Sometimes it takes a different approach to set their thinking free.

English Tuition for GCSE and A-Level

Teenagers are capable of far more than they realise.

One-to-one tuition gives them the space to discover that.

Away from the demands of a busy classroom, together we work out how they think and how they learn; we spotlight strengths they may not know they have, and discover what’s needed to move upwards in English.

Whether they’re struggling with confidence, stuck at a particular grade, or aiming higher, I find what makes things click and turn that into progress they can trust.

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It all starts with the student …

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Bud

The journey begins by finding out exactly what makes them grow.

I take time to discover how they think and learn, what’s already working, where they’re getting stuck, and what’s needed to open up their understanding.

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Unfurl

With stronger roots beneath them, things start to unfurl.

I tailor my approach completely to them and their needs. We fill the gaps and develop methodical strategies for understanding questions, tackling texts, and writing responses that shine.

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Grow

They begin to surprise themselves.

As their ideas strengthen, so does their independence. No challenge, no change: I encourage them to think more deeply, write more analytically, and trust their judgement — raising their confidence and expectations.

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Fly

Confidence comes into its own.

They trust their ideas, tackle texts with greater independence, and know exactly how to get what’s in their head onto the page in a way examiners reward. They enjoy their progress and want to show it off.


RISE Programme

For students who want focused, individually tailored tuition to strengthen their skills and lift their grades.

Over a four-week period, sessions are tailored to their strengths, and their gaps and goals to ensure they build confidence and raise achievement.

SOAR Programme

For students who want closer support between sessions to accelerate learning and sharpen their approach.

In addition to all of the features of the RISE Programme, students receive video feedback on tasks they submit, and as much support as they need.

Online tuition that fits them

Two options.
Limitless potential.

The results speak for themselves

92% of students improved by three grades or more

100% of students achieved Grade 6 or above

Based on GCSE and IGCSE English Language and Literature results for EASTuition students in 2019.

EASTuition was the private-tuition company I founded and ran in Suffolk, before having to close both centres in 2021.

The progress behind the percentages:

Name & Subject

Cherry GCSE Lang

Dylan GCSE Lang

Dylan GCSE Lit

Jude GCSE Lang

Jude GCSE Lit

Harry GCSE Lang

Harry GCSE Lit

Konrad GCSE Lang

Konrad GCSE Lit

Louis GCSE Lang

Robin IGCSE Lang

Robin IGCSE Lit

Rob IGCSE Lang

Start

4

5

5

6

5

3

3

3

3

5

5

4

7

Result

8

8

8

9

8

6

6

6

6

8

8

7

9

Cherry — GCSE English Language

What students say …

Harry — GCSE English Lang and Lit

Lila — A-Level English Literature

Jude — GCSE English Lang and Lit

What progress feels like to students …

  • Mollie, Suffolk - GCSE

    “I highly recommend Sarah-Jane to ANYONE thinking of getting tutoring.

    I’m not a confident student, in fact I’m dyslexic and I struggle to believe in myself. However, not only did I go from a target grade of a 6 to a 9 in my final GCSE English Language in just 13 sessions, but SJ helped me learn to relax in exams, and rebuilt my confidence.

    I cannot stress enough that tuition is great but it’s only going to work if you’re confident and comfortable in what you are doing – that’s where SJ comes in and goes beyond her duty to make sure you succeed as an individual, to the best of your ability.

    She really did help me so much and I couldn’t have done it without her.”

  • Hollie, Norfolk - A-Level

    “I came to Sarah-Jane because I got a D in my A-Level English Literature mock and I knew I could do better. I found the one-to-one sessions really helpful as they allowed me to focus on what I was doing rather than being in a classroom setting with twenty or thirty kids.

    The extra support was great. Having video feedback on essays allowed me to see where I was improving and what I specifically needed to get the top grades. There was also someone on the end of an email if I needed something.

    I finally achieved a grade B in my English Literature, which was what I needed, improving two grades over the course of just a couple of months.

     I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Sarah-Jane to anybody. If you need it, just step up and go for it. Her help allowed me to get the place I wanted at university.”

  • Georgie, London - GCSE

    “S-J has helped me go from not understanding English at all (and being predicted a fail in the subject), to getting a 6 in IGCSE English Language.

    She puts her heart and soul into helping each of her students and is so passionate about English. S-J pushes and stretches students to their full potential.

    I have enjoyed every second of our lessons as S-J makes them fun and entertaining. She finds ways, many, many ways, to get information into your head. If it takes many times and nothing works, she will try again and again. S-J is incredible!”

  • Issy, Hertfordshire - GCSE

    “I always found English hard and didn’t really enjoy it. In my mock GCSE exams, I got 5 in English Language and 6 in English Literature.

    After tuition I ended up getting 7 in English Language and 8 in English Literature. I was so pleased!

    Sarah-Jane was so enthusiastic. She helped me to understand how to analyse texts and gave me a method that I could use in the exam to help me answer the questions in a better way. The sessions were really fun and I am so grateful for her help.”

  • Henry, Suffolk - GCSE

    “Before I saw S-J, I was predicted a ‘5′ in IGCSE English Language and in Literature.

    During the tuition sessions, she taught me how to write proper essays and also how to get the highest marks in different parts of paper by using different techniques. She helped me to develop my essay style by doing multiple video tutorials analysing my essays.

