Sobia

11 Plus, 13 Plus, Other School Entrance, Biology, Chemistry, English, Maths, Physics, Psychology & Science

We have enjoyed working with Sobia preparing for 16+ entrance examinations. Sobia was always prompt to lessons and flexible should there be a need to move or cancel a session for any reason. Sobia always replied to our emails in a timely manner and the lesson feedback was useful. Sobia also adapted her lessons based on my daughter's desire to focus on specific areas such as interview skills. We would highly recommend Sobia based on our experience to date.

Parent of 16 Plus student

Sobia's biography

Sobia is one of our most experienced entrance exams tutors in Maths, English, Science, VR and NVR at 11+, 13+ and 16+ with a solid track record of success over the years. Sobia also tutors Analytical Reasoning, Critical Thinking, General papers, problem solving and interview technique.

She has prepared students for schools such as Eton, Harrow, St Pauls, Wycombe Abbey, Westminster and Brighton College.

Sobia has taught and tutored for over 15 years and also tutors Chemistry, Maths and Physics to GCSE, Biology, English and Psychology to A level and IB, and Biomedical Science and English to degree level.

Sobia is a qualified hypnotherapist, NLP practitioner and coach who helps adults and young people including students with stress and anxiety. She enjoys travel, fitness and writing in her spare time.

School entrance experience

Sobia has worked with children aiming to attend the following schools:

Cheltenham Ladies’ College

City of London Freemen’s School

City of London School

City of London School for Girls

Francis Holland School NW1

Francis Holland School SW1

Godolphin & Latymer

Haberdashers’ Aske’s Boys’ School

Haberdashers’ Aske’s School for Girls

Kingston Grammar School

King’s College School Wimbledon

Latymer Upper School

Merchant Taylors Girls School

Merchant Taylors’ School

Mill Hill School Foundation

North London Collegiate School

Notre Dame Senior School

Queen’s Gate School

Reading Blue Coat School

Sevenoaks School

South Hampstead High School

St Catherine’s School

St Paul’s Juniors

St Paul’s School

St Paul’s Girls’ School

St Swithun’s School

Streatham and Clapham High School

Sobia's qualifications

Sobia qualified to teach Science in 2002, and holds a Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) from . Kingston University.

University name	Name of degree	Year of graduation
Essex University	PhD English Literature	2012
Open University	MA English Literature	2006
King's College London	BSc (Hons) Biomedical Sciences	1995

Subjects tutored:

11 Plus (English, Maths, Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning and Science)

13 Plus (English, Maths, Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning and Science)

Other School Entrance (12+ English, 12+ Maths, 12+ Verbal Reasoning, 12+ Non-Verbal Reasoning, 12+ Science, 14+ and 16+)

Biology (KS3, GCSE AQA, GCSE Edexcel, GCSE OCR, IGCSE, A Level AQA, A Level Edexcel, A Level OCR, Pre-U, IB Standard Level, IB Higher Level and IB MYP)

Chemistry (KS3, GCSE AQA, GCSE Edexcel, GCSE OCR and IGCSE)

English (General, GCSE AQA, GCSE Edexcel, GCSE OCR, IGCSE, A Level AQA, A Level Edexcel, A Level OCR, Pre-U, IB Standard Level, IB Higher Level, IB MYP, Undergraduate and ESL)

Maths (KS3, GCSE AQA, GCSE Edexcel, GCSE OCR and IGCSE)

Physics (KS3, GCSE AQA, GCSE Edexcel, GCSE OCR and IGCSE)

Psychology (GCSE AQA, GCSE Edexcel, GCSE OCR, IGCSE, A Level AQA, A Level Edexcel, A Level OCR, Pre-U, IB Standard Level, IB Higher Level and IB MYP)

Science (KS3, GCSE AQA, GCSE Edexcel, GCSE OCR, IGCSE and IB MYP)

Recent testimonials

Sobia has been such a help - she is patient and explains concepts in a clear manner. My daughter has really grown in confidence and her maths has improved significantly as has her non-verbal reasoning. What is more my daughter comes away from her sessions with Sobia saying how much she has enjoyed the hour!

Parent of online 11 Plus student (Alleyn's, Francis Holland, JAGS and Sevenoaks)

Friday, 1st July 2022

Sobia has written the following

How to tackle critical thinking and general papers at 16 plus

In this article, Sobia, an experienced teacher and tutor, examines the unique nature of 16 plus general papers and critical thinking examinations. Drawing on her experience supporting applicants to top selective schools via the 16 plus, Sobia gives us an insight in what the exams might include and how to ace them.

SobiaJune 2022

How to write an outstanding Psychology IA as part of your IB

In this blog Sobia gives a run down of they key essentials in planning and beginning to write your Psychology IA, a crucial part of your overall Psychology IB grade.

SobiaMarch 2020

How to prepare for the Eton and Harrow 13+ Scholarship Exams

In this blog, Sobia takes an in-depth look at the 13+ Harrow and Eton scholarship papers in English, Maths and Science, and offers some useful tips to keep in mind.

SobiaFebruary 2020

Here's where Sobia can teach

Kensington and Chelsea

Kensington, Holland Park (W8)

West Kensington, Kensington Olympia, Holland Park (W14)

Earl’s Court (SW5)

South Kensington, Knightsbridge (SW7)

Hammersmith and Fulham

Shepherds Bush, White City (W12)

Sobia

Tutor profile - Sobia

Sobia

Sobia's biography

School entrance experience

Sobia's qualifications

Subjects tutored:

Recent testimonials

Sobia has written the following

How to tackle critical thinking and general papers at 16 plus

How to write an outstanding Psychology IA as part of your IB

How to prepare for the Eton and Harrow 13+ Scholarship Exams

Here's where Sobia can teach

Kensington and Chelsea

Hammersmith and Fulham

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