We introduce expert subject and exam board specific tutors for GCSE and IGCSE exams. In our experience, success in these exams requires a student to tackle areas of weakness, understand their strengths and to learn how to approach questions correctly in order to maximise their marks. By understanding your child’s learning style and specific requirements, we will introduce you to an expert GCSE tutor who will meet those demands with a carefully planned course of private tuition.
All of our GCSE and IGCSE tutors are available for in-person tuition in central London and online anywhere in the world.
Sophie Taylor Barthorpe, our Director of Tuition, explains how a private tutor helps students prepare effectively for the GCSE.
Adam tutors Latin and Ancient Greek. He prepares students for 13+ and also the Oxford University Classics Admissions Test.
Adaora is a Geography specialist and tutors up to A Level. As well as this she teaches English and Academic Writing.
Akila is a Science specialist, preparing students for GCSEs and A levels, as well as providing advice for University applications.
Alex is a specialist Maths tutor who works with students from 11+ to Oxbridge level including key entrance exams such as UCAT. Additionally, he works with students on their Oxbridge admissions.
Alex is a Science specialist, preparing students for their GCSEs and A-Levels. Additionally he tutors English as a Foreign Language, Geography, Japanese and Spanish.
Alex has been tutoring since 2014. He specialises in teaching English, History, History of Art, entrance examinations and IELTS.
Alex specialises in English and Maths tuition and has taught many of our home schooled students.
Alex is an experienced tutor specialising in preparing students for both Independent Schools admissions tests and public examinations.
Alexander specialises in varying entrance exams and core GCSE subjects. He also prepares students for Oxbridge applications.
Alice is trilingual and supports with English, French and Spanish. She also specialises in Psychology tuition for A Level students and teaches Maths at 7+, 11+ and 13+.
Amy is a qualified teacher and specialises in English tuition. She also tutors Maths and prepares students for the 7+ and 11+ entrance exams.
Andrew's specialist subject is Latin, aimed specifically at Common Entrance level, as well as towards Scholarships and GCSEs.
Anil is an Oxford graduate who is highly multidisciplinary, teaching a range of subjects including Maths, English and Science.
Anna tutors English, Ancient History, Latin and Greek up to Undergraduate Level, as well as supporting students with Oxbridge Applications.
Anna prepares students for all areas of the competitive 11+ and 13+ exams, helping students gain places at top London schools.
Arif tutors IB Maths, IB History and GCSE Maths. Additionally, he prepares students Oxbridge examinations and provides interview practice.
Ayokunle is a Chemistry and Physics specialist. He also tutors Maths, Economics, Biology, Geography and Business studies.
Ben is a language specialist, teaching German and Spanish GCSE, IB and A Level. As well as this, he prepares students for the rigorous 7+, 11+ and 13+ exams.
Beth is a highly experienced tutor who has worked around the world, specialising in English tuition.
Callum specialises in English and Maths tuition from 7+ up to GCSE, including 11+ and 13+ preparation. He is experienced in teaching children with special educational needs, particularly with English and creative writing.
Cameron specialises in Maths for the 11+ and 13+, as well as for GCSE students. He can also provide tuition for French, English and Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning.
Candace tutors Maths and Biology to GCSE and A Level students. Additionally, she supports students with applications to Oxford University.
As a qualified teacher, Celeste is a highly experienced home schooling tutor. She specialises in Spanish GCSE and Undergraduate level Spanish Philology.
Claire is a qualified and highly experienced science teacher. She tutors Science and Maths up to GCSE, as well as A Level Biology.
Cyrus is a qualified teacher and university lecture, specialising in Geography to Postgraduate level.
Dalmeet specialises in tutoring Maths (I)GCSE and Biology, Chemistry and Physics.
Danial is an experienced tutor who specialises in Maths and the three Sciences to GCSE, IB and A-Level students.
David is a Chemistry specialist, concentrating on the GCSE and A Level examinations. He also supports students with Oxbridge applications.
Dharmesh specialises in entrance exams, as well as English and Maths for Prep School students. He also teaches Business Studies up to A Level and Maths to GCSEs.
Diren is an English specialist, preparing students for 11+, GCSEs and A Levels, as well as Oxbridge Applications.
