°®ÒºÊÓƵ Tutors has over a decade of experience providing tuition to families who wish to send their children to some of the leading UK independent schools. With offices in London, Hong Kong and Singapore, we work with some of the UK's most experienced 8+ English tutors.
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Here is a sample of the 8+ English tutors we represent:
Charles
Charles is a qualified primary teacher who gained a PGCE from the University of Buckingham. He has over a decade of experience in the classroom. Charles is patient, approachable and forms great working relationships with students and parents alike.
Emily
Emily is an experienced tutor who joined the team in 2017 and has delivered over 4,400 hours of lessons. Emily has taught in England as well as abroad. She not only helps students with 11+ and 13+ entrance exams but also with English and Spanish up to A Level.
Lucy
Lucy is a highly engaging tutor with a degree in English and a Masters in Acting. She believes in unlocking the joy of learning and helping her students grow in confidence. Lucy has taught over 2,900 hours through °®ÒºÊÓƵ.
Isobel
Isobel holds a PGCE and comes to °®ÒºÊÓƵ from one of London's top prep schools. She has taught children across the ability spectrum, and brings this wealth of experience from the classroom to tutoring. She is lively and sparky in her approach.
Zoe
Zoë has experience teaching a host of age groups and subjects. She joined °®ÒºÊÓƵ in 2025 as a Professional Tutor alongside undertaking a part-time Master's degree. Zoë is a gentle and encouraging educator who aims to build confidence and motivate.
Charles
Charles has recently completed a Masters at St Andrews and has been tutoring since he was a student himself. He focuses on humanities, as well as teaching English and Maths at 11+. Charles believes communication is key within his lessons, allowing his students to ask questions and develop their ideas.
Madeleine
Madeleine is an Oxford graduate and a writer. She tutors across the age range and has experience supporting a wide range of learning styles. Madeleine has taught over 3,800 hours through °®ÒºÊÓƵ.
Kathleen
Kathleen has been teaching for over 15 years in both primary and secondary schools and has taught over 6,200 hours through °®ÒºÊÓƵ. She aims to instill self-confidence in her students and also help them develop creative independence.
Oli
Oli is an experienced tutor and a Cambridge graduate with a first class degree. He joined °®ÒºÊÓƵ in 2010 and has tutored over 9,700 hours, helping over 310 students across the age range.
Florence
Florence is an experienced tutor who has worked across the age range, helping 180 °®ÒºÊÓƵ clients. While first completing a DPhil and then working as a research fellow at Oxford, Florence held several teaching and lecturing roles. However, she also helps primary level students build solid foundations. Florence encourages her tutees to become self-motivated learners with a love for their subjects.
Jessica
A graduate from King's College London, Jessica is an experienced entrance test tutor who joined the team in 2015 but has been teaching since 2011. She has taught over 6,400 hours with °®ÒºÊÓƵ and worked for over 200 families.
Naomi
Naomi graduated with a first-class degree in 2017. She has a wealth of experience working with young people, teaching over 3,800 hours to °®ÒºÊÓƵ students alone. Her tutees, comprising all ages, describe her as 'very encouraging' and 'motivating'.
Amy
Amy is an experienced tutor having worked across primary year groups in London. She has helped 50 °®ÒºÊÓƵ families and taught 2,100 hours to date. With a passion for theatre, she utilises both her academic background and creative skills to develop a stimulating and enriching learning environment for students.
Lottie
Lottie has a stellar academic background which culminates in a PhD from Oxford University. She is an excellent communicator and aims to instil a love of learning in all of her students - across subjects and levels.
Alice
Alice is an Oxford graduate with a passion for academia and learning. She enjoys working with children across the age range and can also help with Oxbridge preparation. Alice is completing a PhD in archaeology alongside her tutoring work and has delivered 3,200 hours of lessons with °®ÒºÊÓƵ families.
Sam
Sam is a highly personable individual who teaches across the age range. He specialises in English, EFL and 11+. Sam is also a writer and has a love of language that he aims to pass onto his students.
Steph
Prior to joining °®ÒºÊÓƵ Steph was a primary school teacher. She has a wealth of experience in working with students in Years 1 to 8. She has tutored over 5,500 hours with us and also assists with our 7+ and 8+ assessments.
Jenny
Jenny is a qualified teacher who has over twenty years experience in primary education. She enjoys making learning as engaging and fun as possible for her students.
