Vishal - English tutor - London

One of our best tutors. Quality profile, experience in their field, verified qualifications and a great response time. Vishal will be happy to arrange your first English lesson.

Vishal

One of our best tutors. Quality profile, experience in their field, verified qualifications and a great response time. Vishal will be happy to arrange your first English lesson.

  • Hourly rate £149
  • Response Time 4h
  • Number of students 50+
Vishal - English tutor - London
  • 5 (75 reviews)

£149/hr

1st lesson free

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  • English
  • Creative writing
  • 11 plus
  • Writing
  • School Entrance Exams

7+/8+/10+/11+/13+ Senior Examiner - Marked English, Maths, VR and NVR exam papers for the top schools in the UK - ISEB Pre-Test Specialist - Full-time Educational Consultant and Private Tutor

Lesson location

    • Online
    • at your home or in a public place : will travel up to 50 km from London

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One of our best tutors. Quality profile, experience in their field, verified qualifications and a great response time. Vishal will be happy to arrange your first English lesson.

About Vishal

7+, 8+, 10+, 11+, 13+ & 16+ Senior Examiner ~ Specialist Private Tutor for the top independent and grammar schools in the UK ~ GCSE Maths/English/Science Examiner ~ Awarded 'Top Tutor of 2021' prize ~ FREE trial lesson ~ FREE consultation via Skype/Zoom or phone to answer any queries ~ 70 five-star reviews on this site ~ All of my students passed their 11 plus exams as of 23rd Feb 2023 and 8 have been offered scholarships ~ DBS checked ~ Working with all ages, levels and abilities ~ Only taking on a small number of students per year and thus ensuring that my time is spent well and that all my students pass their exams and gain places at the school/schools of their choice.

I have a calm and engaging manner and believe in teaching through kindness, patience and a step-by-step approach. One of the most important aspects in my view is confidence. I build knowledge and confidence simultaneously and this has led to success over the last 18 years.

All of my students have passed their entrance exams for the 2021/2022 academic year and 3 of my students have been offered scholarships! My students were awarded places at the following schools (a mixture of entry levels 7+, 8+, 10+, 11+ and 13+):

St Paul's School (Boys)
King's College Wimbledon (also known as KCS)
City of London Boys' School
City of London School for Girls
Westminster (11 plus and 13 plus)
Hampton School
Eton (13 plus)
Latymer Upper
Godolphin and Latymer
North London Collegiate School (NLCS)
Henrietta Barnett
Merchant Taylors' School (including THREE boys who were offered a scholarship)
Dulwich
Putney
Trinity
Wallington
Wilsons
Sutton Grammar
Highgate
South Hampstead
Lady Eleanor Holes


I am a full-time Educational Consultant and Private Tutor with over 18 years of tutoring experience. My service includes preparing children for Common Entrance Admissions and 7+, 8+, 10+, 11+, 13+ and 16+ entrance exams, as well as GCSE Maths, GCSE English and GCSE Science. I also teach Key Stage 3 Maths, English and Science (children in Year 7, Year 8 and Year 9).


Four key points about me:


1) Having marked 7+, 8+, 10+, 11+ 13+, 16+ and Common Entrance exam scripts for some of the top grammar and independent schools in the UK. I have a vast amount of experience and exam preparation advice when it comes to these exams. Having over 18 years of experience in tutoring children in Maths, English, Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning, is one of the reasons that my pass rates are incredibly high (see below for more details).


2) I have worked as an external GCSE Examiner for Pearson Edexcel, AQA and OCR and have marked GCSE Maths, GCSE English and GCSE Science (Biology, Chemistry and Physics). I have also marked IGCSE Maths, IGCSE English and IGCSE Science exam scripts for AQA, OCR and Edexcel.


3) I am patient, friendly and always tailor my lesson according to the needs of the student.


4) I offer a free consultation call (with no obligation) to all parents before booking any lessons. Please contact me if you would like me to arrange this.



►►► Tutoring Services ◄◄◄


***5+, 7+, 8+, 10+, 11+, 13+, 16+ and Common Entrance examinations (including interview preparation)


***Full support for the admissions process for the 4+, 5+, 7+, 8+, 10+, 11+, 13+, 16+ and Common Entrance exams (step-by-step walkthrough of the admissions process, full preparation and guidance for exams, interview preparation/advice, scholarship guidance)


***Maths (Key Stage 2, Key Stage 3, GCSE)


***English (Key Stage 2, Key Stage 3, GCSE)


***Science (Key Stage 2, Key Stage 3, GCSE)


***International Baccalaureate (IB)


I am conversant in all exam boards (AQA, Pearson Edexcel, OCR, CCEA and WJEC) and the new GCSE curriculum and grading system (1-9).

