Two routes at once
Families often prepare for a grammar test and independent school entrance in the same year, with different formats.
London, UK
From £11/hour
Online Tutors in London for GCSE, A-Level, IB and 11+
Combo Tutors provides online and private tutors for London families from our registered office in Spitalfields, E1 5NF. London has two very different selective routes: state grammar schools in seven outer boroughs, each area with its own 11+ arrangements, and independent schools such as Westminster, St Paul's and Dulwich College that set their own entrance assessments at 11+ or 13+. We match your child to a tutor for the exact route, test and exam board they face, then plan lessons back from the test or exam date.
- Registered office in Spitalfields, London E1 5NF
- Tutors matched to the school's entrance route and exam board
- Free 30-minute trial lesson
- Since 2020supporting students
- 1,200+families supported
- 1,000+tutors in our network
Exams and routes
Exams and Entrance Routes in London
Ask your child's school or the target school which route applies. Formats and dates differ by school and by borough.
| Route | What it involves | Key dates |
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| State grammar 11+ | London's state grammar schools are in seven boroughs: Barnet, Bexley, Bromley, Enfield, Kingston upon Thames, Redbridge and Sutton. Each borough or school sets its own test and registration window. | Tests in Year 6, usually in September |
| Independent 11+ and 13+ | Independent schools such as Westminster, St Paul's, City of London School, North London Collegiate and Dulwich College run their own entrance assessments. Some admit at 11+, some at 13+, and some at both. | Set by each school; check its admissions page |
| GCSE and IGCSE | Most London schools enter AQA, Edexcel or OCR GCSEs; many independent schools use Edexcel or Cambridge IGCSE for some subjects. | Summer exams in Year 11 |
| A-Level and IB Diploma | A-Levels are the main sixth-form route. Southbank International School and the International School of London teach the IB. | Summer exams in Year 13 |
Where students need help
Where London Students Need Help
The pressure points we see most often from London families.
13+ after 11+
Some schools admit at 13+, so preparation runs alongside Year 7 and 8 schoolwork.
Board-specific GCSEs
IGCSE and GCSE papers in the same subject differ in structure, so practice must match the board.
Sixth-form choices
Students moving between A-Level and IB need help with the change in workload and assessment style.
Our tutors
Meet Our Experienced Online Tutors
Verified tutor profiles matched to the subjects and exams London families ask for most.
Cambridge Graduate — IB Maths AA/AI HL & SL Expert
IB Math AA HLIB Math AI HLIB Physics HL
LSE MSc — IB Economics & Business Management Expert
IB Economics HLIB Business Mgmt HLIB Maths AI
Oxford PhD — A-Level Chemistry & Biology Specialist
A-Level ChemistryA-Level BiologyIGCSE Chemistry+2
Imperial MSc — A-Level Maths & Further Maths Expert
A-Level MathematicsA-Level Further MathsIB Maths
Durham First-Class — GCSE Maths Specialist
GCSE MathematicsGCSE Further MathsKS3 Maths
Oxford MA — GCSE English Language & Literature
GCSE English LanguageGCSE English LiteratureA-Level English
Online tutoring prices in London
From £11 Per Hour
The confirmed rate depends on the subject, level and tutor. Specialist sciences, Further Maths, IB, A-Level and admissions-test tuition may cost more. No fixed packages: families are billed monthly for the sessions actually used.
New students start with a free 30-minute trial.
Get a Tutor & Price RecommendationSubjects we cover
Find a London Tutor for Every Subject
Each subject links to a London page for that curriculum, with exam-board detail and the topics students find hardest.
Curricula we cover
Curricula We Teach in London
GCSE and A-Level lead for most London families; IB and IGCSE matter at international and independent schools.
Grammar · Independent
11+ and 13+
Grammar and independent entrance preparation for the school's own test.
Schools we support
London Schools We Support, by Route
We tutor students from these schools online; matching starts from the school's own route.
Independent day schools
Westminster School (SW1P), St Paul's School (Barnes, SW13), City of London School (EC4V), Dulwich College (SE21), King's College School (Wimbledon, SW19) and North London Collegiate School (Edgware, HA8).