    After tuition, I received an ‘8’ in English Literature and a ‘9’ in English Language. 

    S-J made me work very hard but it was worth it! I would definitely recommend her to any student – she knows the subject inside out.”

  • Olivia, Suffolk - GCSE

    “Before I started with Sarah-Jane, I was low in confidence, I didn’t know how to properly structure my answers and I was predicted 4/5 in my GCSE English exams.

    SJ was a really good listener, easy to talk to and very good at explaining things. I eventually had a good understanding of the examiners’ expectations and achieved 7’s in English Literature and Language.

    I have also gone on to do English Literature A-Level. I am also taking Psychology A-Level and am able to use my essay writing skills from my tuition to help with this subject too. I will definitely see SJ again in the run up to those exams.”

What parents notice …

  • Michelle Chiu, Hong Kong

    “Sarah-Jane’s online teaching is proven highly effective.

    She did not only teach my son the necessary skills to excel in his examinations, but she also helped him to understand his learning style and guided him on how to plan his revision schedule.


    She injected my son with lots of confidence and pushed his self-affirmation to a new high level. With her guidance and help, my son achieved a 9 in English Literature and a 9 in English Language in his IGCSE examinations.

    I wish to meet Sarah-Jane and thank her in person someday.”

  • Dylan's mum, Suffolk

    "What a transformation! 

    My son quickly made good progress in both English subjects and, more importantly, we saw a huge positive shift in his attitude and his confidence.

    I’m delighted on his behalf that all of his grades went up throughout the time he spent with SJ and he achieved Grade 8 in GCSE English Literature and Language, a whopping three-grade leap since the mock exams in January!

    Both my son and I agree that without SJ’s guidance, empathy and excellent tuition, he wouldn’t have done as well.

    It’s easily the best money I’ve spent in years.

  • Mr Stolz, Zürich

    “Sarah-Jane made the impossible possible!

    Our daughter, coming from Switzerland with a non-native English language background, decided to take her English GCSE. We discussed the ambitious project with her teachers and finally decided to complement her lessons with tuition.

    While we all knew it would be a challenge to get a pass with the little time of preparation, Sarah-Jane was pivotal to making the success possible.

    She helped our daughter to build greater confidence, applied effective methodologies, and it felt like she was available 24/7 to review homework, even during mid-term break.

    We finally received the results, and we were all delighted to hear our daughter got the grade she aspired to.”

  • Mrs Tyers, Hertfordshire

    “I can’t thank Sarah-Jane enough for helping my daughter through her English IGCSE’s. Her final grades - 8 in Literature and 7 in Language - surpassed all expectations. She was predicted a 6 and a 5.

    In the course of just a few online sessions, my daughter’s confidence had grown. She reported back with enthusiasm after each lesson and increasingly felt positive about being able to tackle the exam in a logical and structured way.

    Sarah-Jane’s enthusiasm for language and literature was really refreshing and a massive influence on my daughter’s love for the subject.

    I cannot recommend SJ enough!”

  • Hollie's dad, Norfolk

    My wife and I can’t thank you enough!

    Our daughter has gone from a predicted ‘D’ to a ‘B’ in her English A-Level – wow!

    We also think your tuition improved her ability to process and formulate essays in her Politics exam as this also went from a predicted ‘D’ to a ‘B’.

    She has now secured herself a place at her chosen university, and we are sure that your tuition will assist her in her future studies.

    We highly recommend Sarah-Jane to other parents. Once again, thank you.

  • Georgie's mum, London

    “Our daughter now believes in her abilities again. Amazing.

    I think that’s down to S-J’s amazing strength; she simply never, ever gives up on the individual student, even when the going gets so tough (for them both!). That’s the key.

    S-J ‘gets’ these teenagers. And gets them at the most difficult time in their lives.

    Having raised three children and seen many a tutor/mentor come and go in our home, I travelled every week from London to Suffolk (a 200-mile round trip) especially for our daughter to have S-J in our lives.

    The belief is reciprocal. Thank you, Sarah-Jane.”

  • Jude's mum, Suffolk

    "We spoke to Sarah-Jane at the end of Year 10. Our son, Jude, lacked self-belief in his ability to do well in his GCSEs, particularly at English.

    Straight away, we were very impressed with her ability to tailor learning to the individual child, and her expert knowledge.

    She immediately recognised the need to build his self-esteem, and to work on exam technique and construction of his answers. Jude was challenged by this but quickly saw the benefits, and his confidence grew.

    We can’t recommend SJ more highly. Thank you!"

  • Henry's mum, Suffolk

    “Our son always had a natural interest in the subject but, as a student with dyslexia and dyspraxia, he hadn’t really reached his full potential.

    Although he has been at ‘excellent’ independent schools since he was little, no one taught him how to write properly, until he met S-J. She encouraged him to formulate his ideas following a proper plan and structure.

    After his mocks in the Autumn, Henry had been predicted 4’s and 5’s in his English. He ended up getting a ‘9’ in his English Language IGCSE and an ‘8’ in the English Literature IGCSE.

    S-J went out of her way to help Henry, and was prepared, at times, to deliver tough messages. We’re hugely grateful for all her help and support, and can’t recommend her more highly.”

A final word from Henry’s mum …

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