EdFlik vs ++tutors (PlusPlusTutors) UAE 2026: Premium Examiner Tutoring or Affordable 1:1?
Last updated: October 2026 | By EdFlik Education Team | Competitor details checked October 2026
++tutors, also written PlusPlusTutors, is a premium online tutoring service that markets itself to IB and IGCSE families at well-known Dubai international schools. If you have seen its examiner-led positioning and wondered whether the premium is worth paying, or whether a more affordable provider can do the job, this comparison is for you.
The two services are built for different buyers. ++tutors sells examiner-level expertise at a premium hourly rate. EdFlik sells regular, affordable 1:1 lessons with teachers matched to your child's curriculum, now alongside 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 ++tutors and independent sources publish, we show where ++tutors 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
++tutors is a credible premium option, especially for IB students chasing top bands who want examiner insight. EdFlik costs a fraction per hour, which makes weekly lessons across several subjects realistic, and adds an IGCSE practice platform. The deciding factor is usually budget and how many hours a month your child needs. |
At a glance |
++tutors |
EdFlik |
Positioning |
Premium, examiner-led IB and IGCSE tutoring |
Affordable, curriculum-matched 1:1 plus IGCSE practice platform |
Published starting rate |
From US$60/hour (about AED 220) |
From AED 45/hour |
Packages |
5, 12, 18 and 36-hour packages |
Pay per hour taught; no long-term contract |
Tutor profile |
240+ tutors, many certified examiners (self-reported) |
Vetted teachers with classroom experience |
Main focus |
IB Diploma first, plus IGCSE and A-Level |
IGCSE, IB, A-Level, CBSE/ICSE, AP, MOE, SAT/ACT |
What is ++tutors?
On its UAE pages ++tutors describes 240+ tutors, many of them certified IB or Cambridge examiners, and says it accepts only around the top 10% of tutor applicants. Sessions are one-to-one and online. Its Dubai pages name schools such as Dubai International Academy, Dubai College, Repton Dubai, GEMS World Academy and NLCS Dubai among those its students attend.
- Published rate:US$60 per hour on its Dubai and UAE pages, which it converts to roughly AED 220 per hour.
- Packages:5, 12, 18 and 36 hours, with discounts compared with the single-hour rate.
- Guarantees:its IGCSE pages mention a money-back guarantee and starting within 48 hours.
- Subject depth:strongest in IB Diploma (Maths, Sciences, Economics, TOK, Extended Essay), with IGCSE and A-Level also covered.
Examiner experience is a real advantage in one situation: a student already working near the top of the range who needs the last few marks, such as mark-scheme nuance and command-term precision. For most students the biggest gains come from consistent weekly practice on foundations, which depends more on lesson frequency than on the examiner badge.
EdFlik vs ++tutors: side by side
Aspect |
++tutors |
EdFlik |
Model |
Premium matching service; sessions 1:1 online |
Managed 1:1 online tutoring plus practice platform |
Starting price |
US$60/hour (about AED 220) |
From AED 45/hour |
Credentials |
Many tutors are certified IB or Cambridge examiners (self-reported) |
Teachers vetted for subject knowledge, credentials checked, real classroom experience |
Best-fit student |
High performers aiming for top IB or IGCSE grades |
Students from catching up to high achieving, all year groups |
IGCSE boards |
Cambridge IGCSE is mentioned; confirm Edexcel International availability |
Cambridge and Edexcel |
Practice content |
Resources prepared by your tutor; no separate public practice platform found in our research |
IGCSE practice platform (Cambridge and Edexcel, all years) |
Curricula |
IB, IGCSE, A-Level |
IGCSE, IB, A-Level, CBSE/ICSE, AP, MOE, SAT/ACT |
Guarantee |
Money-back guarantee advertised on IGCSE pages |
Free trial class; free tutor replacement; published refund policy for unused lessons |
Commitment |
Package hours (5 to 36) |
No long-term contract |
Pricing: what it costs in practice
Here is the arithmetic at each provider's published starting rate. ++tutors' packages reduce its per-hour cost, but it does not publish package prices in the pages we reviewed, so these figures use the single-hour rate.
Monthly lessons |
++tutors (++tutors published starting rate) |
EdFlik (from AED 45/hour) |
Difference |
4 hours per month |
AED 880 |
AED 180 |
AED 700 more with ++tutors |
8 hours per month |
AED 1,760 |
AED 360 |
AED 1,400 more with ++tutors |
16 hours per month |
AED 3,520 |
AED 720 |
AED 2,800 more with ++tutors |
At starting rates ++tutors costs roughly five times as much per hour. Across a school year, that gap is often the difference between weekly lessons and occasional lessons. For many families the more useful question is how many hours a month their child actually needs, not who the single best tutor is.
Choose ++tutors if...
- Your child is an IB student targeting a 6 or 7 and needs examiner-level guidance on the final marks.
- You are supporting a competitive university application where examiner insight on subject depth matters.
- You want a small number of intensive sessions and cost per hour is a secondary concern.
- You want the guarantee and package structure that ++tutors advertises.
Choose EdFlik if...
- You want regular weekly lessons through the school year without a premium hourly rate.
- Your child needs help in two or three subjects, not one.
- Your child is on IGCSE and would benefit from tutoring and a practice platform in one place.
- You have siblings on different curricula, for example IGCSE and CBSE.
Questions to ask any tutoring provider before you pay
- Is the tutor shown on the profile the person who will teach every lesson?
- Does the from price apply to my child's subject and level, and how long do unused package hours remain valid?
- What exactly does the guarantee cover, and what is the process to claim it?
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
++tutors is a credible premium option for IB students at the top end. EdFlik is the more affordable choice for families who want steady weekly support and an IGCSE practice platform. If budget is not the constraint and your child needs examiner-level polish for a top score, ++tutors deserves a trial. If you need consistent support at a sustainable price, start with an EdFlik trial.
Frequently asked questions
Q: Is ++tutors worth the price?
It depends on the goal. For a high-performing IB student chasing the top bands, examiner insight can justify a premium. For most students, consistent weekly lessons at a lower rate deliver more total learning per dirham. Compare a trial lesson from each before deciding.
Q: How much does ++tutors cost in Dubai?
Its Dubai and UAE pages state IB tutoring from US$60 per hour, converted to around AED 220 per hour, with 5, 12, 18 and 36-hour packages. Confirm the current price for your subject on its site.
Q: Does EdFlik have examiner tutors?
EdFlik does not claim that its tutors are board examiners. Its teachers are vetted for subject knowledge, have credentials checked and have classroom experience. If examiner credentials are essential, ++tutors markets this explicitly.
Q: Does ++tutors cover Edexcel IGCSE?
Its pages emphasise IB Diploma and Cambridge IGCSE. Ask whether a tutor with Edexcel International GCSE experience is available for your child's subject. EdFlik covers Cambridge and Edexcel.
Q: Does EdFlik offer a free trial?
Yes. Book a free trial class on at www.edflik.com.
