Long before private tuition was commonplace, Lionheart was quietly redefining what education could mean for families. We believed that one-to-one teaching — done properly — could offer more than academic advantage. It could restore confidence, inspire curiosity, and unlock potential that classrooms often missed.
Since 1989, that belief has guided everything we do. Our work has grown from a handful of families in London to an international community seeking only the best — yet the principle remains unchanged: education should shape the person, not just the pupil.
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Lionheart in Three Words
"At Lionheart, every student is provided with the conditions to succeed — whatever their starting point, and wherever they’re headed."
Oliver Gilsenan Managing Director
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.
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Our Tutors
When your rugby-obsessed son discovers his Oxford maths tutor captained the Blues, equations become conversations. When an aspiring doctor learns from a practising surgeon, textbook knowledge becomes lived insight.
Our tutors aren’t just academics — they’re barristers, engineers, artists, and athletes, each bringing a certain je ne sais quoi.
We don’t just match subjects to students — we match minds to minds. That’s what transforms tutoring into mentorship, and sparks a lifelong love of learning.
How we select our tutors
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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