CFA Tutors

Expert CFA Tuition

Join over 2,000 successful candidates who’ve prepared with Mayfair Consultants. With a 89% pass rate and 20+ years of experience, we provide structured one-to-one in-person and online CFA tuition for Levels I, II and III.

Why Learn With Mayfair Consultants?

With over two decades of experience in professional education, Mayfair Consultants has provided CFA tuition to thousands of candidates of all backgrounds. Whether you are an existing finance professional, or from a non-quantitative background looking to learn, we will provide tailored support programmes to help you to achieve success.

Years of Teaching Excellence

Specialist Tutors

Pass Rate

Leading CFA Preparation Specialists

All CFA Levels Covered

Comprehensive support for CFA Levels I, II, and III — from quantitative methods to portfolio management. We also provide bespoke pre-course support for candidates from non-mathematical backgrounds.

Personalised Study Plans

Tailored to your background and goals, including bespoke guidance for candidates from non-quantitative disciplines. We also provide training in the mathematical and analytical foundations needed for CFA success.

Industry-Experienced Tutors

All tutors are CFA charterholders who passed every level on their first attempt and combine real-world finance experience with extensive teaching expertise.

Mock Exams & Performance Tracking

Timed mock assessments and data-driven feedback help you monitor progress, strengthen weak areas, and build exam confidence.

24/7 Support, In-Person and Online Flexibility

Flexible tuition available in person or online, with 24/7 global timezone coverage to fit your schedule.

Comprehensive Learning Resources

Gain access to a curated library of question banks, formula sheets, and past exam simulations designed by CFA charterholders to mirror real exam conditions and accelerate your mastery of each topic.

Support with every CFA Level

Tuition for CFA Level 1

Tuition for CFA Level 2

Tuition for CFA Level 3

Your Path to CFA Success

Starting your CFA preparation with Mayfair is simple, structured, and entirely personalised. Here’s how it works:

Contact Us for a Free Consultation

Book a free consultation with our academic team to discuss your goals, background, and timeline. Please call us on Tel: +44(0) 207 665 6606 or email via our contact form.

Receive Your Personalised Learning Plan & Meet Your Tutor

We will introduce you to an experienced CFA tutor. You’ll receive a tailored study plan that outlines your roadmap to success, including session focus, study milestones, and mock exam timelines.

Confirm Your Sessions & Start Right Away

Confirm your preferred number of sessions and begin immediately, online or in-person, with full flexibility to fit your schedule.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who are your CFA tutors?

All our tutors are CFA charterholders who passed all levels on their first attempt. They combine professional experience in investment banking, portfolio management, equity research, and risk analysis with proven teaching expertise.

Which CFA levels do you support?

We provide tailored one-to-one tuition for Levels I, II, and III, covering every topic area from ethics and economics to derivatives and portfolio management.

What makes Mayfair’s CFA tuition different?

Our approach is fully personalised. We assess each candidate’s background, schedule, and learning style to create a custom study plan. We also specialise in supporting students from non-quantitative backgrounds, helping them master the required mathematical and analytical skills.

How are lessons structured?

Sessions are typically one-to-one and focus on key learning objectives for each topic area. Tutors integrate exam-style questions, inter-session homework, mock tests, and progress tracking to ensure measurable improvement, and you will have access to 24/7 live chat support in-between sessions.

Do you offer online or in-person lessons?

Tuition is available both in-person and online, with 24/7 global timezone coverage.

What is your pass rate?

Over 89% of our candidates pass their CFA exams, supported by structured preparation, continuous feedback, and mock exam analysis.

How much does CFA tuition cost?

Tuition fees vary depending on the number of sessions booked, with discounted rates for multi-session bookings or long-term study plans.

How long before the exam should I start tuition?

Most candidates begin tuition 4-6 months before their exam, though we also offer intensive short courses for last-stage revision or resits.

Chartered Financial Analyst Programme

The Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation is the gold standard for investment professionals worldwide. Administered by the CFA Institute, it is held by over 200,000 charterholders across more than 160 countries and is widely regarded as the most rigorous and respected qualification in finance, asset management, and investment analysis.

Earning the CFA charter requires passing three sequential examinations, accumulating 4,000 hours of relevant professional experience, and committing to the CFA Institute’s Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct. For candidates who see it through, it is a qualification that opens doors across investment banking, portfolio management, private equity, wealth management, and beyond, both in the UK and internationally.

What is the CFA?

The CFA Programme is structured across three levels, each building on the last in both content and complexity. To enrol, candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree, be in their final year of an undergraduate programme, or have accumulated at least 4,000 hours of relevant professional work experience. Full enrolment details and current exam dates are published on the CFA Institute website.

CFA Level I

Level 1 tests knowledge and comprehension across ten topic areas, including Ethics and Professional Standards, Financial Statement Analysis, Equity Investments, Fixed Income, Quantitative Methods, Economics, Corporate Issuers, Derivatives, Alternative Investments, and Portfolio Management. The CFA Level 1 pass rate has held in the low-to-mid 40s% across recent exam windows, reflecting how demanding the examination is even at the foundational level.

Exam format: 180 multiple-choice questions split across two sessions of 135 minutes each, with 90 questions per session. Each question is independent and not vignette-based. There are three answer options per question, and candidates are advised to allow approximately 90 seconds per question. There is no penalty for incorrect answers.

For a detailed breakdown of how to prepare, read our guide: How to Pass the CFA Level 1 Exam: Study Plan, Topic Weights and Exam Strategy.

CFA Level II

Level 2 shifts the focus from knowledge to application. Candidates are tested on their ability to analyse complex scenarios and apply valuation frameworks across asset classes. The format uses item sets, vignettes describing an investment situation, each followed by four related multiple-choice questions, which demand greater analytical depth than Level 1.

Exam format: 88 multiple-choice questions structured across 22 vignettes, with four questions per vignette, divided into two sessions of 132 minutes each.

CFA Level III

Level 3 is the final stage before charterholder status. It combines a common core curriculum in portfolio management, asset allocation, derivatives, and ethics with a Specialized Pathway chosen at registration. The three pathways are Portfolio Management, Private Wealth, and Private Markets, each designed to reflect the career direction of the candidate. The exam includes both multiple-choice item sets and constructed-response (essay) questions, making it the most demanding of the three in terms of format.

Exam format: Two sessions of 132 minutes each, combining item-set and constructed-response questions. The common core accounts for 65 to 70% of the exam weight, with the chosen pathway making up the remaining 30 to 35%.

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