Best Private Tutors in Bilsington, Kent (2025)

Rating: 5 / 5

Vicky has been a fantastic tutor for my daughter for 8 years right up to her GCSE exams. She tailored her lessons to my daughter's needs boosting her confidence. Vicky also greatly helped my son by providing a couple of adhoc lessons to assist him with understanding some very difficult equations on his electrical course. As a result both passed their exams. I highly recommend and wish Vicky all the best.

Rating: 5 / 5

Fiona Cameron was incredible from the very first introduction. She spent time listening to our daughter to better understand what her capabilities and interests were. Fiona modified her approach and teaching style to suit our daughter which paid dividends. As the weeks progressed the creative writing that was being produced was so incredibly powerful and descriptive. Fiona was great at sharing her enthusiasm for her subject and always encouraging and engaging. I think it was particularly helpful that Fiona made a point of showing how thrilled she was at the results of our daughter’s efforts. I’m pleased to say that as a result of everything our daughter achieved an incredible result. I can’t recommend Fiona more highly, a fabulous teacher and a gentle person to be around.

Rating: 5 / 5

Rita has helped our daughter to achieve her GCSE with care and compassion and patience. In the 6 months she was tutoring our daughter she believed in her. Our daughter felt comfortable and build a rapport up with Rita. We would highly recommend her. Thank you Rita.

Rating: 5 / 5

Vicky is such a talented tutor, my daughter had an English teacher at school that was focusing too much on the negative. She and my son had had lessons with Vicky before (in yr6) so I felt confident she’d be the perfect person to give my daughter (yr10) the boost she needed. She had weekly lessons with Vicky up until going through her GCSEs and the change in her attitude towards learning and also her confidence in her own abilities has been seriously dramatic in the last few months. Now she’s actually really looking forward to getting her GCSE results!! I’ve already put my son on Vicky’s list to give him a boost as he starts yr11. I’ll be forever grateful and can’t recommend Vicky enough, education is so important and Vicky teaches in a patient and empowering way!

Rating: 5 / 5

My daughter attended sessions at nurture learning, she absolutely loved them. She enjoyed learning through fun games. The staff were so nice, very welcoming and friendly, I have already recommended to many people 🙂

Rating: 5 / 5

My daughter started at nurture learning over a year ago after falling behind at school and struggling. I was really nervous as to how my daughter would react but she absolutely loves Anna. Anna has a natural ability with her and knows when it all gets a bit to much how to make her feel better and reassured. Anna makes the lessons so much fun she never wants to leave at the end! Looking forward to the new term ahead with her!

Rating: 5 / 5

I cannot rate Anna highly enough. The level of one to one tuition my daughter is receiving is first class. Anna has our daughter enthused about learning and is greatly developing her knowledge and abilities. Nurture learning has most definitely built our daughters confidence and really excels in giving her a wide variety of techniques to make learning enjoyable and understood. A notable improvement in such a short space of time. Thank you!

Rating: 5 / 5

Nurture Learning is amazing! My daughter has been attending 11+ group sessions for the last year and has recently also had 1-1 tuition with Anna. The biggest improvement has been my daughter's confidence! She started out the year anxious and worried and is now always excited and eager to take on new challenges. Her 11+ knowledge has come on leaps and bounds. She can now sit the test fully prepared with the tips that she has learnt along the way. Thank you so much Anna, Ruby will miss her sessions with you.

Rating: 5 / 5

Thank you Rowena for all of the support and guidance throughout the 11+ process! My son made great progress during the year and gained in confidence. He enjoyed the sessions and found Rowena patient, clear and thorough. Highly recommend Rowena as a tutor.

Rating: 5 / 5

Rowena has tutored my daughter for 13 months and she successfully passed her 11+ and taken her ISEB exams. Rowena was very good at identifying areas of improvement and bought along additional materials like practise papers every week. She also provides homework so that a structure can be maintained throughout the week. My daughter really looked forward to her lessons. Would highly recommend Rowena.

Rating: 5 / 5

I am very grateful to Rowena who has recently tutored my Son through his 11+ exam. Rowena takes the time to understand the individual child and puts their needs first. She knows how to motivate children and is skilled in her teaching methods. My 7 year old daughter is very much looking forward to having Rowena as her tutor when the time comes.

