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We understand that helping your child stand out can feel like a challenge, especially with the pressure of the 11+ for schools like Bournemouth School for Girls, or the need for top GCSE grades to secure a place at a great local sixth form. You want the very best for them, and seeing them feel confident and prepared is what matters most.
A dedicated one-to-one English tutor can be a wonderful partner in this. They provide a calm, focused space for your child to ask questions, build on their strengths, and work on the areas they find tricky, helping them feel ready for whatever comes next.
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Why Strong English Skills Open Doors for Your Child
Strong English skills are more than just a pass; they're a passport to your child's future. The ability to analyse a quote from 'Macbeth' or structure a persuasive essay isn't just for exams. It builds critical thinking and communication skills that are vital for securing a place at Bournemouth University, thriving in any career, and expressing themselves with confidence throughout their life.
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Focused English Support, When Your Child Needs It Most
Finding the right person to support your child is everything. That’s why we only accept 1 in 8 tutors who apply, ensuring your child is learning from the best. Our tutors are experts at getting to know your child, understanding their unique learning style, and adapting their approach to build a genuine connection. It’s a partnership designed to help them feel understood and capable.
Every lesson is built around your child's specific goals. Whether they need to focus on verbal reasoning for the 11+, get to grips with poetry analysis for their GCSEs, or refine their essay technique for A-Levels, the session is entirely for them. This targeted support is why 90% of students improve by at least one grade with us, and we can help boost your child's GCSE results by up to 2 grades.
With our simple online platform, you can find the perfect background-checked tutor and schedule lessons that fit around your family's life. No travel, no stress – just effective, one-to-one learning from the comfort of your home. It's the flexible support you need to help your child achieve their goals.
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7 English tutors in Bournemouth:
£25/hr
5.0
Jess R
Friendly English tutor
Passionate educator with 10+ years of experience working with young people, focused on building confidence for completing 11+ and SATS. Currently offering a half an hour session for new students at half price. Hi, my name is Jess and I am passionate about engaging young minds in the joys of learning. Since I left school and started college I've been passionate about tutoring and helping young people with their studies. I've helped many students get through their assignments and exams with confidence and a sense of achievement. Following my dive into psychology, I spent a lot of time honing my educator...
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£37/hr
4.9
Ian S
Experienced EFL and English teacher
I am a friendly, creative and professional tutor who recognises that everyone learns in a different way, and encourages students to enjoy what they are doing by conveying my own enthusiasm for the subjects I teach. With a Masters degree in English Literature and eighteen years of experience in teaching English as a Foreign Language, I have a continuing interest in teaching students to read, speak and write the English language well. As an EFL teacher in and outside the UK, I have considerable experience in teaching the English language at all levels and to speakers of many different languages,...
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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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£47/hr
5.0
Georgina B
Experienced English tutor
Creative writing Technical EnglishComprehension 7+ 9 +11+13 + Courses in English comprehension; Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling & Creative Writing English Exam and Scholarship Preparation courses available this October half term 2025 and throughout the academic year. My approaches to tutoring Allowing regular and timely practice:Adequate preparation time plays a unique role in 7 - 13 plus preparation. Planning regular well paced lessons, beginning with the teaching of foundational core skills and fostering deeper learning,is far better for your child. By planning and investing in time, with regular...
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£56/hr
5.0
Huw F
Highly Qualified Dyslexia Specialist and English Teacher
Based in South Wales, I have successfully worked online with many students who have additional needs. Prior to this, I have worked as a successful Head of Inclusion and GCSE, English teacher in a variety of settings and this means I know how to help you achieve success regardless of learning needs and emotional difficulties.As a qualified teacher and Dyslexia specialist I have vast experience in assessing and teaching dyslexic students of all ages. Furthermore, I can support pupils with specific learning difficulties in Maths (dyscalculia) if they struggle with basic concepts involving the four...
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£40/hr
5.0
Greg B
English Enthusiastic and Experienced Tutor
I am an enthusiastic tutor who has years of experience tutoring English, maths, history, politics and the 11+ exam, from year 1 through to A-levels. I enjoy being creative with the aim of generating stimulating lessons that inspire students, and I can communicate well at all levels and ages. Mature and lively, I have a variety of outside interests and remain committed to improving my teaching skills further and contributing to your future success, or that of your children. I am a master's degree educated, qualified EFL teacher. The fields that I specialise in are English and maths. However, I can...
