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GCSE English tuition, online and in London

GCSE English tutors in London and online

One-to-one GCSE English Language and English Literature tuition from qualified teachers and English specialists: live online anywhere in the UK, or in person at seven London hubs. Matched to your exam board, AQA, Edexcel or OCR.

Our results

2 grades

is the typical improvement for our GCSE students over 12 weeks of weekly lessons.

Source: Brainhub student records, 2021–2026.

Online from£30 an hour· in person £5 more

Subjects

Know the exams

English Language is 2 exams, half reading and half writing. English Literature is 2 closed-book exams. Neither has coursework.

GCSE English Language at a glance

Grade boundaries: June 2026, from each exam board’s published results. Boundaries change every year.

  • AQA 8700 2 exams, 3 hours 30 minutes, 160 marks in total Marks needed, June 2026: Grade 7: 103 (64%) · Grade 4: 75 (47%)
  • Pearson Edexcel 1EN0 2 exams, 3 hours 50 minutes, 160 marks in total Marks needed, June 2026: Grade 7: 115 (72%) · Grade 4: 87 (54%)
  • OCR J351 2 exams, 4 hours, 160 marks in total Marks needed, June 2026: Grade 7: 110 (69%) · Grade 4: 75 (47%)

Papers, topics and every grade boundary: read the full subject guide

How we teach

GCSE English lessons that build marks

  • Reading questions

    How to read the question, pick evidence and analyse language and structure for the marks.

  • Writing that scores

    Planning, structure and vocabulary for the creative and persuasive writing questions.

  • Set texts

    Knowing the plays, novels and poems well enough to write about them from memory.

  • Feedback on real answers

    Your child writes, the tutor marks it against the mark scheme, and you see the next step.

How it starts

Three steps to the first lesson

  1. Free 45-minute assessment

    Normally a real past paperA real exam from a previous year, used for practice., so we find true strengths and gaps.

  2. A tutor matched to your child

    Matched to the subject, the exam boardThe organisation that sets and marks the exam, such as AQA, Edexcel or OCR. Each has its own syllabus. and how your child learns best.

  3. A plan, then a trial lesson

    A plan agreed with you, then a trial to check the fit. Not right? We rematch.

Online or in person

GCSE English tutors near you in London

Live online lessons work anywhere in the UK. In London, lessons can also be in person at one of our seven hubs, by appointment. How online lessons work

What GCSE English tutoring costs

  • One-to-one online lessons start from £30 an hour.
  • Lessons in person at a London hub cost £5 an hour more.
  • A qualified teacher with a PGCEPostgraduate Certificate in Education: the professional teaching qualification for UK schools. costs £10 an hour more.
  • No registration, platform or admin fees. Books and past papers are free.

Prices depend on the subject, the tutor and how many hours a week. For an accurate price, use our price calculator.

Questions about GCSE English tutoring

How much does a GCSE English tutor cost?

One-to-one online GCSE English lessons start from £30 an hour. Lessons in person at a London hub cost £5 an hour more, and a qualified teacher with a PGCE costs £10 an hour more. There are no registration or admin fees. Use the price calculator on our Prices page for an accurate price.

Do you tutor English Language and English Literature?

Yes, both. Tutors follow your exam board, AQA, Edexcel or OCR, and your child’s set texts for Literature.

Do you tutor GCSE English online?

Yes. Lessons are live, one-to-one and online, anywhere in the UK. In London, lessons can also be in person at one of our seven hubs, by appointment.

How does a tutor help with essay writing?

Your child writes real answers, the tutor marks them against the mark scheme and shows exactly what would lift the mark, then they practise that skill until it sticks.

How quickly will my child improve?

Our GCSE students typically improve by 2 grades over 12 weeks of weekly lessons (Brainhub student records, 2021–2026). The free assessment sets out a realistic plan for your child.

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