‘Charlotte and Colin are, simply put, the best teachers around. I’ve been taught, directly or indirectly, by them ever since the start of my GCSEs over a decade ago. In that time, their expertise, encouragement and passion have taken me from strength to strength. I’d recommend them in a heartbeat!’

- B, who went on to read English Literature at Oxford University

‘Colin and Charlotte taught our sons at various levels from GCSE to A Level. They quickly understood our sons’ techniques and learning style and adapted the lessons to this. We couldn't have asked for better tutors. It surpassed our expectations and meant that the boys felt happy and more confident in the knowledge they gained. Colin and Charlotte’s work ethic and empathetic personality allowed our boys to connect more with the literature. They have a fantastic approach to learning, identifying areas for improvement in an engaging and fun way, whilst still continually pushing to ensure the best work and results are being attained. Both myself my wife and more importantly my sons would highly recommend them if you are looking for the best investment you could wish to have. We will always treasure the year we had with them both.

- M, parent of three residential tutees, one of whom placed first in the country in Cambridge A-Level English Literature and was shortlisted for the Stamp’s Presidential Scholarship

‘I contacted Colin and Charlotte after my daughter decided to re-apply to read English at Oxford. Their impressive credentials set them out to be excellent tutors, but I believe they exceeded expectations. As tutors they are reliable, patient, and supportive. In English it can often be that a student feels afraid to experiment with opinion and analysis, but Colin and Charlotte always create an environment in which she feels comfortable and stimulated. After every session she comes to me buzzing. Colin and Charlotte have provided her with a great breadth of material, derived from their impressive and extensive knowledge of both mainstream and more unusual texts. They have also gone into great depth with her too, stretching her analytical skills and facilitating a more mature style of writing and thinking. I can give them nothing but praise.’

- S, parent of student who went on to read English Literature at Oxford University

‘Colin is an excellent tutor. He is always well prepared and very organised to help with my son’s entrance exam. He is professional and quite familiar with the syllabus, using many different materials, including past exam papers of the specific school we aimed for.’

-X, parent of student who was placed at his preferred school, Winchester

‘Your sessions have been brilliant. In fact, English lessons at school are a bit of a let down by comparison. A feels confident to do the ELAT (Oxford entrants’ exam for English Literature). Thank you for your expertise over the past couple of months.’

-M, parent of student subsequently accepted to study English Literature at Oxford University, having scored nearly full marks on the ELAT

‘I have been working with Dr Clark for the most part of my final month heading towards my CIE A-Levels. I do A-Level English Language, and until I met Dr Clark, I worked on my own. Dr Clark`s help has played a major role in my overall English development, especially in writing. Our usual procedure is to mark and discuss a paper and I find Dr Clark`s help to be very professional and punctual; he is also easy to approach and understanding. Most importantly, he is very well aware of the subject content and is able to provide a completely different view about the subject. Therefore, I would recommend Dr Clark to anyone that is looking for help with English!’

- W, A-Level Language independent candidate who went on to achieve an A* at 16 years old

‘We asked Charlotte to help our daughter over the summer holidays, to give her a confidence boost and help consolidate and develop writing skills in anticipation of secondary school. It has been so good to see not only her progress, but also how much she enjoys the sessions - she’s really buzzing afterwards. Charlotte obviously uses her experience of teaching a wide range of young people to connect with each and every one, making them feel special and infusing them with her own knowledge and enthusiasm. We’re very grateful to her!’

-C and R, parents of Year 6 student preparing for secondary school

‘I began working with Colin and Charlotte after being turned down from reading English at Oxford University, and I will always be grateful for how they helped me. Not being accepted at Oxford really knocked my confidence and made me doubt my capabilities. Their passion, enthusiasm, and practical knowledge of the university system meant that they nurtured me back to a place where I felt confident and eager to reapply. They encouraged me to think of myself as a literary scholar. Now, two years into my English degree at Oxford, it doesn’t seem like an understatement to say that they changed my life.’

- L, who went on to read English Literature at Oxford University