The Smarter Alternative to English Creative Writing Tuition for the 7+, 10+, 11+ and 13+ Exams
Discover the only English and creative writing courses that show your child exactly how to write for top grammar or independent school exams without paying thousands for traditional tuition that rarely works.
1000+ Students
Students helped with our courses.
10 Years
Helping students gain 11+ writing and exam success.
Brilliant Results
Big improvements within a week!
The Problem Every Parent Faces
You've invested in tutoring sessions. You've bought practice books. You've spent hours watching your child struggle with creative writing tasks, and you're still unsure if they're ready.
The truth is, most children don't lack creativity. They lack precise, examiner-level guidance on how to express their ideas in words, and traditional tuition simply isn't designed to provide that.
Personal Video Marking Of Your Child's Work: Feedback So Clear, It's Like Sitting Next To An 11+ Examiner
Your child's own writing becomes the lesson. Every story, essay, and description is personally marked on screen, showing exactly what to improve and how. Your child can rewatch this personalised feedback anytime, building real understanding and confidence.
Generic Feedback On Writing
Tutors say things like "add more description" or "use stronger vocabulary," to students. These phrases sound helpful, but they don't teach your child what to change or why.
One-Time Explanations
Your child hears advice once, then forgets. The next lesson, the same mistakes reappear, and progress slows.
No 11+ Exam Experience
Most tutors have never marked real 11+ or independent school papers, so they don't know exactly what examiners reward.
Expensive and Time-Consuming
At £40-60 per hour, you could spend £2,000-plus on tuition that delivers vague advice and temporary motivation, but not lasting skills.
You keep paying, hoping something clicks, but real improvement never comes. The weeks pass, and the exam draws closer.
The New Way to Help Your Child Succeed In Their 11+ Exam Writing
This course is different. Your child uploads their writing and receives a Personal Video Marking that shows exactly what examiners look for in top-scoring work.
Each mark-up is clear, detailed, and visual. Your child sees how to improve their own writing instantly. They can replay the feedback anytime before an exam or practice task, so nothing is forgotten.
Before Video Marking
After First Video Feedback and Marking
Watch Our Marking - See How Detailed and Personalised It Is
How It Works: Your Child's Journey to 11+ Writing Excellence
Learning to write impressive stories, descriptions, and transactional writing is easy - at least for our students, as we make the process as simple as possible.
01
Watch the Expert Video Lessons
Your child accesses 49 professionally crafted lessons covering everything from vocabulary expansion to story structure. Each lesson is short, focused, and designed specifically for exam success.
02
Submit Writing
Your child writes a creative piece following the guidance they've learned and uploads it to the platform.
03
Receive Personal Video Marking
Within days, they receive a detailed video walkthrough of their work, with on-screen annotations showing exactly what works, what doesn't, and how to elevate every sentence to examiner standards.
04
Apply and Improve
Your child rewatches their personal feedback, applies the insights to their next piece, and watches their confidence and skill multiply with every iteration.
What Your Child Will Learn
During the trial of our Creative Writing Crash Course, your child will learn how to:
Write with the confidence expected at leading grammar and independent schools
Master the specific techniques that earn top marks in 7+, 10+, 11+, and 13+ exams
Edit and refine their own work with examiner-level precision
Come up with ideas to write about in all writing scenarios and question types
Write powerful, descriptive stories that stand out to examiners
Use advanced vocabulary naturally and effectively
Structure writing for maximum impact and top marks
Avoid repetitive sentence structures and weak endings
Who Is This Course For?
This course is perfect if your child is:
Preparing for 7+, 10+, 11+, or 13+ English exams ✓ Struggling to translate creativity into high-scoring writing
Receiving vague feedback that doesn't lead to improvement
Losing confidence in their writing ability
Needing flexible, reusable guidance that fits around your schedule
This course is NOT for:
Parents looking for a quick fix without their child's engagement
Families who prefer traditional face-to-face tutoring only
Children who are not preparing for competitive grammar or independent school entrance
Real Results from Real Families
Parents across the country are calling this a game-changer for 11+ English and creative writing preparation, and other grammar and independent school exams.
"We spent £1,800 on tutoring with minimal progress. This course showed Oliver exactly what to do in his first week. Worth every penny and more."
David T., Parent
"The personal video marking is incredible. My daughter can pause, rewind, and really understand what examiners want. Her confidence has soared."
Priya K., Parent
Hi, I am Joycellyn Akuffo
Journalist, 11+ Expert and Managing Director of Geek School Tutoring
I am a journalist by profession, and have more than two decades' worth of experience working on some of the UK’s top publications.
As a mother whose children successfully navigated the competitive 11+ process with scholarship offers to top independent schools, I understand the challenges your family faces. My unique approach combines:
- Professional writing skills from nearly 20 years in media, working on publications including Cosmopolitan, Glamour, and BBC Good Homes (to name a very few!). Writing has always been my passion, and I’ve developed a proven system that helps children express themselves clearly, creatively, and confidently.
- More than a decade of specialised experience helping children secure places at prestigious grammar and independent schools.
- Academic expertise from my master’s degree in education, along with lecturing in English.
Since founding Geek School Tutoring in 2014, my methods have helped hundreds of families achieve their educational goals.
Now, through this carefully structured online course, which is almost a decade old, these proven techniques are available to help your child shine in their 11+ writing tasks, no matter where you’re located.
My flagship Creative Writing Crash Course equips your child with the tools they need to excel in their creative writing without the stress and tears.
Frequently Asked Questions
Your Child's Exam Success Starts Here
Imagine your child sitting down to their English exam, at their dream grammar or private school, with genuine confidence. They know exactly what examiners want because they've been trained to write and received examiner-level feedback and marking with our Creative Writing Crash Course. They've found their creative writing voice and have the confidence to put it on paper.
That conviction doesn't come from hoping they're good enough. It comes from knowing they are because they have watched their improvements unfold with our unique marking and feedback system.
This is your moment to give your child that certainty and get them a step closer to securing a place at onee of the most competitive schools in the country.