Keystone 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 school entrance tutors.
Our one-to-one interview tuition is designed for students applying to leading UK independent schools at 7+, 8+, 11+, 13+ and 16+. The emphasis of the sessions will be tailored to the student’s target schools, based off feedback Keystone has received from previous students as to each school’s interview format.
Here is a sample of the school interview tutors we represent:
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.
Paige is an English graduate from Durham University who teaches from the 7+/8+ level through to A Level. She joined Keystone in 2017 and has taught over 5,600 hours, helping more than 390 families.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 3,100 hours through Keystone.
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.
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.
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.
Kathleen has been teaching for over 15 years in both primary and secondary schools and has taught over 5,800 hours through Keystone. She aims to instill self-confidence in her students and also help them develop creative independence.
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.
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.
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 2,600 hours of lessons with Keystone families.
Naomi graduated with a first-class degree in 2017. She has a wealth of experience working with young people, teaching over 3,100 hours to Keystone students alone. Her tutees, comprising all ages, describe her as 'very encouraging' and 'motivating'.
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.
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.
Lara is an English graduate with a love of teaching and academia. She teaches both face to face and online and has taught over 5,400 hours with Keystone since 2016.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Jennifer is a qualified Primary Teacher with years of experience. She has a passion for teaching creatively and is enthusiastic, fun and fair.
A graduate from King's College London, Alex specialises in online tutoring. He joined Keystone in 2011 and has taught over 8,300 hours.
Holly is a Cambridge educated tutor who covers a wide range of subjects. She aims to instill confidence within her students and encourages them to be intellectually independent.
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.
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.
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.
Hugo is an experienced and enthusiastic English and Maths tutor. He specialises in 11+ and 13+ preparation as well as working with I/GCSE Maths students.
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.
Bryony's engaging and supportive teaching style helps to give students confidence. She began tutoring whilst at school and is committed to tutoring for the long term.
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.
Jason is experienced Teacher who has spent over two decades in the classroom. He aims to motivate his tutees and give them the confidence and growth mindset they need to help them realise their academic potential.
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.
Jess is a qualified specialist teacher who works with both main stream and SEN students. She works with a range of ages and has over twelve years of experience with teaching both in school and privately. Jess is an engaging and enthusiastic teacher, who likes to help students to develop confidence and curiosity with their learning.
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.
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.
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.
Gabriel is an accomplished educator and writer, who has had a wealth of experience teaching at a variety of levels. He tutors English and Philosophy across the age range, as well as preparing students to study HSPS. His teaching style is personalised and dynamic.
Amanda has over 20 years experience teaching Maths and has worked in some of the UK's top schools. She supports students preparing for 11+, 13+, 16+, GCSE and A Level Maths. Her approach is thorough and systematic.
Sarah is highly experienced and passionate Philosophy and RS tutor, having been a classroom teacher for over 30 years. She has an encouraging teaching style, allowing students to develop their own ideas and make connections between their subjects.
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.
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Our school interview tuition helps boost a child’s confidence in preparation for the interview. Topics covered might include hobbies, academics, extracurriculars, ambitions, achievements, logical thinking and mental maths. We will help your child develop their thinking around areas that typically come up at interview, as well as challenging them on why and how they have arrived at their answers and how to deal with unexpected questions with confidence and depth.
The aim of our tuition is to guide students on how to think independently, how to present themselves, how to steer the conversation to highlight their strengths and achievements and how to give fuller and more complete answers.
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, 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 school.
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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Webinar: Top Tips for School Entrance Interviews
In this webinar Keystone’s Managing Director, Ed Richardson was joined by Director of Asia, Jenny McGowan, and Head of Consultancy, Harriet Brook, to discuss school entrance interviews.
7 Plus Interview Questions
How do I prepare my child for a 7 plus interview?A good starting point for preparing your child for the 7 plus interview would be to simply have regular conversations with them on any topic. Conversing with your child – taking turns in listening and speaking, with questions and answers included – will help your child to interpret and respond to the interviewer’s questions.
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