Jolyon

My Passion & How I Inspire

I encourage my students to think for themselves and to learn the study techniques that will help them do that. I aim to act as a mentor and buddy, reducing any feelings of stress and allowing the student to see their work as easily doable, even fun, when approached in the right way.

My Experience

I am a private tutor offering tuition to children aged 7-18 preparing for internal school exams, the 11+ and Common Entrance as well as entry and scholarship tests to the UK’s top independent schools. I also offer revision support to GCSE and A level students, preparation for university entrance as well as general after-school homework support for any age. I have over three years’ experience as a private tutor and governor working both in London and internationally since 2012 alongside London's top private tutoring agencies. I have prepared students for scholarship tests to Eton, Westminster, Winchester, Wycombe Abbey and for general entry to Harrow, Winchester, Radley, Oundle, Ampleforth College, Wetherby, Marlborough College, Bryanston, St. Paul's, Charterhouse, Cheltenham Ladies, Benenden & Latymer Upper. 

I work primarily in London but have also worked on residential placements abroad between 1 week and 8 months in length for families living in The Bahamas, the USA, Switzerland, France, Italy, Monaco and Hong Kong. I am currently a Masters student of voice at the Royal Academy of Music and would be more than happy to supplement academic tuition with music lessons or vice versa.

Subjects That I Teach

  • ACT
  • ACT - A-Level
  • ACT - Common Entrance
  • ACT - Undergraduate
  • ACT - Interview Preparation
  • ACT - 11+
  • English
  • English - A-Level
  • English - Common Entrance
  • English - Undergraduate
  • English - Interview Preparation
  • English - 11+
  • French
  • French - A-Level
  • French - Common Entrance
  • French - Undergraduate
  • French - Interview Preparation
  • French - 11+
  • Italian
  • Italian - A-Level
  • Italian - Common Entrance
  • Italian - Undergraduate
  • Italian - Interview Preparation
  • Italian - 11+
  • Latin
  • Latin - A-Level
  • Latin - Common Entrance
  • Latin - Undergraduate
  • Latin - Interview Preparation
  • Latin - 11+
  • Maths
  • Maths - A-Level
  • Maths - Common Entrance
  • Maths - Undergraduate
  • Maths - Interview Preparation
  • Maths - 11+
  • Verbal Reasoning
  • Verbal Reasoning - A-Level
  • Verbal Reasoning - Common Entrance
  • Verbal Reasoning - Undergraduate
  • Verbal Reasoning - Interview Preparation
  • Verbal Reasoning - 11+

My Qualifications

2014-2016 Royal Academy of Music, London

MA – Vocal Performance (Bass/Baritone)

2008-2012 University of Oxford (Magdalen College)

BA (Hons) - 2:1 - Modern & Medieval Languages – French & Italian

2001-2008 The King’s School, Worcester

A-Levels: A – French, A – Latin, A – Music, A – Chemistry

GCSEs: A* – English Literature, A* – English Lang. & Lit, A* – Maths, A* – Spanish, A* – French, A* – Latin, A* – Music, A* – Biology, A* – Chemistry, A* – Physics

My Reviews

“We have 2 young girls and they have made enormous strides under Jolyon’s guidance. Jolyon is a very charming young man and we have found him a delight to have in our homes in The Bahamas and Sun Valley, Idaho. He had a brilliant education and have been very sensitive to the best way to teach our girls, experimenting with various approaches when progress was slow. In this regard, I regard him as a very creative educator, a rare find these days. Unfortunately for us, he is pursuing a career in music and returning to London, otherwise we would employ him forever. He is honest, diligent, unobtrusive, compassionate, empathetic, highly intelligent, and truly enjoys the art of teaching. I recommend him wholeheartedly and without reservation.”

My Video Introduction

Fun fact

I have a three-legged cat called Boris!