I also teach the new IGCSE syllabus.


PLEASE NOTE:


1) Having marked 7+, 8+, 10+, 11+, 13+ and 16+ exam scripts for some of the top grammar and independent schools around the country, I have a vast amount of experience and exam preparation advice when it comes to these exams. Having over 18 years of experience in tutoring children in Maths, English, Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning, is one of the reasons that my pass rates are incredibly high.


2) My pass rates are as follows:

7+ = 100%
8+ = 100%
10+ = 97%
11+ = 100%
13+ = 100%
16+ = 98%


3) I have worked as an external GCSE Examiner for Pearson Edexcel, AQA and OCR and have marked GCSE Maths, GCSE English and GCSE Science (Biology, Chemistry and Physics) exam papers. Thus, I know EXACTLY what is and isn't required in order to achieve 7/8/9 grades. I can share exam techniques that will ensure your child has an advantage when he/she sits the GCSE exams.


4) I am a full-time Private Tutor, thus my priority is helping children to learn and progress, via teaching and providing them with the necessary skills and confidence. Therefore, you can be assured that all my attention and focus is on helping your child learn, progress and achieve their true potential.


►►► Recent Successes ◄◄◄


Some of my recent successes include:


►Nineteen 11+ students gaining entry into St Paul's (Boys)
►Fifteen 11+ students gaining entry into Westminster
►Eleven 11+ students gaining entry into Hamptons
►Nine 11+ students gaining entry into Latymer Upper
►Nine 11+ students gaining entry into Putney
►Nine 11+ students gaining entry into City of London
►Eight 11+ students gaining entry into Eltham
►Seven 11+ students gaining entry into Dulwich College
►Seven 11+ students gaining entry into Henrietta Barnett
►Five 11+ students gaining entry into St Paul’s Girls'
►Four 11+ students gaining entry into Trinity (with 3 out of these 4 boys receiving a scholarship)
►Three 11+ students gaining entry into Wilson Boys
►Three 11+ students gaining entry into Wallington Girls
►Three 11+ students gaining entry into Nonsuch High School for Girls


►Seven 13+ students gaining entry into Westminster
►Six 13+ students gaining entry into Dulwich
►Six 13+ students gaining entry into St Paul's
►Nine 13+ students gaining entry into Eton College
►Five 13+ students gaining entry into Emanuel
►Five 13+ students gaining entry into City of London
►Five 13+ students gaining entry into Godolphin & Latymer


►Seven 16+ students gaining entry into Dulwich
►Five 16+ students gaining entry into Emanuel
►Three 16+ students gaining entry into Eton
►Three 16+ students gaining entry into City of London
►One 16+ student gaining entry into Westminster


►Eight 7+ students gaining entry into Faraday School
►Seven 7+ students gaining entry into Highgate
►Seven 7+ students gaining entry into Dulwich College
►Five 7+ students gaining entry into The Haberdashers' Aske's School for Boys



►Year 8 English student going from 65% to 89% in his English Language mock exams within 6 tutoring lessons with me
►Year 9 Maths student going from Set 7 to Set 3 in the matter of one term (12 weeks)


►GCSE Maths student gaining grade 9 allowing him to study Maths at A-Level
►GCSE Maths student gaining 8 grade (started on a 5 grade)
►GCSE Maths student gaining grade 7 on the Pearson Edexcel exam board
►GCSE English Language student improving her grade from 5 to 7 within four weeks of tutoring
►GCSE English Literature student achieving an 8
►GCSE Science student improving his grade from a 6 to an 8 (Edexcel exam board) within 5 months of tutoring with me
►GCSE Biology and Physics student improving her grades from a 4 to a 7 (Edexcel exam board) within 3 months of tutoring with me


►►► Reviews ◄◄◄


Lucy got an A in her GCSE Maths exams with Vishal’s tutoring. He was very methodical and was happy to explain concepts in different ways in order for my daughter to fully understand the content. His patience and sound exam advice from the first lesson onwards helped Lucy achieve the A grade that she wanted - Hannah M


