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The Transfer Test is one of the most significant moments in your child's early school life, and as a parent in Holywood, you want to give them every possible advantage. Whether your child is hoping to secure a place at Sullivan Upper or another top grammar school, the right preparation makes a real difference, not just to their results, but to how they feel going into those AQE or GL exams. A dedicated online tutor in Holywood gives your child focused, one-to-one support tailored to exactly where they need it most, helping them build both the skills and the self-belief to perform at their best.
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Success in the Transfer Test matters well beyond that single exam. A strong performance sets your child up for a more confident journey through GCSEs and A-Levels, improving their chances of going on to top universities like Queen's University Belfast. The skills they develop during this preparation, from problem-solving in Maths to critical thinking in English, are the foundations for everything that follows. Getting those foundations right at this stage is one of the most valuable things you can do for your child's academic future.
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At Tutorful, we only accept 1 in 8 tutors who apply to be on our platform, so you can be confident you're choosing from genuinely expert, background-checked tutors who know how to get results. More than that, our tutors take the time to understand how your child learns, adapting their approach to suit them rather than applying a generic lesson plan.
Every online lesson is built around your child's specific goals. If they need to strengthen a particular area of the AQE syllabus or build the speed and accuracy required for the GL assessment, their tutor will create a structured plan to address it. This focused, personal approach is why 90% of students on Tutorful improve by at least one grade.
Our bespoke virtual classroom includes an interactive whiteboard, video chat, and document sharing, making online sessions just as productive as in-person tutoring, with the added benefit of learning from home and no travel to arrange. You can book lessons at times that suit your family and adjust the schedule as your child's needs change.
Every online lesson is built around your child's specific goals. If they need to strengthen a particular area of the AQE syllabus or build the speed and accuracy required for the GL assessment, their tutor will create a structured plan to address it. This focused, personal approach is why 90% of students on Tutorful improve by at least one grade.
Our bespoke virtual classroom includes an interactive whiteboard, video chat, and document sharing, making online sessions just as productive as in-person tutoring, with the added benefit of learning from home and no travel to arrange. You can book lessons at times that suit your family and adjust the schedule as your child's needs change.
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8 tutors in Holywood:
£37/hr
4.8
Paola D
Italian language & Art Tutor
Extensive vacation work with experience in Education since 2006, teaching individual lessons and group classes in college and University.I love my country and I am pleased to pass my language and culture to all those who would like to know and learn. I am a patient and lovely person interested in straightening student's skills and knowledge; I hold a BA Honours Degree in Fine Arts (Painting) and a qualification in Graphic Design (publishing, logotype and communication) with +15-years job experience. I hold a MA in Teaching Italian L2 to foreign people and I am studying to become a QTLS (L5 DET...
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£39/hr
5.0
Tarryn H
Tutoring, writing and proofreading support: SEN Inclusive.
AVAILABILITY: My afterschool books are: full - waitlist only My proofreading books are: open My school hours books: full - waitlist onlyI offer both teaching and proofreading support for all students over the age of 11, including students with additional needs. I welcome adult students and university students too!I have been tutoring professionally on a 1-1 basis since 2019 in addition to teaching small groups in various extracurricular activities for nearly a decade. My subjects include English, Drama, Study Skills, Essay Writing and general literacy skills. If the student at the heart of the...
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£31/hr
5.0
Joel H
Experienced and Enthusuastic Sciences Tutor
Hi! I’m Joel, I am a full time tutor with a degree in Biomedical Science.About Me: From a young age, I have always enjoyed the sciences and loved to share what I had learnt about them with everyone who would listen. Tutoring was a natural fit for me as helping another to reach that, “Ah hah!” moment where the ideas and concepts click in their head is something that brings me great joy.My Qualifications and Experience: I have a degree in Biomedical Science, which is a subject that links both Biology and Chemistry. This have given me a deep insight into both the subjects of Biology and Chemistry thems...
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£24/hr
5.0
Joanna L
Patient, relaxed, and friendly Japanese tutor
Hi! I'm Joanna. I studied Japanese for 4 years for my Bachelor's Degree at university, including a year spent studying in Hokkaido, Japan, and I'm currently studying Translation for my Masters Degree.I want to create lessons tailored to you and your interests. I think it's important to keep lessons engaging, so whether you like playing video games, reading comic books, baking or basketball, we can use those topics when practicing sentence structure, writing, learning new vocabulary, and much more! Learning a language can be intimidating, but we'll move at your pace to suit your schedule and needs...
