Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning Tutors
Established in 2007, Keystone Tutors is one of the UK’s leading private tutoring organisations. Here is a sample of the Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning tutors that we represent for 7 Plus, 8 Plus, 11 Plus, 13 Plus and 16 Plus exams. They are predominantly based in London and work online with families based outside of London or overseas. Below you will also find details of articles, resources (including sample papers and worksheets) and FAQs relevant to the Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning.
Lucy
Lucy is a highly engaging tutor with a degree in English and a Masters in Acting. She believes in unlocking the joy of learning and helping her students grow in confidence.
Abigail
Abigail has been tutoring since 2012 and has taught a range of subjects and age groups. She has always loved learning and aims to enthuse her students about their studies.
Paige
Paige is an English graduate from Durham University who teaches from the 7+/8+ level through to A Level. She joined Keystone in 2017 and has taught over 3,100 hours, helping more than 200 families.
Sarah
Sarah is a Cambridge graduate who teaches a wide variety of subjects across a range of ages. Her sessions are goal-focused as well as being engaging and fun.
Alex
Alex joined Keystone in 2016 having graduated with a First Class Degree. Since starting at Keystone he has taught over 3,600 hours with more than 100 families and teaches all the way up from 11+ - A Level.
Dominic
Dominic is an experienced Science tutor with a PhD in Chemistry. He has tutored for years and aims to make his lessons interesting and fun. He also recognises the importance of exam technique.
Seyi
Seyi studied Geography at the University of Oxford and is a qualified Teacher. She tutors English, Maths and Geography to a wide range of students and also assists with Oxbridge applications. She is has an engaging and encouraging tutoring style.
Matilda
Matilda is an experienced tutor with an impressive track record. She is enthusiastic and encouraging and her students grow in confidence and self assurance under her guidance, really preparing them for their exams.
Anna
Anna works as a Learning Technologist (in the Centre for Teaching and Learning) at the University of Oxford. She is an experienced tutor and is passionate about making language and literature studies accessible and enjoyable for children aged 8 to 18.
Peter
Peter is a very experienced and professional tutor. He has helped numerous students gain entry into their chosen school at 11+ and also teaches French, Spanish and English up to A Level.
Roxaneh
Roxaneh is a hugely experienced English tutor. As an actress she infuses her tutoring with a passion for literature and performance.
Jason
Jason is experienced Teacher who has spent over two decades in the classroom. He aims to motivate his tutees and give them the confidence and growth mindset they need to help them realise their academic potential.
Daniel
Daniel is an experienced humanities tutor with a very strong academic background. He is a linguist and a translator in his spare time. He also loves history and literature.
Kayleigh
Kayleigh is an English Teacher with seven years of classroom experience. She is now tutoring whilst completing a PhD in English Literature.
Hugo
Hugo is an experienced and enthusiastic English and Maths tutor. He specialises in 11+ and 13+ preparation as well as working with I/GCSE Maths students.
Lou
Lou is an experienced and professional tutor in Latin and French up to A level, including IB. We were particularly impressed by her up-beat and methodical approach to tutoring.
Nik
Nik is one of our most experienced tutors and has been tutoring for over 10 years. He has a PhD in Economics and has a highly engaging teaching style.
Rana
Rana is an extremely adept Primary Level Teacher/tutor with 13 years of teaching experience under her belt.
Jason
Jason is an experienced tutor, who has worked with students preparing for the 11+, all the way up to A Level. He encourages students to take an active role in their learning, to ensure they are fully engaged.
Alexandra
Alex is Cambridge University graduate and qualified teacher who has billed over 1,500 hours trough Keystone alone. She also has a masters degree in Child Psychology and has considerable tutoring experience beyond her work with Keystone.
Bryony
Bryony's engaging and supportive teaching style helps to give students confidence. She began tutoring whilst at school and is committed to tutoring for the long term.
Sunita
Sunita is a highly experienced English tutor with a Masters in English Literature as well as a Masters in Creative Writing. She has taught over 2,000 hours with Keystone both face to face and online.
Sarah
Sarah is an experienced tutor who teaches a wide variety of subjects, and across the age range. When she is not teaching she is a writer and novelist.
Eleanor
Eleanor is a charismatic and engaging tutor. At interview, we were particularly impressed by her passion for English and History and her desire to enthuse others in these subjects.
Leo
Leo is an Oxford History graduate and has a wealth of experience of teaching the subject, as well as English, Maths, Science, Geography and RS up to the 13+ level. He has worked with Keystone since 2011 and has taught over 1,000 hours since he started.
Simon
Simon is a very experienced Teacher and Oxford graduate. He is a Classics specialist and also writes his own materials.
Michael
Michael is a Maths Tutor with a first class degree from Aberdeen. He has taught since his university days and now tutors full-time.
William
William is a primary level tutor who worked as a Teaching Assistant at Garden House for 3 years. William uses a variety of learning techniques and helps build confidence, belief and aspiration in his students.
Imogen
Imogen is a Cambridge graduate and aspiring author. She has been teaching and tutoring since 2010. She is motivating and supportive and helps her students to flourish academically.
Dhananjay
Dhananjay is a Cambridge graduate and a gifted linguist. He teaches from the 11+ - university level. He is currently a full-time tutor.