Keval was struggling with his Maths, English and non-verbal reasoning. These were the main exams that he would have to take in order to gain admittance into our choice of grammar school (Wallington Boys, Wilson's and Whitgift). We knew the competition was fierce for these schools, but decided to go ahead with tuition session with Vishal due to his exceptionally high pass rates for his 11+ students. Within the first session, we knew we had picked the perfect tutor for our son. Not only was Vishal patient, but his ability to make the lesson interesting and engage with our son, meant that Keval actually looked forward to his lessons with Vishal on a weekly basis. We have never had a tutor who went the extra mile and goes beyond what is expected, but this changed when Vishal arrived. He doesn’t just get up and leave after the session is up. He is happy to provide feedback and explain what was taught in the lesson and what Keval still needs to work on moving forward. In the end, Keval gained admittance to all 3 grammar schools of our choice and we picked Wallington Boys as our choice. I would not hesitate to recommend Vishal for any children who are going for their 11+ exams - Keval P


Vishal has been working with my daughter for approximately 5 weeks prior to her year 8 exams. He has all the qualities you require from a great maths tutor: patient, calm, encouraging, motivating and not to mention making some of the difficult topics bit size and manageable. Would definitely request his help again in the future - Sharlene H


Vishal tutored my daughter from September 2016 until June 2017 and covered both GCSE English Language and English Literature with my daughter. We ended up choosing Vishal because he was clear from the outset - he told us what level our daughter was at, where she should be at for her age and put together a plan to make sure she achieved her true potential. We were expecting our daughter to achieve 2 B's as a minimum. To find out on results day that she achieved an A in both English Language and English Literature was a welcome surprise. If you are looking for a professional tutor with the ability to motivate, teach and ultimately improve your child's grades, then Vishal is THE tutor for you - Gemma D


Professional and articulate tutor with extensive knowledge in GCSE Biology. Chemistry and Physics - Lisa D


►►► Tutoring Approach ◄◄◄


1) The underlying fаctоr fоr my success lies in my ability tо adapt my teаching style аccоrding tо the needs of each individual student

2) I prоvide prаcticаl аnd lively exаmples tо explаin cоncepts in Mаths, English аnd Science

3) I guide my students tоwаrds оbtаining cоrrect аnswers with а series оf well-plаced questiоns

4) I аm very pаtient аnd endeаvоur tо remоve the аbstrаctiоn in mаthemаticаl cоncepts thrоugh simplificаtiоn оf seemingly cоmplex prоcedures

5) I аm а strоng believer in building а gооd working relаtiоnship with my students

6) I tend tо fоcus оn hаrder exаm questiоns eаrly оn sо thаt students аre nоt оverwhelmed with them neаrer tо exаm time

7) I provide students with visuаl representаtiоns in science which has wоrked wоnders in estаblishing their cоncepts

8) One of the key differentiating factors between myself and other tutors, who I greatly respect, is that I am highly invested in ensuring your child/children do well. This is why my tutoring services are not limited to just the tutoring lesson. If you or your son/daughter has a question outside of tutoring hours, this is not a problem for me. For example, I have had parents call me at 11pm the day before their son’s GCSE exams asking for advice, and I have been happy to take that call and provide assistance. I have also had parents/students struggle when choosing the best college/university to apply to, and using my knowledge and experience, I have advised accordingly. I have also used my contacts within schools/universities to help students with key tips for upcoming exams.

9) I provide students with efficient methods of doing questions to save time during time-pressured exams

10) Most importantly, I place the same amount of importance on your child's education, as you do on your child's education


►►► Tutoring Fees ◄◄◄

PLEASE NOTE: The trial lesson fee (first lesson) is free.

The lesson fee after the trial lesson is shown below. This lesson fee is per hour.

►Primary (Key Stage 1 ) = £149.00
►Primary (Key Stage 2) = £149.00
►Secondary (Key Stage 3) = £149.00
►Secondary (GCSE) = £149.00
►Secondary (IGCSE) = £149.00
►4+ entrance examinations = £149.00
►5+ entrance examinations = £149.00
►7+ entrance examinations = £149.00
►8+ entrance examinations = £149.00
►11+ entrance examinations = £149.00
►13+ entrance examinations = £149.00
►16+ entrance examinations = £149.00
►Interview Advice (Common Entrance, 11+, 13+) = £149.00
►A-Level/Adult Learners = £149.00
►UCAS Personal Statements/University Applications = £149.00
►International Baccalaureate (IB) = £149.00


[Assessment]


A full and thorough assessment can be carried out on request. Please contact me to discuss this option.