Rating: 5 / 5

Rowena has helped our son during Year 6 in the run up to the SAT tests. She has provided some great 1 to 1 tuition in an environment that allowed him to focus on specific areas where he was struggling. His confidence has grown along with his knowledge and I would certainly recommend her services to anyone looking for some extra help with their children's mathematics.

Rating: 5 / 5

Being attending for awhile for both learning math and japanese and defently must recommend as both Nicola and Alix teaching has been outstanding im learning a whole new language that i thought would be impossible to learn but over time its becoming easier to learn, with maths ive finally got a variety of skills that now im able to understand how different methords can help understanding algibra which is not my best subject. Thanks for everything Nicola and Alix

Rating: 5 / 5

My son attended for Kent test prep, Nicola & Sue made it fun and their relaxed attitude really suited him, making him confident in his abilities. Thank you so much!

Rating: 5 / 5

They were fabulous at helping my daughter get through her maths GCSES.

Rating: 5 / 5

Both my son and I were made to feel welcome on day 1. He went for the week long tutoring before the Kent test the week before the test itself. My son said he had a great time by the time Friday came and it didn’t feel like a school session at all they played games and had fun all through the week. After the test itself he stated he was so glad he had had this opportunity to practise as it made the test feel a lot easier. Thanks so much to both ladies at Dymchurch tutoring for all your support!

Rating: 5 / 5

My daughter has been attending Explore Ashford for a few months now and loves every minute of it! The tutors interact with the children with such enthusiasm and bring a different concept to learning - Elise can’t wait to attend every lesson and her confidence has improved tenfold. I would highly recommend Explore learning for any child. It is also a great insight for parents on how their children are achieving as the tutors keep you updated every session, via mail and by 121 update meetings. I feel I understand my child’s strengths and challenges more now which I wouldn’t have previously known about from her school. Thank you to all at explore 5* all the way!!

Rating: 5 / 5

My son has been attending explore for the past few months and we have definitely noticed an improvement with his progress. School can be quite overwhelming for our son but we have found the team in Ashford very supportive and inclusive with our child. They adapt his sessions to best support his learning needs so he can get the best out of each sessions. We Would definitely recommend explore to other families.

Rating: 4 / 5

My 3 children have all spent time at Explore learning in Ashford Kent, and they have enjoyed it. Learning has been fun and interactive, and they were well prepared for the 11 plus test and all passed! Thank you to all the dedicated tutors at EL!

Rating: 5 / 5

My daughter has been attending this tution for almost around two years and she always comes back with a smile on her face and telling me all about what she did 🤣 She absolutely loves it and doesn’t plan on leaving anytime sooner! She also mentions how her tutors are so kind and nice(Beth, Klara) and aswell as the managers! My daughter enjoys her 11+ and usual two hours on a Wednesday!

Rating: 5 / 5

My Daughter went to set4success for 11+ tuition and passed this year. It's a lovely, relaxed learning environment that she really enjoys going to, inspired to learn through the lovely teacher and grammar school students. We are going to continue having lessons until year 7 as it has really supplemented primary school and is a great confidence boost! What's more my Daughter has asked herself to continue as she enjoys it so much! It's been wonderful watching her grow in confidence and has done her an absolute power of good!! Thank you set4success!!

Rating: 5 / 5

Claire and her team have been fantastic over the past year. The tuition is 1st class and has been a great help to my son. Cannot recommend set4success enough.😊

Rating: 5 / 5

We began with Set4Success in September, a full year before the 11+ exams, scheduling twice-weekly sessions with one of their outstanding teachers, Xavier. Thanks to his guidance, our son also achieved an A* in 5th grade for Maths and English, setting a strong foundation for passing the 11+ exam in year 6. The team at Set4Success is incredibly supportive, genuinely invested in each child's success, and offers ample mock exam opportunities to monitor progress and build confidence. Our son passed his Kent Test with ease, and we’re truly grateful for the team’s flexibility and understanding, especially as we approached the final exam. Xavier's dedication has maximized our son's learning, and we couldn’t be more thankful. Highly recommended! 💓👏🙌

Rating: 5 / 5

I cannot recommend Claire and the Set4success team enough - they made my daughter feel welcome and comfortable immediately and their efforts helped her immensely. By the time the Kent Test came around her confidence was through the roof. We’ll be back again when the time comes for our youngest.

