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Much thanks to its world-famous university, the city of Cambridge has a unique academic environment that filters all the way down to school level. At Tutorful, we understand that schools like Hills Road Sixth Form College and The Perse School set incredibly high standards that can put a lot of pressure on your child.
As a parent, you naturally want your child to thrive, especially in subjects like History, knowing that strong analytical and essay writing skills are crucial for securing a place at a Russell Group university or even Oxbridge. One-to-one online History tutoring helps your child not just meet but exceed these expectations, building deep understanding and confidence that truly shines.

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Why Excelling in History Can Open Doors

History as a school subject is so much more than just learning dates and facts. In fact, studying History GCSE or A-Level develops a powerful analytical mind. Through critical source evaluation, understanding complex narratives, and sophisticated essay writing, your child will learn to deconstruct arguments and articulate their own insights with clarity. These skills are fundamental for top GCSE and A-Level grades both in History and beyond, and pave the way for competitive university courses even if History isn't their chosen subject.

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Our tutors are subject experts who are trained and experienced in understanding your child's unique learning style and adapting to their needs. We pick the best, background-checked tutors from across the UK, accepting only 1 in 8 who apply, so you can be confident that your child is in safe, capable hands.
Every one-to-one session is built around your child's specific goals, whether it's mastering complex historical concepts, improving their essay structure for A-Level History, or honing critical thinking skills. This focused attention makes a real difference: 90% of Tutorful students improve by at least one grade, and for GCSE History, we've seen improvements of up to 2 grades after spending time with a History tutor.
Learning online with Tutorful fits seamlessly into your family's busy schedule. It's easy to find a fantastic tutor in Cambridge and beyond, arrange lessons at times that suit you, and make sure your child gets the dedicated support they need. Join over 200,000 happy students who have used Tutorful.

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7 History tutors in Cambridge:

£24/hr
4.7
Paul Martyn S
History Experienced Multi Discipline Tutor
My name is Cllr Dr Paul M, BA (Hons), MDipNLP & I am pleased to make your acquaintance. I am a highly certified/qualified, experienced inspirational/motivational Tutor/Trainer., with over 25 years of applicable experience in industry/Academia. Within this, I am keen to work with learners of all backgrounds/proficiencies and help them to realise their potential to the maximum. As an academic, I am well versed in applicable curriculum/exam processes/standards for AQA.Council for Curriculum and Examinations Assessment ( CCEA ) Pearson Edexcel. Oxford, Cambridge and RSA Exams, (OCR ), Welsh Joint...
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£37/hr
5.0
Victoria Beatrix F
History are my life!
I did my BA in Classical civilisations (majors: Greek, Latin) at the University of Basel and my MA in Ancient Greek and Ancient Near East Studies (archaeology and languages, i.e. Hebrew and Arabic) also at the University of Basel yet spending one semester at the Humboldt University of Berlin and the Free University of Berlin during an ERASMUS exchange during my MA. I then completed my DPhil in Classical Languages and Literature at the University of Oxford (Lady Margaret Hall) with a thesis on Classical Lingusitics. Last but not least, I did an MPhil in Theoretical and Applied Lingustics at the...
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£40/hr
5.0
Kevin A
Experienced Qualified Mature History
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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£31/hr
4.7
Tim W
History Tutor - Fun Learning
I am a graduate of the University of East Anglia, with a BA (1st class) in English Literature and an M.A. in Creative Writing. I've been teaching English Literature and Creative Writing at an FE College and as a private consultant for 17 years.I believe in the potential of every student and seek to bring it out through an empathetic, patient and holistic approach. I have taught students with a wide range of abilities and backgrounds, including those with conditions on the autistic spectrum. I believe it is important to get to know the student as an individual and to tailor learning to their strengths...
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£139/hr
5.0
John M
Specialist teacher offering History 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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£62/hr
5.0
Alex R
Qualified, experienced and highly-rated History teacher.
Hi there, welcome to my profile,I’m proud to have 35 five-star reviews from parents and students who’ve seen real progress in confidence and grades — their feedback reflects the care and consistency I bring to every lesson.Need help preparing for exams? Want to improve assessment/examination grades? Want to feel more confident in lessons? Want to get into the university of your choice?Look no further — I can help. I have taught 1,250+ hours on this platform and have supported many students preparing for their GCSEs and A Levels. You’ll have access to all lesson content and materials 24/7 via your ...
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£25/hr
4.2
Hypatia A
Energetic History tutor
I am based in Lincoln with along term professional career in archaeological sciences andpractical teaching experience at primary and secondary levels;I have a detailed grounding in the history and development of scientific knowledge and offer patient and comprehensive tutoring in the Sciences, History,Geography, Maths and related subjects, to whichever level is appropriate to the needs of the student.I offer a flexible approach with subject content adjusted to relate to the student's preffered interests, with the aim of encouraging the development of critical thinking skills that can be applied...
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