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£47/hr
5.0
Harshitha M
Mechanical engineer and experienced tutor
With over five years of experience as tutor, I have guided 50+ students from Europe, Asia, and the Americas to achieve consistent results.
As an mechanical engineering graduate, I possess strong skills in mathematics and would like to believe I make the subject a lot more bearable. (based on what my past students' feedback)
As someone who only started enjoying mathematics accidentally at 16, I understand what often goes wrong in mathematical education. This subject is often presented as impenetrable largely intimidating students from even wanting to try. I take a conscious approach that presents...
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£31/hr
4.9
Ameen A
Native Arabic Speaker. 15+ years of teaching experience
Salaam كيف الحال؟Ana hona lemosa`adatak whether you are a beginner or an advance, from the alphabets with Arabic handwriting to complex conversations, I am here to help you to move to another level.Background: I am a native Arabic speaker with BA in English (Saudi Arabia), MA in Translation Arabic-English (UK) and Diploma in Interpreting Arabic-English (UK).What is my story? When I was 9 years old, I was fascinated to see my father talking with a person in a language I did not understand. This scene has a special place in my memory in addition to many times he used to interpret parts of the dial...
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£39/hr
5.0
Deborah R
Engaging English/Literature Teacher with MA; KS2/3 Art
I have over 10 years experience in teaching KS3 English, GCSE English Language & Literature, A Level English Literature, and I have an MA in English, with my specialism in the poetry of Seamus Heaney. A level texts covered include The Tempest, King Lear,Othello, Poems of The Decade, A Streetcar Named Desire,Seamus Heaney's Antigone, Butcher Boy and the Little Stranger, among others.I tailor lessons to suit the students’ needs. We can work on basic skills in grammar, spelling and punctuation, as well as higher level requirements in analysis, using terminology correctly, and approaching exam questions.I h...
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£54/hr
5.0
Daragh P
Excellent dedicated tutor
Hello! My name is Daragh and I’m a dedicated mathematics tutor with more than two years of experience helping students excel in their studies and achieve their academic goals. I specialise in A‑Level Mathematics and Further Mathematics, drawing upon my strong academic background—currently reading for a Master of Mathematics (MMath) at Queen’s University Belfast—where I earned top grades in Mathematics, Further Mathematics and Physics.Teaching style • Clarity and confidence: I believe that everyone can succeed at mathematics given clear explanations and the right support. My lessons focus on br...
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Pippa C
Pippa is a fantastic tutor. She is down to earth, easily able to engage with teenagers and an expert in her field. My son really enjoyed his lessons and would highly recommend Pippa.
Sam C
14th Jun 2026
Dragana M
Dragana is dedicated, motivated, knowledgable and truly passionate about helping her students succeed. She is truly wonderful and easy to talk to, creating a relaxed learning environment where our child feels comfortable asking questions and discussing any difficulties.
Katarina D
14th Jun 2026
Gareth S
Very good tutor, my son absolutely loves the way he teaches things so clearly and has helped my sons grades alot.
Jonathan L
14th Jun 2026
Ifrah I
Ifrah is an excellent Chemistry tutor. She has really connected with my son. Has boosted his confidence in the subject, while patiently dispelling fears around topics he has previously found daunting. I would totally recommend her as a wonderful tutor.
faye D
14th Jun 2026
Vethalingam S
Excellent service from Vethalingam. My son was sitting GCSE Further Maths and found his explanations really easy to follow. He was also very flexible with any changes and good with communication. Would highly recommend.
Lisa M
14th Jun 2026
Hasan S
Hasan is an amazing teacher and consistently checks for understanding and engagement in lessons. He has helped me progress from a grade 5 to a 7 between mocks for physics, and a 6 to a 7 in biology. Extremely happy and I couldn’t recommend him enough.
kellie H
14th Jun 2026
Lila T
Very knowledgeable on the subjects taught, there wasn't a single topic that I needed help with that Lila didn't know, the teaching style was very satisfactory. 10/10
Rauf Y
14th Jun 2026
Shannon S
such a great teacher, so helpful with giving resorces and extra help. amazing at teaching and explaining content, giving confidence boosts and has a great range of knowlege allowing any question to be well answered and given the best response to. couldnt recommend more!
Michelle G
14th Jun 2026
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