Amy
Whilst completing a PhD in Chemistry at Oxford, Amy joined °®ÒºÊÓƵ in 2025. Amy has helped students with Science and Maths across a range of ages and levels. She has a passion for teaching, learning and working with students to improve their confidence and goals.
Flora
Flora is a kind and patient educator who has tutored since she was a student herself. She joined °®ÒºÊÓƵ as a Professional Tutor in 2025, after completing her Master's, and now supports students from 11+ up to University level.
Cameron
Cameron is a playwright and tutors alongside his writing schedule. He is highly personable and as a result his teaching style is very engaging. He has been with °®ÒºÊÓƵ since 2014 teaching over 9,800 hours.
Francine
Francine is a patient and encouraging tutor who teaches English & Maths up to 11+ level. She started her teaching career in instrumental music and subsequently qualified as a primary school teacher. Francine also has a Masters of Education qualification through the University of Cambridge.
Noelle
Noelle is an experienced tutor who has taught across the age range. Noelle hopes to instil a love of learning in her students and adapts lessons to each tutee's individual needs.
Vina
Vina is a qualified teacher who tutors English, Maths and Mandarin across the primary age range. She is encouraging and patient in her approach and is experienced in helping students of varying abilities, whether they are looking for a confidence boost or to pass an entrance test.
Dominique
Dominique is a qualified teacher who has previously worked in prep and primary schools. She believes in placing the tutee at the centre of learning and in tailoring the style and delivery to foster enjoyment and promote a desire to learn.
Antonia
Antonia is a qualified Teacher who has also worked as a private tutor since 2016. She has an encouraging approach and helps pupils to understand their own abilities and strengths. She also aims to make her lessons fun as well as productive.
Sarah
Sarah is a Primary School teacher with almost 22 years of experience. She currently teaches in a central London independent school and has taught in mainstream and specialist SEN schools. Sarah is a supportive and committed tutor.
Freya
Freya is a qualified Primary Teacher who has worked with over 70 °®ÒºÊÓƵ families, teaching more than 1,000 hours. She is warm and encouraging and aims to help her students become independent learners.
Jennifer
Jennifer is a qualified Primary Teacher with years of experience. She has a passion for teaching creatively and is enthusiastic, fun and fair.
Samara
Samara is an experienced tutor who has a logical, concise and sympathetic approach to tutoring.
Emma
Emma is an experienced tutor with a stellar academic record. She teaches Maths and English from 7+ to 13+, as well as Economics, Politics and Business at A Level. Emma's approach is clear and focussed, always keeping the student's needs in mind.
Kristine
Kristine has been teaching for many years, with a focus on teaching English as a second language. She has worked with students of different age ranges from all over the world meaning that she works to tailor each lesson to the individuals needs and learning styles.
Helen
Helen has taught English and Maths up to 11+ since 2011 and also has experience preparing students for 13+. She has a patient and positive approach to teaching which helps her students to engage and find enjoyment in their learning.
Laura
Laura is a creative and engaging tutor who teaches English and Maths up to 11+. She is a qualified teacher, who now tutors alongside completing a Nutrition Diploma. Laura's aims to help build confidence in each of her students.
Rob
Rob is a primary level tutor with a range of teaching experience. He is also a linguist and a qualified lawyer. He has recently returned to tutoring as his passion lies in education.
Kristy
Kristy is a qualified primary school teacher with nearly a decade of experience. Her student-centred approach focuses on clear communication, confidence-building, and closing learning gaps. Kristy tutors alongside working in a London primary school.
Isaac
Isaac is a kind and empathetic tutor who teaches a broad range of subjects. His approach is personalised and Isaac looks to find techniques that work for each individual. Isaac tutors alongside his role in technical subsurface geoscience.
Alexander
Alexander has a Masters from UCL and is an experienced tutor with a passion for English. He aims to instil a love of learning in all his students and is patient and enthusiastic. Alexander has supported 70 °®ÒºÊÓƵ families since becoming a °®ÒºÊÓƵ tutor.
Emily
Emily is a highly experienced teacher with over 20 years of classroom experience across both primary and secondary levels. She is known for her calm, supportive approach and her ability to build confidence and motivation in her students.
Nusrath
Nusrath is a Cambridge graduate who tutors alongside writing for stage and screen. She has a sensitive and nuanced approach and has experience tutoring students across the age range.
