Excellence in English Language Training since 1990
Learn why thousands of students from all parts of the world choose us to learn and enhance their English.
"Personal" is a big word at InTuition.
We make every effort to ensure you get the best possible English Language learning experience. We don't want to please everyone. We just want to please you.
3 REASONS WHY STUDENTS CHOOSE US
1. GET A TUTOR WITH EXPERIENCE IN YOUR FIELD
2. PERSONALISED COURSES BASED ON YOUR GOALS
Your course will concentrate on the areas you need to improve. Continuous assessment will keep you on track. Diagnositc assessment with the InTuition Languages Level Profiler on the first day of your course.
3. LEARN AT SPEED VIA INTENSE IMMERSION
Choose from 3 to 6 hours per day of one-to-one tuition, based on your precise needs. Outside formal lessons, you will be in relaxed social situations, giving the opportunity to build and strengthen your confidence in English.
Why Choose InTuition
“Personal” is a big word at InTuition.
We treat each student as a unique individual. On an InTuition one-to-one homestay language programme, students are carefully matched to a Host Tutor who is specialised in teaching English one-to-one, and who meets each student’s needs and shares each student’s interests.
More than twenty-five years’ experience means we know how to help students maximise their progress in English, in the shortest period of time, in a relaxed and hospitable environment.
At InTuition we understand the different needs of those who want to further their English, so we offer a range of courses running throughout the year. If you can’t find a programme that suits you exactly, contact us and we’ll create one for you.
Finally feel at home learning English.
I look forward to welcoming you to learn the InTuition way – much more than just a language course.
Norman Renshaw
Managing Director
WE'RE PROUD OF OUR KEY CREDENTIALS
THE BENEFITS OF LEARNING ENGLISH WITH US
InTuition Languages’ mission is to not just meet but to exceed each student’s expectations of their course. Our success is founded on our quality guarantee: we work only with quality Homestay English Teachers.
LEARN ABOUT OUR CULTURE & VALUES
OUR CORE VALUES DEFINE OUR CULTURE & WHO WE ARE
WE GO THE EXTRA MILE
We act as a team by cooperating with one another in our daily work.
WE ARE PROUD OF WHAT WE DO
We exceed customers satisfaction by catering to the needs of our students and teachers and caring for one another.
WE DELIVER ON OUR PROMISES
We are responsible in our work and accountable for our actions.
WE HAVE A CAN-DO MINDSET
Putting the student first secures the successs of our students which leads to the success of InTuition.
Meet the team
Based in central London, our friendly, professional staff look after our international network of Host Tutors and are here to help you enjoy a first-class language learning experience.
Norman Renshaw
Managing Director
Norman has a joint degree in Economics and International Relations from the University of Warwick, a Diploma in Marketing and the CELTA qualification.
After a career in marketing and advertising Norman set up InTuition in 1990, having been a language student himself. InTuition was the first school of its kind to specialise in Home Tuition using only EFL-trained host tutors. He also wrote the initial guidelines for the British Council to accredit Home Tuition as an approved system for learning English.
Interesting fact: He was the first tourist to be held up at gunpoint on the Inca Trail. Plays the bass in a band (for bookings please contact him direct), and cycles… a lot!
Simon Thorley
Chief Operating Officer
Simon studied Politics at the University of Edinburgh and Business at Heriot-Watt University. He lived in Hong Kong and taught English in Taiwan, before returning to the UK and working in recruitment in the UK higher education sector.
He focusses on business strategy, sales and marketing for all InTuition courses and products.
He has a passion for languages and politics, and speaks Mandarin, Taiwanese and French.
Interesting fact: He can play the sax and fly a plane, albeit not simultaneously!
Gosia Rumniak
Course Administrator
Gosia manages confirmations and invoicing: whether you work or study with InTuition, you’ll soon find yourself in touch with her! She has a degree in English Philology, and previously worked in several respected language schools before bringing her experience to InTuition.
