About
About
About
English with Dr Sophie Breese
Online English tutoring for 11+ and upwards

11 plus Courses & Masterclasses
Because I am full for one-to-one teaching, I decided to launch various courses, master classes and reading groups. These all take place on Saturdays or in school holidays and demand is high. To ensure you find out about what is available, when, please contact me to be added to the mailing list.
Above: Feedback from 10 year-old boy who did my 11plus Creative Writing Course in August 2026.
11plus Creative Writing Course — Beyond the Formula
3–7 August 2026 · Online via Zoom ·
This course is now full.
11plusConsultancy Masterclass - 26th September.
This course is now full.
11plusConsultancy Masterclass - 17th October half term.
This course is now full.
Year 5 Reading Group, Intellectually Curious Readers, Monthly from February.
This course is now full.
Year 5 Reading Group, Beyond Harry Potter, Monthly from February.
This course is now full.
Yrs 7-9 Creative Writing, Monthly from February
This course has places left.
11plus Creative Writing Course — Beyond the Formula
February, Easter
Details coming soon.
Why Work with Me?
After studying for my doctorate and teaching English Literature at Oxford University, I spent nine years teaching English at St Paul's Girls' School, where I wrote and marked the 11+ English entrance paper. I was awarded the prize of Teacher Trailblazer by the Poetry Society. Since moving to France in 2013, I have been tutoring for 11plus entrance. In January 2026, all six of my students who applied to St Paul's Girls' School received offers; all four who applied to Westminster received offers.
Sophie is a standout teacher whose knowledge of literature, language (and all things 11+ related) is nothing short of astounding. Our daughter was fortunate to complete the 11+ summer course with Sophie and during this time her knowledge and confidence grew. Our daughter found Sophie’s lessons engaging and enriching; she received clear and constructive feedback and lots of guidance on how to improve. As parents we felt we also came away with a greater understanding of the 11+ process and what was required. Our daughter absolutely loved every minute of Sophie’s bespoke course. It was pitched and delivered perfectly by Sophie and - by a country mile and then some - the best thing our daughter has done!
Parent of student, year 6, who completed summer course 2025


Sophie is, quite simply, brilliant. She’s one of those rare teachers who not only knows her subject inside out, but also knows how to bring out the absolute best in her students. Her enthusiasm is infectious, her energy lights up every session, and her deep understanding of how to teach and inspire young minds is something truly special.
Thanks to Sophie’s incredible support, my daughter was offered places at all the top schools we applied to—including St Paul’s Girls’ School, Godolphin and Latymer, City of London Girls’ School, Tiffin Girls’ School, North London Collegiate, Alleyn’s, and JAGS. This success is a direct reflection of Sophie’s expert guidance, not only in academic preparation but in building confidence, resilience, and strong exam technique.
One of the things that makes Sophie stand out is her refreshing, non-formulaic approach. She teaches children to think critically and independently—not to be robotic or rely on pre-learned templates, but to develop their own voice, ideas, and style. My daughter didn’t just learn how to pass exams—she learned how to love learning, how to self-reflect, and how to express herself with clarity and confidence.
Sophie makes learning exciting and empowering. She is incredibly organised, thoughtful in her feedback, and always takes the time to communicate with parents so we can work as a team. We are so lucky to have found her. I will always be grateful for the passion, commitment, and brilliance she brought to this journey.
Parent of student, year 6, who was awarded places at top schools including St Paul's Girls' School, City of London and Wycombe Abbey, JAGS, Godolphin and Latymer, NLCS, March 2025