Cambridge PhD and English literature specialist, qualified teacher and GCSE examiner
Expert English tutoring for GCSE, IGCSE, A-Level, 11+, 13+ and Oxbridge Admissions
GCSE Results 2025-2026
📈 Students starting at Grades 2–6 improved by an average of almost TWO GCSE grades.
⭐ Every Grade 8 starting point went on to achieve a Grade 9.
🏆 Half of Grade 7 starting points progressed all the way to Grade 9.
Individual progress has also been exceptional: two students with Grade 4 starting points went on to achieve Grade 9.
Parent feedback:
“Thank you Very Much for your support. It’s a definite beyond 5*. Thank You again.”
“My son's grades improved from a 3 and a 4 in his Year 10 mocks to a 7 and 9 in his actual GCSEs. He and I are very grateful to her; she is a brilliant teacher.”
Specialist English tuition
GCSE & IGCSE English
11+ & 13+ entrance exams
Independent-school entrance & scholarships
Key Stage 2 SATs
A-Level English Literature
Oxbridge English admissions
University-level English Literature
Ways to work with me
One-to-one English tuition
Individually planned lessons based on the student's current attainment, goals and areas for development. Includes personalised teaching, written feedback, homework and ongoing progress monitoring.
GCSE revision groups
Focused small-group tuition for students preparing for GCSE English Language and Literature.
Advanced KS2–KS3 English
Literature-rich tuition for younger students developing advanced reading, analytical and writing skills.
Oxbridge English preparation
Specialist admissions and interview preparation informed by my experience teaching and interviewing at Cambridge.
About your tutor:
DR ILDIKO CSENGEI
I'm a full-time, high-level professional English tutor, academic mentor and English literature specialist with over 15 years of experience across schools, universities, and private education. I hold a PhD in English Literature from the University of Cambridge, where I also taught undergraduate students and conducted admissions interviews. I'm a former university senior lecturer specialising in 18th-century and Romantic period literature. I'm also a qualified secondary English teacher (QTS) and an examiner for a major UK exam board. Across various platforms, I deliver over 1,600 hours of private tuition annually, working with students across the UK and internationally.
Qualifications and Experience:
PhD from the University of Cambridge
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
Over 15 years in UK higher and secondary education
Secondary school English teacher in Cambridgeshire
Mainstream and independent school teaching experience in good and outstanding-rated schools
Teaching experience at the Universities of Cambridge, Southampton and Huddersfield
extensive SEND experience, including autistic students
Enhanced DBS certificate
Testimonials
"We are so happy to have come across Ildiko to help our son prepare for his GCSE examinations.
From our first meeting, Ildiko has been very attentive and understanding of our specific requirements and has tailored and adapted her classes, and approach, to meet our son’s learning needs accordingly. Her meticulous preparation and organisation is particularly impressive. Each session is well structured, with previous work marked and ready for discussion. Her timely and detailed post-lesson feedback has been invaluable to highlight our son’s progress and identify areas needing further attention. Her lessons are engaging and effective and our son finds them productive and enjoyable, and is more confident now of what he needs to do to submit higher level answers.
We would, wholeheartedly, recommend Ildiko as an online English tutor."
— V Shah
"Dr Ildiko taught me during my undergraduate years at university, it was because of her enthusiasm and engaging lessons that I kept choosing her modules all through my time at university. Ildiko goes above and beyond with her help, guidance, and support as a teacher and her feedback on work is extremely detailed and beneficial. I have also had Ildiko’s guidance as a supervisor on during my postgraduate studies and her knowledge and support has been invaluable to me during these difficult times. I would recommend Ildiko as a trustworthy and engaging tutor."
— Katie
"Dr Ildiko has been a huge help and support to my daughter, in preparing for her English Literature GCSE exam. Ildiko is professional, experienced and has incredible subject knowledge, as well as knowledge of how to teach well. She is also really adaptable, friendly, and kind. Ildiko not only focused on my daughter's knowledge and understanding of a GCSE set text, but she helped my daughter developed transferable skills that are helping her with the other set texts and the English Language GCSE too. We would highly recommend Ildiko to anyone seeking to increase their knowledge, understanding and skills. A big thank you to Ildiko!"
— Charlotte
"Dr Ildiko has been such a help to me. She really takes time to go through any theories or concepts you don’t understand, as well as providing constant support and guidance throughout your tutorials. She’s extremely patient, but will also push you to achieve the results she knows you’re capable of. Tutorials are not just obtaining a better grade or mark, but really understanding and appreciating the literature you’re working with and how to construct the best argument you can. A lively person and excellent tutor, I highly recommend her guidance to anyone wishing to improve their essay writing skills."
— Rhiannon
Book a free consultation
I offer a free initial consultation to discuss the student's current attainment, academic goals and the areas in which they would benefit from support.
Please tell me a little about the student below, including their year group, exam board or entrance examination, current attainment and main areas for support. I will be in touch to discuss suitable tuition options.