About Us

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Annoushka Clear
Founder

Education is the greatest journey of them all.

At North Star Tutors, we combine elite scholarship with warmth, patience and encouragement. Our role is to provide expert guidance and support to help our students progress on their educational journey. Having studied at Christ Church, Oxford, and tutored students at every level for over a decade, I founded North Star Tutors because I believe that meaningful. long-lasting academic progress comes from treating students not as candidates to be coached, but as scholars to be cultivated.

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WE BRIDGE THE GAP BETWEEN YOUR CHILD’S POTENTIAL & FUTURE

Every tutor combines academic depth with warm, structured guidance.

We match each family with an expert whose strengths align with the student’s goals and personality, ensuring a tailored, productive partnership.

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Our Philosophy

Our approach is rooted in the Oxbridge tradition, a model of education that prizes independent thought, the defence of an original argument, and the courage to be intellectually wrong before being right.

We specialise in the high-stakes nuances of entrance exams and admissions, but we recognise that education is far more than just one set of exams. We work with students to develop their potential and help them thrive on their learning journey.

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