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Applying to Highgate School means your child needs to prepare for a competitive, multi-stage assessment process. You know your child is bright, but the interview stage often presents a bigger challenge; will they be able to convey their unique personality and curiosity under pressure? It's especially difficult when academic strength alone isn't enough to stand out.
Our specialist tutors understand the demands of the Highgate School admissions process, and they can provide tailored, one-to-one support that goes beyond the academic requirements. They can help your child to build their confidence and articulate their ideas clearly to make sure they perform well during the interview. With flexible online tuition, all of this is available to your child without adding to your family's schedule or stress.

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Building Confidence for Highgate and Beyond

Preparing for the Highgate School admissions process helps your child to develop foundational skills for their future. The critical thinking, problem-solving, and confident communication required are the same skills your child will need to achieve high grades in their GCSEs and A-Levels, and eventually prepare successful applications to top universities. A tutor can help them refine their interview technique and strengthen their written assessments, making sure they feel confident and prepared to demonstrate their abilities in the admissions process and succeed in whatever comes next.

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Finding a Tutor for Your Child's Highgate Application

We understand that success in the Highgate interview is about more than getting answers right on a test; it's about showing that your child is the right fit for the school. We'll help you find a tutor who has experience with selective school admissions and knows how to connect with your child, creating a supportive environment where they feel comfortable practising interview questions and exploring their interests.
In a busy classroom, personalised feedback on interview technique or creative writing is difficult to achieve. Our one-to-one lessons focus entirely on your child's specific needs, whether that's structuring a compelling story, tackling advanced non-verbal reasoning problems, or simply learning to relax and be themselves in a formal setting.
All our tuition is online, fitting around your family's schedule. Your child can learn from the comfort of home, saving you time and ensuring they're relaxed and ready for their session.

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£54/hr
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Caroline B
Highgate School admissions Passionate about helping others achieve.
Hello, my name is Caroline and I am an English teacher and a private tutor.I live near Wylde Green in Birmingham and teach most lessons at home or online.I also have a beautiful garden for outdoors lessons too if the weather is nice.I have two boys who are 21 and 19 now but can remember how stressful these years can be in keeping up with the educational system and entrance/SATS exams etc.I have tutored both of my boys for entrance exams for grammar school using practice papers in Verbal Reasoning, Non Verbal Reasoning, Comprehension and Maths. I also have a wide range of challenging and interesting...
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£35/hr
5.0
Andrew L
Experienced Classics/Highgate School admissions tutor in Bolton
I graduated from the University of Manchester with a BA in Classics in 2012 and an MA at Distinction level in Classics and Ancient History in 2018. I am passionate about the ancient world and also enabling students to realise their full potential in these subjects.I have taught Classical Civilisation at two large sixth form colleges in the north west and have tutored privately for a number of years, as well as acting as an examiner for the two major Classics exam boards (AQA and OCR). I have also acted as the course consultant for a major distance learning company which entailed making sure that...
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£93/hr
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Gary W
Excellent English teacher for 11+ Highgate School admissions tutor
I have taught in central London prep schools for over 15 years, specialising in preparing pupils for 11+ and 13+ entrance tests. Many of my former pupils have gained places at top independent senior schools, including Harrow, St Paul’s Girls, Westminster, City of London Boys, Dulwich College and Brighton College to name just a few. I am passionate about English literature and am happiest when I am sharing this enthusiasm with my pupils. I believe that high quality fiction can show us the world and help us to be better people. I also firmly believe that a strong grasp of vocabulary and English g...
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£47/hr
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Georgina B
Experienced Highgate School admissions 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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£70/hr
5.0
Clara C
Cambridge Medical Student Highgate School admissions
I am a third year student at Cambridge studying medicine. I have been ranked in the top 1% of my year group at university with first class results in my first two years. I have achieved 13 A*’s at GCSE and 5 A*’s at A-Level. With experience teaching ages 11-18, I am enthusiastic to tutor a range of subjects, including Maths, Chemistry and Biology for both GCSE and A-Level. I provide high-quality, tailored tuition for each student, with a proven track record for outstanding results.I have also extensive knowledge around university admissions for medical school, including UCAT and BMAT admissions tes...
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Padma A
Highgate School admissions Friendly, cheerful, enthusiastic, and patient.
Hi,I am an enthusiastic and friendly tutor, offering math and English tutoring for primary school children. I prepare students for 7+, 9+, and 11+ entrance exams, as well as SATs. I also tutor Year 7 children in math and science.I hold a Master's degree and a teaching qualification, along with an Enhanced DBS check. I began tutoring in 2014 and have since guided numerous children through their learning journeys.I have tutored over 100 children, each with different ages and abilities. I recognise that every child is unique, and I adapt my teaching approach to meet their individual needs.I am a patient...
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Joseph R
Joe has an incredible gift for teaching. He is highly knowledgeable, articulate, passionate, charismatic and supportive. We were so lucky to find him when our daughter decided to apply to a couple of highly selective London schools in 2021 (we had less than 6 months left before the 11+ exams and could not believe it was possible to cover so much material in so little time). Our daughter performs best in a structured and encouraging learning environment and this is exactly what Joe ensured throughout the whole process, first by identifying gaps in her knowledge and then giving clear instructions on how to address them. As our daughter put it: "Every lesson was an adventure where I learned so much not only about Maths, English and non-verbal reasoning, but also about myself and what I can do". Feedback was provided after each lesson, with homework always checked and discussed in detail. We received an offer from the school of our first choice and will go on accepting. Huge thanks to Joe!
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13th Feb 2022
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