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Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning Tutors for 7+, 8+, 11+, Pre-test, 13+, 16+ & Grammar School Admissions
The Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning tutors we represent are made up of ex-teachers from the top independent schools in the UK, or are professional private tutors. They are passionate about the subjects they specialise in, and have extensive experience in helping their students to develop and reach their full potential.
Keystone Tutors can provide Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning tuition tailored to specific entrance exams, including the 7+, 8+, 11+, 13+ and 16+. We help to improve exam performance by making use of past Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning papers, reinforcing core learning, developing revision techniques, and helping students to develop confidence in their Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning abilities.
Here is a sample of the Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning tutors we represent:
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Kathleen
Kathleen
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.
Professional
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.
Professional
Keren
Keren
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.
Professional
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.
Professional
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.
Professional
Paige
Paige
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.
Professional
Dominic
Dominic
Dominic is an experienced Science tutor with a PhD in Chemistry. He has tutored for many years, teaching over 4,500 hours through Keystone. He aims to make his lessons interesting and fun and he also recognises the importance of exam technique.
Professional
Alex
Alex
Alex joined Keystone in 2016 having graduated with a First Class Degree. Since starting at Keystone he has taught over 7,000 hours with more than 170 families and teaches all the way up from 11+ - A Level.
Rana
Rana is an extremely adept Primary Level Teacher/tutor with over 19 years of teaching experience under her belt. Her versatile teaching style and patient approach helps her students gain confidence in their studies.
Hugo
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.
Lou
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.
Oliver
Ollie is a very experienced English and Maths tutor. He is enthusiastic and methodical: he enjoys lifting students' confidence with a mixture of positive praise and a simple approach to exam technique.
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.
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.
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.
Ben
Ben has been tutoring for over a decade since he left Cambridge in 2012. He is an adaptable and patient tutor who teaches English and Maths up to GCSE and Latin and Greek up to A Level.
Omar
Omar is a passionate and encouraging tutor who teaches Maths and Physics up to A Level. Omar has been tutoring for over 8 years, since completing his Masters in Chemical Engineering at Imperial College London. He aims to make all lessons enjoyable and dynamic.
Kayleigh
Kayleigh is an English Teacher with seven years of classroom experience. She is now tutoring whilst completing a PhD in English Literature.
John
John is a qualified teacher who tutors English and Maths from 11+ up to A Level. He has completed a MA in Transformational Leadership in Educational Settings and he ensures he tailors each lesson to the needs of his students.
Anna
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.
Jason
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.
Elizabeth
Liz is a Cambridge graduate who has been tutoring since 2017. She covers a range of subjects and read Japanese and Sociology at university.
Leo
Leo is a retired Headmaster and a highly experienced teacher who now tutors full time. He tutors at Primary level and also teaches English up to A Level.
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.
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.
Dickson
Dickson is a dynamic and personable tutor who has a BSc in Economics from LSE. He tutors Economics, Maths and Mandarin up to A Level as well as supporting students with 11+ and 13+ preparation. He aims to help build confidence in all his students, in order to prepare them effectively for their exams.
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.
Robyn
Passionate about English as well as Maths, Robyn is an experienced and intellectually sharp tutor. She is particularly strong at extending learners outside of their comfort zone.
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.
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.
Abby
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.
Donal
Donal is a charismatic and affable tutor. We were particularly impressed at interview by his attention to detail when preparing students for exams.
Dhananjay
Dhananjay is a Cambridge graduate and a gifted linguist. He teaches from the 11+ - university level. He is currently a full-time tutor.
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.
Imogen
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.
Seyi
Seyi studied Geography at the University of Oxford and is a qualified Teacher. She tutors English, Maths and Geography to a wide range of students and also assists with Oxbridge applications. She has an engaging and encouraging tutoring style.
Charlie
Charlie is an experienced English, History and Classical Civilisation teacher who has taught in a number of top prep schools. He teaches from 11+ up to A Level and believes in helping students be the driver of their own learning.
