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Old Fashioned Library

Private English Tutor Kidlington – GCSE & 11+ Specialist

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I provide an elite level of academic mentorship in Kidlington that focuses on the higher-level critical thinking and narrative artistry expected by leading institutions, ensuring my students develop the curriculum proficiency required for competitive school environments. My approach is meticulously designed to support students navigating the transition to schools such as those in the Oxford circuit, providing intensive preparation for 11 plus and 13 plus entrance exams. By drawing on over 20 years of expertise, I help students master complex skills such as evaluating imagery in a Shakespearean tragedy or the structural variety in the work of modern novelists like Kazuo Ishiguro.

My name is David; I am a qualified teacher with a Bachelor of Education and more than two decades of professional experience. Throughout the Kidlington area, I help students secure their academic trajectory through a refined level of English tuition. I ensure students are prepared for the rigorous analytical guidance required for top-tier results in GCSE and IGCSE English Language and English Literature. My reputation is built on a foundation of proven results and numerous testimonials, reflecting a long history of students gaining entry to their preferred prestigious schools and achieving academic distinction across major exam boards.

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If you want a serious professional who can lift a student immediately, who knows the board requirements for doing well, and who can tailor tuition to the precise needs of the kid, then David is the man. My son is bright, but he was not well taught in English. David turned it all around within a matter of weeks and set him on track to a great GCSE grade. Don't mess around - go with David. Highly recommend.

David

David tutored our daughter  for 11+ English. I always found him to be very professional, organised and methodical in his approach. He always had a good supply of appropriate material that challenged her and pushed her to the next level. The two of them clicked very quickly and our daughter progressed very well. David is friendly and related well with her. Our daughter really enjoyed her sessions with him. She was accepted by all the top private and grammar schools that we applied to.

Priti

David has been helping my son prepare for his 11+ exams. We got started with extra tuition quite late, however already during this time I have noticed a big difference in my son’s attitude and study technique. He has significantly improved his creative writing and also his understanding of how to tackle verbal and non-verbal reasoning style questions. David is helpful and accommodating as a teacher and I am very happy to recommend him and his approach to teaching.

Ahmed

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