Common Entrance tutor & more · Richmond upon Thames
Umer S.
Award-winning Oxford/Cambridge/Imperial/UCL Gold Medalist | 11+/13+/16+/GCSE/AL/IB/Admissions Expert | Education Consultant | Examiner
Common Entrance tutor & more · Richmond upon Thames
Award-winning Oxford/Cambridge/Imperial/UCL Gold Medalist | 11+/13+/16+/GCSE/AL/IB/Admissions Expert | Education Consultant | Examiner
About
► 1. Headlines | ‘Who am I’ ◄
Cambridge, Oxford, Imperial College Award Winner | Gold Medalist | MPhil Dual Scholarship | Highest 5-star reviews | Published in the Independent | Top Rated on Tutorperch | 36,000+ tutoring hours since 2007 | Oxbridge & Russell Group Admissions Specialist | Renowned Mentor | Senior Examiner | Head of Department | Competition Judge | Ex-Strategy Consultant | Ed-tech Advisor | Ofqual & Pearson Advisor | Tutor Trainer | International Tutor | 100% repeat students | West London | Richmond | Surrey
Limited slots left for 2025-26 academic year & upcoming Pre-test | 11+ | 13+ exams
…but I don’t gauge my success using my own qualifications and achievements. For me, the true measure of success is in fact the achievement of my students who I commit myself to. Here are some recent highlights of these phenomenal successes…
For details on services offered, please scroll further down to Sections 7/8
► 2. Student Successes 2022-23 ◄
✓ 23 out of 25 students gained offers from top choice UK universities, with 100% offers from Russell Group (inc. LSE, UCL, Imperial, King’s, Warwick, Durham) and / or Oxbridge (40% of all Oxbridge offers were across Economics / PPE, Management / E&M, Engineering, Medicine, NatSci, Law, HSPS, IR in the following colleges: Oxford: St. John’s, Christ Church, Magdalen | Cambridge: King’s, Trinity, Jesus, Sidney Sussex, Pembroke). Remaining offers across diverse courses (inc. Psychology, Architecture, Fashion Mgmt.) | 100% offers from European universities (inc. ETH, EPFL, EHL, Bocconi, Maastricht, Groningen, Esade)
✓ 100% of GCSE, AL and IB students (inc. home-schooled) appearing across AQA, OCR, EdExcel, WJEC, IB, CAIE, N5 and Highers achieved a 1-3+ grade improvement, with 100% attaining grade A/7/A2 or higher (32% achieved grade 8/9/A*/A1) and 5 exceeding expectations with school & national awards / 100% 'perfect' score / scholarships for stellar performance
✓ Two Year 13 students achieved Gold in Rounds 1 & 2 of the RSC Chemistry Olympiad, with one making it to the International Chemistry Olympiad (IChO)
✓ Three students awarded ‘Top Gold’ in Intermediate / Senior Physics Challenge and British Physics Olympiad Challenge, with one qualifying for the Int. Physics Olympiad (IPhO) and achieved Silver
✓ 10 students gained successful 16+ entry into St. Paul’s, Westminster, City of London, KCS, King’s Maths School, Sevenoaks, Perse, Magdalen | 12 students gained 13+ entry into Eton, Winchester, Harrow, Brighton, Wellington, NLCS, Dulwich, JAGS, Reed’s, Epsom, KGS (student scored top mark after being under my tutelage at a ‘satisfactory’ Ofsted-rated school) | Eight 11+ students successful for St. Paul’s, Hampton, LEH, Latymer, Tiffin, Henrietta Barnett, London / Sutton / Slough 11+ Consortiums | Four students successful for 7+/10+/12+/14+ exceptional entry route
✓ Two Year 10 students achieved Gold in Maths UKMT IMC, qualified for Cayley, Hamilton and Maclaurin, and won ‘Best in School’ award in two separate UK top 10 grammar schools. Three students achieved Gold in UKMT JMC and SMC, qualified for Kangaroo
✓ Three AL students selected as finalists across Marshall Society, John Locke Institute and Young Economist of the Year Essay competitions, with several recognised for commended submissions
You may get the perception that I only support gifted children. Not at all! This is only part of my work. The majority of my teaching is geared towards offering support to students across all capabilities. The reason is quite simple - students operating at the median level present the greatest potential for improvement and this is what I strive for.
