Reviews
“Nick has been working with my son in preparation for his English GCSE’s for the last few months, I have been so pleased with his progress and would definitely recommend Nick for anyone looking for an English tutor, my son is dyslexic and a reluctant learner, Nick is able to explain things in a way that clicks for him, he is amazingly patient and his positivity and enthusiasm is infectious. I am so pleased to have him as a tutor for my son who is far more confident sitting his mocks than he was before his tuition started. I look forward to him tutoring my other children in the future. Thank you”
"Really good tutor. Have felt my confidence in english improving since I started lessons with him.
Update: Nick is the GOAT I went from a U to a 5 and now I am in my final year of sixth form. I would probably still be retaking my exams if it wasn't for him"
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“Nick has been tutoring my son in English since the start of this academic year. We have been enormously impressed with his teaching style, professionalism , knowledge and his passion for the subject. My son leaves every session feeling positive and accomplished. As a teacher myself I can recognise what a great job Nick is doing and I feel very confident knowing that my son is in such good hands and being prepared well for his exams next year. I could not recommend him highly enough!"
“Our son Sam started online lessons with Nick towards the end of Year 10. We felt that Sam needed more support with his English and hopefully, this would be beneficial with his other subjects. Nick is super friendly, enthusiastic, and along with his knowledge has meant that Sam enjoys his lessons and has grown in confidence and understanding. It was great to hear from Sam that he is now confident to answer questions in his English class which he states is all credit due to his lessons with Nick. We would recommend Nick to others and our youngest son is about to start lessons with him too!!”
“I am extremely grateful to Nick for his tutoring over the past four years. When I first started, I had a strong dislike for English, but thanks to his guidance, I have transformed into a student who is now expected to achieve some of my best grades in the subject. Nick's teaching methods are distinctive and tailored to my individual needs, and he possesses the perfect formula for addressing each exam question effectively.
Nick is an exceptional teacher, and I have thoroughly enjoyed embarking on this educational journey with him over the past four years. His dedication and expertise have been invaluable in my academic growth. I wholeheartedly recommend his services to anyone seeking a tutor who can make a significant difference in their learning experience.”
“Nick's teaching style stands out for its engaging and conversational approach. He fosters an environment where I can take ownership of my answers, encouraging active participation and critical thinking. His ability to provide instant and constructive feedback has been instrumental in refining my understanding. Nick's dedication to interactive and personalized teaching has not only made learning enjoyable but has also empowered me to excel in English with confidence. I have improved 4 GCSE grades in teacher assessment and looking forward to my mock exams this month.
Zak”
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“Nicholas is a great tutor and has made GCSE English Literature and English Language engaging topics for her. Within a term he’s managed to help her go from 5/6 in Eng Lang to 8 in her mocks and 4/5 in English so Lit to a 6+ (almost 7). Truly remarkable. Most importantly, daughter is now interested in the topics, has a solid understanding, and always says she enjoys her lessons. Amazing.”
“Nick is honestly the best teacher I ever had, he is so intelligent and the way he explains the subject is just amazing! The methods he uses to teach are the best and they will prepare you for the exam! I went from an F to an A because of his lessons and I really thought that it wouldn't be possible, especially because English is not my first language. He is just brilliant and I'm so grateful that he was able to take me on as a student. Thank you so much!”
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“Nick was really great at working with my brother who was resitting his English exams in a very short time frame. Nick gave him real confidence to tackle the exam again and helped him understand things his teachers had never fully explained! Thanks Nick!”
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“Nicholas has a unique approach which is both refreshing and most importantly effective. In particular, my children value his guidance regarding exam technique, and how to aim for the higher marks by avoiding common pitfalls. Nicholas is approachable, friendly and professional and comes with my highest recommendation. Marie”
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“You will not find a better tutor no matter how hard you look. Nick is so professional, passionate about his subject and delivers in a way that made my 15 year old son enthused and engaged. I can’t speak highly enough. Over and above subject matter expertise he gave my son confidence and a 6 when he had been predicted a 3.”
“We had several lessons so far and are extremely happy! My son found it easy to grasp the concepts for his GCSE work and I can already see progress in his work and attitude. Nick is a great and very experienced tutor whose teaching methods are most effective in encouraging active participation by the learner.”
These are 12 of the most representative five-star reviews from over 100 collected over 15 years of GCSE English tuition, originally gathered through First Tutors before the platform closed in 2026.
Rather than list every review, these 12 have been chosen to reflect the real range of students and situations I have worked with; big grade turnarounds, students who were struggling or reluctant learners, last-minute exam preparation, and long-term support across multiple years, so you can read what's most relevant to your own child's situation.
The full archive of reviews (over 100, can be downloaded here, if you wished to read them!
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