FAQs

At Leading Tuition, we provide expert academic support across every stage of a student’s journey. Our tutoring covers all subjects at GCSE and A-Level, as well as later Pre-GCSE years to ensure students build a strong foundation before entering exam courses.

We also specialise in selective school entrance preparation, including the 11+ and 13+ exams, guiding students through the skills and strategies needed to succeed in highly competitive assessments. For those preparing to take the next step into higher education, we offer tailored support for university admissions tests such as the UCAT and other entry requirements.

In addition, our Oxbridge specialists provide one-to-one coaching for Oxbridge interviews, as well as personal statement guidance, ensuring that students not only meet but stand out in the demanding admissions process.

Whether the goal is to secure a selective school place, achieve top exam grades, or gain entry into a world-class university, Leading Tuition delivers the expertise, structure, and personal support needed to succeed.

1-on-1 lessons are completely flexible, parents and students choose the times that work best for them and when to take a break. 

We don’t run our GCSE Maths Bootcamps during school holidays, but we do occasionally host specialised holiday workshops designed to give students an extra boost in key areas. This balance allows families to maintain consistency in learning while still enjoying the flexibility of the holiday period. 

We go beyond academic excellence to ensure the safety and wellbeing of every student. Alongside our rigorous hiring process, where we select only the most qualified and experienced tutors, we also require all tutors to hold an enhanced DBS check, which we keep on record.

Safeguarding is a responsibility we take very seriously. Parents can be confident that every tutor not only meets our high academic standards but also upholds the trust and care essential for a safe learning environment.

We provide both options. 

Many families choose one-to-one tuition for highly personalised support across all subjects, from later Pre-GCSE through GCSEs, A-Levels, entrance exams, and Oxbridge preparation.

We also offer GCSE Maths Bootcamps, which give students the benefit of collaborative learning alongside structured teaching from our expert tutors.

Our one-to-one lessons are usually an hour long, though this can be adjusted to suit the needs of the student. For most students, we recommend at least one session per week to maintain steady progress.

Our GCSE Maths Bootcamps run for one hour each session and take place twice a week, giving students regular, structured support in the subject.

All our lessons are delivered online, using technology that creates a fully interactive experience for students from the comfort of home.

In one-to-one sessions, lessons are tailored to each student’s needs. Our expert tutors design and adapt their approach to ensure the best possible progress and understanding.

Our GCSE Bootcamps follow a carefully designed structure that keeps students aligned with the curriculum while pushing them to excel and build confidence in key areas.

Yes. For one-to-one lessons, cancellations are fine as long as reasonable notice is given. Our tutors are flexible and will usually be happy to rearrange lessons, provided they aren’t cancelled at the very last minute.

For GCSE Maths group classes, lessons are paid for upfront. Any cancellations or changes need to be made at least one week in advance.

We have a rigorous interview and selection process to ensure we only take on the very best tutors. All our tutors are Oxford or Cambridge educated, as well as subject and exam board specialists. They must demonstrate the ability to explain concepts in multiple ways, adapt to different learning styles, and show proven tutoring skills with a record of helping students achieve excellent results.

In addition, every tutor completes an enhanced DBS check, reflecting our strong commitment to safeguarding and maintaining the highest standards of trust and care.