Expert Education
Consultancy Services

Exam Resit Support • Holiday Learning Programmes • Emotional Wellbeing Guidance • Independent School & University Admissions

Navigating the British independent school and university system can be complex and overwhelming – but our expert education consultancy services are here to help. Whether you’re planning for nursery, preparing for entrance exams, or aiming for top-tier universities like Oxford and Cambridge (commonly known as Oxbridge) institutions, our team offers personalised support every step of the way.

 

Our experienced education consultants are permanent, in-house members of our team – not outsourced. They collaborate closely with a wider network of leading headteachers, sixth-form leaders, Oxbridge admissions tutors, and international university advisors, such as within the EU and US. This gives you access to unrivalled insights and insider knowledge of the UK education system and international admissions processes.

 

We provide tailored guidance for every stage of your child’s educational journey – from choosing the right nursery or
prep school to navigating competitive entry into elite independent schools and Russell Group universities, such as Imperial College London, University College London, King’s College London, University of Manchester, University of Southampton and University of Edinburgh.

 

Furthermore, Tonic Tuition’s services extend beyond the United Kingdom, as we also offer international support for EU universities and applications to leading US universities, including Ivy League institutions.

 

Our Education Consultancy Service is available independently of tuition, so even if you’re not currently working with a tutor,
you can still benefit from our advice. One of the most important parts of any application is the personal statement — it’s your chance to stand out from thousands of other applicants and show more than just grades. We help you express your passion, highlight your experiences, and present yourself with confidence. Alongside this, we take care of the details, from school and university application forms to final checks, ensuring nothing is overlooked.

For many families, our education consultants become a trusted partner throughout their child’s academic journey, offering clarity, reassurance, and strategy at each turning point.

What Services Do Our Education
Consultants Provide?

Whether you’re at the very beginning of your child’s education or preparing for university applications, our consultants are here to help. We can arrange open days and school visits for you, and even accompany you on the day to provide expert advice, reassurance, and support during the decision-making process.

Nursery and Pre-Prep Placements

Choosing the right nursery or pre-prep school is one of the most important first steps in your child’s educational journey.

Our experienced education consultants offer independent, personalised advice, helping you identify the best nurseries and pre-prep schools in your area. We take a holistic approach, considering your child’s academic ability, creativity, musical or sporting talents, and whether they may thrive in a more all rounded or academic setting.

Preparatory School Placements

We work closely with families from across the UK and internationally to secure places at top UK prep schools.

 

Our education consultants offer tailored, expert guidance to help you choose a preparatory school that aligns with your child’s personality, interests, and learning style. We look at the whole child – not just academics, but also creative potential, musical or sporting strengths, and whether they are best suited to a broad based or more academically focused environment. We can also advise on co-educational or single sex
options to ensure the best fit. From initial school recommendations to final decisions, we support you every step of the way.

Senior School Placements

Choosing the right senior school can be daunting, but we’re here to make the process smoother. Our support goes far beyond simply helping you select a school – we arrange introductions to key staff, guide you through application paperwork, and help you understand and meet entry requirements.

We tailor our advice to suit your child’s strengths, interests, and long term goals. Whether they’re academically driven, creatively gifted, sporty, or benefit from a more well rounded environment, we’ll help you find a school where they can truly thrive.

 

We provide guidance on:        

  • Schools oering the UK standard GCSE and A Level curriculum
  • Schools that follow the IGCSE or International Baccalaureate (IB) programmes
  • Single sex or co-educational settings
  • Schools with a more academically rigorous environment
  • Schools with a strong sporting tradition, outstanding creative arts, or specialist support

With our holistic approach, we’ll recommend schools that match not just your child’s academic needs, but also their personality, learning style, and wider talents.

Oxbridge University Admissions

Competing for places at Oxford and Cambridge requires expert guidance. We’ll support your child through every part of their Oxbridge application, including interview preparation and admissions test practice (TSA, LNAT, BMAT, CAT).

With guidance from specialist tutors who understand what Oxbridge is really looking for, we equip your child with the skills, confdence, and insight they need to stand out to secure a place.

