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Getting into 11+ tutoring?

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Toutafait · 30/09/2025 18:08

I'm wondering about whether I would realistically stand any chance as a self-employed 11+ tutor, and would welcome opinions. I'm not qualified to teach in primary or secondary school. However, I'm qualified to teach English as a foreign language and have many years of experience in doing that. I focus on teaching children and they usually stay with me for years. I get great feedback from parents and get on very well with children. I design my own lesson materials.
My DC took the 11+ exams for all the Devon grammar schools and was offered places at all those schools. I tutored my DC for those exams, teaching myself the material as I went. I tend to learn quickly and I'm good at explaining things to children.
I love teaching English, but it isn't at all well paid. I also enjoy new challenges. Would I be wasting my time advertising myself as available to teach 11+ online? Obviously, I would start off offering a lower rate than is offered by established teachers. I'd have to think carefully about where to advertise.

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caringcarer · 30/09/2025 20:39

You could try but there are so many qualified primary teachers already offering this service.

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