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Thinking Skills Assessment Tutors for Oxford University
Keystone Tutors works with a range of specialist tutors who can assist students approaching university aptitude tests for Oxford University including the TSA. Our Thinking Skills Assessment tutors have extensive experience with the TSA, both through having successfully sat the test and then gone on to tutor it. If you are considering applying to Oxford or UCL University to study subjects such as Experimental Psychology, PPE or Human Sciences, our TSA tutors can help.
Here is a sample of the TSA tutors we represent:
Professional
Frazier
Frazier
Frazier is passionate about teaching and learning and has been tutoring since his sixth form years. He identifies the specific challenges faced by a student and then forms a plan of action to tackle these. During his time at Keystone, Frazier has helped 210 students and taught well over 3,700 hours.
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Michael
Michael
Michael studied Classics at Oxford and subsequently completed his MA in Comparative Literature at UCL. He has led numerous Keystone courses as well as supporting over 160 Keystone families. Outside of tutoring, Michael is a keen writer and a thespian at heart.
Professional
Jon
Jon
Jon is a former Head of Science with over 20 years' teaching experience. With a specialised focus on GCSE and A-level Science, alongside his expertise in university admissions, Jon brings a wealth of knowledge to each lesson. He joined Keystone in 2012 and has helped 300 Keystone families over this period, teaching more than 11,600 hours.
Mark
Mark is a warm and charismatic tutor with a passion for teaching, and inspiring young people. He held the role of 'Head of Economics' at a leading independent girls' school, for ten years, before deciding to step out of the classroom to tutor full-time.
Josh
Josh joined Keystone in 2012 but has been teaching and tutoring for over a decade. He is one of our most experienced Economics and History tutors and has completed over 10,300 hours of lessons with us.
Iante
Iante is experienced Humanities and Languages tutor. Alongside tutoring Iante is hoping to pursue interests in contemporary Middle Eastern Art.
Daniel
Daniel is an experienced tutor and a Cambridge graduate. He has a stellar academic record and is currently completing a PhD at King's College London.
Dr Amardeep
Amardeep is a patient and engaging tutor who teaches Maths, Physics and Computer Science across the age range. Her approach is personalised and tailored according to each of her student's needs.
Alex
Alex is an experienced tutor with a stellar academic record. His passion lies in Economics and Business, as well as preparing students for top universities. Alex enjoys helping students to reach their potential.
Callum
Callum is an enthusiastic and engaging tutor. He impressed us at interview with his supportive and knowledgeable approach to tutoring.
Feedback on our TSA tutors
"I am a very proud mum! My daughter was successful in receiving an offer from Oxford at her chosen college. What an amazing achievement. Thanks to you and all the team for your support, it was very worthwhile and very much appreciated."
Mother of Oxbridge Candidate"Many thanks for all your support for my son, it made a huge difference and I am sure he would not have had an interview in Oxford without your help. He enjoyed working with you and learnt a lot in a very short time!"
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How our TSA tutoring works
The TSA assesses problem-solving and critical thinking skills, and the tutors we represent can help students practice these skills across a variety of contexts. They work with students to build their confidence and familiarity with TSA-style questions, many of which students may not have encountered in the normal course of their studies.
Whether you need help with a specific section of the TSA, time management skills or comprehensive TSA preparation, our tutors will create a personalised plan based on your strengths, weaknesses, learning style and target course requirements. They can cover critical thinking strategies, problem-solving techniques for numeric and spatial reasoning and guidance on crafting a clear, persuasive Section 2 essay.
About Keystone Tutors
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 child
We go the extra mile to match a great tutor with your child 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 and university institution experience, we ensure that we put forward the very best tutor for your requirements.
During the first session the tutor starts by assessing where the child is at, their academic ability, their strengths and perceived weaknesses. Tutors will then devise a programme tailored to the specific circumstances of the student and their target course.
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.
1. DETAILED CONSULTATION
2.ACADEMIC ASSESSMENT (OPTIONAL)
3.RIGOROUS TUTOR SELECTION PROCESS
4. REGULAR FEEDBACK & REPORTING
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FAQs
The Thinking Skills Assessment (TSA) is a form of assessment used to measure aptitude in critical thinking and problem-solving. The TSA is a requirement only for those looking to study certain courses at Oxford University:
- Philosophy, Politics and Economics
- Economics and Management
- Experimental Psychology
- History and Economics
- Human Sciences
- Psychology, Philosophy and Linguistics.
A similar test – the TST – is used by UCL when assessing applicants to their European & International Social & Political Studies course.
The TSA takes a variety of different formats, including multiple choice sections, and in some cases an essay section. It takes place at slightly different times, depending on the institution and course in question.
These exams test a variety of skills, which help prepare you for higher learning. Success in the TSA is a reliable indicator that you are able to think quickly and accurately, and are adept in multiple disciplines. You will need to rapidly evaluate and interpret information, and come to logical conclusions.
Types of question include: verbal reasoning, numeric reasoning, spatial reasoning and deductive reasoning.
Yes. Our TSA tutors are able to deliver in-person tuition in London. For those outside of central London we offer online tutoring.
The TSA 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 TSA admissions tests and interviews.
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.
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Thinking Skills Assessment (TSA)
Do I need to sit the TSA?The Thinking Skills Assessment (TSA) is a form of assessment used to measure aptitude in critical thinking and problem-solving. The TSA is a requirement only for those looking to study certain courses at Oxford University: Philosophy, Politics and EconomicsEconomics and ManagementExperimental PsychologyHistory and EconomicsHuman SciencesPsychology, Philosophy and Linguistics.
Guide to Politics, Philosophy, and Economics (PPE) at Oxford
Politics, Philosophy, and Economics (PPE) is one of the best-known undergraduate courses that you can read at Oxford.It has been offered since 1921, and it’s rooted in the view that it’s helpful to approach problems in society from the perspectives of several complementary disciplines and frameworks. In Oxford terms it is a relatively young course at only 100 years old(!), so PPE is known as ‘Modern Greats’ where Classics is the original ‘Greats’.
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