University Admissions

Our education consultants have in depth knowledge of the UK university landscape, including the leading Russell Group universities, many of which are more academically rigorous and competitive than others. For example, the University of Bristol, the
University of Birmingham, the University of York, the University of Exeter, and the University of Cardiff.

We’ll help your child identify the right course and university, tailored to their strengths, interests, and aspirations. We take into account both academic fit and overall environment – from highly selective institutions such as the University of St Andrews, University of Bath and the University of Durham, to other excellent universities that may be a better match for their subject or learning style.

We also support students aiming for less selective but still high-quality universities, such as the University of Portsmouth, Falmouth University, the University of Plymouth, and Canterbury Christ Church University, ensuring the choice is always the best fit for the individual.

 

Our support includes:

  • Strategic university and course selection
  • Personal statement planning and feedback
  • Application timeline guidance and UCAS support
  • Maximising your child’s chances of success

Whether your child is suited to a research-intensive Russell Group pathway or a more rounded academic experience, we’ll guide them every step of the way.

EU University Admissions

Studying in Europe offers world class education, lower tuition fees, and a truly international experience. Our consultants guide families through the varied application processes across countries such as Ireland, Italy, Spain, France, Austria, and the Netherlands.

  • Choosing the right country, course, and university
  • Meeting entry requirements and deadlines
  • Writing personal statements
  • Navigating applications, accommodation, and visas

US College Admissions

US college applications demand detailed planning, insight, and knowledge of the American admissions system. Our US admissions consultants provide expert advice on building a strong application- from SAT/ACT strategy to extra curricular proles – giving your child the best chance of securing a place at leading US colleges.

Academic Assessments

We offer academic assessments to help you understand your child’s current attainment level. This valuable information can guide decisions on school placements, tuition needs, and entrance exam preparation. It’s a useful first step in tailoring your child’s educational path.

Education Consultancy - Price List

Nursery
Nursery Shortlist
From £2,500
  • Following an in-depth consultation, we provide a tailored shortlist of top nurseries with current availability and expert guidance to help you choose the best fit for your child.
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Nursery Placement Package
From £3,900
  • Includes everything in the shortlist, plus full support planning nursery open days, arranging accompanied visits to two nurseries, interview preparation, and full completion of application paperwork for up to five nurseries.
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Schools
School Shortlist (Pre-Prep, Prep, Senior, Sixth Form)
From £3,000
  • We create a personalised list of independent schools with available spaces based on your child’s needs and preferences, and help you make the right choice.
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Independent School Placement Package
From £6,000
  • A full-service package including assessment, school shortlisting, admissions guidance, private open day planning, and application form completion for up to five schools. We’ll accompany you on two school visits to provide expert support.
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University

University within the UK

UK Clearing Placement
From £1,450
  • Specialist advice on Clearing strategy, including real-time application support and guidance through university offers.
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UK University Shortlist
From £2,800
  • An in depth, personalised review of one university and course, designed to match your academic background, ambitions, and long term goals. This service gives you clear insights into whether the course and university are the right fit, helping you make confident, well informed decisions at the very start of your university planning journey.
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UK University Placement (UCAS Support)
From £8,300
  • A comprehensive package including shortlists of up to give universities, open day planning, UCAS form support, personal statement advice, and interview/assessment preparation with UK university admissions experts.
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Oxbridge University Placement
From £10,500
  • Specialist Oxbridge support including college and course selection, entrance test preparation (TSA, BMAT, LNAT, etc.), personal statement reviews, and mock interview practice.
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Master’s Applications
From £2,500
  • Support with postgraduate applications, including course selection, personal statement drafting, and review of research proposals
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University within the EU

