Testimonials
Student Comments
Parent Comments
“First off, Miss Van Zyl is very easy to follow because she always goes at my pace. It’s like she knows exactly how fast or slow I need to go to understand everything. She doesn’t rush or goes too slow; just right! Miss Van Zyl welcomes questions with a big smile and is always ready to help me figure things out. She makes maths really fun. I used to be quite good at maths, but I definitely feel I’ve improved a LOT. I never thought maths could be so cool! So, if you need a maths tutor, Miss Van Zyl is the one to go for. She’s super patient, mega-friendly, and makes maths feel like a hobby. I’m happy to say, I passed all the 11+ exams I applied for such as: Kent, Bexley, St Olave’s and Wilsons. I’d give her 10 out of 5 stars if I could! Tiago (11+ student 2024)”
— Tiago, Year 5 11+ student 2024
“Miss van Zyl taught me maths for year 4. She makes maths fun, I enjoyed all my class because she took her time to make sure I understood fractions and percentages and large number multiplication and division, which helped with my class work and tests. I will he now use everything she taught me to prepare for my 11 plus test. She is the best maths teacher because she engages me to work independently in a group and always look forward to my classes.”
— Sophia, Year 4 11+ student 2024
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“Miss van Zyl helped me breeze through all 3 higher Maths papers to secure a solid grade 9 at GCSE. Before being tutored by her, I was constantly finding myself stuck on long and complex maths questions; however, the targeted and focused lessons with Miss allowed me to become more confident and secure in my Maths skills. The small class sizes combined with the thorough teaching of each topic allowed for all of my precise problems to be resolved. Even my Maths teacher noticed and complimented me on the improvements I made during Maths lessons whilst being tutored by Miss van Zyl. Without her, I couldn't have achieved the grade 9!”
— Ethan Mak, GCSE 2024
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“Miss van Zyl was an excellent tutor for my A level mathematics and really helped me improve my knowledge and exam skills! I went up a grade from my mocks and went into the exams so much more confident than I had been before the lessons. Each lesson was organised and planned very efficiently towards what I needed help with and I could tell she put a lot of work into each session. I am very grateful to the help and confidence she gave me!”
— Greta, A level 2024
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“From both my husband and myself; we cannot thank you enough. We will be forever indebted to you. I remember coming across your contact details and getting excited about the prospect that you agreed to tutor Erica for 11+ and subsequently Ethan for GCSE. You have not only expertly supported and guided both through different phases of their education with great success and both have passed their respective exams, but also your unwavering patience, your kind and reassuring manner have instilled both with confidence going forward. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.”
— Lisa Mak and husband
“We are deeply indebted to Tiana for her time and patience for teaching our child. Tiana goes above and beyond to support her parents' anxiety. She always gives makes time for 1:1 feedback and helps parents with additional resources outside her paid time if it is desperately needed for the child. The maths intellect and skills and techniques are easily memorable by children. It helped my child to do well exceptionally well at school. It has helped my child to prepare for 11 plus exams. The materials and resources she teaches, she makes it easy to access on Tutorbird, and she makes the process online easy and stress free.”
— Shamima Akhtar and Dr. Choudhury
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“I am delighted to recommend the 11+ tuition provided by Mrs Glasson and Ms Van Zyl. I was Mrs Glasson's Head of English at The Tiffin Girls' School and worked with her at Sutton Grammar. I worked with Ms Van Zyl at SGS, where she was Head of Maths.
I have known Mrs Glasson for 18 years; I have known Ms Van Zyl for 10 years.
They are gifted subject specialists and outstanding teachers. They are former 11+ exam writers and markers. I have complete confidence that they can teach students to pass the exams of highly selective schools.
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Their teaching is not just for the 11+. When you enrol in their classes, you are investing in your child’s future. If you decide to engage with the tuition process, I do not think you will find better tutors than Mrs Glasson and Ms Van Zyl.”
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— Mr Nigel Cracknell, former Head of English in three grammar schools. 11+, KS3, GCSE and A Level examiner, 32 years.
Teacher of English, 45 years.
