KS2 SATs
National tests in reading, maths, and grammar, punctuation and spelling at the end of primary school in England. Results go to your child's secondary school.
English · One to one · Online
Online English tutoring for confident readers and writers
Private English lessons with a vetted Nigerian teacher, built around your child's school curriculum and the skills they need most: reading with understanding, writing with structure, and speaking with confidence.
- Teachers from the top 3% of applicants
- From $13.13 a session
- Selected for the MIT Social Innovation Fellowship, 2025
Who it's for
- Children who read slowly or struggle to understand what they read
- Students whose ideas are good but whose writing does not show it
- Children preparing for English exams or entrance tests
- Confident readers ready for more challenging books and analysis
What we cover
- Phonics, fluency and reading comprehension
- Grammar, punctuation and spelling
- Vocabulary and word knowledge
- Narrative, persuasive and descriptive writing
- Essay structure and literary analysis
- Exam technique for English papers
English exams we prepare for
In the UK, the US, Canada and international schools.
11+
Entrance exams for grammar schools and many independent schools, usually covering English, maths, verbal reasoning and non verbal reasoning.
Common Entrance & ISEB pre tests
Entrance assessments for independent senior schools: the ISEB Common Pre Test, usually taken around Year 6 or 7, and Common Entrance exams at 13.
GCSE & IGCSE
The main qualifications at 16 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, and widely taken in international schools. GCSEs are graded 9 to 1.
A level
Usually three subjects studied over two years. Universities make offers based on predicted and final A level grades.
National 5 & Highers
Scotland's main school qualifications. National 5s are usually taken in S4 and Highers in S5, and universities use Highers for offers.
Gifted & talented tests
Tests such as the CogAT, NNAT and OLSAT used to place children in gifted and talented programs. They focus on reasoning as much as school knowledge.
State tests
Annual state assessments such as the STAAR in Texas and the Regents exams in New York, covering reading, math and science.
SSAT & ISEE
Admission tests for private and independent schools in the US and Canada, covering verbal skills, reading, math and a writing sample.
SHSAT
The entrance test for New York City's specialized high schools, with an English language arts section and a math section.
SAT & ACT
College admission tests used by many US universities, also taken by students in Canada and elsewhere who are applying to the US.
AP exams
College level courses and exams taken in high school, offered across the US and in many Canadian schools. Strong scores can earn college credit.
EQAO & OSSLT (Ontario)
Ontario's provincial assessments in reading, writing and math, and the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test needed to graduate.
Alberta PATs & Diploma exams
Provincial Achievement Tests in Grades 6 and 9, and Diploma exams in Grade 12 courses such as Math 30, Biology 30, Chemistry 30, Physics 30 and English 30.
BC Graduation Assessments
British Columbia's graduation numeracy assessment and literacy assessments, required to graduate.
Quebec Ministry exams
Uniform exams set by Quebec's Ministry of Education, including mathematics, science and languages, that count towards the secondary school diploma.
CAT4 & gifted assessments
Reasoning tests such as the CAT4, used by many school boards and private schools for gifted identification and admission.
IB (PYP, MYP & Diploma)
The International Baccalaureate, taught in international schools worldwide and in many UK, US and Canadian schools. The Diploma is taken at 16 to 18.
How lessons work
- Lessons balance reading and writing, because each makes the other stronger.
- Your child gets specific feedback on their own writing, line by line, not generic comments.
- Books and texts are chosen for your child's level and interests, so reading becomes something they want to do.
What every Masani family gets
A teacher from the top 3%
Only the top 3% of teachers who apply are accepted, and we match one to your child. You never have to browse profiles.
A written report after every lesson
What was covered, how your child did, and what comes next, in your inbox and parent portal after each session.
Every lesson recorded
Your child can rewatch any class before a test, and you can see exactly how lessons are taught.
Progress tracked skill by skill
The online parent portal shows how each skill is moving over time, not just a mark at the end of term.
Lessons in your time zone
Sessions run across UK, US, Canada and Australia hours, and every time shows in your own local time.
Change your teacher any time
Free, no questions asked. You can also pause or cancel with 48 hours' notice, and unused sessions are always refunded.
How it works
Book a free consultation
Fifteen minutes with one of our education experts about your child, at a time that suits you.
Get a personalised plan
Within 24 hours we send a written plan: your child's strengths, the gaps worth closing first, and what to do about each.
Meet the right teacher
If Masani fits, we match your child with a teacher chosen for their subject, level and personality.
Learn and track progress
One to one online lessons, a report after each one, and progress you can see in the parent portal.
Simple, transparent pricing
Pay per package, not per month. No hidden fees, and you can pause or cancel with 48 hours' notice. Your first 90 days are covered by our money back promise.
8 sessions
$120
$15 a session · ~1 month at 2x/week
24 sessions
$330
$13.75 a session · ~3 months at 2x/week
Includes 2 free sessions
48 sessions
$630
$13.13 a session · ~6 months at 2x/week
Includes 6 free sessions
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What parents say
The tutors have been outstanding, patient, professional, and deeply committed. I would wholeheartedly recommend Masani to any parent looking to see tangible improvement in their children's learning journey.
Since I started using this service, my child's performance has improved. The lesson teacher is good at what she does, and I have recommended their services to other parents and will continue to do so.
Our daughter gets excited to connect with her Masani tutor. Her attitude toward learning mathematics has changed completely. Her self-confidence has increased and she is eager to learn new concepts.
Frequently asked questions
Is English tutoring useful if my child speaks English fluently?
Very often, yes. Fluent speakers can still find written English hard: structuring an essay, analysing a text or writing under exam conditions. Those skills are taught, and one to one lessons teach them quickly.
Which English curriculum do you follow?
Your child's. Our teachers work with the UK National Curriculum, US Common Core, Canadian provincial curricula, the Nigerian curriculum and international programmes.
Can you prepare my child for English exams?
Yes, including the UK Key Stage 2 SATs, 11+ English papers and GCSE English, and US reading and writing assessments, including the SAT and ACT.
How will I know my child is improving?
You get a written report after every lesson, every class is recorded, and the parent portal tracks each skill over time, so you can see progress in reading and writing separately.
Start with a free, personalised learning plan
Fifteen minutes about your child. A written plan within 24 hours. No obligation. Masani was selected for the MIT Social Innovation Fellowship in 2025.
Book a free consultation