Isla Henderson

I hold the Cambridge DELTA, widely regarded as the gold standard qualification for English language teachers, and a Master's in TESOL from the University of Edinburgh. Crucially, I am also a certified IELTS examiner, which means I know exactly what goes through an examiner's mind when scoring your speaking and writing.

This insider perspective is my greatest asset as a tutor. I can tell you precisely where you are losing marks and what specific changes will push your score up. There is no guesswork; I apply the marking criteria methodically and coach you to meet each descriptor.

Over seven years, I have prepared more than three hundred students for IELTS, TOEFL, and Cambridge exams. My pass rate for students targeting IELTS Band 7+ is over 90%. I am particularly effective with German, Scandinavian, and East Asian students, having spent time teaching in Berlin and Seoul.

Beyond exam prep, I help students develop genuine fluency. My lessons are demanding: we push beyond comfort zones, tackle authentic materials, and build the academic register that distinguishes a Band 7 from a Band 8.