about live-in tutors
A live-in tutor provides consistent academic support within the home for families who require a more involved form of tuition than weekly lessons can provide. This may include subject tuition, exam preparation, school admissions support, study planning and wider educational mentoring. For families in London, across the UK or preparing for a school transition, a live-in tutor can bring continuity to the child's education and daily routine. We place carefully selected live-in and residential tutors with families in the UK and internationally, shaping each placement around the student's academic profile, household schedule and long-term goals.
Why pick us?
Our process
Precision, planning, and proven results
We design bespoke tuition programmes following a confidential consultation, carefully matching each student with the right tutor and monitoring progress with discreet, ongoing oversight.
Step 1
Initial Consultation
A confidential discussion to understand the student's academic profile, current schooling, family routine, location and the level of live-in or residential support required.
Step 2
Role Definition and Planning
A structured brief is developed around the family's requirements, including academic support, scheduling, school communication, admissions preparation, travel requirements and integration within the household.
Step 3
Tutor Selection
Careful identification of suitable tutors from our network, based on academic background, teaching experience, residential placement experience and fit with the family.
Step 4
Introduction and Selection
Selected tutors are introduced, with guidance provided to help the family assess suitability and secure the right long-term match.
Step 5
Placement and Integration
The chosen tutor is placed with the family, either in a residential live-in role or nearby accommodation, with a clear onboarding process to support a smooth transition.
Step 6
Ongoing Support and Oversight
Continued support is provided to ensure the placement remains successful, with any adjustments managed as the student's academic needs, school commitments or family routine evolve.
5,000
All of our professional tutors have accumulated at least five thousand hours of tuition experience.
96%
Ninety-six percent of our students are offered a place at one of their top-choice institutions.
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We are "widely considered the authority on institutional admissions" in the UK by Tatler.
91%
Ninety-one percent of our educators hold a postgraduate degree from a leading institution.
Our expertise
A selection of our tutors
With over 300 educators across the UK and around the world, our team includes specialist admissions tutors, mentors and subject experts, each chosen for their experience, judgement and ability to support families and students with care. The educators featured here offer a small introduction to the calibre of our wider network.
Katie
12,000 education hours
Drawing on over seven years of professional tutoring experience, Katie supports students across independent school admissions, subject tuition, homeschooling and university entrance. Working with learners from early years through to undergraduate level, she has particular expertise in Law admissions, including LNAT preparation and Oxbridge applications. With a background in Law at Oxford and a passion for the arts, she brings an engaging and thoughtful approach to teaching, encouraging curiosity and independent thinking.
Douglas
10,000 education hours
An Oxford-educated English specialist with over a decade of professional tutoring experience, Douglas supports students from early years through to degree level. He teaches English across a range of curricula, including GCSE, IGCSE, A-Level, IB and MYP, and has extensive experience delivering personalised homeschooling programmes for families worldwide. With international experience across the UK, Europe, the US and the Middle East, he encourages students to think beyond the syllabus and develop confidence in their own ideas.
Frequently Asked Questions
Key information on live-in tutors, including responsibilities, placement options and how residential tuition can support families in the UK and internationally.
Global clientele
Headquartered in Mayfair, Dubai, and Hong Kong, we provide specialist educational services to an international clientele of discerning families.
"The best of the best. There are a great many tutoring agencies in the U.K. but none take such good care of their clients and guarantee results. Recommended without hesitation."
Venetia Welby
"Think Tutors are exceptional. Their international reach allows them to deliver truly tailored, global support. I strongly recommend them to families anywhere in the world seeking high-level academic tutoring."
Francisco Lima
"A first class service from Think Tutors. We were provided with a very skillful and experienced tutor who provided a well thought out and bespoke service. All the communication around the sessions, monthly reports etc was exceelent too, as well as the very useful general advice. All in all I would certainly recommend and use again in future."
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