Individual Guidance for Independent School English Exams
Discover where thoughtful preparation can lead
Holistic: Carefully selected private 11+ English specialists who know how to build academic confidence, as well as a lasting love for English.
Students have secured recent offers from schools including: Alleyn's, St. Paul's Girls' School, Hampton, Tiffin, Latymer Upper School, Emanuel, Westminster Under, North London Collegiate, James Alleyn's Girls' School and King Edward VI School for Girls.
One-to-One Tuition: We believe private tuition from qualified teachers and experienced 11+ English tutors is the gold standard for successful exam preparation.
Clare Lloyd, the founder, is a qualified teacher with over 15 years’ combined teaching and tutoring experience, including several years within the independent sector.
Unlock Advanced English Skills and Creative Self-Expression
11 Plus English exams for independent schools test far more than basic primary school literacy. The exams demand advanced comprehension, precise grammar, sophisticated language, and sometimes, thoughtfully composed creative writing under timed conditions.
Our friendly and supportive English specialists know how to build these skills while boosting confidence, so children feel calm, capable, and fully prepared for their independent school entrance exams.
A Path to Getting the Best Out of Each Student
As a tutor collective focused on excellence in English education, we collaborate with experienced private English tutors who bring professionalism and subject expertise to their teaching.
English specialists know how to carefully tailor each child’s exam preparation to the specific academic demands they face. They are experts in delivering a balanced and realistic pathway to exam success for the most competitive school exams.
Every specialist:
- Understands how skills transfer across different schools and exam boards.
- Teaches techniques that are tailored to the academic demands of selective school entry.
- Prepares students for the wider expectations of selective school entry.
The skills taught are transferable so children benefit not only on exam day, but throughout senior school and beyond. We make life easier for you so you can enjoy the best of both worlds: a wonderful specialist, without the hassle of vetting them and the assurance that we are here if you need us.
If you are are looking for a private English tutor, you are warmly invited to arrange a complimentary consultation with Clare, via the contact form.
During the consultation we will discuss your child’s current stage, your aspirations for them, and what would best support your child.
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