EdFlik vs TutorChase UAE 2026: Elite UK Tutoring Compared With Affordable Online 1:1
Last updated: October 2026 | By EdFlik Education Team | Competitor details checked October 2026
TutorChase is a UK-based elite tutoring brand that serves Dubai and Abu Dhabi families online. It often appears on the shortlists of parents thinking about Oxford, Cambridge and competitive medical applications, and its Dubai subject pages rank for many IGCSE searches. Its published starting rate sits well above most UAE tutoring options.
That price point raises a fair question: what does the premium buy, and is it the right spend for your child's stage? This article compares TutorChase with EdFlik, which offers affordable 1:1 lessons matched to the student's curriculum and an IGCSE practice platform for Cambridge and Edexcel.
A note on fairness: EdFlik publishes this article, so we have an obvious interest. We have limited ourselves to facts that TutorChase and independent sources publish, we show where TutorChase is the better fit, and we flag what we could not verify. Prices and features change, so please confirm on their website before you pay.
Quick verdict
TutorChase is positioned for the top end: elite-university tutors and university-entrance goals, at a premium rate. EdFlik is built for steady curriculum support through the school year at roughly one fifth of the hourly price. Choose by goal and by how many lessons a month you need. |
At a glance |
TutorChase |
EdFlik |
Positioning |
UK-based elite online tutoring |
Affordable, curriculum-matched 1:1 plus IGCSE practice platform |
Published starting rate |
From £49/hour (AED 230) on its Dubai pages |
From AED 45/hour |
Market range it cites |
About AED 190 to 375 per hour for Dubai tutoring |
Starting rate is below that range |
Curricula |
IGCSE, A-Level, IB, AP, UAE MOE |
IGCSE, IB, A-Level, CBSE/ICSE, AP, MOE, SAT/ACT |
Delivery |
Online, any Dubai area |
Online, across the UAE |
What is TutorChase?
TutorChase's Dubai pages say it provides online tutoring in any area of Dubai and covers IGCSE, A-Level, IB, AP and the UAE Ministry of Education curriculum. Every subject page we reviewed shows a starting rate of £49, displayed as AED 230 per hour, and describes the service as elite online tutoring. Its testimonials include students preparing for Oxford Mathematics interviews.
- Starting price:£49 / AED 230 per hour on its Dubai subject pages.
- Subjects listed: Maths, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Economics, English, History, Psychology and Computer Science.
- Market context it publishes: its own pages describe typical Dubai tutoring costs as roughly AED 190 to 375 per hour.
- Delivery: online only, so there is no centre to visit.
TutorChase is strongest at the top end: university-entrance preparation, admissions-test support and tutors with elite-university backgrounds. If that is your goal, the premium is paying for something specific. For routine IGCSE catch-up and weekly exam preparation, the same hourly budget buys several times as many lessons elsewhere.
EdFlik vs TutorChase: side by side
Aspect |
TutorChase |
EdFlik |
Model |
Elite online tutoring brand |
Managed 1:1 online tutoring plus practice platform |
Starting price |
£49/hour (AED 230) |
From AED 45/hour |
Ideal student |
Targeting top universities, Oxbridge or competitive medicine |
IGCSE through A-Level or IB, whatever the destination |
Tutor profile |
Positioned around elite-university tutors |
Vetted teachers with classroom experience |
Admissions coaching |
Part of its positioning |
Not EdFlik’s headline service; the focus is school curriculum exam support |
IGCSE boards |
IGCSE listed generally; confirm Cambridge or Edexcel with your tutor |
Cambridge and Edexcel |
Practice content |
No separate public practice platform found in our research |
IGCSE practice platform (Cambridge and Edexcel, all years) |
Other curricula |
IB, A-Level, AP, UAE MOE |
IB, A-Level, CBSE/ICSE, AP, MOE, SAT/ACT |
Trial |
Confirm current trial terms on its site |
Free trial class |
Pricing: what it costs in practice
At each provider's published starting rate, monthly costs compare as follows. TutorChase notes that rates vary by tutor experience and qualifications, so actual quotes may be higher.
Monthly lessons |
TutorChase (TutorChase published starting rate) |
EdFlik (from AED 45/hour) |
Difference |
4 hours per month |
AED 920 |
AED 180 |
AED 740 more with TutorChase |
8 hours per month |
AED 1,840 |
AED 360 |
AED 1,480 more with TutorChase |
16 hours per month |
AED 3,680 |
AED 720 |
AED 2,960 more with TutorChase |
At starting rates TutorChase costs about five times as much per hour. That matters most for families who need frequent lessons, or help in more than one subject. For a targeted goal such as an admissions interview, a premium specialist can be money well spent.
Choose TutorChase if...
- You are preparing for Oxford, Cambridge or competitive medical admissions and want tutors positioned around that.
- You want a UK-based premium brand and the budget to match.
- Your child needs a handful of high-value sessions rather than weekly lessons.
- You value elite-university credentials as your main selection criterion.
Choose EdFlik if...
- You want year-round IGCSE, IB or A-Level support at a sustainable hourly price.
- Your child needs regular lessons, not an occasional specialist session.
- You want tutoring and an IGCSE practice platform from the same provider.
- You have more than one child, possibly on different curricula.
Questions to ask any tutoring provider before you pay
- Is there a minimum purchase, joining fee or package on top of the hourly rate?
- Which tutor will teach my child, and what is their experience with my child's exam board, Cambridge or Edexcel?
- How do I see progress between lessons?
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. |
Our verdict
TutorChase and EdFlik serve different needs. TutorChase is a premium brand for ambitious university-entrance goals. EdFlik is for families who need dependable curriculum support every week. If admissions coaching is the priority and budget allows, evaluate TutorChase. If your priority is steady grade improvement across the school year, start with an EdFlik trial.
Frequently asked questions
Q: How much does TutorChase cost in Dubai?
Its Dubai pages show tutoring from £49, displayed as AED 230 per hour. Higher-level or more experienced tutors may cost more, so confirm the current rate on its site.
Q: Is TutorChase better than EdFlik?
They are built for different purposes. TutorChase positions itself as elite tutoring with a university-entrance focus at a premium rate. EdFlik offers affordable curriculum-matched tutoring and an IGCSE practice platform. The better choice depends on your goal and budget.
Q: Does TutorChase offer Edexcel IGCSE tutors?
Its Dubai pages refer to IGCSE generally. Ask which exam board your tutor has taught. EdFlik covers Cambridge and Edexcel IGCSE in tutoring and in practice.
Q: Is there a cheaper alternative with qualified teachers?
EdFlik starts from AED 45 per hour with vetted teachers matched to your child's curriculum, and offers a free trial class.
Q: Does EdFlik help with Oxford or Cambridge applications?
Specialist admissions coaching is not EdFlik's headline service. If interview coaching is your main need, a specialist provider such as TutorChase may suit you better.
