I am pleased to inform you that [my daughter] got offered places at both schools she applied for – Oxford High School and Headington Girls. So, I wanted to use this medium to thank you for your support and tutoring, she wouldn’t have done it without your support.
Many thanks,”
Mrs A., Oxford, December 2024
I was a student of yours a couple of months ago and we worked on improving my verbal reasoning and interview skills. You helped me lots with my confidence and level in both areas which will also be very useful in the future for university and job interviews/tests. I thought I’d share with you that I got a place in both the schools I applied for, which I’m very pleased with, and I’d like to thank you for your help!”
“David is an exceptional teacher. Our son was preparing for Abingdon Senior School Year 9 Entry and he needed support in English, especially with the descriptive writing task. David was just brilliant, knew exactly how “to lift” our son to new heights, pushing him while making it fun and light; giving him a specific structure to craft his writing and to learn the English language. There was plenty of practice and review, but somehow David never looked worried or made it stressful for our son. I would highly recommend David and his wealth of experience teaching at Abingdon School is incomparable!”
Ms. C., Oxford. January 2023
“Dear David,
“Dear Mr Pope,
I hope you are well. I’m just writing to let you know that I received a 9 today in GCSE Latin […] and I couldn’t have done it without your help.
I hope you enjoy the rest of the summer.
Kind regards,”
Anna M., (Aged 16), Jersey, August 2021
“… just to let you know that [our son] got 99% in his latest Latin test – translating sentences both ways … was very pleased …. and very grateful for your help! He wonders if you might be able to help him a bit on his French over the Easter holidays?”
Mrs P., Oxford, March 2021
“I would like to let you know that [my son] has been offered a place at The Perse School. He passed the exam and the interview successfully. We are very proud of him!
We are very grateful to you because without your help he wouldn’t have been successful.”
Mrs G., Cambridge, February 2021
“… I write to let you know that [my son] won the Classics, English and History prizes at school for the Summer term 2020!! This is no doubt as a result of your assistance and imparted enthusiasm for which I am so grateful.
He has now completed ISEBs and has been invited to interview at Harrow, Winchester, Radley and Eton.
I hope to pick up again with you next year because at minimum I think [my son] acquired enormous confidence with you.”
Mrs F., London, December 2020
“Thank you very much for helping our son prepare for his Senior School French exam and interview. He enjoyed his lessons and found your advice and guidance useful.”
Mrs K., Oxfordshire, May 2020
“… The boys and I are writing to you to express our gratitude for your help in preparing [them] for the Dragon School entrance test. We have received excellent news from the School recently about their successful passing of the test and acceptance for September 2020. We are very happy to get to hear this news and to share it with you. You played a crucial part to getting us there and we appreciate it very much. We hope we can see you in the future and use your expertise and knowledge…”
Mr & Mrs Z., Oxford April 2020
“I am delighted to offer him an Academic Scholarship to Harrow … This award is a tremendous achievement in an exceptionally competitive year …
Thank you very much David! Well done both of you!”
Mr H. and Ms. Y, Oxfordshire., March 2020
“Dear David, I … wanted to let you know that William got an A in his Latin Common Entrance and is absolutely delighted! Thank you so much for all your work with him and encouragement of him over these last few months. You’ve given him a wonderful foundation to go on now. We’re so grateful…”
Mrs P., Oxford, June 2019
“I just wanted to say thank you for everything as it is Results Day and I got a 9 in Latin!!! Thank you for all the help!”
Cici H, (Aged 16), August 2018
… I would like to thank you. I have excelled in Latin because of the wise techniques you have given to me. My French has been exceptional … I have got into one of the best schools in the country, thanks to your support and for getting up every Saturday to teach me creative writing techniques … I would like you to know that you are the only teacher …who understood me…”
Luther M., (Aged 11) Oxford, May 2018
“… Thank you very much for tutoring me in my English and helping me do far better in my exams than I had previously expected to do. You have been a great help!”
Freddie S., (Aged 10), Oxford, July 2017
“David possesses all the characteristics necessary for being a first class tutor: intelligence, patience, enthusiasm and a genuine sense of fun. He is the very finest of role models for our children and has helped our eldest son to gain a place at [his chosen independent] School. We are now moving on to the younger ones who both love their sessions with him!
Mr M., Chilton, Oxfordshire, June 2017
“[My daughter] got a B in Latin and so has a place at King’s [College] London to read Classics and English. Much relief here, and she is happy with her results.Very many thanks indeed for all you did to help her with the Tacitus and Classical Civilisation texts.”
Mrs C., Oxfordshire, August 2016
“[My daughter] got an A in her Spanish and a B in her French. Those are her best grades overall and […] she will choose French for her A level in her new school.
Thank you very much for your help and support! I did offer [my daughter] your help with French if she needs it!!”
Mrs B., Oxfordshire, August 2016
“[My son] has voted you one of the best tutors as you actually understand children.”
Mrs H., Oxford. June 2015
“David has been tutoring our son via Skype for the last year, since his Spanish teacher said she did not want to put him in for GCSE Spanish as she thought he would fail. David has been marvellous with coaxing and coaching him and giving him confidence. Just the one to one attention has been hugely beneficial, and the bonus that “tech” was involved, and that there was no time lost in driving to and from lessons has been a real godsend too. David is incredibly supportive and encouraging without being at all patronising, and really strikes the right balance to get the best out of his students. Can recommend unreservedly.”
Mrs F, Gloucestershire, May 2014
“David Pope has provided my daughter … with an excellent grounding in Spanish prior to her starting the subject at school. He has guided her through the basics in a clear, thoughtful and well-informed way and has formed a very good relationship… in which she has felt engaged, supported and motivated.”
Mrs W., August 2012
“Mr Pope has been tutoring our son in Latin for almost four months now and we are delighted to be able to recommend him unreservedly, both in respect of his consummate knowledge of the subject and his highly professional and imaginative approach to teaching.
Our son has flourished under Mr Pope’s tutelage; the balance and content of homework and classwork has been very carefully gauged and enabled our son to progress rapidly, with great enthusiasm for his studies. The weekly reports Mr Pope submits have been of immense value to us as parents trying to support our son’s learning, as has the clear structuring, marking and regular review of work.
In all, we could not be happier with Mr Pope’s inspiring influence and hope to be able to benefit from his exceptional talents and indefatigable energy for a long time to come.”
Dr M & Dr E., Oxford, July 2012
“My two children (ages 9 and 10) have progressed rapidly in their French learning with David. His lessons with them are focused and thorough, and his approach is patient and clear.
He has great enthusiasm for languages and significant experience in teaching them, which show through in his lessons. My children both very much enjoy their lessons and are even happy to do the homework! David is also very helpful in working with us to find the best ways to support their learning between lessons.
We would have no hesitation in recommending him to others.”
Jenny T., Abingdon, June 2012
“Dear David,
Thank you so much for all your help and guidance when I applied for the … Chaplaincy. It was good, too, to see you there when I went for interview…”
Revd. Michael P., Oxford, June 2003
“Señor Pope,
Muchas gracias por toda la ayuda que me has dado durante mi tiempo aquí… Estoy tanto agradecido haber tenido la oportunidad de aprender esta lengua y te doy las gracias.”
Tom, (Aged 17) Abingdon, June 1998