11+ Tuition
Individual preparation for grammar and independent-school entrance exams
I provide one-to-one 11+ English tuition designed to help students develop the skills, confidence and independence needed to perform at a high level in competitive entrance examinations.
Lessons are tailored to each child’s strengths, areas for development and target schools.
11+ Tuition
What I Develop
Comprehension
I help students read closely, infer meaning, recognise important details and explain their ideas clearly.
Vocabulary
I develop precise, flexible vocabulary and teach students how to choose words effectively in both reading and writing.
Creative Writing
I teach students how to build engaging stories through character, conflict, structure and purpose.
Grammar & Accuracy
I strengthen sentence control, grammar and punctuation so that students can write clearly and accurately.
Exam Technique
I help students interpret questions carefully, manage time effectively and approach demanding papers with confidence.
What I Cover
English
Comprehension
- Inference and deduction
- Retrieval and summary
- Language and tone
- Theme and context
Vocabulary &
Language
- Word meaning in context
- Synonyms and antonyms
- Word choice and precision
- Building verbal confidence
Creative
Writing
- Openings and structure
- Character and motivation
- Conflict and tension
- Meaningful endings
Grammar
& Accuracy
- Sentence structure
- Punctuation
- Grammar in context
- Clear written expression
Exam
Preparation
- Timed practice
- Marking and feedback
- Targeted improvement
- Building confidence
How I Teach
Individual & Tailored
I adapt lessons to each student’s needs, pace of learning and target schools.
Build Skills Step by Step
I break down difficult skills clearly, then help students apply them independently to increasingly demanding work.
Develop Confidence
Detailed Feedback
I give clear, detailed feedback so students understand their strengths, what needs improving and how to make the next step.
Student Success
The Perse School
A recent 11+ student gained a place at The Perse School.
Outstanding 11+ Results
A student received an academic scholarship from Haberdashers’ Boys’ School, alongside offers from Latymer Upper, Highgate, City of London School and UCS, and was waitlisted for Westminster Under School.
Strong Foundations
I focus on building the reading, writing and thinking skills that help students succeed in demanding entrance exams.
Tuition Fees
One-to-one English tuition: £80 per hour
Lessons are individually planned and tailored to each student. The fee includes lesson preparation, teaching materials and feedback on work completed as part of the tuition.
Looking for 11+ Tuition?
Tell me a little about your child, the schools they are preparing for and the areas in which they would most benefit from support.