Keystone has a range of specialist tutors who can assist students approaching university admissions tests for Oxbridge and other leading UK universities. We have an outstanding track record in sourcing tutors to support students for entrance tests and interviews for Oxford, Cambridge and other top universities and degree courses, including Medicine and Law.
Here is a sample of the Oxbridge tutors we represent:
Kate is a first class law graduate who joined our team of full time tutors in 2017 and taught in a school before joining Keystone. She has tutored over 4,900 hours through Keystone and helped over 220 families.
Oli is an experienced tutor and a Cambridge graduate with a first class degree. He joined Keystone in 2010 and has tutored over 8,600 hours, helping over 260 students across the age range.
Ted spent eight years in the classroom before joining Keystone as a Professional Tutor. He is fascinated by pedagogy and finding the best teaching approach for each student, having completed a PGCE and MSc in Learning and Teaching from Oxford University.
Cat is a qualified Teacher who studied Physics and Philosophy at Durham University. She is currently working towards a PhD in the Philosophy of Astrobiology alongside her tutoring. Cat is very encouraging and supportive and recognises the importance of moving at the right pace for each individual and has worked with 40 Keystone clients.
Tom is a committed and experienced professional tutor whose practice is based on rigorous subject and educational knowledge, which has flourished through his work with over 160 Keystone families, since 2015. He offers stimulating, sympathetic and agile tutorials, with a particular emphasis on mentoring, motivation and confidence building.
Jean-Michel is an experienced tutor with degrees in Physics, Philosophy and Literature. He enjoys finding new ways of teaching his subjects and aims to foster a love of learning in his students. During his time at Keystone, Jean-Michel has taught over 2,600 hours.
Max is an Oxford educated English graduate who has also completed an MPhil in American Literature at Cambridge. Max has tutored since 2012 and works with students of all levels and with diverse educational needs. He has taught over 2,100 hours and helped 80 families through Keystone.
Harry is a patient and personable Oxford graduate with a flawless academic background. He uses a calm and supportive approach to build a strong rapport with each of his students. Harry is an experienced tutor in Religious Studies, Maths and English, with over 3,700 hours taught whilst at Keystone.
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.
Michael is a graduate of King's College, London and also has a PhD in English. He joined Keystone in 2017 as a full-time tutor and he has helped over 150 families since then and taught over 4,700 hours of lessons.
Jon is a former Head of Science with over 20 years' teaching experience. With a specialised focus on GCSE and A-level Science, alongside his expertise in university admissions, Jon brings a wealth of knowledge to each lesson. He joined Keystone in 2012 and has helped 290 Keystone families over this period, teaching more than 11,000 hours.
Oliver has over 5 years tutoring experience and believes in developing a student's passion for the subject in order to help them learn. Oliver has recently completed a PhD in the History of Religious Studies and Psychology at UCL. He is currently training as a Psychotherapist alongside his teaching. He has supported 120 Keystone families teaching over 2,100 hours to date.
Frazier is passionate about teaching and learning and has been tutoring since his sixth form years. He identifies the specific challenges faced by a student and then forms a plan of action to tackle these. During his time at Keystone, Frazier has helped 200 students and taught well over 3,400 hours.
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.
Richard graduated with a 1st class degree in Maths from the University of Leeds. He has been tutoring Maths for over 8 years alongside his studies. Richard's teaching style is adaptive and allows his lessons to be tailored to the needs of his students.
Keren is an Oxford University graduate and qualified teacher with a wealth of tutoring experience. She joined Keystone in 2009 and has taught over 3,800 hours. Keren specialises in teaching Classics and English to all ages as well as 11+/13+ English and Maths.
Michael studied Classics at Oxford and subsequently completed his MA in Comparative Literature at UCL. He has led numerous Keystone courses as well as supporting over 140 Keystone families. Outside of tutoring, Michael is a keen writer and a thespian at heart.
Joseph is a Durham graduate and a highly personable tutor who has taught 1,900 hours through Keystone. He helps with a wide range of subjects from English to Science. Joseph has a structured but adaptive approach to lessons, which aims to build up students’ confidence in their subject area and develop their independent learning skills.
Olly is an Oxford graduate and experienced tutor. He has a real passion for teaching as well as for writing, theatre and sport. Olly has taught over 5,500 hours with Keystone.
Clio spent 10 years working as an Actuary before starting her tutoring career. She is passionate about Maths and aims to inspire her students with her knowledge and enthusiasm. Clio has delivered 1,300 hours of 1:1 tutoring as well as running multiple Keystone courses.