Interesting fact: She likes going jogging after 10pm, makes fantastic apple pie and has been to a party with the Queen!
Evelyn Feeney
Host Tutor Manager
Evelyn is from Cork, and studied English and Linguistics at Queen’s University Belfast. CELTA qualified, Evelyn has previously taught English in Seoul and London, and worked in social care before joining the InTuition team. Evelyn is currently learning Japanese and likes travelling and reading.
Interesting fact: She binge-watched a whole box set of Breaking Bad in one sitting.
Francesco Colombo
Account Manager
Francesco studied Foreign Languages and Literatures at the University of Milan, where he is from.
He recently graduated at University of Bedfordshire for his Postgraduate Course in Education (PGCE) in Modern Foreign Languages and gained the Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). Francesco speaks fluently four languages.
Interesting fact: He volunteers at a Hedgehog Hospital every Sunday, helping rehabilitate hedgehogs back in the wild.
Grace Emery
Senior Account Manager
Grace is from Wolverhampton (but doesn't have the accent) with a BA in French and Spanish and is a qualified Modern Languages teacher with a PGCE. She speaks French, Spanish and a bit of Italian and she taught English in Madrid for three years.
Interesting Fact: She met Princess Diana
Clive Munns
Finance Manager
Clive has been with InTuition since 1998. As Finance Manager, he manages all tutor payments and invoicing, ensuring that everyone gets paid the correct amounts – and on time!
Interesting fact: In a previous life, he was a professional musician touring Europe as the drummer for the legendary band “Jasmin Childe”.
Chana Hodges
Apprentice
Chana joined the team in Summer 2018 as our Business Administration Apprentice.
Interesting fact: In her spare time, she is a keen puppeteer!
Anna Britton
Director of Studies
Anna is responsible for providing academic support and training to our Homestay English Tutors. Anna studied International Business and Spanish at University and is Delta and PGCE qualified. She’s taught in a number of countries in Europe, Singapore and the Middle East. Anna was also a University of Cambridge teacher trainer and ran corporate training for the British Council. Back in the UK she joined the InTuition team. She ensures our teachers have the best possible support to deliver great courses for their students.
Interesting fact: She’s been a paid statue and climbed the highest mountain in North Africa.
Jeremy Page
Academic Consultant
Jeremy is a consultant to our academic team. He mainly manages our host tutor teaching observations.
Jeremy has a BA in French and Theatre from Warwick and MAs in French Drama and Theatre History
(from Bristol) and Education (from Sussex). He is DELTA qualified and a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.
As well as working for InTuition, Jeremy is the Academic Manager of the Centre for Language Studies at the University of Sussex, where he teaches on a wide range of courses.
He has been a senior assessor for the Cambridge ESOL CELTA (Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults) scheme, a certified IELTS examiner and a marker and team leader for the Cambridge First Certificate.
Interesting fact: He is a widely published poet and short story writer.
Helen Beesley
Vis-a-Vis Online Tutoring Manager
Helen is a graduate in theology and theatre studies from the University of Surrey. She also holds a Postgraduate Certificate in Education from the University of Surrey and Diplomas in Mathematical Education and Specific Learning Difficulties. She is a qualified dyslexic teacher. She has successfully worked in a variety of educational sectors.
Helen has the Cert. TESOL and currently works for InTuition as a home stay tutor as well as being an online tutor and managing InTuition’s online Vis-a-Vis programme.
Helen enjoys skiing, cycling and watching ice hockey.
Interesting fact: Helen has interviewed the playwright Julian Mitchell who wrote Another Country and several screenplays such as Wilde. She is learning Japanese.
AWARD-WINNING COURSES
IN EXCITING LOCATIONS
Choose to learn English in a teacher's home in a city like London, Edinburgh, Dublin or New York, or in the beautiful English countryside.
It is also possible to do a one-to-one or two-to-one course by the sea, in a town like Brighton or Bournemouth. Further afield, our host tutors in Malta, USA and Canada add to the range of locations to choose.
