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All our English tutors are qualified teachers with enhanced DBS checks.

35 tutors available

  • QTS or international equivalent
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  • Rates from £60 per hour

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Jamie From £90.00 per hour

11 Plus • 13 Plus • Other School Entrance • English • Geography • History • Maths

Jamie is an experienced teacher and 11+ tutor with a PhD from Exeter University, an MA from Manchester University, and 20 years teaching and leadership experience…

  • PhD
  • Masters
  • Examiner
  • Russell Group
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Nicola From £170.00 per hour

11 Plus • 13 Plus • Other School Entrance • University Admissions • English

Nicola is a qualified and experienced practising English teacher, with extensive experience teaching English at Key Stages 3, 4 and 5 in leading independent and grammar…

  • Masters
  • First
  • Examiner
  • Russell Group
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The following tutors, all of whom are qualified teachers, have successfully supported students preparing for exams in GCSE English (AQA).  We can provide tuition at home to students based in London and online to students based all over the world. Our English tutors can support all elements of the assessments and provide syllabus guidance to maximise marks. Refine your results by using the search box above, or view all GCSE English (AQA) tutors below:

Our English GCSE tutors are currently taking bookings for the current academic year 2025-2026 so please get in touch if you would like to secure their services.

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Rachel From £80.00 per hour

11 Plus • 13 Plus • Other School Entrance • English • Music • RE

Rachel is currently on the Senior Leadership team of a top London day school. A vastly experienced English and music teacher. She holds a degree and…

  • Examiner
  • Russell Group
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David From £80.00 per hour

7 Plus • 8 Plus • 11 Plus • 13 Plus • Other School Entrance • English • Maths

David studied Music at York University during the years 1988 - 1991 before taking his PGCE at Leeds University, gaining qualified teaching status in 1992. He…

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Sara From £100.00 per hour

7 Plus • 8 Plus • 11 Plus • 13 Plus • Other School Entrance • Drama • English • History

Sara has nearly thirty years’ experience working as an English teacher in both state and independent secondary schools. She has extensive experience at preparing students for…

  • Oxbridge
  • Masters
  • First
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Frankie From £110.00 per hour

11 Plus • Other School Entrance • English • Maths

Frankie is a qualified Assessor of Dyslexia and Level 7 Specialist Teacher- Assessor in Dyslexia and Literacy. Frankie is able to provide assessments for both children…

  • Masters
  • Examiner
  • Russell Group
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Woody From £100.00 per hour

11 Plus • 13 Plus • Other School Entrance • English

Woody is a fully qualified English teacher, GCSE / IGCSE examiner and former head of department with a First Class BA (Hons) in English Literature and…

  • Masters
  • First
  • Examiner
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Sean From £100.00 per hour

Other School Entrance • English

Sean is a highly experienced professional English teacher and examiner, with over ten years of classroom experience at high-achieving secondary schools in the UK, Spain and…

  • First
  • Examiner
  • Russell Group
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Owl Tutors can match you with a specialist English tutor who has experience in both GCSE English Language and Literature (AQA). Your tutor will help close gaps in your understanding, improve your analytical and writing skills, and guide you in exam technique — from crafting strong argumentative responses to analysing unseen texts. The tailored one-to-one sessions help build confidence and secure your target grade.

Yes. All the English tutors on Owl Tutors are qualified teachers, many with examiner experience. They have been vetted thoroughly by Owl Tutors and are skilled both in subject knowledge and in helping students prepare for the AQA GCSE assessments.

Absolutely. Your Owl Tutors tutor will be very familiar with the AQA specifications, including English Language (spec 8700) and English Literature (spec 8702). AQA+2AQA+2 They will tailor their lessons to the exact topics, assessment objectives and exam-style questions you’ll face.

Yes. Your tutor will assign relevant tasks (such as past-paper questions, essay drafts, and language analysis exercises), share revision resources, and give detailed feedback. This ensures that learning continues in between sessions and builds in a structured way.

Owl Tutors cares about finding the right match. If you ever feel that your tutor’s style, pace or communication isn’t working for you, just let Owl Tutors know. They will help you switch to a different tutor who might suit your learning preferences better.

To get the most value from your tuition:

  • Regularly attend your sessions and engage actively.

  • Complete the homework your tutor sets and use feedback to improve.

  • Practise past papers under timed conditions, especially for both Language and Literature.

  • Read widely, particularly challenging texts, to build vocabulary and understanding.

  • Talk openly with your tutor about which exam areas feel difficult or unclear so you can focus your revision effectively.

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