British English Writing Consultation
I offer specialised online writing mentorship for students aged 7 to 14, tailored for international and expat families navigating UK independent school entry. Every programme is built around your child’s age, ability and goals – from building strong writing foundations and a confident voice, to focused preparation for competitive entry exams such as the 11+, 13+, ISEB Pretest, UKiset and international school admissions.
With Home Star Tuition, your child will learn how to:
- Write with Clarity and Confidence: Refine their prose so it reads with real precision and a confident, natural style.
- Develop Their Own Writing Voice: Build a mature, thoughtful style that stands out to independent school admissions boards.
- Structure Strong Essays: Build the skills to construct clear arguments, analyse texts and organise ideas cohesively.
- Feel Confident Under Exam Conditions: Prepare thoroughly so they can perform at their best in competitive entrance and reading papers.
- Receive Genuinely Tailored Teaching: Get the full attention of a specialist tutor working entirely around your child.
Case studies and outcomes
‘Abi was an absolute pleasure to have as a member of staff. Her many attributes
included being very positive and relating well to all members of staff, students and
parents and having a very positive demeanour. In addition, Abi’s classroom programmes were highly effective in lifting achievement. I would recommend Abi as an outstanding teacher, person and colleague and have no hesitation in recommending her.’ – Brian, Principal and School Advisor, New Zealand
‘Abi is a thoughtful, patient and encouraging tutor to my daughter. She takes great care to make each lesson interesting and varied, which helps keep my daughter engaged and motivated. We’ve seen a clear improvement in her English skills and have been very pleased with the support Abi has given. We would highly recommend her to other families.’ – Liz, Parent
‘We have worked with Abigail for nearly two years, and she has been an excellent teacher throughout this time. She is always punctual, responsible, and well-prepared for lessons. Abigail follows students’ progress closely, carefully observes their learning needs, and provides very useful and detailed feedback after each lesson. She is also highly supportive and communicates very well with both the team and parents. Parents have built a strong sense of trust in her teaching, and students enjoy her lessons and feel comfortable participating in class. We truly appreciate her professionalism, reliability, and dedication, and we are very happy to continue working with her.’ – Education agent, Hong Kong
‘Abi is a very nice and passionate teacher, she always inspires me to use my creativity. Particularly, she taught me 5 different types of sentences structure, all of them will be used ever, and she also made a specific reading list for me. I am very grateful to be Abi’s student.’ – Student, Shanghai
‘Abi has been helping some of our young students improve their English Reading and Writing skills. She is a true educator – not necessarily lies in delivering an exciting session only, but also her careful design of each topic based on individual student’s strengths and weaknesses before everything starts. Students are confident, passionate and active during the sessions, able to reflect afterwards and apply what is learned in practice. She inspires students to find their own answers / paths as each child is different, and that is what education is about.’ – Education agent, Shanghai
Charlie’s story: a 13+ success
Before I started working with Charlie, despite his creativity and natural flair, his writing lacked variation in sentence structure. He was struggling with presenting his ideas in a way that matched the sophistication expected by top boarding schools. He felt frustrated because he knew his ideas were engaging, yet his writing didn’t reflect his true potential. I helped by teaching him my signature gold sentence structures, giving him the tools to add maturity, rhythm and precision to his writing. Today Charlie has secured an offer for 13+ entrance to Tonbridge.
Book a Consultation
I work with families across the world who are preparing for UK independent school entry, considering a relocation, or simply want an honest look at their child’s writing. If any of that sounds like you, I’d be glad to help. Booking is available here.
Book a Trial Lesson
If you would prefer to try a lesson before committing to a full programme, you can book a one-off trial lesson with me. It’s a straightforward way for your child to experience our teaching style, and for you to see whether we’re the right fit before moving forward.
Get in Touch
For anything urgent, you can reach me directly at abigail@homestartuition.com, or use the form below. I aim to respond within 24 hours.
