We offer tuition for a broad variety of age ranges, from preparatory school to university. Our tutors are first class academics with extensive teaching experience; we can offer tuition for all major exams, from Common Entrance up to university level, and also non-exam focused tuition looking at more general development.

We have tutors who are specialists in core subjects such as English, Maths and Science, Business and Economics, as well as more specialised disciplines such as Classics and Arts subjects. Regardless of the level of tuition and the particularities of the subject, the common element is that our tutors are highly qualified, experienced, and personable, with a proven track record.

Through our extensive team of consultants we are well placed to offer students and their families advice on primary and secondary school entry, and to assist in facilitating entry to the very best independent schools in the UK (along with Switzerland and the US).

Choosing between the many excellent schools in the UK can be a difficult and time-consuming ordeal. Our consultants, many of whom possess decades of experience working in some of the UK’s most prestigious preparatory and secondary independent schools, can offer invaluable assistance. They are able to offer insights into the character of each school, different entry criteria, and an insider’s perspective on the reality of life at the school.

If entry to a particular school is required, we are able to provide an unparalleled degree of assistance: from carrying out a preliminary academic and personal assessment by a qualified educational expert, to facilitating visits to the school and organising meetings with staff.

On top of this we are able to provide focused tuition for any academic component necessary for entry to a particular school. We would be in contact with the family and all other necessary parties throughout the process, and be on hand at all times to provide such attention and assistance as required. We are experts in helping students with Common Entrance and Sixth Form entry into the very best schools in the UK.

We also support students with unconventional, emergency and last minute school-entries.

We help students choose the university and course that would best suit their aspirations and academic level.

Our experts are on hand to guide students through the labyrinth of universities and courses. Variations between courses can be a particular area of confusion, as seemingly slight differences often have a significant effect on the educational experience. We are always careful to draw attention to these variations, and ensure that the student is fully informed before making their decision.

Specific location is an oft-overlooked aspect when choosing a university, particularly for foreign students, and yet this too has a significant effect on personal and academic wellbeing. We ensure that students are well-briefed on the locale of their chosen university and made aware of the specific character of the environment, so that they are as fully informed as possible before making the decision to live there.

In an effort to provide the most attentive service possible, we can often put students in touch with alumni to offer a better idea of the reality of student life at universities throughout the UK (and abroad).

We work with different university specialists, depending on the part of the world and university-type in question, so that our advice is always regionally-specific and informed by any recent evolutions in a particular university system or application process.

We run specialised Russell Group and Oxbridge preparation courses to prepare students across the full range of subjects. This includes specialised interview preparation with subject experts who have already studied at these universities and guide many students successfully each year.

We provide a comprehensive US university application service that guides students from their very first step all the way through to acceptance at their chosen institution.

Our dedicated experts provide a detailed overview of over 4000 US universities, helping a student boil them down to the most appropriate ‘reach’, ‘target’ and ‘safety’ schools. Through our network, we can often put an applicant in touch with someone who either works or studies at a particular institution, to give them an insider’s view.

The Common App is the central component of the US university application process. Our specialist team gives detailed advice on the all-important essays, and our tutors can deliver both the theoretical and practical knowledge required. We also provide interview preparation, although this is not generally a central element of US university applications. Our consultants have themselves sat on the admissions boards to some of the most top US universities and have lived and breather the process for decades.

Many students applying to American universities will need to take the SAT or ACT. We offer specialist SAT and ACT tutors of the highest calibre, who are themselves US educated and have extensive experience tutoring both the verbal and mathematical aspects of the exams. Our tutors are graduates of either Ivy League universities or prestigious institutions like MIT or Stanford. They teach our students specific exam techniques for both sections of the exams, using a range of specially created in-house revision materials.

We offer evening and weekend tuition anywhere in the UK. This is useful for students looking to grasp a topic, gain an edge in a subject or prep for an exam. Although less intensive than our residential placements, it can be highly effective during term time, alongside regular schooling — and is particularly beneficial for students who need to improve their independent study skills.

We oversee every placement and are on hand throughout to provide any further help or materials that may be required. As with all tuition we do at Riviera Tutors, we also discuss the student’s progress with the family and go through the tutor’s feedback with them. This dialogue with the parents is crucial to our progress, and we like to spend time discussing how to refine our strategy for each student.

Online sessions are an excellent way to give students access to the best possible educational resources without the need for travel. It can be a convenient alternative if the student lives abroad and the amount of work required would not justify flying a tutor over for an intensive residential placement.

In certain circumstances online lessons can be as effective as lessons in person, and we have found that the current generation of students are perfectly comfortable working via a computer screen.

Once again, our tutors are selected for their experience and expertise in the subject to be taught and they are provided with all the necessary teaching materials. Our goal is always the same: to give the highest quality tuition service, with superb tutors and a dedicated team on hand to support both tutor and the student.

In addition we provide our tutors with up-to-date resources such as online whiteboards and shared documents to enhance the online tutoring process.

Our network of consultants throughout the UK specialise in helping students at two key stages in their academic careers.

Firstly, they are able to help primary school-age children secure a place at some of the top independent schools in the UK by providing in-depth knowledge (usually first-hand). Then they offer the student a realistic overview of their chances.

At university level our consultants are able to offer university and subject-specific advice about which institutions would best suit a student’s aspirations, as well as expert help with the application process.

In addition, we are specialists at working with families who are trying to bridge educational systems, or who may have found themselves caught between two different regions, systems or languages. We start by analysing the educational journey of a particular student, and building a plan based on their own combination of strengths and weaknesses based on their unique background and journey.