►►► My 7+, 8+, 10+, 11+, 13+ and 16+ Information ◄◄◄


I prepare students for the 7 plus, 8 plus, 10 plus, 11 plus, 13 plus and 16 plus entrance examinations. I have successfully prepared students for entrance into:

Eton
St Paul's School for Boys
Westminster
Latymer
City of London
Putney
Henrietta Barnett School
King's College School
Dulwich
Tiffin Boys
Tiffin Girls
Trinity
St Paul's Girls School
Haberdashers' Boys' School
Bexley Grammar
Wallington Boys
Wallington High School for Girls
Wilson’s
Sutton Grammar
Nonsuch High School for Girls
Harris Academy and others


I focus on the key topics that come up year after year in these exams. Also, having attended Wilsons when I was younger and having my siblings attend Wallington County Grammar, has led to me knowing exactly what preparation and topics are vital for success in these 11+ exams. I am happy to pass on my knowledge to students and get them into the school of their dreams.


►►► About Me ◄◄◄


I am a full-time Private Tutor, thus my priority is helping children to learn and progress, via teaching and providing them with the necessary skills and confidence. Therefore you can be assured that all my attention and focus is on helping your child learn, progress and achieve their true potential.


The most important question from the parents' perspective should be: ‘What motivates a tutor?’ My answer for this is simple – I enjoy teaching because it is great to see 'that light bulb' moment when the student suddenly understands a topic and becomes confident about the topic and subject. This confidence and desire to learn is then transferred to other parts of their life. I have had many students who have disliked a particular subject, but my teaching methods have not only resulted in outstanding grades, but these students have gone to university to study the same subjects that they thought were ‘boring’ or ‘too hard’ only a few years ago. I am confident that with my knowledge, exam techniques and ability to explain a range of topics in different ways to suit different learning styles, brings out students’ true potential.


►►► Availability ◄◄◄


Availability: Weekdays and weekends
Willing to travel: Yes
Areas covered: Most of London

University :
- Nottingham Trent University - Business Management and Marketing [2:1]

School :
Wilson's Sixth Form
A Levels
- Business Studies [A]
- English Language [B]
- Maths [A]

Prizes and Scholarships :
Top 5% of the year that achieved more than 6 A*/A grades (GCSE level)

Other Qualifications :
City University: Bsc Computing (2:1)
Nottingham Trent University: Business Management with Marketing (2:1)
Nottingham Business School: Msc Marketing (Distinction)

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About the lesson

  • All Levels
  • English

All languages in which the lesson is available :

English

My lessons are setup as 1-2-1 sessions. All of my lessons are bespoke and tailored towards the schools you are applying to as well as your child's learning style. Teach Maths, English, Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning. ISEB pre-test prep provided. I provide homework on a weekly basis (if required). My 18 years of tutoring experience, teaching style and ability to get the best out of each child leads to fantastic results. This can be seen from the 70 5* reviews from parents. My students have been awarded places at St Paul's, Westminster, King's, Latymer Upper, MTS, Hampton Boys, City of London (both boys and girls schools), Godolphin and Latymer, Eton, Harrow, NLCS, Tiffins and many others.

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Rates

Hourly rate

  • £149

Pack prices

  • 5h: £745
  • 10h: £1,490

online

  • £149/h

Travel

  • + £15

free lessons

The first free lesson with Vishal will allow you to get to know each other and clearly specify your needs for your next lessons.

  • 1hr

Find out more about Vishal

Find out more about Vishal

  • When did you develop an interest in your chosen field and in private tutoring?

    Around 18 years ago
  • Tell us more about the subject you teach, the topics you like to discuss with students (and possibly those you like a little less).

    I teach Maths, English, Science, Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning to children from the ages of 5 to 18. I specialise in preparing children for entrance exams for the top independent and grammar schools in London and the UK. I also help prepare children for interviews held as part of the 7+, 8+, 10+, 11+, 13+ and 16+ application process. I enjoy teaching all the subjects mentioned but have a great passion for creative writing and a range of interesting comprehension papers that leads to the 'light bulb' moment for my students!
  • Did you have any role models; a teacher that inspired you?

    My role models include my family members who have worked very hard to provide the best for me.
  • What do you think are the qualities required to be a good tutor?

    Kind, friendly and a desire to have a positive and long-lasting impact on a child by enhancing their confidence and knowledge.
  • Provide a valuable anecdote related to your subject or your days at school.

    If you believe in yourself and work hard anything is possible!
  • What were the difficulties or challenges you faced or still facing in your subject?

    The biggest challenge for me is being a perfectionist. However, as the years have gone by, I have realised that no one is perfect and life is a continuous journey in which we can always improve ourselves.
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