Finding a tutor who suits
your child, together.

We consider English ability, personality, learning pace and your child's goals, then suggest a tutor they may work well with.

BilingualNative speakers
EIKEN preparationInternational school

What we look at when matching

We suggest tutors likely to suit your child, based on school year, goals, personality and preferred lesson format.

A tutor who fits the goal
Personality and rapport
A lesson style they can sustain

Our tutors

Petra Tutors can suggest several tutors based on your child's goals, from conversation and EIKEN to IELTS and international school support.

Founder

Keio University · PEARL · current student

Running Petra and shaping the service

Petra team

Co-founded Petra and is involved in how the service works and how families and tutors interact with it.

Founder

Keio University · Faculty of Economics · current student

Running Petra and building its team

Petra team

Co-founded Petra and is involved in operating it and building it as a tutoring service.

Hannah

Conversation & EIKEN

Sophia University · Faculty of Liberal Arts · current student

Conversation, EIKEN and primary English

Elementary school

Hannah's gentle, approachable manner helps children who find English difficult become more comfortable step by step.

Hazel

Exam prep

Sophia University · Faculty of Liberal Arts · current student

IELTS, TOEFL & academic English

Junior high school to High school

Hazel focuses on exam preparation and academic English, working back from the target score and deadline to identify the areas that need strengthening.

Dayun

Primary English

Keio University · PEARL · current student

English, beginners & primary

Elementary school

Using journal writing, grammar and pronunciation practice, Dayun helps children who find English difficult express themselves more clearly over time.

Gia

English & writing

Waseda University · current student

Conversation, essays & social studies

Gia teaches English conversation, essay writing and social studies in a supportive setting where students are encouraged to ask questions.

Tina

Exam prep

Sophia University · SPSF · current student

IB English, economics & IELTS/TOEFL/SAT

Junior high school to High school

Tina focuses on the IB, English examinations and essay writing, identifying what to strengthen even when the available preparation time is limited.

Melody

Associate

Fordham University · Business Administration · current student

English, marketing & business English

Not taking new students

Melody draws on studies in marketing and finance to help students develop English for practical use.

Cian

IB support

The University of Hong Kong · Economics and Finance · current student

IB English, Chinese, economics & TOK

Junior high school to High school

As a mentor close to students in age, Cian provides structured support for the IB and international curricula, as well as English, Chinese and economics.

Sara

English support

Keio University · Faculty of Economics · current student

English, IELTS, primary to adult

Elementary school to Adults

Sara adapts lessons to each student's strengths and areas for improvement, helping them use English in their studies and everyday life.

Toru

Admissions support

Keio University · Faculty of Economics · current student

English, maths, German & TOEFL/SAT

Elementary school to University

From primary to university level, Toru covers English, maths and German, as well as support with overseas university and secondary school applications.

Siya

Maths support

Keio University · PEARL · current student

Maths, physics, English & MYP/PYP

Siya focuses on maths and also covers physics, English and economics, explaining each step clearly.

Haruka

Children's English

Sophia University · Faculty of Liberal Arts · current student

English, maths & primary

Preschool to High school

Haruka supports students from pre-school to secondary age in English and maths, working carefully towards their goals.

Mizuki

English & Maths

Sophia University · Faculty of Liberal Arts · current student

English, maths & primary to secondary

Elementary school to Junior high school

Mizuki supports primary and middle school students in English and maths, adapting to each child's pace. She also brings experience supporting younger learners.

Nikko

Conversation & Exams

International Christian University · current student

Conversation, EIKEN, IELTS/TOEFL & school English

Preschool to Adults

Nikko covers everything from everyday conversation to EIKEN, IELTS/TOEFL preparation, school English and essay writing. With Japanese explanations when helpful, he supports students in building confidence.

Ronan

Associate

Eindhoven University of Technology · Mechanical Engineering · current student

Science subjects, English & engineering

Ronan draws on an engineering background to support students in science subjects and English.

Maya

Conversation & kids

Conversation & children's English

Elementary school

Having grown up in the UK as an English speaker, Maya helps students develop natural communication skills through enjoyable lessons.

Julie

English foundations

English, IELTS & SAT

Elementary school to High school

Julie keeps explanations simple and clear for students who feel unsure about English, working at a pace that supports gradual confidence.

Leon

A-Level support

London School of Economics (LSE) · Actuarial Science · current student

Maths, Geography & GCSE/A-Level

Junior high school to High school

Leon grew up in Tokyo and studies Actuarial Science at the London School of Economics. A native English speaker with advanced Japanese, he teaches Maths (including Further Maths), Geography and GCSE Physics, with GCSE/A-level preparation, entrance-exam support and university-application essay support. He has taught both one-to-one and in groups.

Dominic

IB Physics & Maths

Keio University · Faculty of Economics · current student

IB Physics, Maths & English

Elementary school, High school

Currently in his second year of an economics degree, Dominic also attended Saint Mary's International School through graduation. Half-Japanese and half-English, he teaches IB Physics, Mathematics and English Language and Literature, and has already tutored with Petra.

Many more tutors available

We also work with tutors in subjects and from universities not shown here. Start with a free consultation and we will discuss possible matches.

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What matters when choosing a tutor

English ability is one factor. We also consider your child's personality, goals and whether the arrangement feels sustainable.

01

Start from the goal

Whether the focus is EIKEN, conversation or international school support, we consider what kind of tutor may suit the goal.

02

Consider personality and teaching style

Some children prefer a gentle pace, while others respond well to more challenge. The atmosphere and rapport also matter.

03

Adjust as needed

Once lessons begin, we monitor the content and tutor fit, and can adjust the approach if helpful.

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Support that goes beyond the tutor

At Petra, we make lesson content and next steps clear, alongside supporting the lesson itself.

For how we check tutors and run lessons, see “Safety and safeguarding”.

Post-lesson report

See how lessons are going

We share what was covered, what went well and what to focus on next in a clear report for parents.

Learning plan

Working towards the goal

We set out what to do now and what to strengthen next, around EIKEN dates and school commitments.

Tutor adjustments

Reviewed when needed

After lessons begin, we can adjust the approach based on how the tutor fit and learning are progressing.

Let's find a tutor
who suits your child.

Tell us about their goals, personality and current English level, and we will suggest a tutor and a manageable approach.

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