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We know how much you want your child to do well, and with the pressure of the Kent Test, it’s natural to worry about their English skills. You want to give them the best possible chance of securing a place at a great grammar school like Wilmington or Dartford, but it can be hard to know how to help with tricky comprehension or creative writing tasks.
Finding the right one-to-one English tutor can make all the difference. It’s about more than just getting the right answers; it’s about building your child's confidence so they can walk into their exams feeling prepared and capable. Our tutors are here to support your child every step of the way.
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A good grasp of English is fundamental to your child’s entire education and their future. Strong communication skills, developed through analysing texts and structuring arguments, are essential for every subject. Whether they're crafting a compelling story for the 11-Plus, analysing a Shakespeare play for their GCSEs, or writing a personal statement for university, these skills will help them stand out and open doors to the opportunities they deserve.
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Imagine lessons planned specifically around your child's needs. If they’re struggling with poetry analysis, their tutor can focus on that. If they need to build their creative writing skills for the Kent Test, sessions can be built around practice papers and confidence-building exercises. It’s this personalised approach that helps 90% of our students improve by at least one grade.
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12 English tutors in West Kingsdown:
£54/hr
5.0
Jo B
Qualified and experienced English teacher and tutor
I am a qualified English secondary teacher, who has worked in secondary schools for over thirteen years. I have a Masters degree in English Literature and am able to teach English Language and Literature at all levels. I also have experience of teaching Film and Media Studies and am an Extended Project Qualification specialist.My teaching experience covers all age groups, including A level. I have also successfully tutored many students one to one and achieved excellent results with these students. Many do not just achieve their target grade, but often surpass it.I am very calm and patient, and...
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£20/hr
5.0
Maria Amaya G
Amazing English Tutor
!Hola! ,Amazing I am a native Spanish teacher and English teacher. My studentsreported to me9 and 7 in Spanish I am a Native Spanish Teacher,, l Experience 20 years Fluent in English and Qualified,.All exam boards and levels, GCSE,A levels, IB reported to me to get an "A" in their exams and became FLUENT . Spanish you can use from Start and I can help you to pass from one Spanishlevel to the next quicklyI teach,adults for all purposes,Travelling, jobs, fun . English AQA syllabus year 9 and 10 Also, Iprovide conversational tuition, exam preparation. I teach all aspects of A level including the books...
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£34/hr
4.7
Daniel A
Friendly English tutor
I have worked as a Music Tutor for 7 years and 11 months. I teach students of all ages, Piano, Drums, Guitar, Bass, Violin, Saxophone, Vocals and Music Theory. I have helped to register numerous students for Graded examinations with the Associated Board Of the Royal School of Music (ABRSM)and Rockschool with a significant number of my students passing with distinctions, merits and passes. I previously worked in an independent School teaching Mathematics from 2014 till 2016. I currently teach secondary school students in Music at a secondary school ( Yr 7 to A-levels). I produce music for personal...
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£34/hr
5.0
Iman D
Qualified and specialist English GCSE tutor, AQA Examiner
I am a fully qualified English teacher with over 13 years of experience teaching English Language, English Literature, and IELTS preparation. Based in London, I work with students at KS3 and KS4 to build confidence, develop strong analytical skills, and achieve excellent GCSE results.I became a teacher because I’ve always loved seeing students grow in confidence—there’s nothing more rewarding than when a student who once doubted themselves suddenly sees their own progress. This is what drives my teaching every day.As an AQA examiner, I have first-hand insight into what examiners are looking for, ...
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£70/hr
5.0
Sarah T
Highly experienced English tutor
Hello! I am an experienced teacher, with some of my students placing in the top 5% of 11+ grammar school entrants. My calm, kind and personable nature means I establish excellent working relationships with my students and my high expectations, firm curriculum knowledge and teaching style tailored to the needs of each individual pupil means that my students grow to not only love and enjoy learning but achieve their potential too. I have significant experience in the primary and 11+ curriculum, having spent years working in Key Stage 2 in the state sector and both Key Stage 2, 3 and 4 in the private...
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£31/hr
5.0
Josh T
experienced and supportive English tutor
Hello, my name is Josh and I’m a UK-qualified primary school teacher with four years of classroom experience teaching in London. I’ve worked with children aged 5–11 across a range of primary settings, supporting pupils in both English and Maths, as well as helping them develop confidence as learners more generally. I’ve taught in several schools with a strong focus on EAL (English as an Additional Language) and SEN, which means I’m very used to adapting lessons to suit different learning styles, abilities and confidence levels. Some children benefit from clear structure and step-by-step explanati...
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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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£93/hr
5.0
Jessica P
English 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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£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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£36/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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£35/hr
4.9
Ian W
Engaging English tutor (Biology and English)
My own background is in physics I graduated with a bachelors degree with honours from Sussex University. I feel passionate about teaching. I would like to help students be the best they can be. My speciality is in Mathematics, Physics and Biology. I enjoy problem solving questions in maths and physics. I am able to help with any questions across the curriculum. I am patient and have a sense of humour.I have worked as teaching assistant since obtaining my degree. I am keen to assist pupils/students who may be having difficulty with physics, maths or biology.I have worked with these pupils/students...
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£59/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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Donald S
Very supportive and helpful with our son. Improved confidence and enjoyment of English in preparation for gcses. Would recommend, thank you for your help.
Ajay R
30th May 2026
Kiran S
Kiran is an excellent tutor who helped my son tremendously with his GCSE English Language preparation. She was supportive, professional but friendly and always made lessons engaging and productive. Thanks to her, his confidence and understanding improved significantly and he felt much better prepared for his exams. We are very grateful for all her help and would highly recommend her.
Sonja K
30th May 2026
Rebecca B
Our son is trying to push for a grade 8 or 9 in his English GCSEs, and he found Rebecca's tuition extremely helpful in working towards that. As an experienced teacher she has been able to give him lots of very practical advice on exam technique. We highly recommend, and will look to contact Rebecca when our daughter gets to her GCSEs.
Debbie H
30th May 2026
Kate L
Kate fit in my brother who was retaking his GCSE English exams on extremely short notice. I have never seen him so motivated to learn and happy with a tutor. It’s clear that she’s not only an excellent and experienced teacher, but a very kind and compassionate person. I cannot recommend her enough and wish her all the luck.
Taaha A
29th May 2026
Myles M
He is a very nice teacher he teaches and explained things very well he is very calm and supportive
Agnivesh N
28th May 2026
Daniel H
We had really happy to found Daniel as English teacher to my son Lucas. my son really enjoys the lessons and really looking forward to class. Daniel is very nice, patient , and highly structured in the way he teaches. After just few lessons, my son has already learnt a lot. Daniel was able to identify the problems that were affecting my son's English results before and clearly explained how to improve them which has given him much more confident. We truly appreciate Daniel's professional approach, clear guidance, and encouragement. Highly recommend for students who want to improve their English skills and writing ability.
Jing G
28th May 2026
Miles F
Brilliant tutor, really teaches in depth and makes the lessons fun and enjoyable whilst knowing how to structure essays and master exam technique.
Claire A G
27th May 2026
Gloria J
Gloria explained things really clearly and taught my daughter a lot in preparation for her English GCSE. She is patient and makes lessons enjoyable, and gives lots of tips and strategies for planning answers. My daughter is a lot more confident in English now. Thank you!
Sonali P
27th May 2026
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Yes, absolutely. Many of our English tutors have extensive experience preparing children for the 11-Plus, including the Kent Test. You can check a tutor's profile for their specific experience and even message them beforehand to discuss your child's needs regarding comprehension and creative writing.