Rating: 5 / 5

Being relatively new to Kent I found the whole selective system and Kent Test process somewhat overwhelming, but Jeni completely demystified it and made it all feel more manageable. Our son not only didn't complain about her tutoring sessions but actively looked forward to them! We were quite late to discover Jeni but I'm so grateful we did - she's been an absolute game-changer and I can't recommend her enough.

Rating: 5 / 5

I would highly recommend Jeni from Sunnydene! My daughter was preparing for the Kent test and my friend had recommended Jeni for Mock tests (we already had a tutor by this point). The mock tests ran very smoothly, the feedback was very helpful and valuable. We focused on the feedback provided and the second mock test result showed a massive improvement on my daughter’s scores! We then had some sessions during the summer holiday to get ready for the final day. My daughter passed the Kent test! I would like to thank Jeni for all the feedback and help she provided. I would highly recommend Sunnydene if you are looking to prepare your child for the Kent test, for both tutoring and mock tests!

Rating: 5 / 5

A huge thank you to Jeni for all her hard work with our son throughout Year 5. He came out of every one of her sessions full of smiles and enthusiasm. She not only helped to encourage his learning, but also provided much needed navigation and reassurance to us. Having never been through the Kent Test process before we felt slightly bewildered at times, but all her additional information sessions, informal chats, and formal feedback throughout the year was just brilliant. Thank you!

Rating: 5 / 5

A rare find; if you are looking for a reputable tutor, I cannot recommend Sunnydene enough! I have complete faith in Jeni’s understanding of the system and test papers. Very structured and lots of parent info to guide you along the way too. My two children have been tutored here and got the outcome we hoped for in the dreaded Kent test. Thanks Sunnydene :-)

Rating: 5 / 5

Kip McGrath offer a brilliant tutoring service in Folkestone. Thanks to them my son passed the local Grammar School Test. I couldn’t thank them enough. All the teachers were very attentive and offered honest feedback after every lesson. My son enjoyed going there every week. I recommend Kip McGrath for anyone wishing to provide tutoring for their children.

Rating: 5 / 5

We are very grateful to Jon and to Mel at Kip McGrath Folkestone. Our son attended tutoring sessions in preparation for the Kent Test, and the atmosphere was calm and relaxed whilst also being rigorous. Most importantly, he enjoyed his lessons, looked forward to them, and left each time feeling confident. We thoroughly recommend this tutoring practice.

Rating: 5 / 5

Highly recommend Kip McGrath Folkestone & Hythe. Jon is a great tutor and my daughter felt relaxed for her sessions and although we don't know the 11+ result yet, we still feel that whatever happens it was worth taking up the sessions. Thank you team for everything you do!

Rating: 5 / 5

Both my children have attended Kip McGarth in Folkestone, the improvement in their confidence to do their exams has made so much difference and allowed them to meet their full potential. Both of them really enjoyed attending and the tutors on both occasions were outstanding. I would highly recommend Kip McGarth if you are looking for extra support for your child.

Rating: 5 / 5

We were recommended Marolyn by friends who said she was very good. My son did very well in both Shepway and Kent test, and we are very grateful for her patience and teaching. She was such a great help and so supportive, my son couldn’t have done it without her. Definitely recommend Marolyn! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!

Rating: 5 / 5

Marolyn is an experienced, excellent tutor. Expect to work hard and you will be in good hands. Our child needed to prepare for the Kent and Shepway Tests. Marolyn set very clear work guidelines, provided lots of information and communicated with us all very clearly. I would highly recommend her and we will be using her services again.

Rating: 5 / 5

Marolyn is a fantastic experienced tutor. My daughter came to Marolyn late on however she knew exactly what to work on and I knew that having Marolyn would give my daughter the best possible chance of passing. I have found out today my daughter has passed both the Shepway and Kent test. I would 100 percent recommend!

Rating: 5 / 5

Marolyn has proved to be an excellent teacher. Passed both Kent test and Shepway test. Highly recommended. As a previous review said. Work hard and you will be rewarded. Thank you