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When the A-Level Philosophy reading list lands, it’s often the point you realise school has moved beyond what you can help with. It’s a big subject, full of complex ideas, and it's tough to watch your child struggle to make sense of it all on their own.
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£47/hr
4.9
Ian B
Inspirational Philosophy Tutor
I have taught in schools, colleges and as a private tutor for twenty five years. Whether one-to-one or in a class situation I have developed a teaching style that centres on the individual. Essential to my success over the years has been my ability to listen to a student, analyse their needs, then put in place a scheme of work that will accomplish set targets. I teach Social Science (Psychology and Sociology) Philosophy and English. My focus in a lesson plan can include work on elucidation of theories, ideas or methods, but also I cover work on writing skills and essay planning as often it is not...
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£62/hr
5.0
Isaac B
Philosophy Tuition from a Professional Theatre Director
I’m the Artistic Director of an award-winning Off-West-End theatre in London. Within this role, I work professionally as a director, dramaturg, producer, and composer. I have performed and directed at venues across the UK, including the Royal Festival Hall, as well as internationally, and my writing has also been performed on the BBC.Alongside this, I have 17 years of teaching experience with my work firmly grounded in the day-to-day realities of the performing arts industry. While most of my work is with professionals, I also greatly enjoy working with dedicated hobbyists and young people considering a...
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£31/hr
4.8
Paul Martyn S
Philosophy 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 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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£40/hr
5.0
Saul E
Passionate, curious and experienced Philosophy tutor
The Saul Parable: I am a current undergraduate student at St. Andrews studying Theoretical Physics. My areas of expertise are mostly that of maths, physics and philosophy, with other active interests, such as literature and computer science.Our lessons will be focused on developing your knowledge of the subject from the fundamentals, whether it be to grasp a concept or examination ability under a time constraint. What is most important about studying is practice, which is exactly what we will work on together. We will have an introduction together, chat about what makes us both interested in the...
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£47/hr
4.7
Elizabeth H
Philosophy Teacher with more than 10 years experience.
I hold a PhD in Philosophy of Religion from Lancaster University and have extensive teaching experience in Religious Studies, Philosophy, and Theology at both secondary and university levels. I work with GCSE and A-Level students.
My teaching approach is interactive and focused on your individual needs and goals. During our sessions, we will prioritise:
Mastering exam skills: I will guide you on what examiners expect, how to structure your essays, and formulate coherent arguments while managing your time effectively.
Thinking critically: We go beyond rote memorisation to develop your...
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£59/hr
5.0
Amirhossein S
Experienced, Professional, Qualified, & Top Philosophy Tutor
Current PhD Student at University of Strathclyde Empower Your Learning Journey – For Students of All AgesWith over 15 years of experience in Machine Learning, Data Science, Physics, Maths, Science, Engineering, Economics, Finance, Accounting, and Computer Software subjects, and currently pursuing a PhD at the University of Strathclyde, I specialise in transforming complex topics into engaging, enjoyable learning experiences. Whether you’re a parent seeking the best support for your child or an adult learner aiming to advance your professional skills, I'm committed to helping you achieve your goa...
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Elisabeth is an amazing tutor! She helped me so much in preparing for my RS Alevel exams, and made me feel confident in all of the topics.
Elisabeth offered extensive guidance on how to develop the abstract concepts in RS into strong essay paragraphs. As well as how to make notes in ways that will optimise productivity and condense all of the necessary information.
Elisabeth’s knowledge in all things philosophy, religion (i did buddhism) and ethics is seemingly unlimited, which helped me get a rounded view of all of the information.
Overall i highly recommend Elisabeth as a tutor for Alevel philosophy.
Liesl B
27th Jul 2026
Kesi C
Outstanding in every wayKesi has helped my son in immensely with his TP A Level - great lessons, resources, professional, friendly my son enjoyed lessons very much and helped his grades a lot
Natasha A
16th Jun 2026
Shannon S
Shannon is a phenomenal tutor, as well as a great advisor in learning. Working with her gave me a true passion for philosophy, as well as transforming my academic grades. I am lucky to have chosen Shannon as my OCR philosophy tutor; she went above and beyond to ensure that I felt supported and confident before exams, as well as providing me with an overall mentor whenever I needed one. A lovely person to be tutored by.
Sian H
8th Jun 2026
Peter H
Fantastic philosophy tutor, Peter helped me understand challenging content and answered any & all questions I had about the subject. He is very knowledgable about A level philosophy and is able to explain complex arguments and positions really well within the relevant spec. Can’t recommend Peter enough!!
michael T
19th May 2026
Russell S
Russell helped completely change my philosophy grade in a matter of weeks! His knowledge of the course and how to write a good essay -which is what separates a c/b from an A/A* no matter how good your knowledge is - was so helpful, I went into my final exam feeling more confident than I ever had before, and left more confident than I could have imaged all due to his advice. Would recommend to anyone struggling or looking to get top top grades. Was an absolute professional and a lovely man! 10/10
Bruno M
14th May 2026
Jamie B
Jamie really helped my daughter with her A Level studies in Philosophy, Ethics and Religion. My daughter said he was so helpful at explaining difficult concepts and helping her with exam practice etc. Highly recommend!
Emma S
20th Jun 2025
Jasmine E
Lovely tutor so helpful with philosophy tutoring she helped improve my confidence In the subject and widened my understanding of it
Ayanda N
16th May 2025
katrina A
Lovely tutor very helpful and engaging
Ayanda N
9th May 2025
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