) |
No examiner claim; vetted teachers with classroom experience |
Cost of 8 hours a month |
About AED 1,760 at the starting rate |
About AED 360 at the starting rate |
Multiple subjects |
Premium rate per subject |
Affordable enough to cover two or three |
IGCSE practice platform |
None found in our research |
Yes, Cambridge and Edexcel, all years |
Guarantee |
Money-back guarantee advertised |
Free trial, free replacement, refund policy for unused lessons |
IB Diploma |
Core strength |
IB tutoring available |
Over a ten-month school year, 8 hours a month at the published starting rates is about AED 17,600 with ++tutors and AED 3,600 with EdFlik. These are starting-rate figures; actual prices vary by subject and level.
How EdFlik works
- Book a free trial class and tell us the board, subject, year and school.
- A team member matches a teacher with experience of that board and subject; replacement is free if the fit is wrong.
- Weekly live lessons are recorded, with AI summaries, quizzes and revision cards.
- Cambridge and Edexcel IGCSE students can also use EdFlik's IGCSE practice platform, covering all years.
- Parents get a monthly progress report and a WhatsApp group.
When ++tutors may be the better choice
- Your child is an IB student aiming for a 6 or 7 and needs examiner insight.
- Examiner credentials are essential to you.
- You want a few intensive sessions and cost is secondary.
Other options worth knowing: If you want a premium brand with a university-admissions focus, TutorChase is the closest alternative, at about AED 230 per hour on its Dubai pages.
Try EdFlik free. Book a free trial class on WhatsApp +91 88788 96600 or at www.edflik.com. Live 1:1 online tutoring from AED 45/hour, plus an IGCSE practice platform for Cambridge and Edexcel, all years. |
How to switch from ++tutors without losing progress
- Step 1: Check how long unused package hours remain valid and whether the guarantee applies.
- Step 2: Ask your tutor for notes on topics covered and recommended focus areas.
- Step 3: Book an EdFlik trial on a weak topic.
- Step 4: Some families keep one ++tutors session before exams for final polish and use EdFlik for weekly lessons.
Frequently asked questions
Q: What is the best affordable alternative to ++tutors?
For families who need regular weekly lessons, EdFlik starts from AED 45 per hour with vetted teachers matched to your child's curriculum. It does not offer examiner credentials.
Q: How much cheaper is EdFlik than ++tutors?
At published starting rates (about AED 220 against AED 45 per hour), roughly a fifth of the hourly price. Always compare a quote for your child's subject and level.
Q: Does EdFlik offer IB tutoring?
Yes. EdFlik tutors IB as well as IGCSE, A-Level, CBSE/ICSE, AP, MOE and SAT/ACT.
Q: Does EdFlik have a guarantee?
EdFlik offers a free trial class, a free tutor replacement if the match is wrong, and a published refund policy for unused lessons.
Q: Can I use EdFlik alongside ++tutors?
Yes. Some families use EdFlik for weekly lessons and add a premium session before exams.
