Tuition for globally mobile highly academic students
Background
An Australian-Canadian family with residences in London, Dubai and Abu Dhabi sought an exceptional educational experience for their two sons, aged 9 and 11. One of the boys had been recognised by his school as Gifted and Talented and his parents had been advised that he would benefit from a more challenging academic programme. This necessitated the creation of a tailored learning programme that aligned with the family’s pedagogical and cultural values. The family required high-end tutors who could deliver a bespoke education beyond the national curriculum. It was essential that the tutor could adapt to the family’s nomadic lifestyle, travelling frequently between Dubai and London.
SLT’s Approach
To meet this family’s unique requirements, SLT first dispatched an assessment tutor to their home in Dubai. This highly experienced educator conducted comprehensive cognitive evaluations to understand the boys’ educational needs and strengths. It was quickly established that their current schools were not providing everything that was needed and that supplementary tuition would be necessary.
Following the assessments, SLT introduced a team of elite private tutors over a three-year period. Each tutor was carefully selected to deliver personalised tutoring that reflected the parents’ wishes and expectations. These tutors provided a multidisciplinary, engaging, and fun educational experience, working with the boys each day after school and on weekends. The bespoke education programme was designed to go beyond standard curricula, incorporating elements of the family’s cultural and educational values.
Additionally, the tutors were chosen for their ability to respect local customs and their willingness to embrace a nomadic lifestyle, moving frequently between Dubai and London to accommodate the parents’ work schedules. This approach ensured continuity in the boys’ education despite their transient lifestyle; while in Dubai, the boys attended their mainstream International School with additional tuition after school. When in London, or on holiday with their parents, the tutor travelled with the family to deliver a tailor-made curriculum that extended beyond the basic school curriculum to stretch and inspire each child.
Results
The bespoke education provided by SLT’s tutors yielded outstanding results. Both boys flourished academically and personally, with the Gifted and Talented son excelling beyond the expectations of conventional schooling. The tutors’ ability to integrate seamlessly into the family’s lifestyle and respect their cultural values was instrumental in this success.
Impressed by the results, the family later engaged SLT’s educational consultants to find a new school for their youngest child, further demonstrating their trust in SLT’s expertise. This case study exemplifies how high-end educational support services can provide tailored, flexible solutions for discerning families, ensuring their children receive the best possible education regardless of geographical constraints.
Can we provide a programme like this for your family?
Yes. Most of our programmes begin with a thoughtful discussion about what you need right now, what you want to achieve long term, and what success looks like for your child. We then propose a structure, a timetable, an estimated budget and realistic outcomes - and we refine it with you before anything begins.
Can tutors travel with you or teach online when you relocate?
Yes. Many of our tutors teach primarily in the UK and may not travel for extended periods. However, we also place residential tutors who can travel with a family and deliver home schooling wherever you are, for short or long-term placements. We can also combine in-person teaching with online continuity when schedules change.
If you are interested to learn more about relocating to dubai, please read our guide: https://www.simplylearningtuition.co.uk/advice-for-parents/how-to-move-from-uk-to-dubai/
How do we keep learning consistent during frequent travel?
We protect consistency through careful planning. Tutors map the curriculum in advance, maintain a predictable rhythm of sessions, and build in flexibility for travel changes. When plans shift, we adjust the timetable without losing momentum.
Can we combine cultural experiences with curriculum objectives?
Absolutely. Home schooling is uniquely well suited to “real-world” learning. Theatre, galleries, historic sites and local culture can be integrated into English, history, geography, languages and even science — making learning more memorable and often more enjoyable, without sacrificing rigour.
How do we ensure continuity and oversight across multiple tutors?
Each family is assigned a Home School Manager who oversees the timetable, coordination across tutors, exam logistics (where required), and regular progress reporting. For many students, we also appoint an Academic Mentor - a single guiding presence who keeps the programme coherent for the child and acts as the bridge between tutors, parents and SLT.
How do we protect privacy and confidentiality?
Discretion is central to how we work. All tutors and staff operate under strict confidentiality agreements, and we are highly experienced in supporting families who require absolute privacy. Information is shared only on a need-to-know basis, and we are accustomed to working within complex family, security and household structures.
