There’s a whiff of exclusivity about this Mayfair agency which stands out for its personal touch. Particularly popular with Russian speaking clients and families who see tutoring as a long-term game. Excels in 16+ though covers the whole gamut. ‘I tried another company for my oldest daughter but Bruton Lloyd is definitely better - the comms, quality of service, tutoring, everything. It’s perfect!’ remarked one happy customer.
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Overview
We have met with Bruton Lloyd’s staff. In addition, 20 clients and 25 tutors completed an online survey (sent to 181 clients and 75 tutors), with at least eight of these respondents also interviewed briefly by phone.
- Type of tutoring offered
- In-person
- Online
- Overseas hourly tuition in person available
- Overseas locations covered: EU, UAE
- Home schooling
- UK residentials
- Overseas residentials
- UK areas covered in person
- London
Who are they?
Founded in 2006 by Russian-born friends Ekaterina Ametistova and Anna Kunitsyna, who met at Moscow State University while doing master’s degrees (maths for Ekaterina; physics for Anna).
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What do they offer?
All mainstream academic subjects for 7+, 8+, 11+, 13+, GCSE, A-Levels, IB, EFL, IELTS, GMAT, ACT/SAT, Oxbridge interviews and undergraduate degrees (mainly humanities and business/management) – with EFL and GCSE and A level preparation forming the
- Revision courses
- GCSE
- A Level
- Education levels
- Primary
- KS3
- 7 Plus
- 8 Plus
- 11 Plus
- 13 Plus
- Common Entrance
- GCSE
- A Level
- IB
- Uni Application
- Oxbridge
- Uni Tuition
- EAL
- Subjects available include
- English
- Maths
- Sciences
- Computing
- Humanities
- Languages
- SEN
- Support for students with special educational needs
The finer details
When we last reviewed this company most but not all tutors had tutoring experience – now they all do, and what’s more the vast majority have a PGCE and are currently working in (usually top) schools, tutoring during evenings, weekends and in schoo
- Tutor Association
- Member of The Tutors’ Association
- Charitable/pro bono work
- Currently provides pro bono classes to some Ukrainian clients. Plus free online EFL classes to a hospice in Russia
Costs and conditions
No introductory/registration fees and to the tutors’ delight, they get to set their own rates - sometimes with a bit of guidance from Bruton Lloyd, but typically between £30-£100 per hour on top of which clients are charged £10-£25 per hour commis
- Cost
- £70-100/hour
£40 registration fee
What the tutor company says
‘We are a boutique agency and provide bespoke services. We have the advantage of knowing our families and tutors well, having met all tutors and most clients in person. We provide tailored support to help students reach their academic ambitions, b
The last word
There’s a whiff of exclusivity about this Mayfair agency which stands out for its personal touch. Particularly popular with Russian speaking clients and families who see tutoring as a long-term game. Excels in 16+ though covers the whole gamut. ‘I
