GRE Private Tutoring
Available in London or Online
GRE private tutoring provides a flexible and individualized option for GRE preparation. Individual sessions are tailored to your needs based upon your specifications and the results of a diagnostic GRE test, which you will take before starting your tuition. Private tutoring is ideal for students with a busy schedule or those that prefer a one-to-one approach. An expert Kaplan GRE instructor will tailor one-to-one lessons around your needs and goals to help you achieve your target score.
Can’t decide between a group course or tutoring?
If you have never taken the GRE before, we would recommend you take a GRE Classroom Course or GRE Live Online Course, as these cover the entire syllabus in a structured way. You can also add some Private Tutoring to your classroom course if there are things you would like some more help with.
If your schedule does not allow you to attend classroom sessions, if you prefer to learn on a one-to-one basis, or if you only need to work on certain aspects of the GRE test, then Private Tutoring may be best for you.
Reasons to Choose a GRE Course
- You have never taken the GRE before
- You would like to cover the whole GRE syllabus in a structured format
- You benefit from group discussion and interaction
Reasons to Choose GRE Private Tutoring
- Your schedule does not allow you to attend fixed classroom sessions
- You have limited time contraints and cannot commit to a classroom course schedule
- You have specific needs and goals
- You have taken the GRE before and know precisely what you need to cover
GRE Private Tutoring in London or Online
Kaplan offers GRE Private Tutoring in London and Online. One-to-one tutoring is available in London at the Kaplan London Center. It is also possible for a GRE instructor to come to your home; however, a surcharge may apply based on your address and its distance from central London.
GRE Online Private Tutoring is ideal for students outside of London. With online tutoring, your GRE lessons will take place via Skype™ interactive video calls. Online tutoring is available from anywhere with an internet connection, and combines a comprehensive combination of video calling, screensharing, online whiteboard technology and more.
GRE tutoring is available in either 25, 15, 10, or 5 hour packages. After your initial package purchase, you can buy additional tutoring hours individually.
Larger packages of 25 or 15 hours are recommended for the most comprehensive coverage as they are Higher Score Guarantee eligible.
London private tutoring packages include access to a GRE Classroom Course and Online private tutoring packages include access to a GRE Live Online Course. If you enroll online you will be prompted to choose a classroom course schedule. It is obligatory to choose a course in order to purchase your private tutoring package; however, it is not obligatory to join the course sessions.
How We Assign GRE Tutors
We have a great team of expert GRE tutors at Kaplan. When you purchase Private Tutoring our Academic team will call you to discuss your requirements, and then will assign you a tutor based on your needs, your goals and your availability. Tutoring sessions will be arranged at times to suit you and your tutor. For more information and estimated time periods, please view the "Scheduling of Tutoring Hours" tab below.
If you are interested in GRE Private Tutoring, call us on +44 (0)20 7930 3130. An advisor will take your details and pass them onto our Academic team.
To enroll for Private Tutoring online, please click on the green Enroll button. If you have any time constraints, it is recommended to Contact Us and confirm tutor availability before enrolling online.
25 Hours of Tutoring - £2700
15 Hours of Tutoring - £1800
10 Hours of Tutoring - £1400
5 Hours of Tutoring- £700
25 and 15 hour packages are eligible for Kaplan's Higher Score Guarantee. London tutoring packages include access to a GRE Classroom course and Online tutoring packages include access to a GRE Live Online Classroom course.
The 10 and 5 hour packages (London and Online) do not include access to GRE classroom course and are not eligible for Higher Score Guarantee.
To find out more, call us on +44 (0)20 7930 3130. You can also book online.
- An expert GRE tutor matched to your needs
- Tutoring sessions at times to suit you (See Scheduling of Tutoring Hours below)
- A full set of GRE course materials
- 3 months of access to GRE Online Resources including 6 full-length practice tests
- London private turoting packages include access to the Kaplan London Center
- 25 and 15 hour packages include access to a GRE Classroom Course or GRE Live Online Classroom Course
- 25 and 15 hour packages are eligible for Kaplan's Higher Score Guarantee
Tutoring hours are scheduled based on the availability of you and your tutor. Below are estimates of advised time periods in which to complete your private tutoring hours. Please keep in mind that you will need to put aside time outside of your lessons to review, study, and complete any homework or assignments. Time periods may vary slightly based on availability and the needs of the student.
- 25 hours: 2-3 months (includes classroom course)
- 15 hours: 4-6 weeks (includes classroom course)
- 10 hours: 3-4 weeks
- 5 hours: 1-2 weeks
If you are interested in booking a larger package and have specific time constraints, please Contact Us before registering so we can confirm availability.
Home Study Materials
- Comprehensive Course Book with class notes and homework assignments
- Pocket Reference with Math and Verbal Content
- Interactive Verbal flashcards
- Laminated Strategy sheet for quick reference
Online Resources
- Personalized student homepage
- 6 full-length Computer-Adaptive Tests
- Smart Reports with advanced computer analysis: provides cumulative feedback on practice test performance
- Over 100 Math, Verbal and Analytical Writing workshops and quizzes
- Homework before (Previews) and after (Reviews) each lesson
- Lessons-on-Demand—online make-up classes
Shipping of Course Materials
Addresses in the UK - Free
Addresses in Europe - £40
Addresses in the USA/Canada - £80
Other countries - please contact us for a quote
The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General Test is designed to provide US graduate schools with a common measure for comparing their applicants’ qualifications. The exam does not test specific subject knowledge and instead measures quantitative, verbal and analytical writing skills. You will be required to take the GRE if you wish to go on to graduate (post-graduate) study in the US.
Verbal Section
Time: 30 minutes
Format: 30 questions
Topics Tested: Reading, Analytical Reasoning, Vocabulary
Question Types: Sentence Completions, Analogies, Reading Comprehension, Antonyms
Quantitative Section
Time: 45 minutes
Format: 28 questions
Topics Tested: Basic Math, Mathematical Concepts, Quantitative Reasoning
Question Types: Problem Solving, Quantitative Comparisons
Writing Assessment
Time: 75 minutes
Format: One 45-minute essay, One 30-minute essay
Topics Tested: Analysis of an Argument, Analysis of an Issue
Each of the three sections on the GRE is scored separately. You will be given a "scaled score" within a range of 200-800 for both the quantitative and verbal sections. You will also receive a score on a scale of 0 to 6 for the writing section.
A percentile rank will be given in addition to scaled scores. Your performance will be calculated relative to those of a large sample population of other GRE takers, giving you a percentile rank. This means that if you scored higher than 60% of GRE test takers you scored in the 60th percentile.
As the GRE is a computerized test it is available throughout the year.
You register for the GRE with the Educational Testing Service (ETS). The most convenient way to find a testing center and register is online at www.gre.org.
Currently the cost to take the exam in the US $140. To take the exam outside the US the cost is $170. ETS takes most major credit cards.