previous assignments

On this page are a sample of previous assignments to give an idea of the range of placements we handle. Some of these jobs were for one or two terms; others were more open-ended and could continue for several years.

austria AUSTRIA - Boy, age 6
Literacy and numeracy

  • The boy had been at a Montessori school in Germany and needed to make up ground to the level of a UK school.
  • Evenings would be free, and there would also be time off at the weekends or on other days.
  • Full board and accommodation provided, plus use of a car.
  • The tutor needed to be young, and fit enough to play a little tennis and football.

france Paris, FRANCE - Young man, 17
Needing support

  • The student had mild dyslexia and struggled with mathematics.
  • The young man was also shy and the tutor would need to become friends with him, suggesting and organising interesting excursions.
  • The tutor would not work mornings, but should expect to work during some weekends and evenings.
  • The position would suit a tutor with a background in psychology rather than academia.

bahrain BAHRAIN - Two boys, 9 and 10
All subjects, plus special needs

  • Both the boys attended school - one was doing badly while the other seemed bored.
  • There was some suggestion that one of the boys may have had AD/HD.
  • A female tutor was sought, able to work across all school subjects, supporting a wide range of abilities.
  • Self-contained accommodation provided.

spain CANARY ISLES - Girl, age 14
Improvement in grades

  • The assignment was for a UK family who had relocated to Gran Canaria.
  • Their daughter was struggling with her school work and, while this had not been a problem in the past, she now wanted to attend a school that insisted on higher grades.
  • A tutor was sought to support the girl and open up further educational opportunities.
  • A particularly attractive climate and general environment.

britain Kent coast, UK - Girl, age 15
Preparation for exams

  • This was a short-term assignment, to help prepare a teenage girl for her GCSEs.
  • The tutor needed to help across a wide range of subjects including Maths, all three sciences, Geography and English.
  • The student had been expecting poor grades but, in the event, she did extremely well, all A* A and B grades.

kenya TsavoWest - Two boys, 8 and 10
Schooling on safari

  • A most unusual appointment, living on location in National Parks in Kenya, with two top wildlife photographers.
  • Their boys needed 'school' from 8 am until 1 pm each day, after which there would be recreational learning activities.
  • Accommodation was a large tent, with all meals and everyday needs provided by the family in camp.
  • The ideal candidate would have a 'can do' approach, excellent general knowledge, flexibility, an even disposition, and a sense of humour.

america Newport Beach, CALIFORNIA
Boys, 14 and 15 - Home schooling

  • Two cousins - the younger one had failed grade 8 and was unhappy at school; the elder, previously diagnosed ADHD, was new to the area and had an unsettled school history.
  • Their mothers wished the boys to be home-schooled with a view to reintegrating them into High School at the correct grade levels.
  • Over 14 months, the tutor was able to bring both boys back into mainstream education, as well developing their social skills.