One-to-One English
Private one-to-one English tuition, live online from London — wherever you are. Your pace, your goals, your dedicated Native teacher.
A1 to C2
just you and your teacher
best-value rate
scheduling
One-to-One English at a glance
One-to-One English is private online English tuition from Kensington English, a London school: live lessons on the Kensington English Portal with your own CELTA-qualified Native teacher, booked by the hour, for any level (CEFR A1–C2) and any goal.
- Who it’s for
- Adults and university-bound students who want private English lessons built around a specific goal — Business English, pronunciation, IELTS Speaking, interview preparation, travel English or academic writing.
- Level (CEFR)
- All levels welcome, A1 to C2 — from complete beginner to advanced. Lessons are pitched to your current level.
- Format
- Live online on the Kensington English Portal, private 1:1 sessions — just you and your dedicated teacher. No fixed syllabus: every lesson is built around your needs.
- Length / hours
- Booked by the hour, from 1 hour upwards (packages of 1–4, 5–9 or 10+ hours). Each session is 1 or 2 hours, and you book as often or as rarely as suits you.
- Schedule (London time)
- Monday to Saturday, early morning to late evening, London (UK) time. You arrange each session directly with your teacher through the booking portal — no fixed timetable.
- Teachers
- CELTA-qualified Native teachers based in the UK, matched to your goals, level and learning style. If the match isn’t right, you can switch teacher at no extra charge.
- What you get at the end
- A certificate of completion when you finish your programme, plus direct, personalised feedback in every session.
- How to start
- Take the free 5-minute level test for an instant CEFR result, then book your hours and pay securely online. We match you with your teacher and introduce you before your first session. Questions: admin@kensingtonenglish.co.uk
- Price
- From £55 per hour for 10+ hours; £60/hr for 5–9 hours; £65/hr for 1–4 hours. Plus a one-off £25 registration fee for new students. See packages
What do students use it for?
Every One-to-One programme is built around you. These are the goals our students bring most often — but yours may be entirely different, and that is perfectly fine.
Business English
Emails, meetings, negotiations, presentations — become the confident professional your English has been holding back.
Pronunciation
Reduce your accent, improve clarity, and learn the sounds of British English that textbooks overlook.
IELTS Speaking
Prepare for the Speaking paper in private sessions — targeted feedback, structured practice, and real confidence for exam day.
Interview Preparation
Job interviews, university admissions, visa appointments — practise with a Native teacher who knows what panels are looking for.
Travel English
Get ready for a trip, a move abroad, or simply the confidence to navigate the world in English — at airports, hotels, shops and beyond.
Academic Writing
Essays, dissertations, research papers — develop the academic register, structure and precision that universities expect.
Three steps to your first lesson
Getting started is straightforward. From enrolment to your first session, we handle the matching — you focus on learning.
Book your sessions & complete your level assessment
Choose your hourly package and pay securely online. You will then receive a short level assessment questionnaire — this tells us your current level, your goals, and when you are available.
We match you with the right teacher
Based on your goals, level, schedule, and learning style, we select the most suitable teacher from our team of UK-based, qualified specialists. You will be introduced before your first session.
Your personalised programme begins
Sessions run on the Kensington English Portal at times that suit you. Every lesson is built around your needs — there is no fixed syllabus, just focused, effective teaching that makes the most of every minute together.
The fastest way to make real progress
Group classes are great — but when you want to move faster, focus precisely, and get feedback on every sentence, nothing beats working one-to-one with an expert teacher.
- Fully personalised lessons for your specific goals
- Private sessions — just you and your teacher
- Flexible scheduling to suit your lifestyle
- Experienced, UK-based teachers matched to your goals
- Learn from anywhere in the world via the Kensington English Portal
What you'll gain
- Speak more confidently and naturally in real situations
- Build targeted vocabulary and grammar for your world
- Receive direct, personalised feedback every session
- Progress at a pace that works for you — no rushing
- Focus on exactly what matters most to you
Choose your package
The more hours you book, the better the rate. All packages include a free level assessment and teacher matching. One-off £25 registration fee applies to all new students.