Latin Tutoring
Challenging and fulfilling in equal measure, Latin rewards any curious student with access to some of the most fascinating poetry, history and philosophy ever written. Nothing inspires a young mind quite like realising they are decoding Julius Caesar's words for themselves. We provide tutoring for all levels of Latin, from early introductions to the foundations of the language, to common entrance preparation and on to GCSE and A-Level tuition.
Latin Tutoring
Challenging and fulfilling in equal measure, Latin rewards any curious student with access to some of the most fascinating poetry, history and philosophy ever written. Nothing inspires a young mind quite like realising they are decoding Julius Caesar's words for themselves. We provide tutoring for all levels of Latin, from early introductions to the foundations of the language, to common entrance preparation and on to GCSE and A-Level tuition.
Latin Tutoring
Latin is seen by many as the pinnacle of education in the humanities. Challenging and fulfilling in equal measure, this subject rewards any curious student with access to some of the most fascinating poetry, history and philosophy ever written. It is an essential component of our Latin teaching at Wentworth Education that students be given access to these ancient texts as early as possible. Nothing inspires a young mind quite like realising they are decoding Julius Caesar’s words for themselves. Likewise, a new student will soon discover that their surroundings are filled with Latin, carved into the walls of school buildings, churches and museums. Their understanding of modern European languages will be significantly enhanced by a newfound ability to trace the roots of most of the words they encounter in French, Italian and Spanish among others. With all the advantages this subject offers its easy to understand why we are so passionate about teaching Latin at Wentworth!
Latin Exams
In order to truly understand the British school system, you need to understand the importance of Latin. An essential component of all humanities education for hundreds of years, Latin still makes up a large part of many school entrance exams and university degrees. Many of our tutors honed their Latin skills on the notoriously difficult Oxford University ‘Literae Humaniores’ degree program. A mixture of classical literature, ancient history and modern philosophy, this course is perhaps the most prestigious degree that Oxford offers and certainly among the most challenging. We provide tutoring for all levels of Latin, from early introductions to the foundations of the language, to common entrance preparation and on to GCSE and A-Level tuition. For those students embarking on a degree in Classics our tutors are on hand to assist with the highest level of translation work and share their many insights into the study of Latin at an undergraduate and graduate level.
Selected Latin Testimonials
Please see below some example Latin Testimonials that we have received. If you would like to hear more, you may be interested to read about our tutor guarantee or to read about Wentworth Tutors' philosophy and approach in a letter to parents from Dr Katherine Wiles, our Founder. Alternatively, some more Latin Testimonials can be found on our dedicated testimonials page, where you can filter by subject.
Selected Profiles of our Latin Tutors
Please see below some example profiles of the Latin Tutors that we represent. If you would like to hear more, you may be interested to read about our tutor selection criteria or to read about Wentworth Tutors' philosophy and approach in a letter to parents from Dr Katherine Wiles, our Founder. Alternatively, some more profiles of our Latin Tutors can be found on our dedicated tutors page, where you can filter by subject.
Caroline Jeffery – Private Tutor in North London
I have a first class degree in French and Latin from University College London, with Dean's List honours. This involved a year teaching English as a foreign language in two schools in Nantes, France. Before university I attended Brighton College with a top academic scholarship, where I achieved A levels in French, Latin, English and History. I enjoy teaching languages at all levels from beginner to degree level. I particularly enjoy literary analysis and theory. As a tutor I tailor lessons to the particular goals and needs of the student, and often learn a great deal from my students about their particular passions. When not tutoring I am a detective in the Met Police. ...
Dr Karis Riley – Private Tutor in Central London
I am a Medieval and Renaissance literary historian. I have a BA in Philosophy (cum laude), a PhD in English Literature, a master's in Classics from the University of Oxford, for which I was awarded the top distinction in my year, and recently held an AHRC-funded postdoc on the History Faculty at the University of Cambridge (2019-2020) to explore how cultures remembered and forgot the European religious reformations in the early modern period. An American and British citizen, I have academic and cultural experience on both sides of the Atlantic. As a teenager I also lived a few years in Sofia, Bulgaria, attending an exceptional school in Eastern Europe that offered the IB Diploma. My interdisciplinary academic background and training means I am competent to teach at the crossroads of a number of disciplines. I am enthusiastic about motivating all kinds of people of all ages to pursue knowledge. My greatest piece of advice to students is to help them see that enjoying study is the best way to mature and flourish intellectually. ...
