UK's leading MAT tutors in London & Online
MAT Tuition for Oxford University,
Imperial & Warwick
Keystone Tutors works with a range of specialist tutors who can assist students approaching university aptitude tests, including the MAT.
Why choose Keystone for
MAT tuition?
Keystone Tutors works with a range of specialist tutors who can assist students approaching university aptitude tests including the MAT. Our Maths Admissions Test tutors have extensive experience with the MAT, both through having successfully sat the test and then gone on to tutor it. If you are considering applying to Oxford University, Imperial, or Warwick to study Maths, our MAT tutors can help.
Applying to study Mathematics at Oxford University? The Mathematics Admissions Test (MAT) is a critical step in the admissions process, assessing your ability to tackle complex mathematical problems with confidence and precision. Our expert tutors provide personalised support to help you master advanced mathematical concepts and develop effective problem-solving strategies.
Here is a sample of MAT
tutors we represent:
Interested in finding a
MAT tutor?
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.
Why parents come to Keystone for
MAT tutoring:
Every tuition session is tailored to the individual needs of each child based on their strengths, weaknesses, learning style and the entrance procedures of the course they are applying to.
Problem-Solving Techniques
Learn proven strategies to approach challenging MAT questions efficiently and accurately.
Understanding of Advanced Mathematics
Strengthen your grasp of key concepts essential for success in the MAT and beyond.
Past Papers Support
Gain experience with real exam questions, refining your approach, building confidence and receive detailed feedback from your tutor. The more experience you have with different types of problems, the more prepared you will be for the exam.
Support
We match you with a specialist MAT tutor who will guide you every step of the way, addressing your individual challenges and ensuring steady progress.
Established in 2007, Keystone 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 (wherever they are in the world) achieve their best; delivering outstanding results, building confidence and instilling life-long intellectual curiosity.
Finding the right tutor for each student
We go the extra mile to match you with a great tutor and ensure a perfect fit.
When you request a tutor through Keystone we spend a significant amount of time learning about your circumstances. Priding ourselves on how well we know our tutors’ specialist strengths, we ensure that we put forward the very best tutor for your requirements.
During the first session the tutor starts by assessing where you are at, your academic ability, and your strengths and perceived weaknesses. Tutors will then devise a programme tailored to your specific circumstances.
After the first lesson, one of our dedicated client managers will contact you to find out how the lesson went. Our client managers are always available at the end of the phone and they are frequently praised for their efficiency, dedication and responsiveness.
We have a monthly reporting system which is used to update parents on an ongoing basis. The monthly report details:
- the focus of that month’s tutoring
- the form of assessment used
- the student's achievements and areas for further work
- the focus for the coming month
The regular, rigorous reporting of the tutors we represent is frequently commended.
Bespoke Online Tuition with Keystone
Since its inception over 15 years ago, Keystone has successfully provided students with online access to experienced and professional tutors based in the UK.
We work with tutors to provide one-to-one tutoring online, meaning that students receive tuition tailored to their unique learning style and requirements. One of the secrets to Keystone’s online tutoring success is that we trust in the quality of our tutors; we see the medium as a secondary consideration.
- Leading UK based tutors
- Experts in school entrance exams
- Specialists in GCSE, IGCSE, IB and A Level preparation
- GCSE and A Level exam registration
Finding the right tutor
for each child
Step 1: Detailed Consultation
Before we can help a student, we often need to spend a significant amount of time learning about the student's requirements. Most consultations are carried out over the phone or on a video call.
Step 2: Academic Assessment (optional)
Students sit our custom-made academic assessments to indicate their level in relation to their peers, and in order to identify suggested areas to work on. Parents also seek academic assessments for their children to determine their general strengths and weaknesses, and decide upon a set of objectives for the course of tuition.
Step 3: Tutor Selection Process
The selection of the tutor is an integral part of our process. Priding ourselves on how well we know the varying strengths of each tutor, we ensure that each decision is informed by the expectation of a successful match between the tutor and student.
Step 4: Regular Progress Monitoring
After the first lesson, one of our dedicated client managers will contact you to find out how the lesson went. Our client managers are always available at the end of the phone and they are frequently praised for their efficiency, dedication and responsiveness.
