# English for international curricula.

Source: https://www.eltschool.org/intl/en/tutoring/english

For families outside Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan and Japan whose child studies English as a school subject at an international or British-curriculum school. A specialist tutor works one to one, online, on close reading, analysis and writing in the format your child's course is assessed.

Courses we follow: UK Key Stages 2–3 · IGCSE / GCSE · IB MYP and Diploma · A-Level (International and UK) · AP

## The courses we follow.

| Course | What lessons work on |
|---|---|
| UK Key Stages 2–3 | Reading for meaning, grammar and longer pieces of writing before the GCSE years |
| IGCSE / GCSE | English Language and English Literature: unseen texts, comparison and writing under time limits |
| IB MYP and Diploma | Language and Literature, and Literature: commentary, the individual oral and written tasks (to be confirmed) |
| A-Level (International and UK) | English Literature and English Language at AS and A Level |
| AP | AP English Language and Composition, and AP English Literature and Composition (to be confirmed) |

Lessons follow international and British curricula. We do not teach national school syllabuses or national university entrance exams.

## Where families often start.

- Commentary on poems and prose seen for the first time
- Planning an essay with a clear line of argument
- Set texts: context, themes and quotation
- Getting ready for spoken assessments

## A weekly rhythm, written down.

1. **First lesson**: The tutor checks your child's current level against the school's scheme of work and the dates of the next exams.
2. **Regular lessons**: One to one and online, booked in your child's local time zone after school or at the weekend.
3. **Notes for parents**: A short written note after every lesson, and a fuller report every (to be confirmed).
4. **Before exams**: Lessons move to past papers, timed answers and revision ahead of mocks and final exams.

## Who teaches.

English is taught by subject specialists. Each tutor profile shows their subjects, the courses they teach and the qualifications ELT has checked.

## English lessons: common questions.

**English is not our home language. Is this the right course?**

These lessons are for students studying English as a school subject at an English-medium school. The coordinator can tell you after the first consultation whether subject lessons or other support fits better.

**Can the tutor use the texts my child is studying at school?**

Yes. Share the reading list or scheme of work and lessons are planned around it.

**Will the tutor write or correct coursework?**

No. Tutors teach the skills and comment on drafts within the school's and exam board's rules on outside help. The work remains your child's.

## Related

- [Academic Tutoring](https://www.eltschool.org/intl/en/tutoring)
- [IB](https://www.eltschool.org/intl/en/tutoring/ib)
- [IGCSE and GCSE](https://www.eltschool.org/intl/en/tutoring/igcse)
- [A-Level](https://www.eltschool.org/intl/en/tutoring/a-level)
- [Fees (USD)](https://www.eltschool.org/intl/en/pricing)

- [International Baccalaureate (IBO) — programmes](https://www.ibo.org/programmes/)
- [Cambridge International — qualifications](https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/programmes-and-qualifications/)
- [Pearson Edexcel — qualifications](https://qualifications.pearson.com/)
- [College Board — AP courses and exams](https://apstudents.collegeboard.org/)

## Tell us about this term.

Share your child's school, course, year group and time zone, and the topics causing the most difficulty.

- [Book a consultation](https://www.eltschool.org/intl/en/trial)
- [See fees (USD)](https://www.eltschool.org/intl/en/pricing)

Updated: 2026-10-31

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ELT School — one-to-one online lessons with native English-speaking specialists. Founded in London in 1984.

ELT School is operated by ELT Education Inc. (Tokyo, Japan) and ELT School of English Ltd. (London, United Kingdom). All lessons are contracted with ELT Education Inc.