I consciously take on a balanced mix of students across grammar, state, independent (inc. boarding) and international schools to refine my teaching skills in diverse settings and leverage best practices across the different routes.
If you or your child are aiming for Oxbridge or a Russell Group university, then you must seek guidance from someone who has ‘been there, done that’. Having attended Oxford, Cambridge and Imperial College for STEM and Economics / Mgmt. courses, and excelled at these world-class institutions through achieving gold medals, accolades, awards and scholarships, along with a 13-year continuous track record of successfully supporting students to follow in my footsteps, I am in an extremely strong position to support and mentor you.
► 3. Qualifications | Awards | Credentials ◄
University of Cambridge Awards: MPhil awarded with Distinction, 2011 Cambridge Commonwealth Scholarship, 2011 Jesus College Scholar, 2011 Albert Goh & Elizabeth Coupe Scholar, Ranked Top 2 in year
University of Oxford Awards: Distinction, Top Rank in Cohort with ‘outstanding’ feedback & highest scores across 7 out of 8 professional submissions
Imperial College Awards: 2010 Willis Jackson Medal & Prize, 2010 IET Prize, 2010 Best Overall BEng Student Award, Youngest Ever Graduate Award (EEE), Top Rank in class of 140+, BEng First Class Honours
Gaining 3 promotions in 4.5 years at a global management consultancy in my early 20s, I also ran financial / strategy / business modelling courses and developed professional training resources for new graduates. I now work as a Head of Department. I have trained now-successful tutors and teachers through my popular boot camps, and most of their profiles are featured on here.
I have contributed to AQA exam paper questions as part of a core subject team (roles performed: Senior Examiner, Professional Proofreader and Assessment Reviser). I have also revised excerpts from EdExcel GCSE and AL core curriculum textbooks. Having undertaken these unique roles has equipped me with a clear view of what examiners look for and can therefore prepare you for your upcoming exams with more precision.
I have also consulted Pearson to understand the needs of schools and students, and co-developed a framework to measure academic efficacy of curriculums. I conducted support clinics / classes for Cambridge University Management Studies Tripos undergraduates.
I have self-developed tailored / tried-and-tested resources, study packs and education consulting frameworks to support with decision-making across all key milestones of your educational / career journey e.g. GCSE / AL / IB subject selection, university / course choices on UCAS, pathways to postgraduate study, admissions strategy (UK, EU, US, SGP, AU or combinations).
Given I provide consultancy and advice to leading educational agencies / websites for entrance and secondary school, and develop materials for them, I have access to all resources, including paid ones, and even those which haven’t yet been publicly made available.
After completing numerous teaching residentials across Europe and Middle East, I have now settled in West London and take on a limited number of new students, given a large proportion of my students are referrals who continue until the end of their sixth form / university journey.
My past students have progressed to become successful investment bankers, asset managers, engineers, doctors, architects, barristers and entrepreneurs. If you are keen to join that list, please send me a message.