Alice is an Oxford-educated tutor who has taught over 10,400 hours through Keystone with more than 420 families. Her independent sector teaching experience enables her to provide a high level of support to her tutees.
Greg is a professional tutor with a stellar academic record - he achieved a first class Masters degree at Imperial College London. He has tutored with us full-time since leaving University, amassing over 9,000 hours of lessons and helping over 200 families.
Andy holds a BA (double first) and a PhD, both from the University of Cambridge, and an MA from King’s College London. He is an experienced tutor in English, Philosophy, Religious Studies and academic writing skills. Since joining Keystone in 2015, he has taught over 7,400 hours with Keystone and helped over 310 families.
Peter is a highly experienced Physics tutor, having taught in the classroom for over 30 years. He enjoys sharing his passion for the subject with his students and he ensures that each lesson is tailored to the student's needs and ability.
Nicholas is a qualified History teacher, with over a decade of experience. He aims to assist students in developing their skills to establish a solid foundational knowledge. Nicholas is now completing a MA in Education and Technology at the UCL Institute of Education alongside his tutoring.
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.
Daniele is a highly experienced tutor who has been teaching for over a decade. He is a qualified teacher and has a PhD in Chemistry from the University of Nottingham. Daniele aims to make Chemistry more accessible and engaging.
Gregory is a passionate mathematician who has tutored for over 6 years. He is also an artist and sculptor. He aims to make learning maths interesting and fun.
Joshua has a passion for Maths and Physics and has recently completed a Masters in Maths at King's College London after an undergraduate degree from Oxford in Physics and Philosophy. He aims to instil confidence in his students and to help them find enjoyment in the subject whilst reaching their academic potential.
Rishi has a degree from City University in Computer Science and Mathematics. He is a patient tutor who has over nine years of 1:1 experience and who focuses on building confidence in his students.
Iante is experienced Humanities and Languages tutor. Alongside tutoring Iante is hoping to pursue interests in contemporary Middle Eastern Art.
Owen has been teaching for over 20 years. Most recently he acted as Head of Politics at The King's School, Canterbury and before that at Marlborough College. Owen believes that enjoyment and a wider interest in a subject is vital in building critical thinking, confidence and ambition.
A graduate from King's College London, Alex specialises in online tutoring. He joined Keystone in 2011 and has taught over 8,300 hours.
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.
Andrew is an enthusiastic tutor with a passion for Maths and Physics. He has experience with SEN and homeschooling students and enjoys sculpting his lessons to meet the student's requirements.
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.
Samuel-Louis is a qualified teacher with over a decade of teaching experience. He specialises in Physics and Maths, as well as teaching Chemistry and Biology up to GCSE Level. His approach is methodical and he always ensures the lesson is tailored to the needs of the student.
Richard is a qualified Science Teacher who has many years experience in the classroom. He approaches each new student with openness and adapts to the student's learning style in order to help them break down complex scientific ideas.
Dhananjay is a Cambridge graduate and a gifted linguist. He teaches from the 11+ - university level. He is currently a full-time tutor.
Jack is a conscientious and dedicated tutor who teaches across the age range and helps with a variety of subjects. He has taught over 1,600 hours through Keystone working with around 90 families. Alongside his tutoring he is working to establish himself as a comedy writer.
Geoffrey is a passionate tutor with a wealth of academic experience. At his interview we were struck by his professionalism and drive.
John is a Politics and Classical Civilisation tutor with a passion for learning and an impressive academic background. He encourages his tutees to become 'active learners' and to steer away from 'parrot-like' approaches to studying.
James is an experienced tutor with a stellar academic record. His passions lie in the humanities and writing as well as teaching.
Alexander is a Cambridge graduate and exceptional Mathematician. He teaches students across the age and ability range but mainly focuses on A Level, IB and MAT/STEP tuition.
Daniel is an experienced tutor and a Cambridge graduate. He has a stellar academic record and is currently completing a PhD at King's College London.
Imogen is a Cambridge graduate and aspiring author. She has been teaching and tutoring since 2010. She is motivating and supportive and helps her students to flourish academically.
Mirza is a patient and inspiring tutor. He teaches Biology, Physics, Chemistry and Maths and has experience preparing students for the BMAT and UCAT.
Anna is an experienced tutor and is passionate about making language and literature studies accessible and enjoyable for children aged 8 to 18. Alongside her tutoring, Anna has worked with several educational organisations. Anna's teaching style is adaptive and she uses a variety of resources in her teaching.
Cecilia is an inspiring and knowledgeable tutor with a stellar academic background. She holds a degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Cambridge and enjoys sharing her passion for Maths and the Sciences with her students.
