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Find an Online English Tutor in Alton to Help Your Child Thrive
We know how much you want to see your child succeed, and it can be worrying when so much seems to depend on their GCSE English results. For many parents in Alton, the path to Alton College and beyond feels like it rests on achieving that all-important grade 6 or 7.
Our online English tutors are here to help you and your child navigate this. They offer friendly, one-to-one support tailored to your child, building their confidence with everything from analysing 'Macbeth' to structuring a persuasive essay. It's about giving them the tools and the belief they need to do their very best.
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A strong GCSE in English is more than just a qualification; it's a key that unlocks your child's future choices. It's often essential for getting into competitive courses at Alton College and is highly valued by top local universities like Southampton, Surrey, and Winchester. The skills they'll sharpen – from critical thinking to clear communication – are skills for life, giving them a head start whatever path they choose.
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The Support Your Child Needs to Feel Confident in English
We know that trust is everything. That’s why we only accept 1 in 8 tutors who apply, and every single one is background-checked. Your child’s tutor will take the time to understand how they learn best, building a supportive relationship that helps them tackle tricky topics with newfound confidence. Imagine lessons focused entirely on what your child needs to work on. Whether it's mastering poetry analysis or getting to grips with grammar for their language paper, each session is designed to fill in the gaps. It's this focused approach that helps 90% of our students improve by at least one grade, and can help improve GCSE results by up to two grades. Finding the right support shouldn't add more stress to your family's schedule. With online tutoring, you can find the perfect English specialist from anywhere in the UK and schedule lessons at times that work for you. All your child needs is a laptop and an internet connection to start learning from the comfort of home.
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8 English tutors in Alton:
£54/hr
5.0
Joanne P
Expert English tutor
Although I predominantly work as a private online tutor in English and maths, I also provide extra one-to-one and group support in English and maths to children in local primary schools.This is very rewarding and enables me to stay informed about the current curriculum.Where possible, my lessons are set in context, which helps to maintain interest for the student, and gives them a frame of reference.It also makes grammar lessons much more fun!Together with the lesson report I send out after each lesson, I always give students one or more homework tasks to complete. In addition to consolidating...
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£47/hr
5.0
Michael S
Maths Leader in a leading Independent School English Tutor
*BOOK NOW FOR 11+ PREPARATION - Maths, English, Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning**BOOK NOW FOR KS2 SATS PREPARATION - Expected/Greater Depth in Maths and English (Reading, SPAG and Writing)*FLEXIBLE AVAILABILITY OVER THE SUMMER HOLIDAYS I am currently a Year 4 form teacher, who is also Mathematics Leader in an excellent independent school. Furthermore, I have previous experience within state education, teaching Year 6 students and preparing children for the KS2 SATS. Not only do I posses valuable experience in teaching Year 6, but I also have experience in teaching Years 2, 3, 4 and 5, meaning I...
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£24/hr
5.0
Sofia C
Experienced educator in English , Law, Politics and more
With a background in law, politics, and science, I offer thoughtful, experience-informed tutoring across a wide range of subjects, including Law, Politics, English, Psychology, and Religious Studies. I support students at various stages of their education, including those studying at the Master’s level (LLM), as well as those preparing for the Legal Practice Course (LPC) and the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE). My approach is interactive and student-led, focusing on helping students develop critical thinking skills, enhance their understanding, and apply knowledge in practical, meaningful w...
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£40/hr
5.0
Kevin A
Experienced Qualified Mature English
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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£54/hr
5.0
Miriam U
Patient and Adaptable English Tutor
I am a PhD graduate in Language and Linguistics who has been teaching privately and in the higher education sector for a number of years. My thesis was published as a book shortly after graduating. I also hold an MA in Computational Linguistics and a BA in English Language and Literature. I have worked teaching Spanish in Japan, and I have taught in two British universities: Essex and Middlesex. My work experience also covers the private sector, having worked as a legal researcher for a number of years.I also dedicate my time to proofread, write and edit from my own home. I am a native Catalan...
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£76/hr
5.0
Mario S
Strong English Results - Experienced Tutor.
ExperienceI’m an experienced Mathematics, 11+, and Private School Entrance Exam Tutor. I am also a parent of two children, living in Shepperton, where I have been tutoring for some time. I have a Maths Degree from Manchester University and have complete knowledge of the GCSE and KS 2 to 4 curriculum. PerspectiveHaving two children myself helps keep things in perspective and has given me direct experience of the joys of school exams, different learning styles, and the current curriculum.SpecialisationI teach and specialise in Maths for children and adults of all ability levels.Teaching ApproachMy a...
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£37/hr
5.0
Lucy C
Experienced English Tutor - KS3, GCSE, A level, University
Welcome to my profile. I'm an experienced online tutor and examiner, who has been teaching English Language & Literature and Religious Studies online since 2013. I am a fully qualified teacher with a Post-Graduate Certificate in Education.While I am a passionate tutor of each of these two subjects individually, more importantly I feel that my experience in each subject contributes something to the other. For example, my knowledge of Biblical and Greek mythological references from my study of world religions is often really useful when interpreting certain texts by Shakespeare or other non-contemporary...
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£77/hr
5.0
John M
Specialist teacher offering English 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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Holly E
Holly has been tutoring my son in English GCSE for the last half term. He has found the lessons very useful, working in a logical order through the different aspects of the curriculum. Holly is friendly, approachable and encouraging.
My Son has just had his mock exam results and has moved from just hitting an exam grade boundary to being 2 points off the next grade up. We are very pleased at his progress in a short space of time.
