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Established in 2007, Keystone Tutors is one of the UK’s leading private tutoring organisations. With offices in London, Hong Kong and Singapore, we work with a range of experienced tutors who specialise in preparing children for the 7+ entrance exams for leading UK independent prep schools. The tutors we work with have extensive experience in working with young students and have a proven track record of helping children build academic confidence in preparation for the 7+ entrance exam.
Here is a sample of the 7+ tutors we represent:
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Kathleen
Kathleen
Kathleen joined Keystone as a full time professional tutor in 2019 and has successfully prepared hundreds of students both in person and online for 7+ entrance exams. Prior to joining Keystone, Kathleen was a primary school teacher. Kathleen has a thorough knowledge of the UK Primary curriculum and how it relates to the 7+ entrance exams.
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Freya
Freya
Freya is a qualified primary teacher who has worked with over 60 Keystone families, teaching more than 900 hours. She is warm and encouraging and aims to help her students become independent learners. Freya has considerable experience in preparing primary children for 7+ school entrance exams; dedicating many hours to assessing children’s progress, pinpointing educational gaps and plotting out next steps.
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Steph
Steph
Prior to joining Keystone Steph was a primary school teacher. She has an excellent grounding with the syllabus required for the 7+ and has experienced first-hand what the schools require from the children sitting these entrance exams. Steph is patient and creative and focuses on helping each child build up their confidence and enjoyment in learning throughout her sessions.
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Isobel
Isobel
Isobel holds a PGCE and comes to Keystone 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.
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Rory
Rory
Rory started tutoring whilst at Oxford and has worked with students of all ages. He teaches Maths, Science and English across the board. He is enthusiastic and encouraging and gets great feedback from his students. He has worked over 6,400 hours with Keystone.
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Lottie
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.
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Jenny
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.
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James
James
James is an experienced tutor with a PhD in English and a Classics degree from Cambridge. James understands the importance of building strong relationships in order for his students to get the most out of his lessons. He has taught over 3,900 hours helping around 130 students.
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Cameron
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 Keystone since 2014 teaching over 8,800 hours.
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Amy
Amy
Amy is an experienced tutor having worked across primary year groups in London. She has helped 40 Keystone families and taught 1,800 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.
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Emily
Emily
Emily is an experienced tutor who joined the team in 2017 and has delivered over 3,700 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.
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Florence
Florence
Florence is an experienced tutor who has worked across the age range, helping 150 Keystone 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.
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Naomi
Naomi
Naomi graduated with a first-class degree in 2017. She has a wealth of experience working with young people, teaching over 3,200 hours to Keystone students alone. Her tutees, comprising all ages, describe her as 'very encouraging' and 'motivating'.
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Sam
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.
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Natasha
Natasha
Natasha is a first-class English and History graduate with several years tutoring experience - having taught 1,400 hours with Keystone alone. She loves nothing more than sharing her passion for learning with her students. Natasha is an avid reader and writer and is currently working on her first novel.
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Jessica
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 5,700 hours with Keystone and worked for over 190 families.
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Charles
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.
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Alice
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 2,700 hours of lessons with Keystone families.
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Charles
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.
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Lucy
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 2,500 hours through Keystone.
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.
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.
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.
Peter
Peter is a personable and engaging Primary level tutor. He has a supportive and targeted approach, whether this is for entrance exam preparation or general confidence boosting.
Rowland
Rowland is a passionate Maths tutor who loves nothing more than enthusing his students. His other love is Music and he fits in writing pop songs alongside his teaching.
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.
Amy
Amy is a qualified primary teacher who has taught at schools in the UK and internationally. She incorporates creativity and fun into her lessons in order to help her students learn and progress.
Samara
Samara is an experienced tutor who has a logical, concise and sympathetic approach to tutoring.
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.
Judith
Judith is a fully qualified primary teacher who specialises in 7+ and 8+ 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.
Madeleine
Madeline is a bubbly and enthusiastic tutor who holds a first class degree in Statistics, Economics and Spanish from UCL. She has an encouraging approach to tutoring, which helps her students to find motivation to achieve their best.
