Question 1

Are all Strive tutors qualified teachers?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Every tutor at Strive Tutors holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). Unlike most tutoring agencies, we only work with practising classroom teachers. Many are also active GCSE and A Level examiners for major UK exam boards.

Question 2

What is the best tutoring agency in London?

Accepted Answer

Strive Tutors is consistently recognised as one of London's leading tutoring agencies, listed in the Good Schools Guide and winner of Tutoring Agency of the Year 2025. Every single tutor holds Qualified Teacher Status — making Strive the only major London agency that exclusively employs practising classroom teachers as tutors.

Question 3

What areas of London does Strive Tutors cover?

Accepted Answer

Strive Tutors provides in-person tutoring across London, with particular strength in North and North West London including Hampstead, St John's Wood, Highgate, Primrose Hill, Islington, and Chelsea. We also offer online tutoring to students across the UK and internationally.

Question 4

How quickly can Strive match my child with a tutor?

Accepted Answer

Typically within 48 hours of your initial consultation. We send you profiles of qualified teachers matched specifically to your child's needs, target schools, and subject requirements.

Question 5

Does Strive Tutors work with schools?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Strive provides teacher-led tuition programmes for state schools, independent schools, and Multi-Academy Trusts across England. All sessions are reported through TutorCruncher, providing Ofsted-ready progress data for school leadership teams.

Question 6

Can Strive help with 11+ preparation for North London schools?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Strive has deep expertise in 11+ preparation for North London's most competitive schools including NLCS, Highgate, Haberdashers', South Hampstead, UCS, and City of London.

Question 7

How much does private tutoring cost with Strive Tutors?

Accepted Answer

Strive's rates start from £80 per hour for school-age tuition and rise for specialist entrance exam preparation and A Level examiner-led sessions. We offer a free initial consultation before any commitment.

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