Louise W
3rd Dec 2025
Mamun A
My son is really improving since starting lessons with Mamun. From the start of the lesson getting almost all questions wrong to by the end completely understanding it all. Tested him a few days later and he got almost every question right without any help at all he remembered all the punctuation in all questions, shocked how much he's improved from just one lesson on it! Mamun's teaching is brilliant and it really seems to stick in my sons head. Also my son is very fussy with his ASD/ADHD and is often open about his feelings towards people, especially new people most often than not he will say he doesn't like this person because of this or that, but he said he likes his tutor and wants to do more lessons which is brilliant. Mamun is always on time, very patient and explains thoroughly, he gives brilliant feedback afterwards too. Highly recommend this tutor and I'm glad I chose him rather than someone else.
Becky C
2nd Dec 2025
Caitlin M
Best tutor! Brought my daughter out of her shell and taught her to sit and study which i will forever be grateful for
Layla S
1st Dec 2025
Priya N
An exceptional Engljsh teacher who is always understanding, supportive and knowledgeable. Every lesson is engaging and impactful. She has helped me grow with confidence.
Krishna T
28th Nov 2025
Alexander A
Today was my first lesson with Alexander he guided me amazingly great person definitely recommend him as an English tutor I gave him 5 stars.
Mrs S
28th Nov 2025
Nadiah K
Nadiah is an AMAZING English tutor.
Nadiah is very reliable, organised and efficient, prompting and guiding my son to keep on track outside of sessions aswell. I have had feedback from school after just a few months that the quality of my sons writing has improved significantly and teachers have asked if he has been doing anything different.
My son is also developing more of an interest in the subject which has been really nice to see.
Sara W
27th Nov 2025
Jeremy B
After the first lesson my son announced “That was amazing Mum, you need to watch the video, he was SUCH a good teacher”. This couldn’t have been more different to previous feedback on our attempts to find an English tutor. I’m delighted that Jeremy is structured in his lessons, but also his tone is very friendly and fun! My 12 year old son has Tourettes and ADHD, and has been quite unwell. It’s also done wonders for my mental health knowing Jeremy is guiding my son through English, after seeing the videos I do not have this skill! 100% recommend him!
Zoe D
27th Nov 2025
Michelle P
Wonderful English Tutor!
Michelle has been an incredible English tutor for our daughter Sarah. She always starts each session with a fun “mind boggle,” which Sarah absolutely loves — it sets such a positive and energising tone for the lesson. From the moment she enters the class, Michelle makes Sarah smile.
Her lessons are interesting, engaging, and thoughtfully planned. Michelle brings a fantastic mix of humour, enthusiasm, and kindness to every session, and it truly shows in Sarah’s enjoyment and progress. She has a wonderful teaching style that keeps Sarah motivated and excited to learn.
We are so grateful for Michelle’s support and highly recommend her to anyone looking for an English tutor who can make learning both effective and fun.
Thank you Michelle.
Dorota A
27th Nov 2025
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My child is set on going to Alton College. Can a tutor help them get the right GCSE English grade?
Yes, absolutely. Our tutors are experienced in helping students aim for specific grades, like the 6s and 7s often needed for A-Level courses at colleges like Alton College. They can focus on the exact areas of the curriculum your child finds challenging to build their skills and confidence ahead of their exams.
We're thinking about universities like Southampton or Surrey. How can English tutoring help with that?
Strong communication and analytical skills, which are at the heart of English, are vital for university applications and study. A tutor can help your child develop the essay writing and critical thinking abilities that top universities like Southampton and Surrey look for, giving them a real advantage in their personal statement and future A-Level studies.
What if my child doesn't click with their first tutor?
We know how important the right fit is. That’s why we have our First Lesson Guarantee. If for any reason you feel the first tutor isn't the right match for your child, just email our support team at support@tutorful.co.uk and we will cover your first session with a new tutor.
How do I choose the right English tutor for my child?
You can watch introductory videos, read reviews from other parents, and even message tutors for free before booking. Look for someone whose experience matches your child's needs—whether that's GCSE exam preparation or building creative writing skills.
How much does an online English tutor cost?
Prices vary depending on the tutor's experience and qualifications, but you can easily filter tutors by price to find someone who fits your budget. All pricing is shown clearly on their profile, so there are no hidden costs.
Are the tutors background-checked?
Yes, your child's safety is our top priority. Every tutor on our platform has passed a background check before they can start teaching. We also only accept 1 in 8 tutors who apply, so you can be sure you're choosing from the best.
How do online lessons work?
Lessons take place in our purpose-built online classroom. It includes a video chat, an interactive whiteboard, and the ability to share documents. It’s a simple and effective way for your child to learn from home.
My child has lost their confidence in English. Can a tutor help?
Definitely. One of the biggest benefits of one-to-one tutoring is the confidence boost it provides. A tutor can create a safe, encouraging space for your child to ask questions and work at their own pace, which can make a huge difference to their self-belief.
How often should my child have a lesson?
Most families find that one lesson a week is a great starting point, especially when preparing for exams like GCSEs. However, it's completely flexible. You can discuss what's best for your child directly with your chosen tutor.
What if we need to cancel or reschedule a lesson?
It's easy to manage your schedule. You can cancel or reschedule lessons through your Tutorful account, but please be sure to give your tutor at least 24 hours' notice as per our cancellation policy.
Do you only offer academic subjects, or can my child learn other skills?
We offer a huge range of subjects! While we have experts in core academics like English, Maths, and Science, you can also find brilliant tutors for music, languages, coding, and even professional skills. It's all about helping your child pursue their passions.
How quickly can we get started?
You can get started today! Simply search for a tutor, send them a message to check their availability, and you could have your child's first lesson booked within a day. Join over 200,000 happy students who have found success with Tutorful.