Mark
Mark is an experienced Maths teacher, who has taught at schools across the world for over 30 years. He teaches Maths up to GCSE and aims to help his students find enjoyment in the subject. His approach is clear, systematic and tailored to the needs of each student.
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.
Sophie
Sophie is a warm and creative tutor who has been teaching since she qualified in 2011. She has worked in a variety of settings and can help students across the Primary level.
Olivia
Olivia is a dynamic tutor with a first class degree in Law from Oxford. She has a passion for literature and has worked in the book industry in a variety of settings. Olivia now tutors alongside working on her own novel and a short film.
Roxana
Roxana is a qualified primary school teacher who experienced various different classroom settings as part of her training. She is adaptable and engaging and aims to ensure each student achieves their individual goals. Roxana now tutors alongside her own creative work.
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.
Cyara
Cyara is a highly intelligent and inspiring tutor who works across the age range. Her engaging style and goal orientated practice encourages students to invest more energy into their studies and gain more enjoyment from lessons.
Kane
Kane graduated with First Class degree in Modern Languages & Cultures from Durham University and has been tutoring since he was a student himself. As well as teaching French and Spanish, Kane helps prepare students for entrance tests across the Primary age range.
Celina
Celina has been teaching in various prep schools in London and Kenya since 2010. She has gained huge amounts of experience preparing children for examinations and generally supporting them through the primary years. She now tutors online whilst based in Kenya.
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.
Dominique
Dominique is a qualified teacher who tutors alongside working in a prep school. 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.
Sarah
Sarah is a Primary School teacher with almost 18 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.
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.
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.
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.
Alexander
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.
Olivia
Olivia is a qualified primary school teacher and SENCO with a passion for education. She aims to share her enthusiasm with her students and help them find a love for learning. Olivia teaches English and Maths across the primary age range, as well supporting students with Art at all ages.
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.
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 now balances both academic and musical tutoring.
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.
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.
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.
Feedback on our 7 plus tutors
"Judith is a passionate and caring teacher. My daughter describes her as very kind and fun. But make no mistake, Judith produces results too. I can see the change happening in my daughter's confidence and academic skills throughout the year. In the competitive London 7+ assessments, my daughter was able to pass several rounds of tests and finally secured a place in the school of our choice. Judith's lessons are well structured with clear milestones in mind. She also brings a wide range of topics and conversation into lessons. So my daughter learnt many interesting things beyond the curriculum, and she now sees Judith as her role model."
Mother of 7+ student"My daughter loves Millie and she managed to prepare her, bearing in mind that she is not at a school that prepares for the 7+, successfully to pass the examinations to Highgate and Latymer."
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How our 7 plus tutoring works
At Keystone Tutors, we recommend that 7 plus tutoring is thoughtfully targeted and delivered by a tutor with knowledge of the primary curriculum, experience of working with students of this age group, and detailed knowledge of the differences between each school's assessment format.
The tutors we represent have experience in supporting children to succeed at the 7 plus exams, tailoring their approach to suit the needs of each child. They can focus on ensuring your child covers all the core topics they will be examined on, and work to develop their confidence and speed at answering questions under time pressure. They will take your child through relevant sample papers, help them to practice, and provide detailed feedback to keep you informed of their progress.
At 7 plus we provide comprehensive tuition covering the core curriculum content for Maths, English, Verbal and Non Verbal Reasoning, along with test practice, and honing of exam technique through the use of past papers and interview preparation.
All tutoring is tailored to the individual needs of each child based on their strengths, weaknesses, learning style, and the schools they are applying to.
About Keystone Tutors
Established in 2007, Keystone have helped over 10,000 students fulfil their educational potential. Uniquely, Keystone exclusively employs 60 full-time UK based tutors and also represents a highly select pool of freelance tutors. With offices in London, Hong Kong and Singapore and recommended by head teachers of top independent schools, we have an exceptional reputation for helping students achieve their best; delivering outstanding results, building confidence and instilling life-long intellectual curiosity.
The 7 plus tutors we work with all go through a rigorous on-going training programme; they have access to the 7 plus materials that Keystone has developed in-house; and because they are employed by Keystone, they make a long-term commitment to their students.
