At Lionheart, we see tutoring as education in its most direct form. Learning has always begun with conversation — one mind helping another to think more clearly and more deeply. That tradition continues in our work, and in the confidence we see grow in every student.

 

Our Ethos

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Our Story

A learning legacy since 1989

As one of the UK’s first tuition companies to offer truly bespoke programmes, we saw early on that one-to-one teaching — done properly — could offer more than academic advantage. It could rebuild confidence, spark curiosity, and reveal potential that classrooms often overlook.

Since 1989, that belief has shaped our work. Starting with a handful of families in London to now supporting an international community, the principle remains unchanged: education should shape the person, not just the pupil.

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About Lionheart

"We truly believe that education should be taught by teachers and not tech, and that personal connection is frankly just as important to young people as air and water."

Oliver Gilsenan Managing Director
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Our Ethos

Old school values meet new school thinking

We combine timeless principles — discipline, integrity, mentorship — with the best of modern educational insight. Our students are given structure and stretch, alongside the space to reflect, grow, and think independently.

We’re not just preparing students for exams, but for the long term — helping them build the clarity, confidence and character to define success on their own terms.

Discover Our Approach to Tutoring
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Our Tutors

Credentials & character to match

When your rugby-obsessed son discovers his Oxford maths tutor once captained the Blues, equations become conversations. When an aspiring doctor learns from a practising surgeon, textbook knowledge becomes real-world insight.

We do not simply match subjects to students, but give great care to the dynamic between tutor and student. That is what turns tutoring into mentorship and learning into something that lasts.

Our tutor selection process

Lionheart In Numbers

  • 1989 Lionheart is founded, quietly becoming a trusted partner to families seeking truly bespoke education and one-to-one teaching.
  • 12 The average number of years’ tutoring experience our tutors have.
  • 13 Maximum intake of students at our school, to ensure students receive the highest possible pastoral and academic support.
  • 16 The number of countries we sent our tutors abroad to in 2025.

Meet Our Team

Committed to the success of each and every one of our students

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Become a Partner

We collaborate with organisations who share our commitment to exceptional education.

From schools and local authorities to healthcare teams and family offices, we work alongside partners to provide high-quality academic support, specialist intervention, and thoughtful long-term planning for the young people in their care.

If your organisation is seeking a knowledgeable, steady, and deeply experienced educational partner, we would be pleased to explore how we can support your work.

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