Matt

Education

University of Oxford, Politics, Philosophy, and Economics

  • St John’s College Casberd Scholarship

    • Awarded for academic excellence.

  • Ranked in the top 0.5% of all candidates in the Oxford TSA Admissions Test

Shore School, Sydney

  • Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR): 99.70 (top 0.3% of students in the State)

    • Final year subjects: English Advanced, Maths Advanced, Maths Extension 1 (Further Mathematics equivalent), History, Chemistry, German, and German Extension.

  • Shore Foundation Peter and Dorothy Jenkins Scholarship

    • Awarded in recognition of academic excellence.

  • Ranked 3rd in the State for German

  • High School Band All-Rounder Prize

    • Awarded to students who place in the top band for all subjects.

Teaching experience

Matt has tutored dozens of students in a wide range of subjects, with a particular focus on the Humanities. Drawing on his own outstanding academic record, he has guided a numerous children to excellent public examination results. He has also helped students win places on the ferociously competitive Politics, Philosophy, and Economic undergraduate course at the University of Oxford, and has acted as a reassuring presence for slightly overwhelmed undergraduates. He is respected greatly by our clients for his exhaustive preparation for tutorials and lucid style of communication and lesson delivery.

Specialisms

Independent Schools Admissions

  • 7+, 8+, 11+, 13+

Subjects

  • English (7+, 8+, 11+, ISEB Pre-Test, 13+, Common Entrance, GCSE and IGCSE, IB, A-Level)

  • Mathematics (7+, 8+, 11+, ISEB Pre-Test, 13+, Common Entrance, GCSE and IGCSE, IB, A-Level)

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

  • Philosophy (A-Level and Undergraduate)

  • Politics (A-Level and Undergraduate)

  • Economics (A-Level and Undergraduate)

  • German (A-Level)

  • Business Studies (GCSE and IGCSE, A-Level, Undergraduate, Postgraduate)

University Admissions

  • Oxford TSA Preparation

  • Oxford Politics, Philosophy, and Economics Interview Preparation

  • Oxford Economics and Management Admissions and Interview Preparation

  • UCAS Politics Personal Statement

  • UCAS Philosophy Personal Statement

  • UCAS Economics Personal Statement

  • UCAS Business Personal Statement

Extra-curricular interests

Matt is an extremely able sailor. He competes regularly in major regattas, including the famous regatta at Cowes. When he is not near a body of water, he enjoys reading, playing rugby, and debating.

Testimonials

‘Matt, I just wanted to say a big thank you for all your help. I am really grateful for everything you have done.’ — Year 13 student

‘Thank you so, so much for the support and flexibility you have shown my son. I have been very impressed by how fast we got this Personal Statement done, and I’m really chuffed with the final outcome, too.’ — Mother of Year 13 student

Availability

Matt is available for in-person tuition in London.

He is also available for online tuition.