Online and in-person private tuition

One-to-one tuition that works for you

Hi, I’m Sam. I teach English Language, English Literature, History and Geography, with calm, individual support shaped around each learner.

  • 24 years in teaching
  • PGCE & Qualified Teacher Status
  • Enhanced DBS checked

15 minutes online. Free, with no card required.

Sam Somerville, private tutor

Subjects and levels

Support for what comes next

History

Knowledge, sources and written answers.

Geography

Topics, case studies and clear writing.

Also available: Functional Skills English, adult English and EAL, exam preparation and resits.

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Prices

A little extra support. A clear price.

Compare the hourly rate and the full amount you’ll pay.

Monthly subscriptions

Our lowest hourly rate when you subscribe monthly.

Best hourly rate

4 × 1-hour lessons

4 hours of individual tuition each month.

£52.50 per hour

£210 per month · billed monthly

Save £30 vs four single 1-hour lessons

Choose 1-hour subscription
Best hourly rate

4 × 2-hour lessons

8 hours of individual tuition each month.

£52.50 per hour

£420 per month · billed monthly

Save £40 vs four single 2-hour lessons

Choose 2-hour subscription

Four bookings per billing period. Choose your dates separately, subject to availability. Subscriptions renew monthly; unused lessons do not carry over. Cancellation and refund details.

Single lessons

Book the time you need, with no monthly commitment.

1-hour lesson

Focused help, regular support or exam preparation.

£60.00 per hour

£60 total · one appointment

Book a 1-hour lesson

2-hour lesson

More time for extended work and in-depth revision.

£57.50 per hour

£115 total · one appointment

Book a 2-hour lesson

4-hour lesson

One extended appointment for intensive, individual support.

£55.00 per hour

£220 total · one appointment

Book a 4-hour lesson

How lessons work

Let’s find the right starting point

  1. 1

    Book a free 15-minute online consultation.

  2. 2

    Tell me what you need help with.

  3. 3

    Choose a lesson or monthly subscription.

Online, wherever you live

Lessons take place on Google Meet. Bring a device, an internet connection and a quiet place to work.

In person in Brighton & Hove

Available by appointment. Learners travel to me; I do not travel to students.

Ask about in-person tuition

Experience you can trust

A teacher who understands the learner

I keep lessons calm, clear and focused, whether we’re building confidence, filling gaps or preparing for exams.

My experience includes three years marking AQA English Language Paper 2, with annual marker training during that work.

More about my experience

Previous learner outcomes

Previous outcomes include students progressing to the University of Oxford and a substantial number of successful Brighton College scholarship and bursary applications.

Every learner is different. No particular grade, place, scholarship or bursary can be promised.

Frequently asked questions

Useful answers

Are lessons online?

Yes. Online lessons are available wherever you live and take place on Google Meet. I also teach in person in Brighton & Hove.

Do you teach adults?

Yes. I work with adult learners, including people returning to education and learners who use English as an additional language.

Which exam boards do you cover?

I work with AQA, Edexcel, WJEC, OCR, iGCSE and TQUK where they are relevant to the learner’s course.

Can lessons be rescheduled?

Yes, with at least three days’ notice and subject to availability.

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Free 15-minute consultation

Not sure where to start?

Book a short online meeting so you can tell me what you need help with. There is no charge and no card is required.

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