Step 5: Monthly Reporting & Feedback
Tutors submit a monthly report detailing the work done in the month; the successes and areas to work on; and the work for the coming month. Our regular, rigorous reporting is frequently praised by parents.
Interested in finding a
MAT tutor?
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.
You have questions?
We have the answers.
We have a monthly reporting system which is used to update parents on an ongoing basis. The monthly report details:
- the focus of that month’s tutoring
- the form of assessment used
- the student's achievements and areas for further work
- the focus for the coming month
The regular, rigorous reporting of the tutors we represent is frequently commended by parents.
Yes, we offer a trial lesson. With Keystone, you are not required to sign up for any minimum number of lessons, and we offer one-off paid trial lessons so that your child can determine if the fit is right for them. This allows students and parents tutoring through Keystone before committing to regular sessions. The trial lesson is charged at the tutor’s full hourly rate and there is no obligation to continue if you feel it's not the right match.
The Maths Admissions Test (MAT) is the admissions test used by Oxford for degrees in Mathematics. If you’re applying for a Maths or Computer Science degree at Oxford or a Maths degree at Imperial College London, you must sit the MAT just after beginning year 13 in late October/early November. If you apply to study Maths at the University of Warwick then you will be encouraged to take the MAT, though it is not compulsory.
Yes. Our MAT tutors are able to deliver in-person tuition in London. For those outside of central London we offer online tutoring.
The MAT tutors we represent are well-versed in delivering online tuition, using videoconferencing and an interactive whiteboard. This gives students, wherever they are in the world, access to experienced, high-quality tutors who are familiar with the requirements of the MAT admissions tests and Maths interviews.
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Oxford Maths Admissions Test (MAT)
Important update: The Oxford Maths Admissions Test (MAT) has been discontinued.
The MAT was used by the University of Oxford from 2007 to 2025. In 2026, Oxford replaced the MAT with the Test of Mathematics for University Admission (TMUA).
All applicants for Mathematics, Computer Science and relevant joint honours courses at Oxford must now take the TMUA instead.
Applying to Oxford to study Maths? Read our Guide to the TMUA for the latest information on the test, format, preparation and key dates.
What was the MAT?
The Mathematics Admissions Test (MAT) was a university admissions test designed to assess mathematical ability and problem-solving skills.
Oxford used the MAT for applicants to Mathematics, Computer Science and other related courses. The test was introduced in 2007 and was used until 2025.
Applicants for Mathematics, Computer Science and relevant joint honours courses now take the Test of Mathematics for University Admission (TMUA) instead.
The change means that students applying to Oxford for Mathematics or Computer Science should no longer prepare for the MAT as their admissions test.
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A Complete Guide to Oxford University Interviews
Interviews are often considered to be the most intimidating and mysterious elements of the Oxford admissions process. This guide is designed to demystify the Oxford interview process so that you can approach your interview as confidently as possible.
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Guide to A Level Maths and Further Maths
Should I take Maths for A Level?
Mathematics has been the most popular A Level choice for some time now. This is due to Maths being a highly applicable subject in a range of professions, and is often a requirement for some university degrees. While it is a popular choice, it is also a challenging subject that will require a lot of work to get top marks.
After completing GCSEs, students will have to make the important decision of choosing which subjects they will continue to study for the next two years. Most people do only 3 or 4 subjects for A Level, so choosing subjects that you are eager to study in depth is vital, as you will spend a lot more time with each of these subjects. With this in mind, students should consider whether Maths is the right choice for them from the perspective of ability and interest.
Many schools will only let students take A Level Maths if they achieved a 6 or higher in their GCSE Maths exam, though this may vary at different institutions. If you are on track for a 7,8, or 9 at GCSE, then A Level Maths will likely be within your ability.
Finally, students that are aiming for a certain degree should confirm whether Maths is a required or suggested subject for their course. Potential Maths or Physics students should certainly be taking Maths (and often Further Maths) at A Level, but many other STEM subjects also ask for a strong grade in Maths. For example, courses in Medicine, Psychology, and Computer Science may require students to take Maths or a similar subject for A Level.
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