Welcome to Geek School Tutoring, where we turn young learners into confident, capable writers ready to shine in their 11-plus exams. Our signature Creative Writing Crash Course and mini courses are perfect for helping your child ace their grammar and independent school tests.
Short, targeted lessons for quick results for 11 Plus writing papers. Choose one course or bundle up!
The Best Option: Creative Writing Crash Course for 11+ Exams
If your child is struggling to get to grips with their creative writing and you need an affordable and stress-free option for you and your child (but gets the results), this is the course for your child!
11 Plus Mini Writing Courses
Short, targeted lessons for quick results. Choose one or bundle up!
11+ Creative Writing Mini Course
Perfect for struggling students and those who want to perfect their writing for the 11+ exam.
Perfect for: Year 4 and 5 children preparing for grammar and independent schools 11+ exams. Ideal for children who need more techniques and structure to secure top marks.
11+ Descriptive Writing Mini Course
Get extra support to improve your child’s marks and ace descriptive writing.
Perfect for: Children who need to improve their detail and sentence variety.
Focuses on turning plain writing into rich, vivid pieces that impress examiners.
11+ Recount Writing Mini Course
Recount writing is a popular 11 Plus exam writing task, but many children struggle with it – this course solves that!
Perfect for: Students who find it difficult to write clear, structured recounts in exams.
Helps children understand how to tell a story from experience or observation with the right tone and detail.
11+ Transactional Writing Mini Course
Give your child the extra support to improve their marks in persuasive and discursive writing 11+ exam questions with this mini course.
Perfect for: Year 5 and 6 students preparing for discursive and persuasive writing tasks in independent school exams. Teaches structure, argument and persuasive techniques.
Not Sure Where To Start?
Is your child struggling to get started with writing?
The Creative Writing Crash Course is the best place to begin.
It covers everything your child needs for the 11+ – from story writing and description to persuasive tasks – with step-by-step guidance and optional feedback.
Perfect if your child needs a full boost in skills and confidence.
Is your child stuck on a specific type of writing?
Our Mini Courses are short and focused – ideal if your child is strong in some areas but needs help with one particular skill.
Choose from:
- Creative Writing – to develop structure, ideas, and fluency in story writing
- Descriptive Writing – to improve vocabulary and add vivid detail
- Recount Writing – to master clear, chronological structure and the right tone
- Transactional Writing – for persuasive letters, speeches, and discursive pieces
Each course is designed to build confidence and exam-ready technique without overwhelming your child.
Why Choose Geek School Tutoring?
- Led by Expertise: Our courses are crafted by Joycellyn Akuffo, Geek School Tutoring’s managing director and journalist, who is passionate about empowering young writers and helping them pass their grammar and independent school tests.
- Flexible Learning: Access lessons and feedback anytime, anywhere.
- Proven Track Record: Hundreds of students have excelled in competitive exams with our support.
Our 11+ writing courses are designed to inspire confidence, foster creativity, and deliver measurable results.