Lila
Lila is a highly academic Oxford graduate who teaches across the age range. She tutors alongside training to be an opera singer.
Sophia
Sophia is a diligent and knowledgeable tutor. Alongside her tutoring work she is novelist.
Alexander
Alexander has a History degree from York as well as a Masters in Fine Art. He currently works as an artist alongside his tutoring. He has years of experience under his belt and teaches a wide range of ages and subjects.
Lee Morgan
Lee has been teaching for the past six years, preparing students for a range of schools and exams. Her patience and enthusiasm have been praised by her past pupils.
Feedback on our Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning tutors
"My daughter gained a place at her top school choice and made it into the top third of candidates which shows just how hard she worked. What’s more, what stood out was my daughter's verbal reasoning which she always felt was her weakest area. I like to think, Harry, they that might be down to all those brilliant little word games you played with her. Thank you Harry for weeks of patience, fun, encouragement and Confidence- building. I think you helped their dreams come true."
Mother of 11+ student"We are thrilled with James's tutoring , not just because my son gained a place at the City of London School after the 10+ exam, but because James was instrumental throughout the process of building my son's confidence and skills in comprehension, composition, verbal and non-verbal reasoning, all-important exam techniques…and the academic interview. James built up a wonderful comradery with my son. He had more faith in my son when I was getting stressed and losing sight of the process. It has been a pleasure and a privilege to complete this journey with James."
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Articles about Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning
11 Plus Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning Paper
Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning are often amongst the hardest papers to prepare for when tackling the 11 plus exams. Below are some brief tips that will help your child deal with what may be unfamiliar and challenging questions, based on advice from Keystone’s experienced tutors.
Verbal and Non Verbal Reasoning Pre-Tests - Tips for Parents
The march of Verbal Reasoning (VR) and Non Verbal Reasoning (NVR) is relentless. More and more schools, it seems, are choosing to screen students using reasoning examinations, believing them to test for innate, as opposed to coached, ability. At Keystone, we are often asked what parents can do to help their children prepare for such examinations.
Webinars from Keystone Tutors
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Keystone's Founder and Director, Will Orr-Ewing, will be joined by Keystone's Director of Education, Ed Richardson, and our special guest Sophie Langdale, Director of Admissions and Communications at Radley College, to discuss different senior school options. Sophie has previously run Admissions at top day school Magdalen College School and top all-girls boarding school Wycombe Abbey so brings a wealth of experience and expertise to this discussion.
Webinar: School Closures and 2021 Exams
Keystone's Head of Consultancy (Harriet Blomefield) was joined by our Director of Education (Ed Richardson) and Director of Keystone Asia (Jenny McGowan) to discuss what they know so far in relation to summer 2021 exams and what this means for student preparation. They also shared their top tips for setting up effective home schooling.
Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning Tuition Levels
Learn how Keystone Tutors can find the right Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning tutor to prepare your child for success in key exams.
The Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning tutors we represent are made up of ex-teachers from the top independent schools in the UK, or are professional private tutors. They are passionate about the subjects they specialise in, and have extensive experience in helping their students to develop and reach their full potential.
Keystone Tutors can provide Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning tuition tailored to specific entrance exams, including the 7+, 8+, 11+, 13+ and 16+. We help to improve exam performance by making use of past Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning papers, reinforcing core learning, developing revision techniques, and helping students to push the boundaries of their Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning abilities to differentiate themselves from fellow students.
7 Plus Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning tutors
Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning in 7+ entrance exams requires good language and problem-solving skills, and the ability to use them in a variety of different contexts. We aim to build up your child’s confidence, speed, and accuracy under pressure when dealing with Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning questions, equipping them to excel in their 7+ exams.
8 Plus Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning tutors
The 8+ Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning tests ordinarily cover the same skills as the 7+, but at a higher level of attainment. Our Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning tutors can help your child with these subjects, building up their familiarity with this type of exam, reinforcing the key concepts and techniques, and preparing them to perform well when taking their 8+ exams.
11 Plus Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning tutors
Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning at 11+ is more complex, requiring strong comprehension and critical thinking skills, as well as good proficiency in Maths. Our Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning tutors will help your child to develop their reasoning skills, solve problems, and succeed under pressure in an exam context.
13 Plus Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning tutors
At the 13+ level, Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning is even more demanding, with students having to deal with tougher questions. Our Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning tutors are able to focus in on those areas where your child needs additional support, help them answer questions effectively under time pressure, and ultimately prepare them to perform strongly in these key exams.
16 Plus Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning Tutors
Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning in 16+ entrance exams requires good language and problem-solving skills, and the ability to use them in a variety of different contexts. The Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning tutors that we represent will help your child to develop their reasoning skills, solve problems, and succeed under pressure in an exam context.
Tuition Formats
Our Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning tutors, and the unique Keystone Approach, can benefit your child, whether the tuition is delivered in person or online.
Private Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning Tuition in London
The tutors we represent are able to deliver in-person tuition within central London. For those outside of central London we offer online tutoring.
Online Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning Tuition
Since its inception over 10 years ago, Keystone’s experienced and professional tutors have successfully provided over 150,000 hours of online lessons.
The 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 Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning exams.