Oxbridge Tutoring & Admissions Guidance

All Oxford and Cambridge candidates are guided exclusively by Sheerwan and Nino - consistent, senior-level guidance from first consultation to final interview - with no rotating tutors or mentors

Why Choose OxPrep

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Our educators are Oxford, Cambridge, and Imperial-trained educators with over a decade of experience and impressive record of supporting incredible students across the world.

“The only source of knowledge is experience.” Albert Einstein

200+ student acceptances to Oxford, Cambridge, and other top UK universities

10+ years’ experience teaching in London, Singapore, and China

Experience with IB, A-Level and UK curricula

Limited intake to keep instruction direct and consistent

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We support course strategy, personal statements, admissions tests and interview preparation. Our approach is structured and academically demanding, while staying calm, supportive, and highly personal.

See how it works

A serious process - in a calm, supportive environment

Oxbridge preparation can feel intense. Our job is to raise the academic level while keeping students steady and confident. We challenge students directly, but we do it in a way that builds composure and clarity rather than anxiety.

OxPrep is a boutique service. We work with a limited number of serious applicants each year so that teaching is delivered directly by us - not delegated to junior tutors or rotating mentors. Depending on subject and stage, students may work mainly with one of us, or benefit from input from both.

Who your child works with

Sheerwan

Oxford educated & former classroom teacher and examiner.

Works primarily with applicants in humanities and social sciences, focusing on academic calibration, written work, admissions tests, and confident interview performance at Oxbridge level.

Nino

Cambridge educated and interdisciplinary specialist.

Works primarily with applicants in STEM and quantitative subjects, focusing on advanced problem-solving, structured reasoning, and clear articulation under pressure in interviews and technical discussions.

Learn more

We support the full Oxford/Cambridge journey - and we can also focus narrowly on tests or interviews if that’s what you need.

Course & college strategy

Clarify subject fit, competitiveness, and a realistic pathway to Oxford or Cambridge.
Personal statement & written work

Develop a statement with genuine academic substance and a clear intellectual direction.
Admissions tests

Timed practice, detailed marking, error analysis, and technique that actually improves scores.
Interview preparation

Mock interviews that build clear thinking aloud, resilience under challenge, and stable performance.

Our Standard

Preparation is pitched at genuine Oxford and Cambridge level - we do not dilute the academic standard.

What we offer

From personalised guidance to tailored tutoring and mentorship, we help students build confidence, clarity, and the skills to achieve top results.

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Initial Assessment

We review academic profile (including predicted grades and recent school reports) and run a structured academic discussion to understand how the student thinks under pressure.

You receive: a clear readiness summary and a practical plan for the next stage.

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Preparation Plan

We set weekly objectives and a timeline aligned to deadlines - what to practise, what to produce, and what we will pressure-test live.

You receive: a simple plan you can follow between sessions

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Weekly preparation

As tests/interviews approach, we increase realism: full timed papers, higher-pressure mocks, and repeated articulation of core ideas.

You receive: short written feedback after sessions with clear targets for the following week.

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Final preparation phase

Sessions combine instruction, live practice, and precise feedback. This may include timed test work, academic questioning, and focused work on reasoning gaps.

Outcome: stable performance under scrutiny, not just familiarity.

Start Your Journey

When to begin

Many students begin in Year 12 (UK system), IB Year 1, or JC1 so preparation can be steady and unhurried.

Others come later for focused admissions test or interview preparation. We’ll advise what’s realistic during the Initial Assessment.

What Our Students Are Saying

Nino has been genuinely irreplaceable in supporting my university applications. His detailed, systematic approach helped me and my family evaluate each university and course clearly, and his depth of knowledge - especially about Cambridge and its colleges - was exceptional.

- University of Cambridge, Philosophy
Sheerwan helped cultivate a curiosity in economics and its applications - his lessons facilitated a learning environment where I felt free to discuss and further explore personal ideas.

- University of Oxford, History and Economics
From refining my personal statement to preparing me thoroughly for interviews, Nino guided me through every stage of the process. Receiving my Cambridge offer was an unforgettable moment, and I cannot recommend him highly enough.

- University of Cambridge, Philosophy
Sheerwan provided invaluable guidance throughout my university application process. His advice helped me think critically about my options and ultimately guided me to choose Mathematics at Cambridge over Oxford. He was always supportive, insightful, and genuinely invested in my success. His mentorship made a significant difference to my confidence and approach during applications, and I’m very grateful for his guidance.

- University of Cambridge, Mathematics
Sheerwan made Economics genuinely enjoyable and intellectually demanding in the best way. In a subject where the subject could sometimes feel dry, his lessons stood out for being clear, engaging and full of curiosity. He pushed me to ask better questions, read beyond the classroom, and develop independent thinking. For me, that approach shaped my academic direction long-term. Sheerwan was a major influence on my Oxford application and on the way I think about learning more broadly. The interests and skills he helped me develop have been invaluable at university and, including in my work building two start-ups.

- University of Oxford, History and Politics

Begin with an Initial Assessment

The Initial Assessment provides clarity on readiness and a practical plan for tests, interviews, and the written application.