£120–£180/hr · 36 subjects · 441 levels
Subjects & pricing
from £120/hr
- 11+£120/hr
- 13+£135/hr
from £120/hr
- Pre-school, KS1, KS2, 11+£120/hr
- £135/hr
- £150/hr
- 13+£134/hr
- National 3, National 4, BTEC Level 1, BTEC Level 2, National 5£150/hr
- GCSE — AQA · CCEA · Cambridge · Edexcel · OCR · WJEC£150/hr
- IGCSE — Cambridge · Edexcel · oxford-aqa£150/hr
- EPQ — Edexcel · OCR · WJEC£150/hr
- AS-level, A-level — AQA · CCEA · Cambridge · Edexcel · OCR · oxford-aqa · WJEC£150/hr
- BTEC Level 3, BTEC — Edexcel£150/hr
- T-level — C&G · Edexcel · NCFE£150/hr
- IB — ib£150/hr
- Pre-U — Cambridge£150/hr
- Functional Skills — AQA · C&G · Edexcel · NCFE · OCR£150/hr
- University, Postgraduate, Adult£180/hr
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Languages
- Arabic Conversational
- English Native
- Punjabi Fluent
- Urdu Fluent
Qualifications
Higher education
- PgDip Strategy Certificate checked · University of Oxford · Distinction · 2020 University of Oxford · Distinction · 2020 Certificate checked
- MPhil Management Certificate checked · University of Cambridge · Distinction · 2011 University of Cambridge · Distinction · 2011 Certificate checked
- BEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering Certificate checked · Imperial College London · Distinction · 2010 Imperial College London · Distinction · 2010 Certificate checked
Teaching qualification
- PGCE Certificate checked · University College London · 2023 University College London · 2023 Certificate checked
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- Apr 2026 ·imported from First Tutors
Kerem
Umer harika biri, onunla tanistigimdan beri matematikte cok yol aldım. Matematik alanında bildigi kısa yollar sayesinde uzun konuları kolaylıkla bana öğretebildi. Cok kati bir hoca degil, dersler akici ve rahat ilerliyor o yüzden matematiği yorucu bulan kisiler icin Umeri öneririm.
- Mar 2026 ·imported from First Tutors
Kishore
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- Feb 2026 ·imported from First Tutors
Elle
Umer taught my son GCSE and A level physics. He’s a very good tutor. We are very happy with him. He is thorough and responsible.
- Jan 2026 ·imported from First Tutors
Emily
- Jan 2026 ·imported from First Tutors
Alina
Umer — тьютор высочайшего уровня. Очень ответственный, внимательный и профессиональный преподаватель. Всегда отлично подготовлен к занятиям, умеет понятно и структурированно объяснять даже сложные темы. Терпелив, доброжелателен и искренне заинтересован в результате ученика. Занятия проходят максимально продуктивно: материал объясняется ясно, с примерами, до полного понимания. Umer всегда на связи, соблюдает договорённости и проявляет высокий уровень ответственности. Это действительно тьютор премиального уровня, которого можно смело рекомендовать. Один из лучших преподавателей, с которыми нам доводилось работать.
- Jan 2026 ·imported from First Tutors
Ameli
He is a very good teacher who is always willing to help. He offers extra lessons and takes time to explain topics fully if you don’t understand, making sure everyone can keep up. His support has really helped improve my understanding of chemistry.
- Jan 2026 ·imported from First Tutors
Khuram
My son has been taking tuition from Umer for the past five weeks. Umer is excellent at teaching maths, explaining things in a way that really makes sense for a Year 5 child. We’ve seen a clear improvement in my son’s confidence and understanding since he started. Umer always comes well-prepared and adjusts each lesson to suit our son’s needs, which keeps him engaged and motivated. I would definitely recommend Umer to any parent looking for a supportive and reliable maths tutor.
- Dec 2025 ·imported from First Tutors
Nelli
So happy we found Umer My son had a lessons with Umer and I can see a massive improvement in his performance
- Dec 2025 ·imported from First Tutors
Rachel
Umer is a first class tutor with exceptional experience and knowledge. He helped our daughter with her UCAS application giving her guidance and advice throughout the whole process and she achieved offers at top universities. We highly recommend him.
- Nov 2025 ·imported from First Tutors
Lucy
Umer is a fantastic tutor - my teenager has been having online sessions for a few months to prepare for a university entrance exam. She was very thoroughly prepared for the exam and enjoyed the sessions. Umer is skilled, knowledgable and friendly. Highly recommended.
