Parent

My daughter was very anxious about a Year 12 English Literature presentation that she had to deliver in front of her class and also be graded on for end of course exam. After her private lesson, she felt positive and ready for the presentation. She received 5/7 which is better than she anticipated.

Parent

I had a meeting with my daughter's English teacher, and she said that she is jumping up a class in the new term. Her confidence has improved, and her English has improved tenfold. Now she is reading for an hour every night and is a different girl.

We must thank you for supporting this improvement and finding a way to give her a boost.

What a change!

Year 8 & Year 9 English Tuition | Online KS3 Support for Language & Literature

Strengthen English Before GCSE

Years 8–9 (KS3) are the bridge to GCSE. This is when students sharpen reading, writing, analysis and SPaG so they hit Year 10 with confidence. Whether your child needs to catch up, find motivation, or stretch as a high attainer, our 1-to-1 online tuition adapts to them.

English Language (KS3) – What We Cover

Reading & Analysis

Analysing fiction (narrative craft, character, setting, viewpoints)
Analysing non-fiction (argument, rhetoric, bias, structure)
Comparing texts across purpose, audience and methods

Writing & SPaG

Creative and transactional writing (narratives, articles, speeches, reviews)
Spelling, punctuation & grammar (SPaG) with precision and fluency
Vocabulary building and varied sentence structures

Spoken Language

Building confidence in discussion, presentations and formal speech
Listening for key points and responding with clarity

English Literature (KS3) – What We Cover

Core Study Areas

Shakespeare: themes, context, performance and close quotation work
Post-1940 prose & drama: modern texts and contemporary issues
20th-century prose: style, structure and authorial intent
Poetry: language, imagery, comparison and unseen analysis

We align with your child’s school scheme of work while developing the analytical habits they’ll need for GCSE Literature.

How Our Tuition Works (Student-Led,
Results-Focused)

Pre-assessment identifies mastered skills and priority gaps.
We create a tailored plan that targets reading, writing, analysis and SPaG.
Lessons use a flipped learning approach—students help choose focus areas and pace.
Every session builds confidence and calm (we open with a simple 5-breaths routine).

Students quickly experience greater participation, clearer writing, stronger analysis and improved grades.

Assessment & Tuition Costs

Assessment* – £350: 1.5-2 hours
Includes the test, marking, comparison with student self-assessment, a written report and a parent consultation. This pinpoints and prioritises the skills to learn: 3-4 hours

*If your child completed a marked school test in the past 3 months, further testing may not be required.

Tuition - £79 per 60-minute 1-to-1 lesson
+ £11.41/month for resources (billed quarterly)

Why Parents Choose LearningClubs

KS3 specialists who prepare students for GCSE readiness. Precise feedback on reading, writing, SPaG, and analysis. Calm, encouraging teaching with mindfulness to manage pressure. Transparent progress updates after lessons.

Parent FAQs – Year 8 & Year 9 English

Q: Is this KS3 English or early GCSE?

A: It’s KS3 English (Years 8–9) with pre-GCSE skills: close reading, evidence-based analysis, structured writing and SPaG accuracy.

Q: Will tuition follow my child’s school texts?
A: Yes. We support current class texts and develop transferable skills for new texts, unseen passages and comparative questions.

Q: My child’s capable but unmotivated—can you help?
A: Absolutely. Our student-led planning and targeted goals increase ownership and momentum, turning ability into achievement.

Q: How soon will we see progress?
A: Many families notice clearer, more accurate writing and stronger analysis within a few weeks, followed by sustained grade improvements.

📌 Give your child the English skills and confidence they need before GCSE.