Dora specialises in 11+ and 13+ preparation and interview practice. She has extensive experience tutoring students with SEN.
Edward is an English specialist, working with students from primary age up to A-Level.
Elizabeth's specialism is English, which she tutors from KS1 up to higher education level. She also tutors Science and Maths up to Year 10 and Italian up to A Level.
Elizabeth is an experienced tutor who specialises in English and Entrance Exam Preparation.
Elliot prepares students for Entrance Exams, as well as teaching English as an Additional Language and Law.
Emma not only works with students preparing for the demanding 7+ and 11+ entrance exams, but tutors older students towards their GCSE and A-Level English exams too.
Ewan is a qualified teacher who specialises in Maths and Physics tuition up to A-Level. He also tutors Biology and Chemistry up to GCSE and prepares students for 13+ Exams.
Ewan is a highly experienced qualified teacher and English specialist, working with students preparing for 11+ exams to those studying at University.
Fatima specialises in GCSE/IGCSE and A-Level Maths, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics tuition, as well as entrance exams preparation such as the UCAT.
Freddie specialises in English Literature and Language. He also teaches Theology, Ancient Greek and Latin, as well as preparing students for 11+, 13+ and 16+ entry examinations.
Frederique is an experienced, qualified teacher. She tutors French and Art from Primary level up to A-Level examinations.
George tutors History, English and German. He is also a Common Entrance specialist.
George is an English specialist, tutoring from GCSE to Undergraduate level, as well as supporting students with Oxbridge applications.
Greg specialises in Maths tuition up to Undergraduate level, Physics up to A-level and both the IB Standard Level and Higher Level.
Hajr specialises in the Sciences at GCSE and A Level and is a qualified teacher.
Hugo tutors Spanish, Maths, Social Sciences and Economics at a range of levels.
Imran is a Maths specialist, supporting students from Key Stage 3 up to A-Level.
India lectures at top London art schools, as well as being a practising artist herself. She tutors art to students from primary school age up to and including supporting undergraduate artists with their dissertations.
Iona specialises in Classics and English Literature, while also tutoring English as a foreign language, History, Greek, Latin, French and German.
Isaac specialises in English, Philosophy and Maths tuition, while also tutoring History, Drama and Science.
Isaac tutors Geography, Maths and Physics to GCSE and A Level students. Read more about his experience here.
Issy specialises in English Literature and tutors the subject from 11+ up to A Level. She is also experienced in teaching English as an additional language.
Jack specialises in Science and Maths Tuition from Key Stage 3 to A Level. Additionally, he supports with University and Medical school applications.
Jack is a Maths, Physics and Statistics specialist who tutors a wide range of ages, from explaining mathematical concepts to 10 year olds, to undergraduate Biophysics. As well as this, he prepares students for 11+ and 13+ in all areas of the exams.
James is a Maths specialist who also has experience tutoring Physics, Economics, 11+ Entrance Exams and Scholarship Exams.
James is a highly experienced English teacher and entrance exam specialist, from 11+ to university applications.
Jeremy is an English and History specialist, working with GCSE and A Level students. Read more about his experience here.
Jessica tutors English, Maths, Biology and Chemistry from 11+ to A levels. Additionally, she supports students with UCAT and Medicine School applications, including personal statement, extracurricular and interview support.
Jessica specialises in Psychology tuition and is an AQA Examiner. She also has a strong track record of preparing students for competitive Entrance Exams in English and Maths.
Jessica prepares students for 11+ and 13+ exams. She has a wealth of experience tutoring GCSE, IB and A Level English too, as well as Oxbridge applications.
Jessica is a Maths and Art tutor, with extensive SEN and home schooling experience.
Jessica is a highly experienced qualified teacher. She is a Maths specialist and prepares students for their GCSE, IB and A Level exams.
Joanne specialises in Biology tuition, all Sciences up to GCSE and Mathematics. She also prepares students for entrance exams from 8+ to 16+.
Joe specialises in Geography tuition up to Undergraduate level and also tutors Biology and English up to A Level.
Joe prepares students for 11+ and 13+ entrance exams. He also tutors English and Drama at all levels.
Joel tutors history, philosophy and politics from GSCE up to and including undergraduate level. He also prepares students for university applications.
John is a Maths specialist, preparing students for GCSE and A Level exams, as well as Maths tests for University entrance.
