Private Tutors in London and Online

Since 2007 we have helped over 10,000 students fulfil their educational potential. Uniquely, Keystone exclusively employs 60 full-time UK based tutors and also represents a highly select pool of freelance tutors. With offices in London, Hong Kong and Singapore and recommended by head teachers of top independent schools, we have an exceptional reputation for helping students achieve their best; delivering outstanding results, building confidence and instilling life-long intellectual curiosity.

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Keystone is an approved partner of HMC. HMC (the Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference) is a professional Association of heads of the world's leading independent schools. Keystone delivers tutoring services directly to a number of these schools (read more).

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Why parents choose Keystone

School Entrance Exams

Keystone represents an experienced pool of tutors who devise tailored programme to prepare students for 7+, 8+, 11+, 13+ or 16+ entrance exams as well as computerised tests (inculding the ISEB Pre-Test and UKISET).

GCSE, IGCSE, IB & A Level

Keystone represents experienced and professional GCSE, IGCSE, IB and A Level tutors across the subject spectrum. The tutors we introduce to students have a thorough knowledge of the various exam boards.

UK University Entrance

Keystone represents a range of specialist tutors who can assist students approaching university entrance exams and interviews for Oxford, Cambridge and other leading UK universities.

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Tutoring Agency in London & Online

Keystone is unique in employing over 60 UK based professional tutors on a full-time basis. Our employed tutors engage with Keystone's bespoke professional development programme, work exclusively for Keystone on a fully employed basis, and are committed to tutoring as a career and profession. We believe these factors make a unique difference to the level of commitment we can assure, as well as the quality of teaching we can provide. See a fuller list of the tutors we represent here.

FEEDBACK FOR KEYSTONE TUTORS

"I just wanted to update you now that the 11+ is well behind us that our daughter got accepted to both St Paul’s and Godolphin & Latymer. She had worked with two of your tutors and we are so grateful for the preparation and guidance with respect to the process."

Mother of 11+ student

"A great team of wonderful teachers. Their support and steadfast commitment have been paramount to my daughter’s success in the entry exams. Their enthusiasm was addictive, their tutoring skills were beyond excellence and they inspired my daughter with good values, positivity, and confidence."

Parents of 16+ Applicant

"The tutors have been encouraging, guiding and challenging my child to reach his full academic potential. It has been a truly remarkable journey and my child has not only passed the exams but was also offered academic scholarship from two top ranked UK schools."

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A Guide to Rugby School Admissions

Rugby school is a historic, well-established, co-educational school that is steeped in tradition and is probably best known as the birthplace of the sports that shares its name. The school has been educating children since 1567 and went fully co-educational in 1992. Rugby has always been at the forefront of innovation in teaching methods. The popular Extended Project Qualification was developed here, and academic facilities are outstanding, in particular for Languages and Sciences.

Oxbridge – Which Schools Get the Most Offers?

The Spectator produced a fascinating table listing the various figures showing which schools achieved the most Oxbridge offers last year. Over the years, both universities have increased the proportion of acceptances from state schools, reaching 69%, a significant increase from 52% reported in 2000. Among the 80 schools considered, 33 are independent, 26 are grammar or partially selective, 18 are sixth-form colleges and three are comprehensives or academies.

The Eton List Test

Eton is one of the United Kingdom’s best known and most prestigious independent schools, founded in 1440 AD by King Henry VI, and famous for having educated many British politicians, scientists, and creative talents. As such, the process of securing a place is highly competitive.Keystone have collated the answers to many commonly asked questions about applying to Eton in the article below, including some first hand insights from Josh Pull, a Keystone Director and former Old Etonian.