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Living in a vibrant, diverse area like South-East London is wonderful, but we know it can come with a worry: is your child's developing English holding them back in a competitive school environment? You want them to feel confident in their GCSEs, have the best shot at local sixth form colleges, and be able to express themselves clearly on applications to top universities like King's College or Goldsmiths. Our one-to-one English as a Foreign Language tutors are here to help. They provide friendly, expert support that builds not just language skills, but the confidence your child needs to succeed, both in the classroom and beyond. Join over 200,000 happy students who have found the perfect learning partner with us.

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24 English as a Foreign Language EFL tutors in South East London:

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£154/hr
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Mamun A
✅ Experienced|9 years|Proven result English as a Foreign Language EFL |SAT|KS2/3|11+
Dear Parents and Students,I’m Mamun — an highly experienced private tutor with over 9 years and 12,000+ hours of tutoring experience across online and in-person platforms. I hold a bachelor’s degree from Northumbria University, Newcastle, and specialise in Maths, English, and Science from Primary through GCSE level, including 11+, Grammar & Private School Entrance Exams.📍📚 My Teaching ApproachMy lessons are clear, structured, and results-driven. I focus on helping students build confidence through:✅ Simple, step-by-step explanations ✅ Continuous assessment and progress tracking ✅ Custom lesson...
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£50/hr
5.0
Shamim U
Specialist and Experienced English as a Foreign Language EFL Tutor
Hi! I am Shamim. I've been teaching students across London for the last 6 years. Since, I've been enjoying sharing my passion for Maths, English as well as Sciences. My students, notably, enjoy my lessons and demonstrate thorough engagement. I always ensure to create specific lesson plans, tailored to the needs of my students.I enjoydeveloping deeper understanding of topics and create opportunity for students to apply learnt content through a combination of worksheet and exam style questions. After each lesson I'll be providing free feedback to parents to ensure adaptations in teaching to meet...
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£47/hr
5.0
Seb D
High pass rates - IETS, 11+, English as a Foreign Language EFL Common Entrance
I have been teaching English since 2012.I hold a postgraduate degree from The University of Cambridge (PGCert in Teaching Creative Writing), an MA from Goldsmiths, University of London (Masters in Creative Writing and Education) and a CELTA (Certificate of English Language Teaching).I teach students for a range of learning outcomes: 11+ English; Common Entrance English; GCSE English; English for Academic Purposes; IELTS; Creative Writing; Undergraduate Humanities; Postgraduate Humanities. I help students with English 11+, Common Entrance, GCSE and IELTS by encouraging reading curiosity and boosting...
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£54/hr
4.7
Cedra J
Enthusiastic teacher for English as a Foreign Language EFL
I am Mrs Cedra M, I have been teaching for over 30 years. My subjects include Maths, English, Geography, Spanish, ICT and ESOL.Most of my work at the moment is online.I am familiar with the UK syllabus. I am also keen on professional development which allows me to be up to date with current trends in teaching. I hold a BA degree from University of London and a MA Ed degree in Education from the Open University. I also have a Diploma in Education (ICT) fromLondon Metropolitan University. I enjoy tutoring as it gives me the opportunity to spend quality time to interact with students and encourage...
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£40/hr
5.0
Kevin A
Experienced Qualified Mature English as a Foreign Language EFL
RESULTS ORIENTATED: UNIVERSITY DIssertations - Guidance on structure , planning and argument.I have advised on subjects from micro- biology to religious architecture! I meet deadlines.A LEVEL History- Tudors- Stuarts 1603- 1714- French Revolution- Russian Revolution , Lenin, Stalin and Post war Teaching is very closely aligned to actual questions,I teach essay writing, and essay improvement. I happily explain the hard factGCSE ENGLISH Concentrating on critical analysis. language techniques,structure and commentary. The tutoring is very closely related to real exams using past papers to provide...
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£47/hr
3.7
Eric B
Experienced English as a Foreign Language EFL tutor
Hi,I have 12 years of experience teaching Geography, History and English as far as KS5 level as a one to one tutor and as a whole class teacher.I’m a friendly and enthusiastic teacher. I’ve been based in East London for the last seven years and current act as Geography Lead Teacher in a Secondary School. I am well versed in differentiating and scaffolding tasks for a variety of students with different needs. This is to ensure that every student of mine is able to access the information. I currently teach students with a range of SEN needs and ensure to tailor lessons to their requirement. I hav...
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Ben D
Ben has been tutoring my 3 kids (from 7 years old to 14 years old) for over three months now. He is absolutely brilliant! All of my kids love lessons with Ben because he is very patient and he managed to make the learning process engaging and stimulating. Ben is reliable and punctual, always very good prepared to the lessons. Excellent tutor. I would highly recommend.
Magdalena S
28th Jan 2026
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Nicola D
Nicola has been tutoring my daughter for a few weeks now. She is absolutely brilliant! My daughter loves lessons with Nicola because Nicola is very patient and she managed to make the learning process engaging and stimulating. Nicola is reliable and punctual. Excellent tutor. I would highly recommend.
Magdalena S
24th Oct 2025
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Eleanor J
I’ve been taking English lessons since May 2024 to improve my skills, and I couldn’t be more pleased with Eleanor. She has extensive experience teaching English to non-native speakers, having lived in multiple countries. This global perspective makes her exceptionally skilled at understanding the challenges we face when learning English. What I appreciate most is how she tailors each lesson based on my progress, adjusting the content to ensure that it aligns with what I need to work on. She also uses a variety of teaching tools that make the lessons engaging and diverse, which keeps me motivated and excited to learn. Her patience is unmatched, and she always takes the time to discuss the topics I want to focus on. Whether it’s specific areas I need to improve or particular subjects I’m interested in, she’s always accommodating. I highly recommend her to anyone looking to improve their English skills – she’s been a fantastic teacher!
Wen-Ding C
1st Dec 2024
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Jamila K
Jamila is amazing, she’s teaching my wife English as a second language and I can’t stress how organised and sufficient she is. My wife loves the classes! Thank you Jamila
Sharif K
29th Oct 2024
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Isaac S
Issac is an outstanding teacher who truly understands his students and goes out of his way to customize the learning experience to fit my unique needs. Although I’m typically quiet and find it difficult to socialize, he has thoughtfully encouraged me to become more confident and engaged. He skillfully organized the class in a way that made me feel comfortable and supported, allowing me to grow both academically and personally.
Thamer A
29th Aug 2024
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Karen D
Karen is a good teacher with excellent teaching methods and provides a great atmosphere during the lessons.
Nataliia A
9th Feb 2024
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Elizabeth B
Ms Elisabeth was careful to make sure the lesson was the right level. Easy to follow. Enough material for me to try to remember afterward. Not too much. I enjoyed my lesson very much.
Made Pujawati H
29th Jan 2024
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Jennifer F
Jennifer is an extraordinary, meticulous, attentive teacher. Her lessons are always very original
Liliana C
20th Jan 2024
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