A 1-to-1 English tutor for GCSE and A-level, from £10 an hour
Inkling is an AI tutor for GCSE, IGCSE and A-level English Language and English Literature. It talks your child through texts and exam questions face to face, asking questions rather than handing over answers. In a 2026 study at Clifton College, students who used Inkling regularly finished 1.25 grades above non-users in IGCSE English Literature.
How an English session works
Your child picks their subject and exam board (AQA, Edexcel or CIE), and Inkling teaches to that exact specification.
The tutor leads a spoken conversation about a text, a theme or an exam question.
It asks them to explain their reading, then probes: why that quotation, what does the writer intend, how does it link to context?
It adapts in real time: more support where they are stuck, more challenge where they are secure.
What it helps with
The set texts on your child’s specification: plot, character, themes and context.
Analysing language and structure in unseen extracts.
Planning and practising essay answers.
Explaining ideas out loud, which helps students learn by teaching it back.
The evidence
In our 2026 study of 113 Year 11 students at Clifton College (Edexcel IGCSE English Literature), regular Inkling users finished 1.25 grades above non-users, with the biggest gains among lower- and middle-attaining students.
For parents
You get progress updates after sessions, and safeguarding is built into every conversation. Inkling costs £10 to £12 an hour, compared with £50 to £100 an hour for a private tutor, and the first 30 minutes are free.
Frequently asked questions
Can an AI tutor help with GCSE English Literature?
Yes. In Inkling’s 2026 study of 113 Year 11 students, regular users finished 1.25 grades above non-users in IGCSE English Literature.
Does Inkling write essays for students?
No. It asks questions and gives feedback so students build the answer themselves.
Which exam boards does it cover?
Inkling teaches to AQA, Edexcel and CIE specifications for GCSE, IGCSE and A-level.
How much does it cost?
From £10 an hour, with plans from £24 a month and a free 30-minute trial.