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Free consultation
A 20-minute call. We learn about your child, the subjects, current and target grades, and exam board. No charge.
Trusted by families since 1989
A-Level English tutors who move the grade, not just the hours.
One-to-one tuition with A-Level English specialists, matched to your child’s exam board, current grade and target.
4.8 rating
Is this right for your child?
A simple filter before you book a call. The right fit matters as much as the tutor.
This is right if your child is...
- ✓ In Year 12 or 13 and finding A-Level English more demanding than expected
- ✓ Working towards a specific grade for university entry
- ✓ Writing solid essays but not yet reaching the marks they should
- ✓ Struggling to organise ideas clearly under exam conditions
- ✓ Finding close analysis, interpretation or coursework difficult
This isn't the best fit if...
- You want group classes or short-term cram sessions
- You want a tutor to do the work for your child
- You are simply looking for the cheapest tuition available
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Tutor matched
We match your child with an A-Level English specialist based on subject expertise, exam board and personality fit.
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Programme begins
Sessions at home, at our Lions Campus in West London, or online. Written progress reports after every session.
What we cover
Essay structure
Helping students build clearer arguments, stronger paragraphs and more convincing essays.
Close analysis
Developing the ability to analyse language, form and structure with more precision and confidence.
Text knowledge and interpretation
Supporting students to deepen their understanding of set texts and respond with greater independence.
Context and wider reading
Helping students use context well and develop more thoughtful, mature responses.
Coursework support
Support with planning, structure and refinement, while keeping the student’s own voice and thinking at the centre.
Exam technique
Timed essays, question interpretation and understanding what examiners are actually looking for.
Specialist SEND support
Academic ambition, adapted to how your child learns.
Many of our tutors are experienced with dyslexia, ADHD, autism and other learning differences, without lowering academic expectations.
Results & reputation
Results parents can feel.
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of Lionheart students improve by at least one grade within a term of regular tuition
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achieve an A* or A in the subjects they receive ongoing one-to-one support in
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of parents report a noticeable increase in confidence within the first four weeks
“My daughter was working at a C in English and needed a B for university. Her tutor helped her sharpen her essays, structure her arguments properly and understand exactly where she was losing marks. By the end of the term, her confidence had completely changed.”
J. Thompson
“English had become quite frustrating because our son had good ideas but struggled to turn them into strong essays. His tutor gave him a much clearer framework to work with, and we started seeing the difference in both his marks and his confidence.”
Whitmore
“My son understood the texts well, but he was losing marks because his answers were too broad and he struggled with timing. His tutor helped him become much more precise, plan essays quickly and use the marking criteria properly. The improvement in his exam papers was really noticeable.”
Harrington
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Common questions
Frequently asked questions
Clear answers before you speak with the team.
Yes. We can match students with tutors for A-Level English Literature, A-Level English Language and combined courses where relevant.
We can match students with tutors familiar with the major UK exam boards, including AQA, Edexcel, OCR and Cambridge International.
Yes. Tuition can be arranged online or in person depending on your location, preferences and tutor availability.
Yes. Their current grade and target grade form an important part of the initial consultation and tutor match.
Yes. We can provide focused tuition for students preparing to retake A-Level English.
Once we understand what your child needs, we begin the tutor-matching process and will talk you through the next steps.
We consider your child’s exam board, current grade, target grade, areas of difficulty and personality before matching them with an A-Level English specialist.
Yes. Tutors can support students with planning, structure, analysis and developing their ideas, while ensuring the final work remains the student’s own.
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