Arthur House – Professional Teacher in Central London
I am a friendly, encouraging teacher with over a decade's experience, particularly with students aged 11-13. Since graduating from Cambridge 13 years ago I have taught students of all sorts of abilities and ages (5-58) anywhere from Notting Hill to Nairobi. My curiosity about the world has drawn me to journalism as well as teaching. I worked at the Telegraph for two years and now I write about arts and culture for The Economist’s 1843, The Spectator and Apollo magazines. I am also the co-author of 'What on Earth is Going On? A Crash Course in Current Affairs' (HarperCollins, 2009 - Sunday Times 'Stocking Filler of the Year'). Both my teaching and writing are informed by a desire to understand the world, and to help others do so too. ...
Jack Kelleher – Private Tutor in North London
I am a native Londoner but am currently undertaking my PhD in Ancient Greek and Latin at the University of Southern California. I have an MA in Classics from University College London and a BA in Literae Humaniores from the University of Oxford. I taught Latin, Ancient Greek, and Classical Civilisation up to A Level at Francis Holland Girls' School in Sloane Square, have tutored students in Latin, Ancient Greek, and English Literature from GCSE to A Level, and have also coached candidates through their applications to Oxford and Cambridge. ...
Esme OKeeffe – Private Tutor in Paris
I grew up trilingual between the UK, France and Italy and went on to study at the University of Cambridge, where I was twice awarded a scholarship by my college. I took a 1st in Modern Languages at Part I (French, Italian and Ukrainian), and on my return from a year abroad spent working in Paris and Rome, took a 2:1 in Politics and International Relations at Part II. On achieving 13 A* at GCSE and an A* in French A Level aged 15, I was awarded an academic scholarship to Shrewsbury School for sixth form, where I became the first female Head of School. At Shrewsbury, I obtained 3 A*s at A Level (Latin, History, Spanish) and a D1 in Pre-U Principal Course French. My D1 was the highest mark in the country. I am currently doing an MA in International Security at Sciences Po Paris. I have always loved learning and seek to inspire an intellectual curiosity in my students. ...
Seamus Lavan – Private Tutor in South London
I recently graduated from Oxford University with a first class degree in English Language and Literature. Before that I attended Eton College on a full bursary, where I was awarded an Oppidan Scholarship for outstanding academic achievement. I left Eton with three A*'s and an A at A Level.
My passion for teaching started when in my penultimate year at school I volunteered at a local special educational needs school. I found it immensely rewarding to instill in my students an enthusiasm for learning that led to understanding and success.
My educational background means that I have a thorough knowledge of the private educational sector in the UK, from scholarship exams, to writing personal statements, all the way through to preparing for decisive Oxbridge interviews.
My teaching experience has helped me become a non-judgemental, patient tutor, who understands that making learning enjoyable is key to anyone's academic success. ...
Sam Fitzell – Private Tutor in North London
I am currently at King's College London, studying for a Masters degree in War Studies. Previously, I studied Classics for 4 years at the University of St Andrews, specialising in Roman Comedy and the Greek symposium. I attended Haileybury & Imperial Service College, a coeducational independent school in Hertfordshire, from the age of 11 through to 18, achieving a school record in the 11+ entrance exam. ...
Marco Marcello – Private Tutor in London or surrounding areas
I'm a Postgraduate Medical Student and Oxford University Graduate with a passion for adventure and learning from every opportunity that life offers! I’m a tutor with a broad academic background who has a particular interest in helping kids who lack academic motivation or generally could do with an extra role model. ...
Lachlan Ayles – Professional Teacher in Central Barcelona
A young tutor with a very strong academic background and significant tutoring experience.
Gained an academic and all-rounder scholarship to Wellington College, where he achieved 13 A*'s at GCSE (2013), and 3 A's at A level (2015). Following this, he gained a place at the University of Oxford, Wadham College, to study Classics. There he specialised in Ancient History in his final year, achieving a strong 2:1 overall.
During university holidays he tutored privately for 3 years in a range of subjects at a range of levels (nearly all subjects from 11+ up to GCSE level). For one year he also served as a volunteer reader in a local school to kids aged 8+.
Following university he trained to be an English teacher to adult professionals in Barcelona. After this, he trained to teach English to kids up to teenagers at a language school in Barcelona. On the side he continues to tutor a wide range of subjects at a wide range of levels. ...
Nicholas Fox – Private Tutor in Central London
Nicholas is a recent graduate of the University of Cambridge, where he studied Preclinical Medicine before moving to pursue global health projects. After a stint at the World Health Organisation Nicholas completed an MSc in International Health Policy at the London School of Economics and now works for the National Health Service in England. With a mother as a teacher, and many other family members working in education, he was exposed to the world of education at an early age, and has experience in working with children of all ages covering a variety of subjects. He has also spent time teaching in China and Kenya during university holidays. ...