Jonathan is a qualified teacher, who specialises in geography. He prepares students for both GCSE and A Level geography.
Kate specialises in English GCSE and A Level. She can also support students in preparation for Oxbridge entrance.
Kieran specialises in teaching French and Spanish, as well as English as a foreign language.
Kieron is a Cambridge Classics graduate who is highly multidisciplinary. He is experienced at supporting students for entry to schools such as Eton College, in both English, Maths and Latin papers.
Laura is a qualified teacher who specialises in English Literature and Language at GCSE and A Level. As well as this, she prepares students for 11+ exams for top London schools.
Laura is an English specialist with a vast range of tutoring experience from Primary to Undergraduate level.
Leena specialises in teaching Maths and Science. She also prepares student for BMAT, UCAT and entrance examinations.
Leia specialises in Maths, Science and Geography from 11+ up to A Level. She also tutors students in essay writing for University entry.
Leon tutors English and is an Entrance Exam specialist, teaching from 7+ through to 13+. Leon also teaches essay-based subjects such as History, Geography and Social Sciences.
Lindsay is an extremely experienced qualified teacher who specialises in GCSE English Literature and Language tuition.
Louis is a highly experienced home schooling tutor. His main subject specialisms are Spanish, History and English, as well as preparing students for 7+, 11+ and 13+ entrance exams.
Luke is an experienced tutor who specialises in Economics and tutors GCSE, A Level and IB students.
Mahsia specialises in Biology, Chemistry and Psychology at GCSE and A Level. Find out more about her experience here.
Manfred specialises in Maths and Physics tuition, as well as teaching Music, German and Spanish.
Matt tutors English, Economics, History and Philosophy at GCSE, A Level and undergraduate level. He also helps students with university applications.
Matthew is a highly multidisciplinary tutor, with a particular specialism in Science, English, Maths and competitive Exam preparation, including the 13+, TSA, PAT, MAT and STEP exams.
Michael is a highly experienced maths teacher, who also supports with English for 11+ exams.
Michelle specialises in English and Reading tuition for students in Key Stage 1 and 2, and has a particularly nurturing style.
Mingyan is a highly experienced qualified teacher. She specialises in tutoring Maths, Computer Science and Chinese to GCSE and A Level students.
Mira tutors English from year 1 up to A Level, as well as preparation for 7+ and 11+ entrance exams.
Natasha is a multidisciplinary tutor who specialises in Exam Preparation, English and Art. Additionally she tutors Maths, Chemistry and Classics.
Nicola is a University Lecturer who is highly multidisciplinary, specialising in English, Maths, History and Art History, as well as 11+ and 13+ exams.
Octavia is a highly experienced online Biology and Chemistry tutor. Additionally, she support students with University Applications.
Oli tutors English and Drama GCSE. As well as this, he prepares students for entry into UK drama schools.
Oliver tutor a range of subjects from 11+ up to Undergraduate level. As well as this, he supports students with University choices and applications.
Having specialised in Shakespeare at the University of Cambridge, Oscar tutors English Literature from 11+ to A Level.
Patricia is a GCSE Maths specialist, who also tutors Physics and Chemistry.
Paula specialises in Spanish tuition and also teaches Maths and English at pre-prep and prep school age, and English as a foreign language.
Phineas has been tutoring since 2007. He specialises in Humanities and Languages - French and German. He tutors from 7+ age up to A-level.
Rajiv is a home schooling tutor with significant entrance examination experience. His key subjects are English, Maths and Science for 11+ and 13+. He also teaches Science and Latin up to GCSE level.
Rasha prepares students for 7+, 11+ and 13+ entrance exams, as well as tutoring Maths and Science GCSE and A Level.
Rebecca is a hugely experienced English specialist supporting a wide range of ages, from young readers to students applying for University.
Rebecca is a qualified biology teacher and supports GCSE and A Level students online. Read more about her experience here.
Rhea specialises in entrance exam preparation, as well as tutoring Spanish and English up to A Level.
Riccardo is an experienced tutor who specialises in Maths, Business Studies and Italian.
Ritchard is a highly experienced tutor who prepares students from 11+ to A-Levels and IB, in a range of subjects.
Rupert is a qualified teacher, who tutors a wide range of subjects including English and Maths. He has considerable SEN experience.
