GRE Private Tutoring in London

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.

GRE Tutoring Options in London

Kaplan offers GRE Private Tutoring in London and also Online. One-to-one tutoring is available 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 distance from central London.

GRE tutoring is available in either 15, 25, or 35 hour packages. After your initial package purchase, you can buy additional tutoring hours individually.

All tutoring packages are eligible for Kaplan's Higher Score Guarantee.

London tutoring packages include access to a GRE Classroom 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.

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 as this covers the entire syllabus in a structured way. You can also add some Private Tutoring to your classroom course if there are areas where you would like some more help.

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 group 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 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

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. You can also book online 24 hours a day.

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.

GRE Private Tutoring Packages

35 Hours of Tutoring - £3850
25 Hours of Tutoring - £2900
15 Hours of Tutoring - £1850

All packages also include access to a GRE Classroom Course.

Service Overview

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
Includes access to a GRE Classroom Course or GRE Anywhere Course
Eligible for Kaplan's Higher Score Guarantee

What Makes GRE Tutoring Unique?

GRE Private Tutoring customizes our GRE program in several convenient package options. You set your own schedule and pace in conjunction with your tutor, and work one-to-one on the specific areas that provide your greatest opportunity for score improvement.
As a private tutoring student, you also have full access to a Kaplan GRE Classroom Course. Feel free to take class sessions and take advantage of Kaplan Center resources.
You will be eligible for our exclusive Higher Score Guarantee
Adaptive Learning Technology — get homework assignments adapted to you, based on your needs, with our proprietary Smart Reports™ technology
Comprehensive study materials including the Kaplan GRE Course Book, Kaplan GRE Pocket Reference Guide and Kaplan's online GRE Lessons On Demand

Scheduling of Tutoring Hours

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.

35 hours: ~ 3 months
25 hours: 2-3 months
15 hours: 4-6 weeks

If you are interested in booking a package and have specific time constraints, please Contact Us before registering so we can confirm availability.

Course Materials

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

Most students choose to collect their books on the first day of class. However, if you would like to have your materials shipped to you earlier, the postage and packaging costs are as follows:

Addresses in the UK - Free
Addresses in Europe - £40
Addresses in the USA/Canada - £80
Other countries - please contact us for a quote

Test Overview

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.

Test Format

Verbal Section (Two Sections)

Time: 30 minutes
Format: 20 questions
Topics Tested: Reading, Analytical Reasoning, Vocabulary
Question Types: Sentence Completions, Analogies, Reading Comprehension, Antonyms

Quantitative Section (Two Sections)

Time: 35 minutes
Format: 20 questions
Topics Tested: Basic Math, Mathematical Concepts, Quantitative Reasoning
Question Types: Problem Solving, Quantitative Comparisons

Writing Assessment

Time: 60 minutes
Format: Two 30 minute essays
Topics Tested: Analysis of an Argument, Analysis of an Issue

Test Scores

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.

Register for the Test

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.

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