11+ English Tuition & Creative Writing — places restricted to 5 pupils.

Online 11+ English TuitionEnglish Matters

Because English matters — long after the 11+ is over.

A genuine command of language is not exam preparation. It is a foundation — and the confidence that comes with it lasts a lifetime. That is what every session is built around: every aspect of English the 11+ demands, taught with real depth and individual attention.

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11+ preparation is a journey — one we take together, with your child at the heart of it.

London, Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire and wider Home Counties

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Sumona SinghalM.A. English Literature · M.Ed.More about Sumona →
Live on Zoom
Maximum 5 pupils
Weekly sessions
60 minutes
Weekly homework
Individual feedback
M.A. English
Literature · M.Ed
32 five-star
Google reviews★★★★★
30+ years
of teaching
Ambika Chauhan

Her most endearing quality is definitely how she brings a positive perspective to the whole 11+ process, which is so important for a child going through a demanding year.

Ishita Jani

Sumona is more than just a tutor; she is a mentor. She has a genuine interest in my daughter’s well-being and has created a supportive and encouraging learning environment.

Anirban Ghosh

My son was also attending a large, well-known 11+ coaching centre in Harrow, but it became clear that he needed more individual help with English. That is where Sumona made the difference.

The teaching behind English Matters

30+ years of experience means knowing when a child needs explanation, when they need practice — and when they’re ready for a greater challenge.

Sumona Singhal · M.A. English Literature · M.Ed.

Online 11+ Preparation Programmes

Year 4

11+ Foundation

Building strong reading and writing habits early, while children are most receptive — the foundation the 11+ Preparation year builds on.

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Year 5

11+ Preparation

Full preparation for the 11+ — comprehension, creative writing, vocabulary and exam technique, calibrated to target schools.

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Year 6

11+ Advanced

For pupils preparing specifically for Independent School entrance — building on strong 11+ foundations with the extra depth these papers demand.

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What Every 11+ Session Is Built On

Comprehension

Comprehension sits at the heart of almost every 11+ English paper. Even where it is not tested directly, it underpins everything else — vocabulary, verbal reasoning, grammar and writing. It is what turns separate skills into a command of English.

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Creative Writing

Creative writing runs alongside comprehension in all we do. In some sessions it takes centre stage — planning, drafting and shaping a piece from first line to last. In others it works quietly in the background, as close reading, vocabulary and sentence craft feed into how well a child writes.

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Advanced Vocabulary
Verbal Reasoning
Grammar
Punctuation
Spelling
Handwriting
Live teaching
on
Zoom
Small groups of
five pupils★★★★★
Every child
known personally
Proven Track Record

Schools we prepare pupils for

A consistent record of pupils gaining places at the most sought-after Grammar and Independent Schools across London and the Home Counties.

Henrietta Barnett School → Queen Elizabeth's School →
The Latymer School Tiffin School The Tiffin Girls' School Wilson's School Sutton Grammar School Nonsuch High School for Girls Wallington County Grammar School Wallington High School for Girls Watford Grammar School for Boys Watford Grammar School for Girls Parmiter's School Queens' School, Bushey St Clement Danes School Dr Challoner's Grammar School Dr Challoner's High School Beaconsfield High School Sir William Borlase's Grammar School Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe Wycombe High School John Hampden Grammar School Chesham Grammar School Aylesbury Grammar School Herschel Grammar School Langley Grammar School Upton Court Grammar School City of London School City of London School for Girls City of London Freemen's School North London Collegiate School Haberdashers' Boys' School Haberdashers' Girls' School St Paul's School St Paul's Girls' School Merchant Taylors' School Godolphin & Latymer School South Hampstead High School Highgate School University College School Channing School Francis Holland School Latymer Upper School Colchester Royal Grammar School Mill Hill School Hampton School The John Lyon School Northwood College for Girls St Helen's School Immanuel College Berkhamsted School Aldenham School The Latymer School Tiffin School The Tiffin Girls' School Wilson's School Sutton Grammar School Nonsuch High School for Girls Wallington County Grammar School Wallington High School for Girls Watford Grammar School for Boys Watford Grammar School for Girls Parmiter's School Queens' School, Bushey St Clement Danes School Dr Challoner's Grammar School Dr Challoner's High School Beaconsfield High School Sir William Borlase's Grammar School Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe Wycombe High School John Hampden Grammar School Chesham Grammar School Aylesbury Grammar School Herschel Grammar School Langley Grammar School Upton Court Grammar School City of London School City of London School for Girls City of London Freemen's School North London Collegiate School Haberdashers' Boys' School Haberdashers' Girls' School St Paul's School St Paul's Girls' School Merchant Taylors' School Godolphin & Latymer School South Hampstead High School Highgate School University College School Channing School Francis Holland School Latymer Upper School Colchester Royal Grammar School Mill Hill School Hampton School The John Lyon School Northwood College for Girls St Helen's School Immanuel College Berkhamsted School Aldenham School

HBS · NLCS · SPGS Scholarship

She absolutely excelled in her 11+ exams—receiving offers from all the grammar and independent schools we applied to: HBS and NLCS, including scholarships from SPGS.

— Sakshi Grover

Latymer Upper · Colchester Royal Grammar

Sumona is an exceptional English teacher, and her support played an important part in my son securing places at Latymer Upper and Colchester Royal Grammar School for 2026 entry.

— Anirban Ghosh

Queen Elizabeth’s · Wilson’s · St Paul’s

Thanks to her expertise and guidance, my son successfully gained admission to QE, Wilson’s Grammar and St Paul’s School. I highly recommend her as an English tutor for the 11+ exam.

— Shilpi Sahu

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