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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.
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6 History tutors in Cambridge:

£39/hr
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Paul Martyn S
History Experienced Multi Discipline Tutor
My name is Cllr Dr Paul M, BA LLB (Hons), MDipNLP & I am pleased to make your acquaintance. I am a highly certified/qualified, experienced, inspirational/motivational Tutor/Trainer with over 30 years of relevant experience in industry/Academia. Within this, (as the owner of my own not-for-profit), I am keen to work with learners of all backgrounds/proficiencies and help them to realize 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...
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£93/hr
5.0
Jessica P
History Highly experienced, friendly tutor
I am an experienced educator and current Education Consultant for the Department for Education, which enhances the effectiveness of my lessons. I specialise in Psychology but also offer tutoring in Entrance Exams, English, Maths, Science, Health, and Humanities for students from age 5 to university level, including KS2, GCSE, and A-Level. In my sessions, I focus on interactive and engaging methods, incorporating humour and student interests to create a supportive learning environment. This approach not only makes learning enjoyable but also fosters deeper understanding and retention of key concepts. ...
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£40/hr
5.0
Kevin A
Experienced Qualified Mature History
I bring over twenty years of international experience, having worked in nine countries with learners and professionals from a wide range of ages and backgrounds.GCSE English Language/Literature Teaching concentrates on critical analysis, language techniques, structure and commentary.In GCSE English, past papers provide experience of real exam demands and a variety of question styles. I also give particular attention to sentence structure, paragraphs and punctuation, following recent examiner comments.At A level, I teach History, focusing on: The Tudors, The Stuarts,The French Revolution Russian...
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£42/hr
5.0
Lorraine N
Experienced History tutor +10 years History History
I have 10 years tutoring experience specialisingin GCSE, IGCSE and A Level exam success. I hold a current, clean Enhanced DBS check. I also hold both a BA Hons and (MA) Masters Degree in History which give me a deep academic foundation that I use to guide my students. I have a passion for history, which is conveyed to the students. I can provide tutoring on content for history across all time periods until the present and can also teach techniques for essay writing, exam preparation, NEA preparation, knowledge development.I am friendly, engaging, hardworking, dedicated and professional. My tutoring...
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£100/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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£125/hr
5.0
Michael G
Experienced History teacher and AQA examiner.
I am a fully qualified English teacher and AQA examiner with seventeen years’ experience in education, including seven years teaching in secondary schools and ten years working as a private tutor. I specialise in GCSE English Language and Literature, supporting students across all major exam boards, from those trying to secure a pass to students aiming for grades 8 and 9.A particular strength of my tuition is helping students who understand the content but struggle to organise their ideas, structure essays or translate what they know into effective exam answers. My previous role as a whole-school l...
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