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The English Common Entrance exam can feel like a huge hurdle, especially when you're not sure how to help. You know they're capable, but the specific demands of comprehension, composition, and analysis are tricky to get right at home. It’s a lot of pressure on you both.
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When essays stop feeling like a battle
The right tutor helps your child make sense of tricky texts and organise their thoughts on paper. Suddenly, structuring an essay or analysing a poem isn't an impossible task. It’s about building a quiet confidence that lasts well beyond the exam.
This confidence is crucial for the Common Entrance, helping them walk into the exam feeling prepared. They'll have a clear strategy for tackling different questions, turning a source of worry into an area they feel ready for.
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Most families have their first lesson within days. It's a low-pressure chat to see how things feel. If it isn't the right fit, our First Lesson Guarantee means we find someone else, at no extra cost to you.
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£93/hr
5.0
Jessica P
English Common Entrance Highly experienced, friendly tutor
Not only am I a supportive and encouraging teacher, with many years of experience as a qualified teacher but I also work for the Department for Education as an Education Consultant which means that my lessons are highly effective. I have prepared fast track courses to support students from the age of 5 right through to masters university level.I am fortunate enough to be an Examiner of KS2, GCSE and A-Level providing me with detailed insight into a range of exam boards as well as working on university-based assessment panels.I have enjoyed many years of work as a private tutor on a 1:1/small group...
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£79/hr
5.0
Michelle P
In need of Easter revision? Message me. English Common Entrance English
Hi. My name is Michelle and I'm a freelance writer and online English tutor. I also work casually as a Cover Supervisor, providing emergency teacher cover in high schools all over Chester and the surrounding area. I graduated in 2018, as a mature student, with a first-class English Literature degree and am available for hire as a private English tutor and mentor. I have lots of experience preparing students for 7+, 11+, GCSE, A Level, IELTS and all common entrance English exams.As the parent of two children myself (ages twelve and sixteen), I understand first-hand how difficult it can be trying...
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£47/hr
5.0
Seb D
High pass rates - IETS, 11+, English Common Entrance 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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£88/hr
5.0
Amin U
Specialist 11+ English Common Entrance tutor- Will Deliver Results
If you would like to waste no time and guarantee your child passes their 11+ maths exams, please contact me. I specialise in entry to St-Pauls, Westminster, Latymer and City of London (references available). My students love their sessions and quickly master the KS2 maths curriculum. I’ve been a full-time maths tutor for 8 years now,successfully admitting students for both ISEB and stage 2 paper-based tests, for schools including St- Paul’s, Westminster, Latymer, City of London, Emanuel and more. Your child will initially hone the year 6 national curriculum for a period of 2 months, before und...
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£42/hr
5.0
Morriam B
Teacher and Tutor English Common Entrance English
I am a calm, organised and compassionate English tutor with over 12 years’ experience teaching and tutoring students across KS3, GCSE and A Level. I hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and specialise in preparing students for GCSE and IGCSE English Language and Literature, including AQA and Pearson Edexcel exam boards.I am passionate about helping students grow in confidence and achieve their full potential. I understand that every learner is different, so I take the time to get to know each student and adapt my teaching to suit their needs. My lessons are supportive, structured and encouraging, h...
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£74/hr
5.0
John M
Specialist teacher offering English Common Entrance tutoring
I teach English language from primary up to GCSE level. I teachEnglish Literature set texts used by exam boards such as AQA, Pearson Edexcel, Eduqas, and OCR. I also teach the Pearson Edexcel iGCSE and the Cambridge English First Language iGCSE.I work with students with entrance examinations, from 7 plus up to 13 plus.I teach students studying English as a Foreign Language(ESL) who are taking the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) I’m a specialist trained SEN teacher, with a wealth of training and experience working with neurodiversity, including autistic, ADHD and dyslexic s...
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Michelle P
Michelle is an amazing tutor - she has given my daughter confidence and helped her succeed at the entrance exam to a top independent school. Michelle understood areas for improvement and greatly developed my daughter's written skills. My daughter always looked forward to her lessons, which she found gripping. Michelle is kind and positive. She is effective and makes learning fun. Thank you so much Michelle for you amazing work!
Laurence K
3rd Feb 2025
Susan E
Susan is an excellent tutor. She always comes well-prepared and is very thoughtful about tailoring her lessons to my child's requirements. I have very much appreciated the care and attention she has made with her English lessons. Susan is able to inspire and bring out my child's capabilities. With Susan's help and guidance, my child has achieved a scholarship to a leading independent school. I would highly recommend her.
J T
30th Sep 2024
Seb D
We are very happy with Seb. He has a very relaxed style with our 9-year-old son, and he works on the things he needs to improve on for the 11+ (comprehension, creative writing, etc). Seb has also written two novels and we think it is great for our son to meet someone who has written books and can talk about them. Seb has also been reliable, always punctual and flexible with times when we need to be. We recommend Seb.
Tim F
2nd May 2024
John M
I am very grateful to John for his input into my son's preparation for entrance exams. John is very patient and his lessons are very engaging. I have noticed positive progress in my son's creative writing and comprehension skills.
Sue C
20th Jan 2024
Jessica P
Great communication, patient and structured.
Angela A
23rd Oct 2023
Georgina B
Clear, inspiring and enthusiastic teaching style. Exactly what we wanted
Michael L
24th Feb 2023
Kelly M
One of the best tutors we met. Kelly has a professional approach and is motivated to provide high-level education. We worked on Math and CAT. Only positive feedback.
Vitaly B
27th Nov 2022
Declan M
A fantastic and patient tutor. Really gelled with my daughter who is really responsive to his style of concise teaching. I shall be booking Declan for future tutoring with my son.
Lauren R
5th Oct 2021
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