One-to-one tuition: From £72 per hour
The English component of the 11+ varies between schools and assessment providers, but commonly focuses on a child’s ability to understand, analyse and communicate information.
Children may be assessed through:
Strong literacy skills are often developed over time, which is why early preparation can be beneficial.
English is a key component of many 11+ entrance examinations and often plays a significant role in determining a child’s overall performance.
Success in 11+ English requires far more than accurate spelling and grammar. Children are expected to read carefully, understand meaning, identify key information and communicate their ideas clearly and effectively.
At Aquinas Tuition, our 11+ English tuition helps pupils develop the literacy skills, confidence and independence needed to approach entrance examinations successfully. Through personalised support, we help children strengthen reading comprehension, expand vocabulary and become more confident writers.
Our tuition is suitable for pupils who are:
Every child has a different relationship with English. Some enjoy reading but struggle to organise their ideas in writing. Others write confidently but find comprehension challenging.
Our tuition is tailored to the individual child.
At Aquinas Tuition, we believe strong literacy skills are built through understanding, curiosity and confidence.
Our approach focuses on:
Choosing the right tutor is about far more than finding someone who knows the curriculum. It’s about finding someone who understands your child, builds their confidence and helps them enjoy learning.
At Aquinas Tuition, we take a personalised approach to every child’s learning journey. Rather than simply assigning the next available tutor, we carefully match each pupil with the tutor who best suits their academic needs, learning style and personality.
Helping every child become a confident, independent learner is at the heart of everything we do.
To read more about our tuition process you can access further information here.
Our son genuinely looked forward to his lessons with Emily. She made learning enjoyable while maintaining high expectations, and her calm, encouraging approach really helped him believe in himself. We were delighted when he received an offer from his first-choice grammar school.
We’ve been genuinely thrilled with George’s progress in maths. Concepts that used to feel overwhelming are now starting to make sense, and it’s been wonderful to watch his confidence grow each week. The sessions are patient, clear, and really well tailored to the way he learns. He comes away feeling proud of himself and genuinely looks forward to the tutoring sessions, which says everything. We’re so grateful for the support he’s been given.
Reading is one of the most effective ways for children to strengthen their English skills.
Regular reading can help pupils:
Encouraging children to read widely can have a significant impact on their overall performance.
Explore our reading lists by age and stage.
For many families, summer provides an opportunity to strengthen English skills without the demands of a busy school timetable.
Summer tuition can help pupils:
Small, consistent progress over the summer can often make a significant difference. For further information on how to prepare over summer you can check out our insights article here.
It's one of the first questions many parents ask—and understandably so.
Can a child really stay engaged through an online lesson? Will they concentrate? Can they build a relationship with their tutor through a screen?
The simple answer is yes—provided online tuition is delivered well and your child is matched with the right tutor.
In fact, many of our pupils thrive online.
Online tuition allows us to match your child with the tutor who best suits their learning style, personality and academic needs, rather than simply the tutor who happens to live nearby. This means your child benefits from specialist teaching and a personalised learning experience, wherever you are in the UK.
Lessons are fully interactive, with tutors using digital whiteboards, shared resources and live problem-solving to keep pupils engaged throughout each session. Because lessons are delivered one-to-one, your child receives the tutor's full attention, allowing misconceptions to be addressed immediately and learning to progress at a pace that's right for them.
Many parents are surprised by how quickly children adapt. For today's generation, learning online feels completely natural, and after the first lesson it quickly becomes "how they meet their tutor."
Of course, online tuition isn't the right choice for every child. Some younger pupils, or children who find it particularly difficult to concentrate on a screen, may benefit more from face-to-face support. That's one of the reasons we begin with a free consultation and introductory assessment—to ensure we're recommending the approach that will genuinely benefit your child.
Our goal isn't simply to provide online tuition.
It's to provide the type of tuition that will help your child flourish.
Every tutor we represent is a qualified teacher or a specialist from a leading university, chosen for this subject and matched to your child after a free consultation.
Regular reading, discussion and exposure to a wide range of texts can significantly improve vocabulary over time.
Many children become more confident writers when they receive personalised support and constructive feedback.
For many pupils, online tuition offers focused support, flexibility and access to experienced tutors.
Yes. We support pupils with planning, structure, vocabulary and developing confidence in their writing.
Many families begin during Year 4 or early Year 5. However, the right timing depends on a child’s confidence, starting point and individual goals.
Confidence-building is a central part of our approach. By developing understanding and celebrating progress, we help pupils approach English with greater self-belief.
No. We work with children of varying abilities and tailor tuition to individual needs and goals.
Revision in the summer of Year 5 can be beneficial; however, revision does not need to take over the entirety of your summer.
Short, regular revision sessions with a specific focus several times a week are the most effective for making progress without taking away from the much-needed break children need after a busy school year.
For further information on how to revise over the summer you can read our article here and visit our page on 11+ Summer Tuition.
For many pupils, one lesson per week provides a consistent and manageable pace of learning.
As the examination approaches, some families choose to increase lesson frequency or arrange additional sessions during school holidays.
During your consultation, we’ll recommend a schedule that reflects your child’s needs, target schools and timeline.
We don’t simply assign the next available tutor.
We begin with a free consultation to understand your child’s strengths, personality, learning style and goals. This allows us to carefully match them with a tutor who is best suited to support their learning and help them grow in confidence. For further information about our tuition process you can read more here.
Building a positive relationship between tutor and pupil is incredibly important.
We take great care when matching children with tutors, but if we ever feel a different tutor would better meet your child’s needs, we’ll work with you to find the right solution.
Our priority is always ensuring your child feels comfortable, supported and confident in their learning.
You’ll receive regular monthly progress reports outlining what your child has been working on, the progress they’ve made and the next steps in their learning journey.
We also encourage open communication, so you’ll always have the opportunity to discuss your child’s development with us.
No tutor can honestly guarantee success, and we believe it’s important to be transparent about that.
Many factors influence 11+ outcomes, including the child’s starting point, the schools they are applying to and the effort they put into their preparation.
What we can promise is personalised teaching, expert guidance and a structured plan designed to help your child reach their full potential.
Yes. Many families choose to prepare independently using books and online resources.
However, personalised tuition can provide structure, expert guidance and targeted feedback, helping children focus on the areas where they will benefit most.
For many pupils, having an experienced tutor also helps build confidence and keeps preparation enjoyable and motivating.
Yes – we offer tuition in all components of 11+ – Maths, English, Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning. Often our tutors are able to help your child through multiple components of the exam, and this is something we can discuss with you during your consultation call.
No.
We also support children preparing for independent school entrance assessments, scholarship examinations and pupils who simply want to strengthen their English or Maths skills before moving to secondary school.
Every programme is tailored around your child’s individual goals.
The consultation is an opportunity for us to get to know your child and understand what you’re hoping to achieve.
We’ll discuss your child’s strengths, areas where they may need support, their target schools and answer any questions you have about the 11+ process.
Following the consultation, we’ll recommend the most appropriate next steps, with no obligation to book tuition.
If you are considering 11+ English tuition and would like to discuss how personalised support could benefit your child, we would be delighted to help.
During your free, no-obligation consultation, we’ll discuss:
We’ll answer any questions you have about the 11+ process and provide honest advice about the support that would benefit your child most—whether that’s with Aquinas Tuition or not.
Book your free consultation today and take the first step towards helping your child approach the 11+ with confidence.
