As good as it gets for A level tuition, and they also stand out for in-person 11-plus tutoring for families after places in top London schools. But they provide much more besides, with some of the best tutors around. ‘I wanted to become part of an organisation where students always come first and where the quality of teaching and support is unrivalled,’ said one of them, who hasn’t been disappointed.
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Overview
We have met with Expert Tuition’s staff. In addition, 20 clients and 29 tutors completed an online survey (sent to 200 clients and 96 tutors), with at least eight of these respondents also interviewed briefly by phone.
- Type of tutoring offered
- In-person
- Online
- Home schooling
- Overseas residentials
- UK areas covered in person
- London
Who are they?
Founder and director Ahmed Alaskary has become a minor celebrity among A level economics students, thanks to his popular YouTube channel.
‘I wanted to work for the company because of Ahmed’s livestreams,’ we kept hearing from tutors – one telling
What do they offer?
Academic rigour with a personal and supportive approach. ‘Improved grades, yes, but also confidence and long-term skills,’ summed up a parent who had used them for multiple children (there are many of these).
The majority of parents we surveyed
- Revision courses
- 11 Plus
- 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
- Subjects available include
- English
- Maths
- Sciences
- Computing
- Humanities
- Languages
- SEN
- Support for students with special educational needs
The finer details
Around 65 per cent of students are privately educated, the rest attend state schools. Lots from Immanuel, UCS and Hasmonean High School (boys and girls) – but many others besides. For A level students, the aim is usually Russell Group (some
- Tutor Association
- Member of The Tutors’ Association
- Charitable/pro bono work
- Support for low-income households
Costs and conditions
‘Value for money but not cheap,’ said one parent, another rating ‘Ahmed’s little black book as priceless – he has the best of the best tutors in there and that’s really what you’re paying for’. No registration fee, with hourly fees ranging from £75
- Cost
- £75-300/hour
£0 registration fee
What the tutor company says
‘We were founded with a simple aim: to combine academic excellence with a personalised, human approach to tutoring. Over the years, we have supported thousands of students across London, the UK and internationally, building a reputation for rigorous
The last word
As good as it gets for A level tuition, and they also stand out for in-person 11-plus tutoring for families after places in top London schools. But they provide much more besides, with some of the best tutors around. ‘I wanted to become part of an
