The 10 best English tutors in Leeds

General English and IELTS preparation are available at Yorkshire College, alongside Business English and online classes. The British Council-accredited school teaches international students in Leeds city centre, supporting goals linked to work, study and everyday life.

Courses accept learners from complete beginner to advanced level where stated, with a free placement test before starting. Qualified teachers deliver classroom and online options, while student life includes activities and trips. The college can arrange accommodation and provide course quotes. The minimum age is 16, and classroom courses start from £220 per week for long-term students.

General English, IELTS preparation and academic English courses are available at English Path Leeds for international and domestic learners. The school also lists business English, exam preparation and courses for teachers. Students can take a free online language test to understand their current level before choosing a course.

English Path can arrange accommodation such as homestays or student residences, subject to location and timing. Group programmes begin with a needs analysis and are designed around learners’ skills, interests and goals. Completed courses lead to an English Path certificate showing attendance and final English level.

Maths and English tuition, including SATs and 11+ preparation, is available at Explore Learning Leeds Moortown for children aged four to 16. The centre offers personalised support through tutors and adaptive teaching tools, with work adjusted to each child’s needs and progress.

In-centre tuition supports a maximum of six children at a time, while online tuition is delivered one-to-one. Technology provides tailored questions and instant marking, allowing tutors and children to see where further work is needed. Families can build a membership around their requirements, and a free trial is available before joining. Entrance exam tuition provides focused preparation for children applying to selective schools.

One-to-one GCSE English tuition is the focus at Russell-Hills GCSE Tuition in Chapel Allerton. Lessons cover English Language and English Literature, with work shaped around each student’s target grade, current ability and areas for development.

Sessions combine skills-based tasks, practice exam questions and papers with activities covering vocabulary, spelling, punctuation and grammar. English Language preparation includes both examination papers, while Literature work develops comprehension, subject terminology, analysis and evaluation. Students can also receive homework and monthly progress reports. Lessons last 1 hour and 20 minutes and cost £35 each. One-to-one tuition provides a dedicated setting for GCSE students needing focused practice and feedback.

Maths, English and exam tuition for children aged 4 to 16 is available at Explore Learning Leeds Crown Point. The centre supports school learning and provides preparation for SATs, 11 Plus and entrance exams, with GCSE maths also available.

In-centre tutors support a maximum of six children at a time, while online tuition is delivered one-to-one. Adaptive learning tools tailor questions to each child’s needs, with instant marking helping tutors and pupils see progress and adjust the work. Families can book a free trial before joining.

MindCraft Academy provides live online tutoring in English, Physics and Mathematics for UK learners from KS2 and KS3 through GCSE and A level. Its tutors support 1:1 learning, small groups, homeschooling and focused revision, using online annotations to make difficult concepts easier to follow.

The academy is run by engineers and covers AQA, OCR, IGCSE and Edexcel boards. Lessons can be shaped around a student’s goals, learning style and exam requirements, with personal attention to progress. It suits families seeking online support across more than one subject, including GCSE and A-level science, maths and computing.

GCSE, A-level and university tuition are arranged through Tutor in Leeds, with lessons available online or in the pupil’s home. The company matches each student with a tutor based on subject, requirements and learning needs, including maths, science and English.

Tutors are qualified, experienced and DBS checked, with rates including lesson preparation, travel and homework. The matching process saves families searching through profiles, while lesson frequency can change without signing up to a fixed run of sessions. Published rates are £45 an hour for GCSE tuition, £51 for A level and £57 for university tuition.

English and English Literature tutoring is available for Years 9-11, including GCSE preparation, through one-to-one lessons online or in person and one-to-one tuition within a small group. Clare Loughran works with students across different ability levels and subjects including literature, language, creative writing and transactional writing.

Lessons begin by identifying gaps in knowledge and skills, then follow an individual course of study. Group sessions can include up to four students, with each learner receiving tailored work. Clare’s background includes an MA in English Literature, a PGCE, twenty years teaching secondary English and ten years examining for key exam boards.

Kumon Maths & English in Alwoodley provides individualised maths and English programmes for children of all ages and abilities. The maths programme progresses incrementally from early number skills towards calculus, while English worksheets develop reading comprehension and a habit of reading.

Students work through carefully developed worksheets at a level set after assessment, with regular support from the Instructor. The method emphasises self-learning, independent study and working at an appropriate pace rather than preparing for one particular test. The centre offers a free assessment, and the local programme supports children from different starting points, including those needing foundational practice or extension beyond their school level.