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£37/hr
4.6
Gladys G
Experienced GCSE & A Level English Teacher
I have been a classroom teacher since 2010: as a trainee teacher, classroomteacher and as asupply teacher to primary and secondary schools in the UK.I am currently teaching via Tutorful Online Classroom. I inquire about learning goals, I find out the learner's current attainment (sometimes liaising with the school or college or reading school report or discussing with parents) and together we draw up a scheme of learning.I believe in supporting, motivating and preparing students to achieve in public examinations.I have a flexible approach to teaching that takes into consideration different learning...
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Lesley H
We cannot recommend Lesley highly enough. From the very beginning, she built a wonderful rapport with our daughter and helped her develop both her English skills and, just as importantly, her confidence. Her lessons were engaging, supportive and tailored to our daughter's needs, making a real difference to her progress.
Our daughter was delighted with her exam results, and we genuinely believe that Lesley's teaching played a significant part in this success. Her ability to explain concepts clearly, encourage independent thinking and create a positive learning environment has been invaluable.
We feel incredibly fortunate to have found Lesley and are so grateful for the time, effort and dedication she has invested in helping our daughter achieve her potential. We would not hesitate to recommend her to other families looking for an outstanding English tutor.
Maria S
24th Jun 2026
Yasen S
Yasen has been a great English tutor for my son. He is patient, supportive, and explains things clearly. I’ve noticed a real improvement in my son’s confidence and English skills, and we really appreciate his help. I would definitely recommend him to other parents.
Khadija A
23rd Jun 2026
Rachel C
Rachel gave my daughter confidence and belief in herself, she supported her with understanding content, using frameworks to support answers and spent time working through past papers. I am really pleased with my daughters progress she went from Grade 2 in initial mock to 2 points below grade 6 in final mock, still using techniques to improve right up to the exam. Definitely recommend.
Sandra R
22nd Jun 2026
Deborah J
Deborah is a really great English teacher. She helped me a lot when I was struggling and honestly saved my grade. She’s patient, explains things well, and always takes the time to help when you don’t understand something.
I really appreciate the support and encouragement she gave me. She made me feel more confident with English and I’m really grateful for everything she did.
Nazariy M
21st Jun 2026
Richard B
Richard has been tutoring my son for about a year, and has been brilliant. Richard is patient and has very effectively supported my son in improving his English. Thank you!
alex C
20th Jun 2026
Aileen L
Couldnt have asked for a better tutor. Her patience was undoubtedly one of the first thing i noticed about her tutoring, and as a consequence, I was able to learn at a pace that felt most comfortable to me! Equally her style of tutoring and constant pushing of me to go further for A level English is something i couldnt have asked for more of!!Thank you Aileen, it has been a pleasure having you as a tutor :)
sam M
19th Jun 2026
Flora I
My son started online English lessons with Flora at the end of February 2026, and we have been extremely pleased with his progress since then.
He genuinely enjoys his lessons and always finds them engaging, helpful, and well structured. Flora has built his confidence in English and has helped him develop both his writing skills and understanding of the subject.
The improvement has been clearly reflected in his Year 10 school exam results, where he has achieved significantly better scores than before. It is evident that Flora's teaching has had a very positive impact on his learning.
We are delighted with the progress he has made and would highly recommend Flora to anyone looking for an excellent English tutor.
Thank you, Flora!
Claire Y
19th Jun 2026
Iman D
Iman is an excellent adaptive English Tutor. My 16-year-old son has a significant hearing loss and uses two hearing aids. Iman used clear speech for lip-reading, was patient, encouraging, and always ensured my son fully grasped a concept before moving on.
Thanks to Iman my son felt much more confident to face the GCSE examinations. We are very grateful! We highly recommend Iman.
Elaine H
19th Jun 2026
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Absolutely. Many of our English tutors have specific experience with 11+ preparation, including the verbal and non-verbal reasoning sections. They can help your child build confidence with the exam format, practise key skills, and manage their time effectively, giving them the best possible preparation.