Sally specialises in exam preparation, with her students receiving offers from top London Day schools. She tutors from 7+ up to GCSE.
Sam's specialism is Maths and Science GCSE. He also tutors Maths for 13+ exams.
Sara specialises in tutoring GCSE and A-Level Science. She also helps students prepare for Maths 11+ exams and sixth form entrance exams.
Sarah specialises in English and Philosophy tuition and is one of our specialist Home schooling tutors.
Sarah specialises in Religious Studies, preparing students for their GCSE and A Level exams. She is a highly experienced UCAS advisor and mentor and also assists with Philosophy and Theology Oxbridge entrance tests.
Shona's specialist subjects are Maths, English and History from KS2 to A-Level. She also prepares students for their 11+ and 13+ exams.
Shuang specialises in Maths and Science tuition up to GSCE level. Additionally she tutors English, Mandarin Chinese and Drama. She has extensive home schooling experience.
Steph specialises in English tuition, along with Drama and Theatre Studies, mainly at GCSE level. She also prepares students for Drama School auditions.
Syed is a PhD researcher at Imperial College with ten years of teaching experience. He tutors maths and science, from Common Entrance to A Level.
Tamra is a qualified teacher who tutors Physics, Chemistry and Biology to KS3 and KS4 students, preparing them for their GCSEs.
Thomas is one of our leading home schooling tutors, with extensive experience in residential and home school tutoring roles. His subject specialisms at higher levels include Geography and Maths. Thomas also provides academic assessments while teaching Economics, Business Studies, English, and Science.
Tristan specialises in tutoring GCSE and A-Level geography. He also prepares students for 13+ and the TSA for Oxbridge applications.
Vishal specialises in Entrance Exam Admissions at 7+, 8+, 10+, 11+, 13+ and 16+. He also tutors English, Maths and Science up to GCSE level.
Wiebke tutors French, English and German. She has experience home schooling students and also 11+ exam preparation.
Will is an English specialist, tutoring a wide range of levels from beginner's phonics up to English Language and Literature A Level.
William is a Cambridge graduate and highly experienced tutor. He teaches English, Maths, German and Science and has worked with SLT for over ten years.
William not only tutors Maths and Science at GCSE and A Level, but is an entrance exam specialist, preparing students from 11+ to UCAT and University entrance.
William specialises in English Language and English Literature GCSE and A Levels. Additionally, he prepares students for Oxbridge interviews.
Yanan specialises in Biology, Maths, Chemistry and Mandarin Chinese tuition. She also teaches all Sciences up to GCSE level.
Yunus is a qualified Maths teacher with years of experience tutoring GCSE and A Level Maths. Read more here.
Zoe specialises in the Humanities, English, History and Geography up to year 7, while also teaching Maths up to 11+.
Zoe is an English and History specialist, working with students preparing for 11+ exams to those applying to Oxbridge.
Zora is a qualified teacher who specialises in Science and Maths up to A Level. She also teaches English for Key Stage 2 and 3.
We can provide tuition for every major subject at GCSE, including:
If you don’t see the subject you’re looking for above, please contact us and one of our client managers will be able to assist you.
The tutors we introduce are highly experienced at preparing students for their GCSEs in these subjects and more, with exceptional track records of success. Every tutor is hand-picked, highly vetted and qualified, and personally matched to your child.
At Simply Learning Tuition, we believe that the best tuition is delivered one-to-one by only the highest calibre of GCSE tutors. The tutors we introduce are all subject experts, passionate teachers, and have extensive experience with the relevant GCSE exam boards. This means they all have outstanding track records of success at GCSE, with students typically improving by 1-3 grades.
All tuition is different, as a good tutor will always adapt their approach to the requirements and preferred learning style of the student. However, the fundamental principles of sound tuition remain the same. Our tuition begins with a gentle assessment as the tutor identifies your child’s areas of strength and areas for improvement. Then they target those weaknesses, explaining challenging concepts and difficult topics so that there are no gaps in your child’s knowledge. Finally, as the exams draw nearer, tutors integrate more focused revision and exam practice to ensure that your child meets their potential on the day of their final exams.
Our tuition is available in-person in central London or online anywhere in the world. We can also arrange for residential and international tutors to live and travel with you, wherever you are.