- Aug 2025 ·imported from First Tutors
Nicholas
Umer was brilliant. Very much the trusted mentor that helped get my son 8s and 9s in GCSE sciences and math. I highly recommend Umer.
- Aug 2025 ·imported from First Tutors
Ioana
Umer is an outstanding tutor — highly knowledgeable and, most importantly, an excellent teacher with exceptional pedagogical skills. Thanks to his guidance, our son achieved top grades in AS Level Maths, Further Maths, and Physics. Our daughter is also thriving under his teaching and is now on track to take an early GCSE in Maths. We couldn’t recommend him more highly.
- Aug 2025 ·imported from First Tutors
Kit
Umer is very knowledgeable in science and maths. He is great with exam technique. He is thorough and systematic in his approach to teaching. We’ve had quite a few tutors and he is the only one who creates a chart to ensure that all the topics are covered. He also sets homework and provides feedback during the lesson before moving on. I would highly recommend him.
- Jul 2025 ·imported from First Tutors
Chloe
Umer has been a genuinely helpful and supportive tutor throughout my A Level preparation. He explains things clearly and patiently, and always takes the time to make sure I truly understand each topic. His calm and encouraging approach really helped boost my confidence. I’m very grateful for his guidance — he made a real difference during a stressful time!
- May 2025 ·imported from First Tutors
Alexandra
Umer is a brilliant tutor. Before the first lesson he sought to understand my daughter’s learning style. Each lesson is meticulously planned and he helped my daughter map out the topics to revise. The lessons are engaging and Umer gives targeted support and explains complicated topics and concepts in a way which is easy to understand. Since studying with Umer my daughter’s love of Physics has grown and she has become far more confident.
- May 2025 ·imported from First Tutors
Aleksandra
We are incredibly grateful for the outstanding support and guidance Umer has provided to our son over the past year when preparing him to 11+ exams. His teaching approach is truly exceptional, blending clear structure with genuine encouragement and motivation. Umer built a strong and positive relationship with my son, which made a huge difference in his confidence and engagement. The learning materials Umer provided were always well-organized and thoughtfully designed, helping my son to feel more assured in his abilities. My son consistently looked forward to his lessons and often spoke highly of Umer’s teaching style, even sharing his enthusiasm with friends. It’s safe to say that it is also thanks to Umer our son has received offers from his top choice schools: St Paul’s, Kings College, Hampton and Latymer. Thank you, Umer, for your dedication and the lasting impact you've had. I can recommend Umer to any parent looking for an exceptional tutor.
- Jan 2025 ·imported from First Tutors
Fauzia
Umer was a very punctual and engaging teacher. Although my son took only few sessions from him, his commitment for student's betterment and engagement [contact details hidden — unlock to view] and email shone through.
- Dec 2024 ·imported from First Tutors
Shirin
I booked Umer for a one off session advising on strategy for prepping for GCSEs and how to get best results while doing the exam. My son found Umer’s style very engaging which made him really trust and listen to Umer’s advice.
- Dec 2024 ·imported from First Tutors
Jas
Umer is professional yet has the ability to allow his students to talk openly about their wishes and aspirations. He listens to understand how he will be best placed to help his students going forward.
- Dec 2024 ·imported from First Tutors
Hira
I’m normally quite slow reviewing but our child recently received a Silver Award in the PMC and we couldn’t be more grateful for the exceptional guidance provided by Umer. We saw immense improvement in our son under Mr Umer’s supervision. In the beginning you might find it slow pace but Umer style of teaching is quite mindful and personalised as he takes his time explaining one concept at a time which’s working wonders with our son as he tends to get overwhelmed, distracted and rush things causing careless mistakes. We feel incredibly fortunate to have found such a supportive and knowledgeable tutor and we highly recommend Mentor Umer to any parent looking for a positive and impactful learning experience for their child.