Osman has a Masters in Intellectual History from St Andrews and has been tutoring since he was a student himself. He teaches humanities across the age range, as well as Maths up to GCSE. Osman's approach is thorough and methodical.
Will is an inspiring Maths, Science and Medicine tutor, with a stellar academic record. He completed a degree in Medicine at Oxford and is now completing a Masters in Public Health at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, alongside his tutoring.
Maddy is a friendly and encouraging tutor, who has been tutoring alongside her studies for over 5 years. Alongside her tutoring, she is now completing a Masters Degree in Urbanisation and Development at LSE.
Patrick is an upbeat Maths and Science tutor, with a stellar academic background. He has a first class degree in Materials Science from the University of Cambridge and has been tutoring full time since the start of 2021.
Jack is an Oxford graduate who is passionate about Maths and Science. He aims to inspire his students and help them to become independent learners.
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.
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.
Alex is an experienced tutor with a stellar academic record. His passion lies in Economics and Business, as well as preparing students for top universities. Alex enjoys helping students to reach their potential.
Josh joined Keystone in 2012 but has been teaching and tutoring for over a decade. He is one of our most experienced Economics and History tutors and has completed over 9,500 hours of lessons with us.
Jenny is a highly experienced Physics tutor who has many years experience within the Consortium schools. Jenny believes in a personalised approach to tutoring, ensuring confidence is instilled in every student, allowing them to reach their potential.
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.
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.
Callum is an enthusiastic and engaging tutor. He impressed us at interview with his supportive and knowledgeable approach to tutoring.
Kiera is a Cambridge graduate and writer. She has QTS and has worked as both a primary teaching assistant and secondary languages teacher in schools. She teaches across the age range. Her approach to tutoring is gentle and fun. She also has experience working with students with SEN.
Sarah is an extremely experienced educator and academic. Sarah studied in Canada and the UK and can help with Science and Maths across the board as well as Oxbridge admissions.
Mike was educated at Cambridge and is one of Keystone's most experienced History tutors. In the second half of each year he focuses largely on university entrance teaching, and over the past five years alone, he has helped 80 candidates to secure places at Oxford or Cambridge. He has completed almost 2,000 hours of HAT tuition and more than 1,500 hours of Cambridge entrance tuition for History through Keystone.
Joshua is a dynamic tutor who specialises in Maths and Physics, as well as Computer Science and university entrance tests. His approach is thorough and always tailored to the student's learning style. Joshua tutors alongside completing a PhD in Climate Science.
Abby is an engaging tutor who is also pursuing a PhD in Nature-Inspired Chemical Engineering at UCL. Her goal is to boost students' confidence in their studies by providing a solid foundation in complex scientific and mathematical concepts.
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.
Samuel is a knowledgeable and inspiring Science and Maths tutor with a passion for his subjects. He has taught for many years alongside studying. His aim is to pursue a PhD on Mathematical Physics alongside his tutoring.
Shahid is an experienced tutor with a BSc in Cardiovascular Science from Imperial College. He teaches Biology, Chemistry and Physics at both GCSE and A Level, as well as supporting students with their university applications in these subjects.
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.
"My daughter has just completed some ELAT & interview sessions with Cal and happily, received an offer to do English Literature at Oxford. Cal was great - very thorough and my daughter very much enjoyed her sessions with him. She said his interview practice was very similar in feel and structure to the two interviews she had at Oxford."
Mother of Oxford English candidate"I thought I would just let you know that on Tuesday I received an offer from St Anne’s to read History at Oxford! I wanted to thank you for guiding me through the process of the HAT. Your help to me has been invaluable and I enjoyed every minute of it. Thank you so much."
HAT student, 2020 entryWant to know more about our tutors? Contact us today to discuss your requirements.
Preparation for entrance to Oxford, Cambridge and other competitive UK universities begins in the Sixth Form, and our tutors are able to provide guidance and support through the university application process. A large number of tutors studied at Oxford or Cambridge and therefore have extensive personal experience of the procedure.
All tutoring is tailored to the individual needs of each child based on their strengths, weaknesses, learning style and the entrance procedures at the university and course they are applying to.
We can guide you through every step of the competitive application process and introduce you to specialist tutors who can support with applications and preparation for UK university entrance tests and interviews as well as broader application support and further reading recommendations.
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 university.
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, we have a number of tutors who offer specialist support for those applying to study Law at a UK university. We offer support with the LNAT admissions test, personal statement and interview preparation.
Yes. Our tutors are able to deliver in-person tuition in 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 Oxbridge admissions tests and interviews.
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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