Do you offer in-person tutoring in Kent?

Taylor Tuition's sessions for Kent families run online, with tutors experienced in the region's grammar and independent school entrance exams as well as the school curriculum; in-person tutoring is available only in central London for families who prefer face-to-face sessions. Where a residential arrangement would suit a family better, this can be arranged internationally on request.

How are tutors matched to my child?

Taylor Tuition matches each pupil with a tutor suited to their subject, exam board and stage of preparation, drawing on a pool that includes former heads of department, examiners, teachers from independent and boarding schools, and graduates of Russell Group universities including Oxford and Cambridge. Every placement begins with an introductory session, and Taylor Tuition will re-match at no extra cost if the fit is not right.

When should we start preparing for the 11+ or 13+?

Timing varies by family and by the specific schools under consideration, since Kent's grammar and independent schools set their own assessment dates and formats. Taylor Tuition's initial consultation, which is free, usually covers the entrance route being considered and a sensible starting point for preparation, and enquiries are answered within one working day with tutor recommendations.

Does online tutoring work for younger children preparing for 7+ or 8+?

Online sessions work well for younger children as part of a structured routine, with tutors adapting pace and materials to the pupil's age and stage; Taylor Tuition covers school entrance preparation from 7+ and 8+ through to 11+ and 13+, alongside the ongoing curriculum. Families receive progress reports after sessions and a dedicated point of contact throughout.

What does tutoring cost?

Fees start from £50 per 50-minute session, with the exact rate depending on the tutor's qualifications and teaching experience, since tutors are tiered on this basis; there is no registration fee, and the initial consultation is free. Enquiries receive tutor recommendations within one working day.

Kent Tutors | Online Tuition & School Entrance Prep

Families across Kent are often navigating the 11+ alongside entrance assessments for the county's independent schools, from Benenden to Ashford School, with decisions about grammar and independent routes frequently made in parallel. Taylor Tuition works with Kent families preparing for these entrance points, as well as supporting the school curriculum on an ongoing basis from primary through to A-Level and the IB, matching each pupil with a tutor suited to the specific subject, exam board and stage of preparation.

Sessions for Kent families run online, with tutors joining from across the country and drawing on experience of the exams and schools relevant to the county; in-person tutoring is offered only in central London for families who prefer to meet face to face. Where a residential placement suits a family's circumstances, this can be arranged internationally on request, with the same emphasis on matching tutor to pupil that applies to every placement Taylor Tuition arranges.

Every placement begins with a free initial consultation and an introductory session with the matched tutor, before progressing to regular sessions with progress reports and a dedicated point of contact at Taylor Tuition. Because Kent covers a wide span of grammar and independent schools with differing exam formats, this initial conversation usually focuses on identifying the right entrance route and timeframe for preparation.

Schools and entrance exams in Kent

Kent operates one of the largest selective state systems in England, with grammar schools spanning the county from Dartford Grammar School and St Olave's Grammar School in the north-west to Dover Grammar School for Boys and Dover Grammar School for Girls on the coast, taking in Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys and Simon Langton Grammar School for Girls in Canterbury, the Tunbridge Wells and Skinners' schools in the west, and Maidstone Grammar School for Girls and Oakwood Park Grammar School in the county town. Entry to these schools is by the 11+ assessment.

Alongside the grammar system sits a substantial independent sector, taking in day and boarding schools such as Benenden School, Kent College Pembury, Ashford School, Bethany School and Junior King's School, together with day schools including Bromley High School, Queen Elizabeth's Hospital and Babington House School. Most of these schools set their own entrance assessment at 11+, alongside a small number of all-through and boarding options for families considering a residential placement.

Grammar schools and the 11+ in Kent

The region's grammar-school entry works differently from independent-school admissions, with a single test window and local-authority deadlines, and we keep a separate guide to it.

How tutoring works for Kent families

Families in Kent work with us online, which keeps the choice of tutor national; in-person tutoring is offered only in central London, and residential placements are arranged internationally on request. Fees start from £50 per 50-minute session and depend on tutor level and subject, with no registration fee and a free initial consultation.

Every tutor who works with children holds an enhanced DBS check, and most are registered on the DBS Update Service. More than half of our tutors hold Qualified Teacher Status and around three in five hold a master's degree or doctorate, and the pool includes former heads of department and school leaders, experienced exam-board examiners, teachers from independent and boarding schools, and educational consultants with independent-school admissions experience. Every placement begins with an introductory session with the matched tutor, and we re-match at no extra cost if the fit is wrong; families receive progress reports after sessions and have a dedicated point of contact, and we reply to enquiries within one working day with tutor recommendations.

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