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title: Faizel
url: https://owltutors.co.uk/tutor/1377/
type: Tutor profile
audience: parents
published: 2026-07-07
subjects: [7 Plus, 8 Plus, 11 Plus, 13 Plus]
compiled: 2026-11-11
---

# Faizel

- From £130.00 per hour
- Enhanced DBS checked
- Primary education teacher
- Qualified to teach in December 2005
- Teaches: Online
- Masters, First

## About Faizel

Faizel is an experienced educational consultant and former Headteacher with over 24 years' experience in education. He holds a Master's degree in Childhood and Youth Development from South Africa and completed his PGCE at London South Bank University before beginning his teaching career in the UK.

He spent nine years at Wetherby School in London, where he taught boys preparing for entry to many of the UK's leading independent schools. During this time, he developed extensive experience of the academic standards, expectations and preparation required for highly competitive 7+, 8+ and 11+ entrance examinations. He later became Principal of British International Schools, including leading a British International School in Zagreb, Croatia.

Alongside his work in schools, Faizel has supported children and families through individual tuition, educational consultancy and school admissions preparation. He teaches mathematics, English, verbal reasoning and non-verbal reasoning, while also helping children develop the organisation, resilience and effective learning habits needed to perform well under pressure.

Many of the children he has worked with have gone on to secure places at leading schools including St Paul's Juniors (formerly Colet Court), Westminster Under School, Latymer Upper School, North London Collegiate School and Francis Holland School, among others.

Every programme begins with understanding the individual child. Faizel carefully identifies each pupil's strengths, areas for development and preferred learning style before designing lessons tailored to their needs. His calm, structured approach enables children to make excellent academic progress while developing greater independence, confidence in their thinking and a genuine enjoyment of learning.

Parents particularly value Faizel's ability to provide clear educational guidance alongside tuition. Drawing on his experience as both a school leader and educational consultant, he helps families understand not only what a child needs to learn, but why certain approaches are likely to be most effective.

## Availability

Availability as of 11 November 2026: taking new students. Faizel can currently accommodate 3 more students. Usually available (UK time): Monday: 8:00 AM–11:30 AM, 4:00 PM–5:30 PM; Tuesday: 8:00 AM–11:30 AM, 4:00 PM–8:00 PM; Wednesday: 8:00 AM–11:30 AM, 4:00 PM–6:00 PM; Thursday: 8:00 AM–11:30 AM; Friday: 8:00 AM–11:30 AM, 4:00 PM–6:30 PM.

## School entrance experience

Faizel has experience of preparing pupils for the following schools:

- [Godolphin & Latymer](https://owltutors.co.uk/schools/godolphin-latymer/)
- [King's College School Wimbledon](https://owltutors.co.uk/schools/kings-college-school/)
- [North London Collegiate School](https://owltutors.co.uk/schools/north-london-collegiate-school/)
- [St Paul's Juniors](https://owltutors.co.uk/schools/st-pauls-juniors/)
- [Sussex House School](https://owltutors.co.uk/schools/sussex-house/)
- [Westminster Under School](https://owltutors.co.uk/schools/westminster-under-school/)

Faizel has over 15 years' experience preparing children for entry to leading UK independent schools at 7+, 8+, 11+ and 13+.

Having spent nine years at Wetherby School in London, he has an in-depth understanding of the standards expected by highly competitive schools and the knowledge, skills and learning behaviours required for success. His experience extends beyond academic preparation to helping children develop the organisation, resilience and composure needed to perform well under pressure.

He has successfully prepared children for schools including St Paul's Juniors (formerly Colet Court), Westminster Under School, Latymer Upper School, North London Collegiate School, Francis Holland School, Sussex House, Wetherby Prep and a number of other leading London independent schools.

Preparation typically includes mathematics, English, comprehension, creative writing, verbal reasoning, non-verbal reasoning and interview preparation, depending on the requirements of each school. Every programme begins with an assessment to identify strengths, areas for development and the most effective preparation strategy for the individual child.

Alongside entrance examination preparation, Faizel also advises families on school choice, educational planning and long-term preparation, helping parents understand the expectations of different schools and develop a structured pathway towards successful applications.

## Qualifications

- PGCE (Primary) (Primary education), GTC - General Teaching Council for England, December 2005
- Masters in Childhood and Youth Development, University of Natal, 2002

## Subjects and levels

- 7 Plus
- 8 Plus
- 11 Plus (English, Maths, Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning, Science)
- 13 Plus (Maths)

## Next steps

Ready to discuss tuition with Faizel?

- Free 20-minute consultation: [make an enquiry](https://owltutors.co.uk/contact-us/)
- Phone: +44 (0)20 3457 8474
- Email: enquiries@owltutors.co.uk