EU University Shortlist
From £3,500
  • An in depth, personalised review of one European university and course, carefully matched to your academic background, ambitions, and long term goals. This service provides clear insights into whether the university and course are the right fit for you, giving you the confidence and clarity to make well informed choices at the very start of your European university planning journey.
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EU University Placement
From £9,500
  • Comprehensive support for applications to up to five European universities. This includes tailored shortlist and longlist planning, guidance on varying admissions systems across countries, personal statement and motivation letter editing, CV and reference support, and interview preparation where required. We also advise on tuition fees, scholarships, and cultural considerations to ensure the best possible match. Covering destinations such as Ireland, Italy, Spain, France, Austria, and the Netherlands, we provide expert, end-to-end guidance to make the process smooth and successful.
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University within the US

US University Shortlist
From £5,000
  • We assess your academic profile and ambitions to recommend suitable US universities. Includes advice on application strategy, standardised testing (SAT/ACT), and school fit.
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US University Placement
From £12,700
  • Comprehensive guidance for applying to five top US universities. This package includes longlisting and shortlisting of institutions, planning and support for open days, SAT/ACT test prep, personal statement and essay development, interview coaching, and specialist advice from experienced US admissions consultants.
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Online Home Schooling

Bespoke Timetable (Hourly)
From £90
  • A fully personalised home schooling schedule, built around your child’s individual learning needs, subjects, and availability.
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Supplementary Home Schooling
From £14,500
  • A flexible part-time home education programme designed to complement existing schooling or work alongside private tutors. This includes our integrated support package. Typically 2.5 hours per day, 5 days a week.
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Exam Organisation and Registration
From £500
  • Expert support with arranging and registering for private candidate exams (GCSE, IGCSE, A Level and more), including exam centre selection and admin support.
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Full-Time Home Schooling
From £19,500
  • An intensive, fully tailored home schooling solution covering your child’s complete curriculum. Ideal for students who are not attending school in person. Typically 5 hours per day, 5 days a week.
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We Also Offer Additional
Planning and Support

Our team provides a wide range of flexible, expert led services to support every aspect of your child’s academic journey – from mentoring and assessments to school visits and emergency consultancy

Child Counselling & Emotional Support

We understand that a child’s wellbeing is just as important as their academic progress. That’s why we offer the option to arrange counselling sessions with our experienced child psychologist.

These sessions can support:

  • Emotional resilience and confidence
  • School related anxiety or transitions
  • Motivation, focus, and self-esteem
  • Social challenges or personal concerns

Whether your child needs one off support or regular sessions alongside their mentoring and tuition, we take a whole child approach to help them thrive both in and out of the classroom.

 

Please email us on info@tonictuition.co.uk to discuss availability and pricing confidentially

Education Pathway Planning Meeting
From £300
  • A strategic one-to-one session that maps out the most suitable education routes for your child. Includes a review of current options, Q&A, and expert advice on short and long term planning
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Exam Resit Registration (GCSE, IGCSE, A Level & IB)
£550
  • Expert guidance and administration for registering GCSE, IGCSE, A Level, and IB resits. We handle the details — from identifying suitable exam centres to completing paperwork, managing deadlines, and ensuring your child is entered correctly. We also offer dedicated support for the GCSE November resits, helping students quickly re-sit key subjects. This service takes the stress out of the resit process, giving families peace of mind and allowing students to focus on preparation.
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Education Consultancy (All Ages, Hourly
From £300 per hour
  • Crisis support, academic appeals, career advice, mentoring, and ad hoc education consultancy - tailored to students of all ages. Ideal for families needing expert input on short notice.
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Academic Assessment
£550
  • A fully personalised academic assessment conducted by a qualified SLT Assessor. This helps identify strengths, areas for development, and next steps for your child’s educational progress
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School Entry Assessment & Invigilation
From £500
  • Professional support for entrance assessments and mock exams. Includes invigilation and full exam organisation, ensuring a smooth and stress-free process.
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Additional School Visits
£750 / £450
  • For families seeking hands on support during school visits and interviews. Your consultant will attend alongside you to provide expert advice, advocacy, and insight.
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Mentoring - Academic Term
From £2,500
  • A dedicated, qualified mentor provides ongoing academic and pastoral support throughout the term. This is ideal for students who need regular check-ins, motivation, and tailored guidance
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