Camilla
Camilla is a qualified primary teacher with over a decade of teaching experience in top London schools. She has a passion for education and creates a nurturing and engaging environment for her students.
Dylan
Dylan is a supportive and diligent tutor, who started his teaching career in Australia. He now tutors alongside working in a London Primary School, teaching Maths & English from ages 6-12.
Imogen
Imogen gained a first class degree in Theology from Oxford and has 10 years tutoring and teaching experience. She tutors across the age range from Primary to A Level and specialises in supporting students in entrance tests from 7+ to 13+ level.
Laura
Laura is a qualified primary school teacher who is passionate about building a child's confidence and bringing enjoyment to their learning. Laura has worked with children with a range of backgrounds and learning needs.
Caitlin
Caitlin is a friendly and dedicated tutor currently completing her Master’s degree in Mathematics. She has a wealth of experience supporting students in both English and Maths, whether that’s preparing for specific exams or building overall confidence.
Alex
Alexander has a History degree from York as well as a Masters in Fine Art. He currently works as an artist alongside his tutoring. He has years of experience under his belt and teaches a wide range of ages and subjects.
Dhananjay
Dhananjay is a Cambridge graduate and a gifted linguist. He teaches from the 11+ - university level. He is currently a full-time tutor.
Sofia
Sofia teaches across the age range, specialising in entrance exam preparation at 7+, 8+ and 11+ level and English, Drama and Geography beyond this. She balances her tutoring with theatre directing and brings her creativity and enthusiasm with her into all her lessons.
Julia
Julia is a patient and engaging tutor who helps prepare students in Maths, English and Reasoning for 7+, 8+ and 11+ exams. She also teaches English, Drama and History of Art up to A Level. She is an experienced ISEE and US university entrance tutor. Julia aims to shape an environment that allows students to own their abilities and encounter challenges with curiosity.
Matthew
Matthew is an Oxford graduate with a wealth of experience supporting students with English. He can help those aiming for exam success or looking for a general confidence boost.
Sam
Sam is a patient and engaging tutor who believes in creating a bespoke learning experience for each of his students. He is a qualified teacher who helps with Maths up to 11+ and Drama and English all the way up to A Level.
Renate
Renate is a personable tutor, with over three decades of teaching experience. She started her teaching career in Zimbabwe and then moved to the UK in 2003 where she taught at one of the oldest private schools in England.
Lee
Lee is a qualified teacher with over 25 years experience working in independent schools. He teaches English and Maths at primary level, as well as Spanish up to GCSE. In addition to his PGCE, Lee also holds a Postgraduate Certificate in Special Educational Needs.
Eli
Eli is an upbeat and personable tutor who specialises in helping students prepare for entrance exams. He has experience working in the UK and overseas. Eli's teaching style is adaptable and engaging.
Judith
Judith is a fully qualified primary teacher who specialises in 7+, 8+ and 11+ entrance exams. Her main priority when teaching is to ensure that her students develop a genuine enjoyment for the subject and reach their full potential.
Carlos
Carlos has a first class Music degree from the University of Oxford. He specialises in 7+ to 13+ preparation as well as working with GCSE Music, History and English students.
Shanice
Shanice is a dynamic tutor who teaches across the primary age range. She has experience working with a range of abilities, including those with SEN. Shanice is patient and adaptable, always ensuring her lessons are tailored to the learning style of the student.
Kathryn
Kathryn is a qualified Teacher with years of experience. She aims to stretch her tutees' academic ability and to equip them with the tools required to tackle exams with clarity and confidence.
Julian
Julian is a qualified English, History, and Law teacher with experience across a variety of age groups. He splits his time between tutoring and classroom teaching. Julian's approach is clear and flexible.
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8 Plus Reading List
Reading List for children in Year 3 and Year 4 (Age 7 and 8)Children studying for the 8 plus exams are moving on from the initial chapter books and early reading series they may have looked at during seven plus preparation and are starting to choose more sophisticated titles. Books at this age are starting to get longer and tackle a broader range of subjects.
8 Plus Vocabulary List
Vocabulary plays a crucial part in all aspects of communication; listening, speaking, reading and writing. Children taking the 8 Plus exam will need to have a good range of vocabulary to call on in interviews, and when completing the reading, writing and reasoning aspects of the entrance exams.This age group will be developing their use of logic and understanding of cause and effect.
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