Online 11+ English Group Tuition · London, Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire & Slough

11+ English preparation for children who need depth, confidence and a real command of language.

Year 4 & 5 groups

Max 5 pupils

Online via Zoom

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She is very methodical and structured in her approach, and knows exactly what each school is looking for in their prospective pupils.

— Arjit Bose, whose son secured a place at Merchant Taylors' and 4 other schools

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My daughter received offers from all the 11+ schools we applied to — St Paul's Girls', Henrietta Barnett and North London Collegiate. Sumona builds confidence first, and once that's in place, children truly soar.

— Sakshi Grover

Sumona Singhal

I have spent over 30 years teaching English and for the past 12 years have focused entirely on helping children reach London's most competitive schools. I know what HBS, QE, NLCS and Habs are looking for, because I have been preparing pupils for them for a long time.

My approach goes beyond past papers. I work to build real skill, real confidence, and a genuine love of the English language — because that is what lasts well beyond the 11+ exam.

More about Sumona

M.A. English Literature & M.Ed. DBS checked

30+ Years teaching

12 Years London 11+

5 Max pupils per group

Online Group Sessions

Two groups for Year 4 & 5 pupils preparing for London's most competitive schools.

11+ English Preparation

Full Preparation · Year 4 & 5 · Max 5 Pupils

A comprehensive programme covering comprehension, creative writing, vocabulary and exam technique — targeted at London's most competitive Grammar and Independent Schools.

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Creative Writing Group

Writing Focused · Year 4 & 5 · Max 5 Pupils

For pupils who need dedicated creative writing support alongside their 11+ preparation. Writing at the centre, comprehension woven in.

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Why English Matters

What makes these sessions different

School-specific preparation

Sessions are calibrated to the exact demands of the schools your child is targeting — paper format, marking criteria, difficulty level.

Vocabulary at the heart of it

A rich, well-applied vocabulary separates high-scoring 11+ work. It is built actively in every session — through writing, reading, discussion and targeted vocabulary lists.

Small groups that actually work

With a maximum of 5 pupils, every child is seen and heard — and benefits from the energy of learning alongside peers working towards the same goal.

Creativity alongside technique

Exam technique without creativity produces flat, formulaic writing. Sessions develop both — so pupils write with confidence and control under timed conditions.

Feedback that moves things forward

Every piece of work receives clear, practical, actionable feedback that helps pupils make meaningful progress.

A track record that speaks for itself

Over 12 years of placing children into London's most competitive Grammar and Independent Schools — with results that parents return to recommend, year after year.

Proven Track Record

Schools where pupils have won places

A consistent record of placing pupils at London's most sought-after Grammar and Independent Schools.

Henrietta Barnett School Queen Elizabeth's School The Latymer School Tiffin School Wilson's School Nonsuch High School Watford Grammar Dr Challoner's North London Collegiate Haberdashers' Girls' Haberdashers' Boys' St Paul's Girls' St Paul's Boys' Merchant Taylors' Godolphin & Latymer South Hampstead High

" Henrietta Barnett School · St Paul's Girls'

Sumona is an excellent tutor. My daughter started her 11+ journey in Year 4 & 5 and we were worried it was a little late. Sumona however ensured she felt comfortable in the classes, kept the content engaging, and focused on improving her weak areas. My daughter got into Henrietta Barnett School and St Paul's Girls'.

— Deepa NS

" QE + Haberdashers' Boys'

Within a few weeks he was able to analyse comprehension easily and elaborate answers in writing. She helped him crack both the QE Grammar paper and the Haberdashers Boys 11+ with confidence.

— Amit Trivedi

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