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Reading & Creative Writing · One to one · Online
Online reading and creative writing lessons
One to one lessons that help children read more, understand more and write with imagination and control. Ideal for younger readers building fluency and older children who want their stories and essays to stand out.
- Teachers from the top 3% of applicants
- From $13.13 a session
- Selected for the MIT Social Innovation Fellowship, 2025
Who it's for
- Reluctant readers who need the right books and encouragement
- Children with good ideas who struggle to get them onto the page
- Keen writers ready for feedback and a bigger challenge
- Children preparing for creative writing in 11+ and school exams
What we cover
- Reading fluency and comprehension
- Vocabulary building
- Story planning, structure and pace
- Character, setting and description
- Editing and improving a draft
- Writing for exams and competitions
How lessons work
- Reading is chosen for your child's level and interests, so it feels like a pleasure, not homework.
- Children write in every lesson and get specific, encouraging feedback on their own work.
- Drafts are improved step by step, which teaches the editing habits strong writers rely on.
What every Masani family gets
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
What age are reading and creative writing lessons for?
Primary and early secondary school children. Lessons are pitched at your child's level, from building reading fluency to polishing advanced stories and essays.
Will this help with school English results?
Yes. Reading comprehension and extended writing appear throughout school English assessments and entrance exams, including the 11+.
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