GCSE Maths foundations
Understanding a method in class but slipping on algebra, ratio or multi-step questions alone, at Foundation or Higher tier.
London, UK
From £11/hour
Online Private Tutors in London for GCSE, IGCSE, A-Level and IB Students
Online private tutors in London for GCSE, IGCSE, A-Level and IB Diploma students, matched to AQA, Pearson Edexcel, OCR, Cambridge International and IB specifications. Many students understand the work in class but lose marks to gaps in key topics, exam technique or unfamiliar questions. Combo Tutors Academy provides one-to-one online lessons with subject specialists for families across London, from Hampstead and Islington to Wimbledon and Canary Wharf. Targeted past-paper practice and mark-scheme feedback build secure understanding and exam confidence, helping students work towards higher grades.
- One-to-one online lessons in UK time
- Tutors matched to the exam board and specification
- From £11/hour, with a free 30-minute trial
- Registered office in Spitalfields, London E1
- Since 2020supporting students
- 1,200+families supported
- 1,000+tutors in our network
Exams and routes
Which Online Tutors Can You Find in London?
Choose the course first, then the tutor: a strong GCSE Maths teacher is not automatically right for IB Maths AA HL or A-Level Further Maths.
| Route | What it involves | Key dates |
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| GCSE | Maths, English, Biology, Chemistry and Physics from AQA, Pearson Edexcel and OCR. Foundation or Higher tier, topic gaps and past papers for grades 4–9. | Years 10–11 · exams May–June |
| IGCSE | Cambridge IGCSE and Pearson Edexcel International GCSE in Maths, the sciences, Computer Science, Business, Accounting and Economics, matched to the syllabus code. | Usually Years 10–11 |
| A-Level | Maths, Further Maths, the sciences and Economics from AQA, Edexcel and OCR: pure and applied content, A/A* questions and exam technique. | Years 12–13 · exams May–June |
| IB Diploma | Maths AA or AI, the sciences, Economics and Business Management at HL or SL, with papers and Internal Assessment criteria. | Sixth form · exams in May |
| AP | College Board courses such as AP Calculus, Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Computer Science for American-curriculum students. | Exams in May |
| 11+ and 13+ entrance | Grammar schools in Barnet, Bexley, Bromley, Enfield, Kingston upon Thames, Redbridge and Sutton set their own 11+; independent schools run their own 11+ or 13+ assessments. | Set by each borough or school |
Where students need help
Where London Students Need Help
The difficulties families bring to us most often, by qualification.
Analysis in GCSE English
Describing a text instead of analysing how the writer uses language and structure.
Matching the IGCSE board
Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics 0580 and Edexcel International GCSE Mathematics A 4MA1 are different qualifications.
The jump to A-Level and IB
Applying concepts independently in calculus, Physics and long-answer questions, or choosing between IB Maths AA and AI.
Our tutors
Meet Our Experienced Online Tutors
Verified tutor profiles matched to the subjects and exams London families ask for most.
VerifiedAlex Chen
Cambridge Graduate — IB Maths AA/AI HL & SL Expert
IB Math AA HLIB Math AI HLIB Physics HL
VerifiedRajan Patel
LSE MSc — IB Economics & Business Management Expert
IB Economics HLIB Business Mgmt HLIB Maths AI
VerifiedDr. Sarah Mitchell
Oxford PhD — A-Level Chemistry & Biology Specialist
A-Level ChemistryA-Level BiologyIGCSE Chemistry+2
VerifiedJames Whitaker
Imperial MSc — A-Level Maths & Further Maths Expert
A-Level MathematicsA-Level Further MathsIB Maths
VerifiedEmma Lawrence
Durham First-Class — GCSE Maths Specialist
GCSE MathematicsGCSE Further MathsKS3 Maths
VerifiedClaire Henderson
Oxford MA — GCSE English Language & Literature
GCSE English LanguageGCSE English LiteratureA-Level English
Online tutoring prices in London
From £11 Per Hour
The confirmed rate depends on the subject, level and tutor. Specialist sciences, Further Maths, IB, A-Level and admissions-test tuition may cost more. No fixed packages: families are billed monthly for the sessions actually used.
New students start with a free 30-minute trial.
Get a Tutor & Price RecommendationSubjects we cover
Find a London Tutor for Every Subject
Each subject links to its London page, with the exam boards, specification codes and topics students find hardest.
Mathematics Tutors
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Biology Tutors
Computer Science Tutors
Business Studies Tutors
Accounting Tutors
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Popular in London: A-Level computer science tutors in London, IGCSE computer science tutors in London, A-Level accounting tutors in London, A-Level chemistry tutors in London and IGCSE maths tutors in London.
Curricula we cover
Curricula We Teach in London
GCSE and A-Level lead for most London families; IGCSE and the IB matter at independent and international schools.
