Our Story
A Learning Legacy Since 1989
Long before tutoring became an industry, Lionheart was quietly setting a new standard. Since 1989, we’ve supported families through the most important stages of their children’s education — always guided by the belief that learning should prepare students for the long term, not just the next exam.
Today, we work with families from London to Hong Kong, New York to Dubai. Some of those who came to us in 1989 are now returning with the next generation.
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Our Philosophy
Old School Values, New School Thinking
We combine timeless principles — discipline, integrity, mentorship — with the best of modern educational insight. Our students benefit from structure and stretch, but also space to grow, reflect, and think for themselves.
This isn’t about teaching to the test. It’s about preparing young people for life — with the clarity, confidence, and character to define success on their own terms.
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Our Tutors
Beyond Academic Excellence
We don’t just match subjects to students — we match minds to minds.
When your rugby-obsessed son discovers his Oxford maths tutor captained the Blues, equations become conversations. When an aspiring doctor learns from a practising surgeon, textbook knowledge becomes lived insight.
Our tutors aren’t just academics — they’re barristers, engineers, artists, and athletes, each bringing something more than credentials.
That’s what turns tutoring into mentorship – and sparks a lifelong love of learning.
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"We take a highly individualised and discreet approach, frequently working with some of the world’s most prominent and influential families."
Oliver Gilsenan Director and Co-Founder
Lionheart in Numbers
- 1989 Lionheart is founded, becoming one of the UK's first private tutoring consultancies.
- 11 The average number of years’ tutoring experience our tutors have.
- 20 The maximum intake of students we have at our school in London, to ensure student attainment and pastoral care.
- 16 The number of countries we sent our tutors abroad to in 2025.
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Committed to the success of children and young people
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- Lionheart School
- Lionheart Advisors
- Lionheart Tuition
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