Applying to university

• Religious Studies: GCSE, 16+
• Philosophy and Ethics: A-Level
• Oxbridge application mentoring and personal statement support

BA(Hons): Philosophy, University of Cambridge

MSc: Philosophy and Public Policy, LSE

Alice is an experienced philosophy tutor and Oxbridge mentor who has worked with students from a wide range of backgrounds. Alice has supported students at 16+, who have never studied philosophy before and inspired a deep interest in philosophy from the first few sessions. Alice has helped students secure places at their first-place schools, giving them the tools and confidence to excel in exams and subject interviews. Alice also helped an A-Level Philosophy student move from a D to a B grade in their year 12 mocks within 2 months of tutoring. Her lessons are engaging and interactive. She uses her own materials and exam questions to guide students through challenging concepts and achieve success.

Alice is also passionate about making Oxbridge, and more general academic success, a viable aspiration for students from all educational backgrounds. Through her mentoring she breaks down misconceptions and providing the skills and information needed to navigate the application process.

"Alice is very good tutor. She is patient and explains concepts very well."

• English Lit: GCSE, A-Level, ISEB 13+
• Creative Writing (all levels)
• Oxbridge Preparation

BA: English Literature & Master of Fine Arts, City University of New York. 2011

Gabriel has taught at university level for almost 10 years and tutored for 5. Gabriel is a writer and understands that clear communication and critical thinking are key to any student’s education and future career paths. His aim is to always sharpen these skills in his students and to instil skills in text analysis, essay planning, comprehension, and critical thinking to ensure academic achievement and excellence. He creates a rigorous yet pleasurable learning environment in line with his students’ interests and passions, promoting lifelong learning and growth. His tutoring sessions incorporate a dynamic range of writing exercises, pop quizzes, deep reading challenges, creative writing ''icebreakers'', and vocabulary fortification schemes.  As a generalist in the Humanities, he is passionate about self-education, exploration, and making connections across diverse fields.

Gabriel recently worked with a shy student who was struggling to get into his first-choice school. By the end of their sessions, he was accepted as a scholarship student at Winchester. He is now mentoring this student as he prepares to apply to Oxford University.

“Gabriel did an amazing job, and we are so impressed at the way he handled our son and infected him with his enthusiasm and wisdom for the humanities. I can't thank him enough.” Parent of 13+ Sevenoaks Scholar

• English and Maths - 7+, 11+, Key Stage 1-3, SAT
• Biology and Chemistry - GCSE
• Medicine application support
• UCAT + MMI Medicine Interviews

BSc: Biomedical Sciences, University of Birmingham

MRes Biomedical Research, Imperial College London
Bachelor of Surgery, King's College London

Iona is an experienced tutor with a proven track record of helping students achieve their full potential in their school entry exams, GCSEs, A-levels and beyond.  Iona’s experience across exam boards and her ability to simplify complex concepts and build student confidence has led her students to success.

Iona is also currently supporting students in their preparation for school entry and scholarship examinations at top UK independent schools. Parents note that she is able to achieve results in just a few sessions and that her lessons are effective and engaging.

Additionally, Iona uses her knowledge as an Imperial College doctor to support students through their UCAT, dissertations and university applications. Her extensive lesson preparation and investment in every student have led students to achieve the results they need to progress in their education.

"Her exceptional communication skills and deep understanding of the UCAT exam made a huge difference in my preparation. She is patient, thorough, and incredibly motivating. Her guidance not only improved my scores but also enhanced my overall confidence in tackling medical school applications. I couldn't have achieved my results without her help."

"She’s hardworking, confident, and has incredible communication skills. Her dedication and clarity made complex topics easy to understand, significantly boosting my confidence in both lessons and learning. Her teaching methods are engaging and effective, and her supportive approach helped me excel in Maths and 11+ exams. I highly recommend her for
anyone looking to improve their academic performance."

• Science - GCSE, Chemistry up to final year undergraduate level
• Oxbridge entry tuition

BSc: Chemistry, Birmingham university

PHD: Organic Chemistry, Cambridge University (2012)

Jamie is head of STEM at Cheltenham college where he has taught science for 8 years. Before this Jamie was head of chemistry and head of science. Jamie is passionate about science and has supported countless students on their academic journeys. He also runs an Oxbridge pathway programme, supporting students in applying to biochemistry, chemical engineering, natural science and chemistry.

• Politics: A-Level
• History: GCSE
• English as a Foreign Language
• University Entry Support

BA (Hons) Politics with History, Queen Mary College

RSA Diploma in TEFL, The Bell School, Cambridge

PGCE: Oxford Brookes University

Matt has over 28 years’ experience in the teaching profession, in multiple roles including heading an academic department, setting up, organising and managing a Special Need Unit, and leading the Marlborough College EFL Summer School.

Matt is currently Head of Politics at Headington School in Oxford and a teacher of GCSE history. Matt has an excellent subject knowledge of Politics A level, and History GCSE, and a wealth of experience preparing pupils in the IB or the A level curriculum for university entry. He is also a very experienced one-to-one private tutor of Politics, History, EFL, and extra
English. Matt is currently teaching pupils privately from Brighton College, Whitgift School, City of London, and Marlborough College. He also has extensive experience advising pupils in how to craft Personal Statements for UCAS as well as guiding them in how and where to find information when choosing a suitable university and an appropriate course. He has established extensive contacts with university admissions tutors in the UK and the USA.

• Short courses – Shakespeare, History of Art, Preparing for life at UK Boarding School
• University entry support

BA(Hons): History of Art, University of East Anglia

PGCE: University of Reading

MA: History of Art, University of Buckingham

Nick Nelson is Head of History of Art and Director of Culture and Internationalism at Cheltenham College in the UK. He teaches Art, History of Art, Architecture, English, Classical Civilisation, Theology, Philosophy & Ethics and Music to students up to 18.

Nick lectures over the world, yet is more regularly delivering at Soho Houses in London and abroad, most recently in Berlin, Barcelona, Amsterdam, Istanbul and New York. Topics for discussion are hugely varied, including the legacy of House Music (EDM), Natural History and Ecology of the Galapagos Islands, Synaesthesia and Neuroaesthetics in Art plus the Genealogy of Genius, for example. Nick works as pastoral and academic mentor to students worldwide, providing a bespoke service aimed at supporting students and parents privately
with the university application process around the world.

“I am so grateful to have been given such amazing tutoring and have been able to get into my top choice of university because of it”

• Business - GCSE, IGCSE, 16+,  A Level, IB, BTEC, Undergraduate, Masters
• Statistics - GCSE, IGCSE, A-Level, Undergraduate, Masters
• Economics & Psychology - GCSE, 16+, A-Level, IB
• Maths & Science - Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2, GSCE

BSc: Business and Retail Management, University of Surrey

PhD: Business Management, University of Surrey

Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training, The Teacher Trainer

Ursula is an experienced teacher with twelve years of experience teaching privately and at schools, colleges, and a university. Ursula has taught students from primary age through to further education and is specialist in business studies having completed a PhD in business management.

Ursula has worked with students from a wide range of backgrounds and is experienced in
teaching students with special educational needs. Ursula creates bespoke material tailored to needs and curriculums of her students.

Recently Ursula worked with 16+ students, helping them secure places at their first-choice schools. She taught economics, business and psychology to students who had not studied these subjects before, instilling confidence, passion and the ability to perform confidently in exams and interviews.

"Ursula is professional, calm, patient and good to learn with. She made me really interested in psychology"