Andrew
Andrew is a conscientious and friendly tutor who teaches a variety of subjects. He gained a PGCE in RE from Oxford University in 2022, and now tutors alongside working on various writing projects. Andrew's approach is student focussed and he aims to create a comfortable learning environment for each of his tutees.
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.
Joe
Joe is a knowledgeable and patient tutor who has been teaching since he was a student himself. He aims to build confidence in his students and, furthermore, help them find enjoyment in their learning.
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.
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.
Feedback on our Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning tutors
"My daughter gained a place at her top school choice and made it into the top third of candidates which shows just how hard she worked. What’s more, what stood out was my daughter's verbal reasoning which she always felt was her weakest area. I like to think, Harry, they that might be down to all those brilliant little word games you played with her. Thank you Harry for weeks of patience, fun, encouragement and Confidence- building. I think you helped their dreams come true."
Mother of 11+ student"We are thrilled with James's tutoring , not just because my son gained a place at the City of London School after the 10+ exam, but because James was instrumental throughout the process of building my son's confidence and skills in comprehension, composition, verbal and non-verbal reasoning, all-important exam techniques…and the academic interview. James built up a wonderful comradery with my son. He had more faith in my son when I was getting stressed and losing sight of the process. It has been a pleasure and a privilege to complete this journey with James."
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How our Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning Tutoring Works
Non-verbal reasoning tests are used to assess how children process visual information and implement visual logic. They are sat for the entrance tests at all levels for a large number of schools in the UK, as well as being a part of the ISEB pre-test and UKiset. Verbal Reasoning tests a students’ vocabulary, critical thinking and problem solving with words.
As verbal and non-verbal reasoning aren’t curriculum-based skills, your child is unlikely to be familiar with the question formats. At Keystone we spend time familiarising students with how to approach unusual question types in reasoning, preparing your child for the exam and boosting their confidence.
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 (wherever they are in the world) achieve their best; delivering outstanding results, building confidence and instilling life-long intellectual curiosity.
FINDING THE RIGHT TUTOR FOR EACH CHILD
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
1. DETAILED CONSULTATION
2.ACADEMIC ASSESSMENT (OPTIONAL)
3.RIGOROUS TUTOR SELECTION PROCESS
4. REGULAR FEEDBACK & REPORTING
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FAQs
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 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 school entrance exams.
Articles about Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning
Guide to 11 Plus (11+) Non Verbal Reasoning Exam
Non-verbal reasoning tests are used to assess how children process visual information and implement visual logic. They are sat for the entrance tests at all levels for a large number of schools in the UK, as well as being a part of the ISEB pre-test and UKiset.
Guide to 11 Plus (11+) Verbal Reasoning
What is verbal reasoning?Verbal reasoning tests a pupil’s ability to solve problems using a combination of letters and words. It assesses the extent of a child’s literacy, their vocabulary, and their critical and constructive thinking skills.
7+ Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning tutors
Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning in 7+ entrance exams requires good language and problem-solving skills, and the ability to use them in a variety of different contexts. We aim to build up your child’s confidence, speed, and accuracy under pressure when dealing with Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning questions, equipping them to excel in their 7+ exams.
8+ Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning tutors
The 8+ Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning tests ordinarily cover the same skills as the 7+, but at a higher level of attainment. Our Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning tutors can help your child with these subjects, building up their familiarity with this type of exam, reinforcing the key concepts and techniques, and preparing them to perform well when taking their 8+ exams.
11+ Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning tutors
Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning at 11+ is more complex, requiring strong comprehension and critical thinking skills, as well as good proficiency in Maths. Our Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning tutors will help your child to develop their reasoning skills, solve problems, and succeed under pressure in an exam context.
13+ Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning tutors
At the 13+ level, Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning is even more demanding, with students having to deal with tougher questions. Our Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning tutors are able to focus in on those areas where your child needs additional support, help them answer questions effectively under time pressure, and ultimately prepare them to perform strongly in these key exams.
16+ Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning Tutors
Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning in 16+ entrance exams requires good language and problem-solving skills, and the ability to use them in a variety of different contexts. The Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning tutors that we represent will help your child to develop their reasoning skills, solve problems, and succeed under pressure in an exam context.
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