IB schools
Southbank International School and the International School of London (Chiswick, W3) teach the IB.
State grammar boroughs
Barnet, Bexley, Bromley, Enfield, Kingston upon Thames, Redbridge and Sutton have state grammar schools.
Westminster SchoolSt Paul's SchoolCity of London SchoolNorth London Collegiate SchoolDulwich CollegeKing's College School WimbledonSouthbank International SchoolInternational School of London
Combo Tutors is an independent tutoring provider and is not affiliated with the schools named above.
Areas we cover
Areas Our Online and Private Tutors Cover in London
Our registered office is in Spitalfields. Lessons are online, so we cover every London borough.
Spitalfields and Whitechapel
E1, E1W, E2 · near our office
The City
EC2M, EC3N, EC4V
Westminster
SW1P · St James's
Barnes and Wimbledon
SW13, SW19
Dulwich
SE21
Edgware
HA8 · Harrow
Chiswick
W3 · Hounslow
Our London office
Based in Spitalfields, London
Combo Tutors Academy Ltd is registered in London. Lessons are delivered online, so families across every London borough work with us.
Suite C246, 4–6 Greatorex Street, London E1 5NFOpen in Google MapsHow lessons work
How Online Tutoring Works in London
Lessons are one-to-one and online, so the tutor is matched on subject, exam board and school route rather than on who lives nearby.
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Tell us the route
Share the school, the exam board or entrance test, the current level and the next deadline.
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Free trial lesson
A 30-minute trial with a matched tutor to check fit and find the first gaps.
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A plan with dates
The tutor builds a weekly plan back from the exam or test date, using past papers for that board.
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Weekly lessons and feedback
Lessons in UK time with marked practice and short progress notes for parents.
Why families choose us
Why Families Choose Combo Tutors
We are a UK-registered tutoring company with a London office, and every lesson is delivered online by a subject specialist.
Matched to the exact route
Tutors are chosen for the board, test or school route your child is actually sitting.
Subject specialists
Tutors are vetted for subject knowledge and teaching before they are matched.
Clear feedback
Parents get short notes on what was covered and what to practise next.
Flexible scheduling
Evening and weekend lessons in UK time, planned around school and exam dates.
What UK Families Say
Reviews from parents of students we tutor across the UK.
Sarah M.
IB Mathematics · London
My daughter was struggling with IB Mathematics HL and had almost given up hope of getting a 7. After just two months of weekly sessions with her Combo Tutors tutor, her confidence soared and she went from a predicted 4 to a final grade of 6. The personalised approach made all the difference—her tutor identified exactly where the gaps were and worked through them systematically.
James P.
A-Level Physics · Manchester
My son started tutoring for A-Level Physics about three months before his exams. His tutor was incredibly patient and broke down complex topics like electromagnetic induction into simple, intuitive steps. He ended up getting an A* which we genuinely didn't think was possible. I'd recommend Combo Tutors to any parent who wants a tutor that actually cares about your child's progress.
Priya K.
GCSE Science · Birmingham
We needed help with GCSE Science for my son who found chemistry particularly challenging. His tutor made the sessions engaging and relatable—using real-world examples that finally made reactions and bonding click for him. He improved by two grades and, more importantly, actually enjoys science now.
- GCSE
- IGCSE
- A-Levels
- IB
- 11+ and 13+
Online and private tutors
Find an Online Tutor in London
Tell us the school route and the next test or exam, and we will match a tutor for a free trial.
- Registered office in Spitalfields, London E1 5NF
- Tutors matched to the school's entrance route and exam board
- Free 30-minute trial lesson
FAQ
Questions London Parents Ask
What London families ask before booking a free trial lesson.
Barnet, Bexley, Bromley, Enfield, Kingston upon Thames, Redbridge and Sutton. Each sets its own 11+ arrangements, so check the borough or school's admissions page for the test and registration dates.
London is one of several UK cities we support. See online tutors across the UK for every location.
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Nearby Cities
Each UK city page covers its own local exam routes, schools and postcode areas.
