Since its inception over 10 years ago, Keystone has successfully provided students with online access to experienced and professional tutors based in the UK.
We work with tutors to provide one-to-one tutoring online, meaning that students receive tuition tailored to their unique learning style and requirements. One of the secrets to Keystone’s online tutoring success is that we trust in the quality of our tutors; we see the medium as a secondary consideration.
Leading UK based tutors
Experts in school entrance exams
Specialists in GCSE, IGCSE, IB and A Level preparation
The tutors we represent are dedicated professionals, who commit to tutoring because of their passion and skill for the job. Our team of 50 full-time tutors go through a rigorous on-going training programme; they have access to materials that Keystone have developed in-house; and they make a long-term commitment to their students.
Tutoring online means there is never a compromise on quality. We have come to believe strongly that the choice of tutor is always the most important factor in the success of an engagement.
When you request a tutor through Keystone we spend a significant amount of time learning about your circumstances. Priding ourselves on how well we know the varying strengths of each tutor, we ensure that we put forward the very best tutor for your requirements.
"We asked Keystone to support our daughters with two tutoring sessions per week to complement virtual schooling during the COVID-19 lockdown. Cameron and James helped enormously, building the girls’ confidence by bridging gaps in maths and strengthening their approach in English. At the girls’ request the tutoring sessions continued through a staycation summer and now, again, in parallel to a new virtual academic school year. Thank you to the Keystone team for their expertise, energy, and making learning fun."
Parents of Year 5 and 7 students in KSAAfter the first lesson, one of our dedicated client managers will contact you to find out how the lesson went. Our client managers are always available at the end of the phone and they are frequently praised for their efficiency, dedication and responsiveness.
We have a monthly reporting system which is used to update parents on an ongoing basis.
The monthly report details:
The regular, rigorous reporting of the tutors we represent is frequently commended by parents.
"I can’t thank you enough for all of your support and guidance, it was most definitely the distinguishing factor that helped me to get an offer. All of your advice and tips for the AHAA, for the interview and approaching History in general were so useful and much more specific and practical than what I was being told at school. I truly could not have done it without you. Your teaching methods and advice work! "
SUCCESSFUL CAMBRIDGE APPLICANT"I turned to Keystone when I realised just how challenging the 11+ was for my daughter. Keystone was quick to react and efficient in finding us not only someone but the right one in Harry. Harry not only took the responsibility (and pain!) away from me, he hooked in my daughter with lots of fun games and got to know her style of working quickly. She made vast improvements in both her comprehension and her descriptive writing with simple tools that he gave her. My daughter has so far heard back from 2 out of the 3 schools she has applied to and she is on a 100% success rate so far – 1 to go"
Mother of 11+ student"Alice has boosted my son’s confidence and helped elevate his competence across Maths, English and Reasoning in preparation for his 11+ and ISEB campaign. Her friendly disposition, professional demeanour, timely communication, creative methods and personal connection with my son have all come together to help unlock challenging topics and bolster his existing knowledge. Alice is an extremely talented individual with the right balance of cerebral and emotional intelligence which is why my son really enjoys his lessons with her."
Father of Year 5 StudentThe online technology that our tutors use ensures that you get all the benefits of one-to-one tutoring plus easy access to online learning materials. Spoken communication is over video conferencing (e.g. Teams, Skype or Zoom) and written communication is via our online, interactive whiteboard.
The tutors use reliable and innovative online learning software and benefit from live video and audio streaming, interactive whiteboards and desktop sharing.
Students are able to access the whiteboard after lessons to assist with homework and revision.
“During our tuition sessions there was a good balance between making our son work and also providing some useful tips that he could keep and review after the session. The online lesson format worked really well as the annotations were in real time and it’s great that he can keep the notes for revision material.”
Parent of GCSE English Student
Here’s a selection of some of our most popular subjects that we tutor online. To view a full list of the subjects and examinations we offer, visit our tutors page.
Benefits of Online Maths Tuition
For over 6 years, Jon has been working for Keystone, tutoring over 170 children around the world via online tuition. Jon covers some of the key concerns parents often have when considering online Maths tuition in the article below, bringing his extensive experience as both a tutor and a teacher to bear.
Is Online Tuition for English Right for My Child?
Michael has been working for Keystone for over 3 years, tutoring students online in English. In this short question and answer article, Michael covers some of the key concerns that parents often have about the effectiveness of online tuition, based on his own extensive experience. He also talks about some of the tools and techniques that can be used by tutors and students to get the most out of online tuition.
Parents and children are naturally more familiar with the concept of face-to-face tuition - after all, children learn a huge amount as babies literally face-to-face with their parents! The school classroom too, to a lesser extent, allows a degree of one-to-one learning time with teachers, and so in-person tuition can feel like a natural amplification of this learning style.
Online tutoring can sometimes seem like a very different beast to parents and children - somehow less immediate, effective, and providing less value for money. It’s a common question for parents considering all the options to support and enhance their child’s academic achievements, but it is an option with some powerful advantages that may be perfect for you and your child.
Here are answers to some of the most common questions around online tutoring:
The simple answer is yes. Many children around the world benefit enormously from online tutoring, for the same reasons as those who receive in person tutoring. Expert teaching, advice, and guidance, tailored to your child’s specific educational needs and goals, will make a difference to their academic performance no matter the format used to deliver it. The key factor, whether online or in-person, is the tutor in question - are they able to build trust, truly understand your child’s needs, and deliver engaging and effective tuition? Good online tutors understand the need to do this and take pains to ensure that though their tuition may take place at a distance, its impact on your child should be just as keenly felt.
Online tutoring has many distinct benefits. Removing the limitation of working with a tutor directly in your area means you have a wider range of choices, maximising your ability to find exactly the right tutor for your child’s needs. Online tutoring can help to naturally integrate the use of a wider range of materials into tuition, including online worksheets and video resources. It’s also easier to schedule tuition at a time that suits your child’s particular daily routine.
It’s always good to start with some Google searches, alongside asking other parents and teachers you know and trust for their word of mouth recommendations. You’ll find a wealth of resources on good tutoring agencies’ websites that will help you understand their ethos and reputation, which you should follow up with some over the phone or online video calls. You’ll get a sense by doing this of whether the agencies you shortlist have the right attitude and ask the right questions, and you’ll be able to look at the kind of tutors they have on their rosters. Ultimately you’ll judge the tutor you eventually select by the impact and reaction you see them generate in your child.
Read further FAQs about online tutoring on our blog.