Schools we support
Supporting Students Across London's Schools
London students take GCSE, IGCSE, A-Level or IB depending on the school and subject. We never assume a board from a school's name, so please share the subject specification.
State and grammar schools
Most state schools and sixth forms enter AQA, Edexcel or OCR GCSEs and A-Levels. Grammar schools such as The Henrietta Barnett School, Queen Elizabeth's School in Barnet and Tiffin School set their own 11+ tests.
Independent schools
Schools such as Westminster, St Paul's, City of London School and Dulwich College may use GCSE, IGCSE or both, varying by subject.
IB and international schools
Southbank International School and the International School of London teach the IB Diploma.
The Henrietta Barnett SchoolQueen Elizabeth's School, BarnetTiffin SchoolWestminster SchoolSt Paul's SchoolDulwich CollegeSouthbank International SchoolInternational School of London
Combo Tutors is an independent tutoring provider and is not affiliated with the schools named above.
Areas we cover
Online Tutoring Across London's Boroughs
Lessons are online, so families anywhere in London get the same subject-matching process, without travelling to a tuition centre.
Central London
Westminster, Pimlico, Marylebone, Kensington, Chelsea · SW1, W8
North London
Hampstead, Highgate, Islington, Finchley, Barnet · NW3, N6
West London
Hammersmith, Fulham, Chiswick, Ealing · W6, W5
South West London
Wimbledon, Putney, Richmond, Kingston · SW19, SW15
South and South East
Dulwich, Clapham, Blackheath, Greenwich · SE21, SE10
East London
Spitalfields, Whitechapel, Canary Wharf, Stratford · E1, E14
Our London office
Based in Spitalfields, London
Combo Tutors Academy Ltd is registered in London. Lessons are delivered online, so families across every London borough work with us.
Suite C246, 4–6 Greatorex Street, London E1 5NFOpen in Google MapsHow lessons work
How Online Tutoring Works in London
Lessons are one-to-one and online, so the tutor is matched on subject, exam board and school route rather than on who lives nearby.
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Tell us the route
Share the school, the exam board or entrance test, the current level and the next deadline.
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Free trial lesson
A 30-minute trial with a matched tutor to check fit and find the first gaps.
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A plan with dates
The tutor builds a weekly plan back from the exam or test date, using past papers for that board.
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Weekly lessons and feedback
Lessons in UK time with marked practice and short progress notes for parents.
Why families choose us
Why Families Choose Combo Tutors
We are a UK-registered tutoring company with a London office, and every lesson is delivered online by a subject specialist.
Matched to the exact route
Tutors are chosen for the board, test or school route your child is actually sitting.
Subject specialists
Tutors are vetted for subject knowledge and teaching before they are matched.
Clear feedback
Parents get short notes on what was covered and what to practise next.
Flexible scheduling
Evening and weekend lessons in UK time, planned around school and exam dates.
What UK Families Say
Reviews from parents of students we tutor across the UK.
Sarah M.
IB Mathematics · London
My daughter was struggling with IB Mathematics HL and had almost given up hope of getting a 7. After just two months of weekly sessions with her Combo Tutors tutor, her confidence soared and she went from a predicted 4 to a final grade of 6. The personalised approach made all the difference—her tutor identified exactly where the gaps were and worked through them systematically.
James P.
A-Level Physics · Manchester
My son started tutoring for A-Level Physics about three months before his exams. His tutor was incredibly patient and broke down complex topics like electromagnetic induction into simple, intuitive steps. He ended up getting an A* which we genuinely didn't think was possible. I'd recommend Combo Tutors to any parent who wants a tutor that actually cares about your child's progress.
Priya K.
GCSE Science · Birmingham
We needed help with GCSE Science for my son who found chemistry particularly challenging. His tutor made the sessions engaging and relatable—using real-world examples that finally made reactions and bonding click for him. He improved by two grades and, more importantly, actually enjoys science now.
- GCSE
- IGCSE
- A-Levels
- IB
- AP
- 11+ and 13+
Online and private tutors
Book a Free 30-Minute Trial With an Online Tutor in London
Share your child's year group, curriculum, exam board, subjects and preferred lesson times, and we will match a suitable online tutor.
- One-to-one online lessons in UK time
- Tutors matched to the exam board and specification
- From £11/hour, with a free 30-minute trial
Guides for parents
London parents can read our GCSE Maths tutoring guide for London families, covering AQA, Edexcel and OCR at Foundation and Higher tier.
Comparing providers? See our review of online tutoring platforms in London.
FAQ
Questions London Parents Ask
What London families ask before booking a free trial lesson.
Start with your child's subject, exam board, current level and difficulties, then compare tutors on relevant subject experience, teaching approach and availability rather than price alone.
London is one of several UK cities we support. See online tutors across the UK for every location.
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