Benedict

Education

University of Oxford, MSt, Ancient History

City, University of London, Graduate Diploma in Law

  • Lord Bowen Scholarship

    • The top scholarship for the Graduate Diploma in Law available at Lincoln’s Inn.

University of Oxford, B.A., Classics

  • Christ Church Ancient History Prize

  • Awarded to the top ancient historian at Christ Church.

  • Christ Church Collections Prize

  • Awarded for excellence in college examinations.

Westminster School, London

  • A-Levels: Ancient Greek (A*); Latin (A*); History (A*)

  • John Locke Essay Gold Medal

  • Awarded to the top submission to Westminster School’s pre-eminent essay competition.

Teaching experience

Benedict has taught hundreds of one-to-one lessons to students for a variety of different subjects. He has guided many students through the examinations and interview process for entry to élite London day schools at 7+, 8+, 11+, and 13+, and is an expert on Westminster School and Highgate School admissions. In addition, he has aided students preparing for public examinations in Latin, Ancient Greek, and History.

Benedict has now completed his Graduate Diploma in Law and has begun supporting students with their applications for undergraduate law.

He is complimented consistently by our clients for his conscientious and empathetic teaching manner. 

Specialisms

Independent Schools Admissions

  • 7+, 8+, 11+, 13+, 16+

  • Benedict is a Westminster School and Highgate School admissions specialist

Subjects

  • English (7+, 8+, 11+, 13+, Common Entrance, GCSE, IB)

  • Mathematics (7+, 8+, 11+, Common Entrance, GCSE)

  • Verbal Reasoning (7+, 8+, 11+)

  • Non-Verbal Reasoning (7+, 8+, 11+)

  • History (Common Entrance, GCSE, IB, A-Level)

  • Latin (Common Entrance, GCSE, IB, A-Level, Undergraduate)

  • Ancient Greek (Common Entrance, GCSE, IB, A-Level, Undergraduate)

  • Ancient History (IB, A-Level, Undergraduate)

University Admissions

  • Oxford and Cambridge Classics Admissions and Interview Preparation

  • Oxford Archaeology and Ancient History Admissions and Interview Preparation

  • Oxford Ancient and Modern History Admissions and Interview Preparation

  • UCAS Classics Personal Statement Support

  • UCAS Classical Civilisation Personal Statement Support

  • UCAS Ancient History Personal Statement Support

  • LNAT Preparation

  • UCAS Law Personal Statement Support

Extra-curricular interests

Benedict is a keen debater, and has successfully competed in debates from a young age. He continues to moot (competitive legal debating) today and has also acted as a judge for inter-school competitions. He is aspiring to a career as a barrister after completing further research on the Roman historian Tacitus at Oxford.

When he is not debating or ruminating on Roman history, he can often be found ambling through art galleries and painting.

Availability

Benedict is available for in-person tuition in London and Oxford.

He is also available for online tuition.