Many of our 7 plus tutors have prior teaching experience in primary and prep schools. They have an excellent grounding working with the primary curriculum and have experience supporting young children with the rigors of the 7 plus entrance process and the different requirements of each school.
FINDING THE RIGHT TUTOR FOR EACH CHILD
At Keystone Tutors, we know that every child is different. When you request a tutor through us 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 child’s requirements.
1. Detailed Consultation
2. Academic Assessment (Optional)
3. Rigorous Tutor Selection Process
4. Regular Feedback & Reporting
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FAQs
After 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 focus of that month’s tutoring
- The form of assessment used
- The student's achievements and areas for further work
- The focus for the coming month
The regular, rigorous reporting of the tutors we represent is frequently commended by parents.
The 7+ tutors we represent are able to deliver in-person tuition within central London. For those outside of central London we offer online tutoring.
The tutors we represent are well versed in delivering online tuition, using videoconferencing and an interactive whiteboard. This gives students, wherever they are in the world, access to experienced, high quality tutors who are familiar with the requirements of the 7 plus exams.
The 7 plus is a competitive exam for many of the schools who offer it and thoughtful preparation ahead of the exam is often advisable. At Keystone Tutors we believe any 7 plus tutoring needs to be carefully targeted and delivered by a tutor with knowledge of the primary curriculum, experience of working with this age group and familiarity with the different requirements of each school.
Tuition for the 7 plus exams would normally start in the January of Year 1, 12 months before the examinations, though some families may wish to start earlier. Our tutors will start by reinforcing the primary literacy and numeracy curriculum being taught at school before looking to stretch students academically. They will then look to develop students’ abilities to sit examinations and the skills associated with being successful test takers during their lessons (e.g., time keeping, exam vocabulary and structuring their answers).
Exam skills are especially important at this age level, as more often than not this is the first time a child will have sat a proper examination. It is therefore not only very important that your child is familiar with the content required for each exam, but also that they develop the following exam skills:
- Ability to work under time conditions
- Ability to write in full sentences and in full paragraphs
- Ability to write neatly
- Ability to show mathematical working
Our 7 plus tutors will work with your child to develop these skills and to help your child perform at their best, building academic resilience and life-long intellectual curiosity.
The 7+ exam is designed for children who are in Year 2, typically around the age of six or seven. These exams are usually held in the January of their Year 2 school year and are used to assess the readiness and suitability of students for admission in Year 3 to their chosen school.
The 7+ entry assessments will vary from school to school so it is important to find out how your chosen school will conduct their assessments. Most schools, however, will evaluate children based on their fundamental skills in reading, writing, and maths, typically through English and Maths papers. While some schools may incorporate assessments in verbal and non-verbal reasoning, these are less common.
Read more in our 7+ exam guide.
We have experience in assisting students with preparation for competitive London prep schools and regularly support students with 7+ entrance exam to the following schools:
- Alleyn’s Junior School
- Bute House
- City of London School for Girls
- HABS Boys
- HABS Girls
- Highgate
- Ibstock Place School
- James Allen's Girls' School
- Lady Eleanor Holles School
- Latymer Prep
- North London Collegiate
- Putney High
- South Hampstead High
- University College School
Yes, we offer a trial lesson. With Keystone, you are not required to sign up for any minimum number of lessons, and we offer one-off paid trial lessons so that your child can determine if the fit is right for them. This allows students and parents tutoring through Keystone before committing to regular sessions. The trial lesson is charged at the tutor’s full hourly rate and there is no obligation to continue if you feel it's not the right match.
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7 Plus or 8 Plus Exam?
Historically boys would sit for the 8+ and girls for the 7+. This was based around the fact that it was traditionally accepted that boys mature a little later than girls at this age. Assessing them later meant that they had more time to develop and show their true potential. However, nowadays many schools offer both 7+ and 8+ entry and as such parents have the option to consider which might be most suitable.
A Guide to the 7 Plus
[image1h]What is the 7 plus?The 7+ exam is designed for children who are in Year 2, typically around the age of six or seven. These exams are usually held in the January of their Year 2 school year and are used to assess the readiness and suitability of students for admission in Year 3 to their chosen school. The 7+ entry assessments will vary from school to school so it is important to find out how your chosen school will conduct their assessments.
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