High school · Ages 14-18
High School English Tutor for Grades 9-12
Literature, essays and exam prep for AP, SAT, GCSE, IB and senior English, one-to-one and in your time zone.
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How it works, in short
TaleemSquare high school English tutoring supports students in Grades 9-12 with literature analysis, essay writing and exam preparation. Tutors cover school English courses, AP English Language and Literature, the SAT Reading and Writing section, GCSE and A-level English, IB English A, and senior courses in Canada and Australia.
Lessons are live and one-to-one, and students do all their own writing. Plans start at $85 a month after a free assessment.
- Format
- Live, one-to-one, online
- Lesson length
- 45 minutes
- Level
- Ages 14-18
- Price
- From $85 a month
What changes after a term of lessons
Stronger essays
Writes focused, well-evidenced analytical and argumentative essays.
Confident with literature
Understands and analyses set texts, including Shakespeare and poetry.
Exam-ready
Knows the format and timing of AP, SAT, GCSE, IB or senior exams.
What we cover
Lessons follow your child's own school or homeschool curriculum. These are the areas we work on most at this level.
Literary analysis
Theme, character, language and structure in novels, drama and poetry.
Essay writing
Thesis, structure, evidence and analysis for school and exams.
Rhetorical analysis
How writers persuade, for AP English Language and similar courses.
SAT Reading and Writing
Short-passage comprehension, words in context and Standard English conventions.
Research and sources
Using and citing sources in research papers.
College essays
Brainstorming and revising personal statements, written by the student.
Signs your child could use help
- English grade pulling down the GPA
- Essays get feedback like unclear or shallow
- Struggling with set texts
- SAT Reading and Writing score lower than math
- GCSE or senior exams approaching
- College essay deadlines coming up
One of these on its own is normal. Two or three together usually point to a specific gap, and finding it is what the free assessment is for.
Taught to your curriculum, wherever you live
High school English, AP English, and the SAT
School English courses follow state ELA standards. AP English Language and Literature exams are in May. The digital SAT Reading and Writing section has 54 questions in two modules.
GCSE English Language and Literature; A-level English
GCSE exams come at the end of Year 11. A-level English Literature or Language follows in Years 12-13. Tutors follow your exam board.
Level: Years 10-13 (GCSE and A-level)
Provincial English courses, Grades 9-12
High school English in Ontario, BC and Alberta, including the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test, usually written in Grade 10, and Grade 12 university-preparation English.
Level: Grades 9-12
Senior English: HSC, VCE, QCE and others
Senior English courses study prescribed texts and assess essays and other tasks. Tutors follow your state's course and exam style.
Level: Years 9-12 (HSC, VCE, QCE)
Inside a 45-minute high school English lesson
One 45-minute session. Tutors adjust the timings to your child.
4 min
Check-in
Assignments and deadlines this week.
12 min
Close reading
Analysing a key passage or poem.
8 min
Plan
Planning an essay response.
16 min
Write and review
Drafting a paragraph with feedback.
5 min
Wrap-up
Next steps sent on WhatsApp.
How we teach high school English
Course and exam focused
Lessons follow your teen's texts, assignments and exam dates.
Feedback on real work
Tutors give specific feedback on drafts and practice essays; the student revises.
Analysis made concrete
A clear method for close reading makes analysis less mysterious.
Respect for independence
Teens set goals with the tutor and take ownership of their progress.
After each class you get a WhatsApp note: what was read, what clicked, and one thing to practise at home.
Simple monthly plans
$85a month for 2 one-to-one reading and English lessons a week
- Free 45-minute assessment first
- No contract, cancel any month
- No registration fee
- 4-class money-back promise
- Switch tutor at no cost
- WhatsApp update after every class
Starter
2 lessons a week, best for keeping up with school
$85/mo
GrowthMost chosen
3 lessons a week, best for catching up + building confidence
$119/mo
Intensive
4 lessons a week, best for exam prep & fast improvement
$149/mo
Common worries, honest answers
“Will the tutor write essays for my teen?”
No. Tutors coach and give feedback, but students write and revise everything themselves, in line with school and exam rules.
“My teen is strong in math but weak in English.”
That is common. Clear structures for analysis and essays often help analytical students a lot.
“Can you help with the SAT verbal section?”
Yes. Tutors build comprehension and grammar skills and practise SAT Reading and Writing questions.
Frequently asked questions
How can I help my teen improve in English?
What is on the SAT Reading and Writing section?
Can a tutor help with AP English?
How much does high school English tutoring cost?
Do you help with college application essays?
Do you tutor GCSE and A-level English?
Book a free 45-minute assessment
Your child meets a tutor for a real one-to-one session. You get an honest read on where they are and what would help, even if the answer is that they don't need tutoring right now.
- 1
We reply on WhatsApp
Usually within 10 minutes, to find a time that suits your family.
- 2
Your child meets the tutor
A relaxed 45-minute session to see their level and how they learn.
- 3
You decide
You get a recommendation and a plan. No card details, no pressure.