Academic Writing Tutoring
One-to-one help with essays and other school writing: structure, argument, and evidence. We give feedback. We do not write the piece.
No obligation. Meet the tutor before committing.
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What you need to know about academic writing
What this support covers, and how the lessons work.
Academic writing support is for essays and other extended writing set by a school or a programme. Lessons work on the question, the structure, the evidence, and clear sentences.
Bring the task. A history essay, an English essay, and a science report are not the same piece of writing. We follow the one that was set.
We plan and give feedback on your child's draft. We do not write the essay, the internal assessment, the Extended Essay, or any other assessed task.
IELTS writing and a university personal statement are different tasks. Tell us if that is what you need, so we do not treat them as a school essay.
What we offer
The task and the subject, brought to the lesson
Structure, argument, and evidence
Feedback on your child's draft
We do not write the piece
Stuck on an essay or a piece of writing?
Academic writing lessons work on structure, argument, and evidence for the task that was set. The student writes it. We do not.
Does any of this sound familiar?
Answering a question that was not set.
We read the task first and keep the plan tied to it.
Handing the draft to a tutor to rewrite.
Feedback points to what to change. Your child makes the changes.
Using one essay shape for every subject.
We follow the subject and the mark scheme or criteria for that task.
Getting started with online tutoring is easy
Complete the enquiry form
Takes ~60 seconds. Tell us your curriculum, year group, and goals.
We match your child with a specialist tutor
Matched for level + personality - not just availability.
Meet your tutor online
Identify strengths and gaps and agree the best plan forward.
Book your first lesson
Structured lessons, consistent practice, visible progress.
Request a Free Meet & Greet
Complete the simple form below and our Education Consultants will be in touch to schedule a free meet and greet with your potential tutor.
From R400 to R1,500 per hour. Flexible credits, no long-term contract.
How this support starts
Four steps to match a tutor for the help you asked for.
Tell us the task
Share the subject, the curriculum if there is one, and the deadline.
We match a tutor
We shortlist a tutor for that kind of support.
A plan for the work
The tutor plans lessons around the task you brought.
Start lessons
One-to-one online lessons. We explain and give feedback. We do not do the work for you.
Here's what sets us apart
Help with this task
We match a tutor for the support you asked for, whether that is exam practice, study skills, writing, research, homework, or an application.
True 1-on-1 Learning
No group classes. Each lesson works on the task you brought and the deadline you have.
The work stays yours
We explain and give feedback. We do not write the homework, essay, research, or application.
Progress You Can See
A plan and feedback on your child's own work. We do not guarantee a grade or a university place.
Interactive Platform
Live whiteboard, shared resources, and real-time collaboration.
What we cover
What we cover for academic writing
What a tutor helps with. We do not do the work for you.
The question
We start from the wording of the task, including command words, so the answer stays on what was asked.
Structure
A plan with a line of argument, paragraphs, and a close. The shape follows the subject, not a single template for every essay.
Evidence
How to choose a point and support it. We do not invent sources.
Drafts
Feedback on your child's writing. The words in the submitted piece stay theirs.
Common mistakes
And how working with a private online tutor can help your child avoid them
Answering a question that was not set.
We read the task first and keep the plan tied to it.
Handing the draft to a tutor to rewrite.
Feedback points to what to change. Your child makes the changes.
Using one essay shape for every subject.
We follow the subject and the mark scheme or criteria for that task.
Study strategy
How lessons work for academic writing
Name the task, then work on that. We do not do it for you.
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Before the first lesson
Name the task
Tell us the subject, the curriculum if there is one, and the deadline. Bring the brief or the homework.
- 2
Before you book
Meet the tutor
The free Meet and Greet is a conversation. You decide whether the tutor understands the task.
- 3
While the task is open
Weekly lessons
Lessons explain the work and practise the next step. Your child does the piece that will be handed in.
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Before the deadline
Feedback
The tutor comments on your child's draft or working. We do not rewrite it.
Tactics
Bring the question, the worksheet, or the university page.
Say if this is assessed work.
Book a subject tutor as well if the gap is the syllabus.
Recommended approach
Start when the task is set, not the night before it is due. A short run of lessons can still help if the deadline is close, as long as your child is doing the writing.
What your child will achieve
What you can expect from academic writing tutoring
Realistic outcomes when your child commits to the process
A plan that matches the question
Clearer paragraphs and evidence
Feedback your child can apply to the next draft
The submitted writing remains their own
A tutor explains and gives feedback. We do not do the homework, essay, research, or application for you, and we do not guarantee a grade or a place.
Frequently asked questions about academic writing
Will you write the essay?
No. We help with the plan and with feedback on a draft. Your child writes the work that is submitted.
Does this cover the IB Extended Essay?
We can explain the criteria and comment on a plan or a draft. We do not write the Extended Essay, a TOK essay, or an internal assessment.
Is this IELTS writing?
No. IELTS Academic and General Training writing are a language test. A school essay is a different task. Tell us which one you need.
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