We combine private tuition, flexible homeschooling and strategic consultancy, so academic work keeps pace with an elite career instead of competing with it.
Who we support
Lionheart works with young people whose training, talent or professional commitments need an education that bends around them.
How we supported an elite race car driver
Kit is a nationally ranked karting driver who competes across Europe. Motivation was never his problem. Time was. By 14 he was travelling most weekends, training hard during the week and missing long stretches of school, and his parents could see that something would have to give.
A considered alternative to mainstream schooling
The family needed academic rigour and real flexibility, and one-to-one tuition alone would not have been enough. What reassured them was the senior team behind it, able to design Kit’s programme and keep adapting it as his season changed.
We started by mapping everything: his competition calendar, recovery days, travel and his academic goals beyond the next season.
A programme built around performance — academic and athletic
Kit worked with subject-specialist tutors to a clear weekly structure that flexed around training blocks and race weekends. Lessons moved when travel got in the way and intensity dropped during competition periods, but expectations stayed high throughout.
Because Lionheart is a registered examination centre, his GCSE entries were settled early, which took exam logistics off an already full schedule.
Mentorship beyond the syllabus
One of Kit’s tutors became a steady mentor, helping him manage his time, communicate with more confidence and reflect honestly on wins and setbacks. Those skills turned out to matter as much as the subject content.
Over time Kit took more ownership of his workload, learning to prepare efficiently between races and stay focused during high-pressure periods.
Looking ahead
Kit still competes internationally and is progressing well through his qualifications. We remain involved, adjusting his programme as his commitments change and advising on university options that suit both his academic strengths and his racing.
For his family, the flexibility mattered. Having an education partner who could keep pace with his career mattered more.
Our Services
Education Built Around the Schedule
Lionheart supports young athletes, performers and exceptional talents with a planned combination of private tuition, homeschooling and educational consultancy, designed around demanding professional commitments.
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Private tuition
One-to-one tuition forms the academic backbone of most programmes. Lessons are efficient, personalised and paced to fit around training, rehearsals and competition schedules.
Tuition is available across all key stages and qualifications, including GCSEs, A Levels, IB and university preparation, with subject specialists matched carefully to each student.
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Homeschooling programmes
When a schedule makes regular school attendance impractical, we design structured homeschooling programmes that keep academic standards high without a fixed timetable.
These programmes provide:
- A clear weekly rhythm
- Continuity through travel or relocation
- Exam entry through our registered examination centre
- Ongoing oversight from Lionheart’s senior education team
Nothing about it is ad hoc. Every programme is planned, monitored and academically ambitious.
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Educational consultancy
Alongside the teaching, our consultants make sure each student’s longer-term options stay open.
This may include:
- School or university placement advice
- Scholarship and admissions strategy
- Planning moves between education systems or countries
- Long-term academic pathway design
A sporting or performing career can end early or change direction. We make sure the academic record is strong enough when it does.
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Testimonial
“Training came first — it had to. Lionheart understood that immediately. They built an academic programme that worked around travel, tournaments and recovery, without ever lowering expectations. For the first time, our son's learning felt stable again, even while everything else was moving.”
Charles B. Parent of an international tennis player
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“I didn’t feel like I was constantly catching up anymore. My tutor planned lessons around filming days and actually listened when I was tired or stressed. It felt grown-up — like someone trusted me to take my education seriously.”
Jahan Actor and filmmaker
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“What stood out was the long-term thinking. Lionheart helped us plan beyond the next season — qualifications, university options, and what life might look like after sport. It was calm, thoughtful and exactly what our family needed.”
Charles & Judy M. Parent of a nationally ranked athlete
Frequently asked questions
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Can students study alongside full-time training or competition?
Yes. Many of our students train or compete at a professional or pre-professional level. We design academic programmes that fit around demanding schedules, adjusting lesson times, intensity, and pacing to ensure education remains sustainable and rigorous.
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Do students follow a recognised curriculum?
Students typically follow UK curricula such as GCSEs, IGCSEs, A Levels, or the IB, though international pathways are also supported. We are a registered examination centre, allowing students to sit exams in a familiar, low-pressure environment where appropriate.
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Do you support university or scholarship applications?
Yes. Many students working with us require expert guidance on school placement, university admissions, scholarships, or international pathways. Our consultancy team works alongside tutors to ensure academic choices support long-term ambitions.
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Will the tutor live in our home, or can they live elsewhere?
Tutors can live in your home or nearby, depending on your family’s preference. Many families choose live-in arrangements for continuity and convenience, but tutors can also stay in a local apartment or hotel. In all cases, a private bedroom is required to ensure professional boundaries and a comfortable environment for everyone.