No two great GCSE tutors are identical, but as a guide, tutors should have the following:
– A minimum of a bachelor’s degree from a leading university
– Hundreds or thousands of hours of experience tutoring this subject at GCSE
– An outstanding track record of success with previous students
– Knowledge and experience of the specific exam board your child is studying
– A great personality fit with your child – the best academic is not necessarily the best teacher if they and your child don’t ‘click’
At SLT, all of the tutors we introduce are highly qualified, hand-picked, and personally matched to your child. Get in touch if you would like to book in a GCSE tutor or to find out more.
GCSEs are a vital staging post on your child’s academic journey. University may seem a distant prospect for a 14- or 15-year-old , but GCSEs are the only confirmed exam grades your child will have when they make their university applications. With many leading universities, including Oxbridge and some of the Russell Group in the UK, requiring grade 7s or above before they will consider an applicant, performing well in their GCSEs can have significant long-term benefits. And before we even get that far, many schools will only allow students to take a certain subject at A Level or IB if they have performed well in it at GCSE.
GCSEs represent a significant step-up from children’s prep school or Year 9 work, however. Your child may be studying new subjects, more subjects than they ever have before, and at a higher level of difficulty. Furthermore, these are the first public exams most children will have taken, which brings an added layer of pressure.
Working with a private tutor for GCSEs can make a world of difference. An experienced tutor can guide your child through the GCSE curriculum, unlocking concepts they have been struggling with and reinforcing their areas of strength. This is all backed up by extensive familiarity with the leading exam boards and expert advice on revision and exam technique. The effect is often transformative. Children’s confidence and performance grow in tandem. The subject they dreaded becomes one they can handle. And the fantastic results at the end make all the hard work more than worth it.
GCSEs are fundamental to your child’s future academic and career prospects. If their results were not what you had hoped for, a GCSE retake tutor will provide them with the support they need to improve second time around. The expert GCSE retake tutors we introduce will help your child tackle subjects they found difficult and will share their tried and tested advice on exam technique, coursework and revision. If you have requested your child’s exam scripts, tutors can provide a detailed review and analysis of these to identify areas for improvement. Drawing upon their experience and informed by their detailed knowledge of Edexcel, AQA, OCR and all other leading exam boards, the tutor we introduce will prepare your child for future success.
The GSCE private tutors we introduce are highly sought after professional tutors. Each one has an excellent academic track record and has been carefully vetted by our tuition team. At GCSE level, it is important that you work with a tutor who as well as having excellent subject knowledge also knows exactly what is required for the syllabus that your child is being examined in. We know each tutor personally and will be able to ensure that your son or daughter is working with someone they will bond quickly with and who will be able to teach to their individual learning style. When we send you details of the tutor we recommend, you will be able to see full details of their qualifications, previous students, results and testimonials.
GCSE tuition is available online, in person in London or live in. We can also introduce tutors for GCSE level home schooling, including registering your child for their exams. If your child is moving schools at sixth form, we can help them prepare for 16+ assessments too.
GCSE and IGCSE tuition can be delivered weekly over a longer term, or as a short-term intensive course to help with exam revision. After an initial assessment, the tutor will build knowledge of the subject and provide valuable assistance with time management and exam skills. By using a joined-up, holistic approach to homework, coursework and revision, the GCSE tutor will help the student achieve their desired goals.
It is important that the tutor you choose is familiar with the appropriate exam board(s) your son or daughter is following. We introduce tutors who are exam board specific, and cover GCSE or IGCSE exam criteria for AQA, OCR (including Salters) and Edexcel. Additionally, these GCSE tutors are able to provide assistance with all the key subjects, including Maths, English and The Sciences.
Before the reform of GCSEs to include less coursework, the IGCSE was considered more difficult. There is now very little difference between the rigor of GCSEs and IGCSEs, however there are some practical considerations. GCSE exams are typically sat in May and June and some resits in November. IGCSE exams (for some subjects) can be taken in November and January and May and June. The IGCSE is generally available in more countries due to the international (i) nature of the qualification.
"He was really patient and explained things so that I understood them, even when I'd found them impossible before".
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"Adam's an excellent tutor and my son has been inspired to study diligently and excel in his Classics & History GCSEs".
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