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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:
£35/hr
4.9
Simms Addai A
Experienced science tutor (PhD in Microbiology)
I am Simms and recently graduated from Ulster University with a PhD in microbiology/ microbial biotechnology. I have taught biology/ microbiology in-person and online since 2019 as part of my doctoral training; hence, giving me the needed experience to offer tutoring in subject areas such as biology, microbiology, chemistry, physics, and general science, which are my real passion. I have also completed my postgraduate teaching assistant course and have achieved the status of Associate Fellow For High Education Academy (AFHEA), giving me the required qualification to teach.My teaching methodology...
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£39/hr
5.0
Rachael K
Essay help for Film Studies and English Literature
Hi! I'm Rachael, an experienced tutor with more than 10 years' experience in tutoring, mentoring, and workshop facilitation. I offer essay support English Language, English Literature, and Film Studies across GCSE, A-level, and degree levels, and general support with writing skills and reading comprehension. I have a PhD in Film Studies, a BA (Hons) in Media Studies, and NVQ 4 in Newspaper Journalism, and I'm a published author of both fiction and non-fiction. I help you demonstrate your subject matter knowledge by supporting your essay writing skills. I've taught at undergraduate level, so I know...
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£28/hr
5.0
Cintia D
Effective tutor
I am a professional teacher. I am patient, caring and empathetic. I am fluent in Portuguese, English and Italian. I lived in Italy for 5 years and since 2007 I have been living in Belfast in Northern Ireland. I have been teaching English, Italian and Portuguese for over 30 years. I have had students from all walks of life, different nationalities, age groups and all levels. Currently apart from teaching online, I also teach ESOL to refugees in Belfast, Northern Ireland I plan my lessons based on the student’s learning style. I have a BA in Modern Languages - Teaching Qualification as well as C...
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£39/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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£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
Phil T
Nat 5 and Scottish Highers Specialist
Specialisingin SQA exams... Maths Chemistry and Physics at Nat5 and Higher. Chemistry and Maths at Advanced Higher.Please note the availability diary you can see for meis mandatory in order for me to use the Tutorful site for finding new students.However, constantly modifying it and maintaining it - as Tutorful expect -would be a time consuming task.Instead I prefer the old fashioned approach - - - lets talk. For times shown as available for me there is at least a85% chance that I will actually be available. My academic career culminated in a PhD in organic chemistry awarded by Nottingham University.This...
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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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£47/hr
5.0
Hannah D
Patient and Understanding French and English Tutor
For the past 10 years, I have dedicated myself to my studies in French, English language and English literature. I recently graduated from Queen’s University Belfast with a first class honours degree in French and English. I have lived and taught students in France, and, as a resulthave learnt the importance of preparing for and creating lesson plans tailored to individual students’ needs.One of my primary goals is to share my own passion for French and English with you as, to me, being passionate about a subject makes the learning process easier and it also creates a positive learning environment. I b...
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William C
Will has been an excellent tutor for my daughter as she prepares for her 11+. He is patient, approachable, and supportive, creating a positive learning environment that has really helped build her confidence in both English and Maths.
Lucy J
5th May 2026
Aishat A
Aishat has been an amazing tutor, she’s super attentive and has great tips, techniques and overall is very knowledgeable.
Jini A
5th May 2026
Miles R
Miles has been really helpful in enabling me to fully understand the topics covered in the A-level spec, and I am predicted an A* for my upcoming exams. He has been super flexible over the topics covered, allowing me to focus on the topics I needed the most help with and deepening my understanding of economics. I'm super grateful for all of his help over the last year and bit!
Fiona M
5th May 2026
Nafisa G
i tried another tutor before this but I wasn't too happy but when I came to Nafisa, she was so sweet and so friendly. I just wanted someone to help me structure and improve my law degree essays and honestly Nafisa has been so helpful with that and really encourages me all the way through.
I would highly recommend her!!
Thivija T
5th May 2026
Shannon S
Shannon has been one of the loveliest, most informative tutors that I’ve had. She’s attentive to your learning needs and great with explaining even the small details that are often overlooked; especially with the fact that she is very passionate about philosophy. Would highly recommend!!
L & J E
5th May 2026
Chris M
Chris has been giving A-Level Maths lessons to our son for over a year - and we highly recommend him.
He has provided some very useful top-up to school lessons, providing additional confidence on a difficult topic - and we've seen strong improvement in predicted grades.
Thank you, Chris!
Laura S
5th May 2026
Damian W
Absolutely brilliant teacher and really cares about students learning. Helped me to break down difficult topics whilst supporting me throughout and made things easy to follow and interesting. One of the best tutors I’ve had on the app and his approach to teaching is extremely easy to follow and engaging. Really helped me to understand the core teachings of Psychology whilst being extremely supportive.
Sofia J
5th May 2026
Joe A
I got AA in maths and further maths at a level. Thanks Joe, you were supportive and helpful. Most importantly really flexible when it came to booking lessons. Definitely could not have achieved what I did without you!
Carys L
5th May 2026
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