Keystone Tutors works with a range of specialist tutors who can assist students approaching university aptitude tests for Oxbridge including the MLAT. Our Languages tutors have extensive experience with the MLAT, both through having successfully sat the test and then gone on to tutor it. If you are considering applying to Oxford University to study single and joint-honours Languages courses, our MLAT tutors can help.
Here is a sample of the MLAT tutors we represent:
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.
Alex joined Keystone in 2016 having graduated with a First Class Degree. Since starting at Keystone he has taught over 6,900 hours with more than 170 families and teaches all the way up from 11+ - A Level.
Lou is an experienced and professional tutor in Latin and French up to A level, including IB. We were particularly impressed by her up-beat and methodical approach to tutoring.
Rebecca is an Oxford University educated tutor who teaches English, Modern Languages and Maths. She has taught over 3,100 hours since joining Keystone as a full-time tutor in 2017.
Le-My is an Oxford graduate with a great passion for languages and literature. She has considerable tutoring experience and teaches French as well as English, Maths and Mandarin. Le-My has supported 80 Keystone clients and taught over 2,200 hours.
Dhananjay is a Cambridge graduate and a gifted linguist. He teaches from the 11+ - university level. He is currently a full-time tutor.
Iante is experienced Humanities and Languages tutor. Alongside tutoring Iante is hoping to pursue interests in contemporary Middle Eastern Art.
Lucy is a qualified French teacher with over 20 years experience working at some of the UK's top public schools. Having taught hundreds of students of all ages and abilities, Lucy has an adaptable and highly engaging teaching style.
Tommaso teaches English, History, Italian, Psychology, Philosophy and RS across the age range. He also helps with Maths at 11+ and 13+. He has been tutoring alongside his studies for the past 5 years.
A graduate from King's College London, Alex specialises in online tutoring. He joined Keystone in 2011 and has taught over 8,300 hours.
Zoe is a highly experienced tutor having worked at one of the UK's top public schools for 18 years. She teaches Spanish across the age range and loves to share her life-long fascination for Hispanic language and culture with her students.
"My daughter is thoroughly enjoying her lessons with Alex. She thinks he is so funny and makes the lessons and German so enjoyable. He is also on the ball with the curriculum and what is needed for the MLAT exam."
Mother of Year 12 Student"I would just like to thank for all your help for my Oxford application. I didn't think that I would ever get an interview from Oxford and I'm very grateful for all the preparation you gave me"
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The MLAT tutors we represent can provide support and guidance to help you excel in the Modern Language Aptitude Test (MLAT) for Oxford University. The MLAT is testing your technical and grammatical knowledge of the language(s) you want to study, so our tutors will work closely with you on complex grammar and vocabulary.
Our MLAT tutors understands the intricacies of the test and can customise a plan to target your specific areas of improvement. They will familiarise you with the test format, teach you effective strategies for answering questions, and provide you with ample sample papers to work through under time pressure and provide detailed feedback.
All tutoring is tailored to the individual needs of each child based on their strengths, weaknesses, learning style and the entrance procedures of the course they are applying to.
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 (wherever they are in the world) achieve their best; delivering outstanding results, building confidence and instilling life-long intellectual curiosity.
We go the extra mile to match a great tutor with your child and ensure a perfect fit.
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 our tutors’ specialist strengths and university institution experience, we ensure that we put forward the very best tutor for your requirements.
During the first session the tutor starts by assessing where the child is at, their academic ability, their strengths and perceived weaknesses. Tutors will then devise a programme tailored to the specific circumstances of the student and your target course.
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.
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Yes. Our MLAT tutors are able to deliver in-person tuition in London. For those outside of central London we offer online tutoring.
The MLAT 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 MLAT admissions tests and Language interviews.
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.
Oxford University uses the Modern Languages Admissions Test (MLAT) to assess applicants to a range of courses involving Modern Languages, including:
The test consists of ten sections (30 minutes each), one for each Modern Language being studied, plus a Language Aptitude test. Applicants will need to take up to two of these sections, depending on the specific course they are applying for. Candidates for Philosophy and Modern Languages will also need to take a separate Philosophy test (60 minutes).
The language based sections consist of challenging questions designed to test the applicant’s ability to translate accurately and with a full understanding of their chosen language’s structure and grammar. The Language Aptitude test assesses the applicant’s general ability to learn a new language by asking them to translate a made-up language into English, and vice-versa, by spotting patterns and using their knowledge of grammar and syntax.
Read our blog post to find out more about our tips for preparing for the MLAT.
The Modern Languages Admissions Test (MLAT) at Oxford
What is the MLAT and do I need to take it? The MLAT (Modern Languages Admissions Test – previously the Modern Languages Aptitude Test) is a computer-based assessment that all students applying to study a modern languages course at Oxford will be required to sit.
The Modern and Medieval Languages Admissions Assessment (MMLAA) - Cambridge
Any candidate applying to study Modern Languages at Oxford or Cambridge will have to sit a written paper as part of the admissions process: The Modern Languages Aptitude Test (MLAT) at Oxford and the Modern and Medieval Languages Admissions Assessment (MMLAA) at Cambridge. There are big differences between the two tests, from the structure and what they are testing to when they are sat. This blog covers the Cambridge MMLAA. You can read our blog on the Oxford MLAT here.
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