St Albans Tutors

Specialist Tutors for
4+, 7+, 11+ SATs & GCSE

At our St Albans tuition centres we tutor children aged between 4 and 18 years old at every educational stage from reception year to GCSE. Whether your child is in early years, or preparing for an entrance exam at any level, we offer an unrivalled learning programme to achieve success for your child.  

In the area, we have an outstanding reputation for children gaining entry to some of the most sought after academic secondary schools throughout Hertfordshire and London.

You won’t find a tuition
provider like us, VAKS!

Our 4 Plus, 7 Plus11 Plus and 13 Plus programmes will equip your child for the exam and beyond.

Our GCSE results year on year, are well above the national average of schools and we boast huge successes in EnglishMaths and Science.

All of our tailor made VAKs Maths and English material has been created in line with the National Curriculum and is designed to work in harmony with classroom learning.

St Albans Tutors

Our experienced and passionate team of tutors in our St Albans centres interact with each child throughout the entire learning process to bring out the very best in their students. We believe in building confidence and offer a tailored approach to inspire each student to achieve their learning goals.

Our tailored tutoring approach means we are able to support children of all abilities and every learning stage.

We tutor in small groups, with each group peer matched according to their ability This is an effective way of accelerating learning development which increases each child’s confidence and delivers results. Read the benefits of group learning here.

Our St Albans Tutor Reviews

Watch the
Transformation unfold

Our experienced and passionate team of tutors in our St Albans centres interact with each child throughout the entire learning process to bring out the very best in their students. We believe in building confidence and offer a tailored approach to inspire each student to achieve their learning goals.

All VAKs tutors hold enhanced DBS checks which we renew every three years.

Boosting Confidence!

Why choose VAKs?

VAKs is often described by parents and children as a ‘learning club’, where students are individually enriched and challenged.

Whether your child is flying through school or finding it difficult to keep up, we’ll be there to build their confidence and enthusiasm, ensuring we deliver academic success for your child.

Our experienced, handpicked tutors are trained in the Vaks method so that they can inspire, encourage and motivate every student to unlock their potential.

Our student success rates speak for themselves, with – to date – 100% of our children who sit entrance exams receiving an offer from at least two of their chosen school choices in Hertfordshire or London. At 11 plus we offer a three term transformational programme which we pledge will deliver success for your child above and beyond the examination day itself.  

We accept Tax Free Childcare & Universal Credit!

As we are now Ofsted registered it is now easier than ever to pay for your VAKS tutoring sessions.

You can now pay with any existing Childcare Voucher Scheme you are enrolled in with your Employer, or the new government Tax-Free Childcare Scheme if you are not in receipt of any benefits such as Universal Credit or Tax Credits.

You can also pay with Tax Credits, or the newly rolled out Universal Credit.

To learn more about the different payment options, call us now to speak to a member of our team.

To check your eligibility here

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Accelerated, Targeted and Focused learning

Our weekly interactive small group sessions encourage peer to peer participation, collaboration and develop friendships. Our tutors aim to raise pupils’ self esteem, give praise and encourage thoughts and questions through positive interaction within small groups.

We're Real people, Real teaching, Real learning

Getting started
with VAKS

We guide your child through our carefully designed programmes which run parallel with the school National Curriculum which means our tutoring accelerates topics before their teacher even introduces them.

Start for free

Book a Free Trial Session with no obligation to join us after.

Book a FREE Trial Session and Educational Assessment. Our St Albans assessment is carefully structured to produce a hugely insightful picture of a child whatever their current ability. We make it simple for parents to understand and our partnership starts the very moment we share this.

This is the perfect opportunity to identify your child’s strengths and weaknesses and get prepared for the new academic term.

Joining our St Albans Tuition

Our in St Albans Tuition Consists of a 1/2 hour sessions which run weekly.

Excellent
Based on 15 reviews
Abena Huda
Abena Huda
29/01/2022
I loved their approach to teaching but there was a great level of rudeness and snobbish attitude towards my kids which I never understood. We're not with them at the moment due to some ofted registration changes during the pandemic. I'm trying to convince kids to start again with them and it's a big no from them which is a shame for children to feel like that towards anyone. They feel terrified with some specific tutors they encountered and don't want to meet them again. I also feel management is not supportive when you complain or need help so there's a general culture of behaviour which runs down.
Anna Zarina
Anna Zarina
04/01/2020
Phil Kane
Phil Kane
19/10/2019
Got the job done for local 11+ admission. Only reason not 5 stars was that there could be better communication. We had to intervene to support the essay writing with direct parent tutoring, but rest of tests went fine. thanks VAKS!
Heidi Fraser
Heidi Fraser
22/01/2019
Gratful to the whole team for making learning so fun for my son. He’s enjoyed it immensely and it’s taken the pressure off Mum! Highly recommended
Cath Navarro
Cath Navarro
17/01/2019
A big thank you to Martina and all the VAKS team for supporting my son. Your guidance has certainly made him a confident learner. Keep up the great work!
Krista Pullan
Krista Pullan
31/12/2018
Really happy with the programme and level of feedback. Staff are supportive, friendly, positive and enthusiastic.
Roshni Patel
Roshni Patel
29/11/2018
Martina and Jackie are very professional and extremely helpful. They give you true expectations set and realistic goals. Would definitely recommend them.
Abenaa Anncou
Abenaa Anncou
17/11/2018
Just started - 3 weeks in and it’s been great
kate gordon
kate gordon
08/11/2018
Lovely people, amazing place to work.
sian cooke
sian cooke
25/04/2018
I absolutely love my role at VAKS - so rewarding watching the children grow in confidence and ability. The team are incredible at providing the best possible support for the children's progress!

Our St Albans Tuition Centres

Our flagship centre, Vaks St Albans is based in Marlborough Science Academy, located close to the A414, junction 6 of the M1 and junction 21a of the M25.

We also have a VAKs tuition centre serving the other side of St Albans city centre, located in St Albans Girls School which is close to junction 22 of the M25 and the A414. The centre is accessible from St Albans train station and close to Harpenden.

11 Plus Specialists

VAKS’ 11 Plus Success Results 2022

Congratulations to our 11+ students this academic year, 100% of our students achieved their top choice of independent and Grammar Schools.

Schools our students
achieved as their 1st choice:

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