Best tutors in Dulwich

Local selective schools try to discourage the practice by creating assessments that don’t give an advantage to children who have been tutored, but it shows no sign of abating any time soon. As well as tutoring for entrance exams, parents sometimes use tutors for specific needs, such as providing support for maths at key stage 2 or giving extra help for GCSE maths and sciences.

The Basic Skills Centre in nearby Beckenham offers tutoring for Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 maths, English, verbal and non-verbal reasoning as well as GCSE maths, English, the sciences, French and German and A level maths and sciences. ‘A happy and caring yet inconspicuous little company with some first-class, great value teaching where children often bounce out after their lessons,’ said our reviewer.

Similarly, Harrison Allen offers bespoke in-person tutoring across south London, including Dulwich, for all subjects from primary age to A levels, the IB and university applications. Tuition is ‘the gold standard,’ said our reviewer. ‘Ethical, professional and meticulous in every detail of its work.’

Tuition centres such as Kumon and Mathnasium have centres in and around Dulwich. They are a cost-effective option but many families prefer to use one of the numerous current and retired teachers who offer one-to-one tuition, either in their own home or their pupils’ homes. Admittedly, it can be hard to track down successful tutors when some parents are reluctant to share their contact details.