English Language Home Tuition (All ages) Learn in the comfort of your tutor's home,
in the UK and Ireland.
Home tuition is a unique opportunity to live and learn in the home of a professional English teacher, benefiting from one-to-one personalised lessons in a comfortable and relaxed environment.
What is Home Tuition?
On a home tuition course you benefit from one-to-one lessons in the relaxed and immersive environment of the teacher’s home, and you have your own private room there too.
You help define your learning pathway by discussing your needs and objectives before you arrive. Your teacher will then build a bespoke programme for you to follow during your stay.
All Bucksmore programmes include excursions to local places of interest.
Bucksmore Home Tuition (formerly Bucksmore Homelingua) has welcomed students for over 20 years, and is a member of EnglishUK.
Why choose a Home Tuition programme?
Personalised course with your chosen teacher
Accommodation with private bedroom, all meals taken at home
Pre-arrival online assessment and academic evaluation
Personal end-of-course report and certificate of attendence
Adult supervision of your child (where appropriate)
Two half-day trips or activities per week and one full-day weekend trip for courses of more than two weeks
Study materials for use during the stay
Travel insurance included
Home Tuition options
Everything is bespoke on a home tuition programme, so we can teach you English or help you with practically any subject.
Once we understand your learning objectives, you will be carefully matched to your ideal teacher by our dedicated team. Courses are designed by our professional teachers to meet your academic needs, enabling faster progress than in a traditional school environment.
Here are some of the most frequently requested Home tuition courses on offer:
Boarding School Preparation: Private English Tutor
- For ages 6 to 12
- Duration weeks Bespoke
- Start date Bespoke
- Location Bespoke
One to One UK Homestay Summer English Tuition in all School Subjects
- For ages 6 to 17
- Duration weeks Bespoke
- Start date Bespoke
- Location Bespoke
One to One Juniors English Private Tuition in the UK
- For ages 13 to 17
- Duration weeks Bespoke
- Start date Bespoke
- Location Bespoke
One to One English Exam Preparation in the UK
- For ages 13 to 18
- Duration weeks Bespoke
- Start date Bespoke
- Location Bespoke
Intensive English Immersion: Private English Lessons in the UK
- For ages 13 to 18
- Duration weeks Bespoke
- Start date Bespoke
- Location Bespoke
English Courses for Familyin the UK
- For ages 8+
- Duration weeks Bespoke
- Start date Bespoke
- Location Bespoke
Legal English Private Lessons in the UK
- For ages 18+
- Duration weeks Bespoke
- Start date Bespoke
- Location Bespoke
Financial English Private Lessons in the UK
- For ages 18+
- Duration weeks Bespoke
- Start date Bespoke
- Location Bespoke
Medical English Private Lessons in the UK
- For ages 18+
- Duration weeks Bespoke
- Start date Bespoke
- Location Bespoke
Business English Private Lessons in the UK
- For ages 18+
- Duration weeks Bespoke
- Start date Bespoke
- Location Bespoke
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Why Choose Bucksmore?
Bucksmore has shaped the future of high-achieving students for many years. Our home tuition options broaden your options. Study any time, for almost any learning objective, in a home and with a tutor that corresponds to your needs.
Get a feel for the Bucksmore Home Tuition experience in our one-minute video.
Qualified teachers.
The right experience
We ask that our teachers have an English teaching qualification such as the University of Cambridge (CELTA) or Trinity College (TESOL) qualification. For school teachers, we request a postgraduate teaching qualification – either a PGCE in the UK or PGDE in Ireland.
Immersive
environments
Expect to make faster progress on a Bucksmore Home Tuition one-to-one course than in a traditional school environment. By living in the home of your teacher, you can immerse yourself in the language outside of lesson times, and practice English in a real-life context.
A personalised course
to suit you
A unique and tailored course for each and every student. All aspects of the course - from lessons and skills, to leisure time and even cultural visits - can be customised according to your needs and learning goals.
Programmes available year-round
Home Tuition courses run 52 weeks of the year. Please note the availability of specific teachers does depend on the time of year. You can even study over the Christmas holidays.
The Best of Britain and Ireland
A home tuition course is not just about making great academic progress; it is also a chance to visit and experience the culture and diversity of Britain and Ireland.
Bucksmore Home Tuition boasts a network of over 150 dedicated teachers spanning various regions. Some of our most popular locations include London, Oxford, Cambridge, Brighton and Dublin.
Excursions
Bucksmore Home Tuition programmes give you 2 half-day per week, plus an additional full-day excursion at the weekend on programmes over two weeks long.
London: Natural History Museum & Kensington Palace
The world-famous Natural History Museum is a centre for research and exploration into a vast range of specimens from various segments of natural history.
You will also visit Kensington Palace, a royal residence since the 17th century. Explore the state rooms open to the public in this historic building.
Windsor
Visit the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world, home to 1,000 years of royal history.
Then explore the rich history of Windsor including visits to the Theatre Royal, Eton College, and time for shopping.
Oxford: Museum of Oxford
On this half-day excursion you will visit the only museum all about Oxford. The Museum tells the story of Oxford and its people through a range of social history objects and interactive displays.
Thames River Boat Cruise & Royal Museums Greenwich
Step aboard a cruise to Greenwich via the River Thames, taking in some of London’s world-famous sights along the way.
After lunch, you will explore the Cutty Sark, a historic sailing ship which was the fastest of its time!
Thorpe Park
Thorpe Park is a theme park located in Surrey, England with over 30 rides, attractions and live events.
You will be able to experience record-breaking roller coasters, water rides, and seasonal events alongside your new friends!
Cambridge
Visit Cambridge and experience its historic waterways via a punting trip on the River Cam.
You will also have time to explore one of the 31 Colleges that make up the University of Cambridge – King’s College – founded by King Henry VI in 1441.
Our Teachers
Our teachers are selected to replicate the premium educational experiences of top UK universities and boarding schools. They also know how to take learning and teaching outside the classroom and see every input and experience as an opportunity to learn and grow.
William McCurry
PGCEWilliam has over 30 years of teaching experience across 40 countries.
He lives in Romford, in east London. His house is in a quiet residential area close to the countryside with country walks or cycle rides available.
William enjoys gardening, cooking and bicycle rides in local parks.
Susan Roberts
TEFL, ba lawSusan has taught English to young learners and adults both in summer school and in her own home over the past few years.
She has also taught Law as part of a Business Studies course and delivered Management training.
Hastings, where Susan is based, is a jewel of a town, not only does it have the sea, but also spectacular cliffs and a wonderful nature reserve.
Susan teaches English, law and business-related subjects to young learners and adults.
Graham Elton
BA English/history, diploma in education, efl diplomaIn addition to Graham’s extensive teaching experience, he has also hosted many students over the past few years.
He lives in the lovely town of Seaford. Seaford is located in the middle of the South Downs Country Park. Seven Sisters Country Park is nearby, and Beachy Head is near too.
Silvana Avram
Ba english/french, MA in Cultural Studies, pgce in m.f.l.Silvana is a highly qualified languages teacher, that enjoys being a home stay teacher because it combines her passion for teaching with meeting interesting people from all over the world, all in the comfort of her home. Previously, Silvana spent five years in India teaching English in a Boarding School, where she was also a house parent to 12 -18-year-old students. In England she taught French and Spanish as a Secondary Teacher in state schools.
She lives in Huntingdon, a bustling market town in Cambridgeshire. Her home is in the heart of Huntingdon’s historic centre, with a small terrace overlooking the centuries old All Saint’s Cathedral, on the market square.
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