Established in 2015 by professionals with over 30 years of experience in industry and higher education in the UK, Elephant Connect has tutored over 1000 successful students till date with 99% of students joining the University of their choice or of a higher ranking.
Currently, 100 plus students are undergoing result oriented, personalised tutoring conducted by 45 highly experienced UK-based specialist tutors covering UK boards including IB, AQA, Edexcel, OCR among others and international boards. All tutors have undergone the enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check guaranteeing 100% student safety.
Tutoring levels
From key stage 1 (KS1) to A-levels (Pre-University) including 11 plus, GCSE and IGCSE.
Subjects we cover
English (Language and Literature), Maths/Further Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Biology and more
About Us
Elephant Connect Education is a leading UK-based tutoring service, established in 2015, dedicated to helping students achieve academic excellence through a personalised, result-driven approach. Founded by Abhay Joshi and Manjiri Gokhale Joshi with over 30 years of experience in UK industry and higher education, we have successfully tutored over 1000 students – with 99% gaining admission in the University of their choice or higher.
Trusted by parents. Proven by results
We provide online and in-person tutoring for students from key stage 1 (KS1) to A-levels (Pre-University) including 11 plus, GCSE and IGCSE., and international programmes like the IB curriculum, as well as major UK exam boards including AQA, Edexcel, and OCR.
Subjects we cover
- Mathematics
- Science
- English language and literature
- Language tutoring (French, Spanish, German and more
Each lesson is tailored to suit the student’s level, learning style, and academic goals.
Why Elephant Connect?
- 45+ DBS checked UK tutors – subject specialists with years of experience.
- One-on-one tutoring – in-person or live online.
- Custom study plans – designed around individual goals and exam timelines.
- Regular progress monitoring – including Mock exams and feedback reports.
- Flexible scheduling – after school, weekends, and holiday sessions available.
- Interactive lessons – engaging, student-focused sessions that build understanding and confidence.
- Support across the UK and international curriculum.
Personal Statements
In addition to tutoring, we provide expert guidance on crafting standout personal statements. Over 50 students have secured places in top universities to pursue Medicine, Engineering, and other competitive courses.
Why Choose Us?
We provide expert personalised tutoring services for students of KS1-KS3, GCSE, AS, A-Levels, IGCSE and IB in the United Kingdom.
PERSONALISED APPROACH
Every student learns differently. Tailored tutoring helps them learn with confidence and at their personal pace.
EXPERIENCED TUTORS
All our tutors are based out of the UK, are enhanced DBS checked and have extensive experience in teaching UK curriculum covering all exam boards.
ONLINE LESSONS
Our tutors offer online lessons, providing a students with convenient and flexible access to expert tutoring from the comfort of their own homes.
DEDICATED ADMIN TEAM
Our efficient admin team is available throughout the week. The progress of the students is closely monitored throughout the year.
REVIEW SESSIONS
We schedule review sessions with our Director 4 to 6 weeks after a new registration. All questions and concerns are addressed promptly.
University Application
We offer expert guidance on UCAS applications and personal statements, helping students highlight their strengths and stand out to universities.
Our Visionaries Founders and Mentors
Abhay Joshi is Founder Director of Elephant Connect Education and has over 30 years of corporate managerial experience including eight years in training school and University students in Science, Maths and Engineering subjects. Abhay is also the founder of The Vi Educational Foundation- a charity that works for children from underprivileged backgrounds by supporting them to achieve higher grades in board exams.
Abhay’s past assignments include: Head, Customer Delivery, Tech Mahindra, UK, Head, Professional Services, NSC Global, UK and Lecturer in Engineering, Maharashtra Institute of Technology, Pune, India. Abhay has been a School Governor at Radcliffe School, Milton Keynes, UK and President of Lions Club International (Milton Keynes, UK).
Founder, Elephant Connect Education
Founder, Maya CARE Foundation
Manjiri Gokhale Joshi is an experienced mentor specialising in Personal Statements,
Interview Skills, Public Speaking, Time Management, and Project Management.
Her expertise helps individuals excel in academic and professional pursuits. She is a “Mentoring Coordinator” with the Department of Medicine, University of Oxford.
Former Head of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) at Said Business School, University of Oxford and former CEO of Global Talent Track (GTT), Manjiri facilitates leaders in achieving their highest business outcome through leadership training, coaching and project management consulting.
After a decade as a journalist with the Indian Express, Dataquest and In Mumbai TV, she also worked with Zensar Technologies and ICICI Lombard in leadership positions.
She has an MSc in Major Programme Management from Said Business School, University of Oxford and is a recipient of the British High Commission Chevening scholarship for Leadership and Management.
She is a recipient of the She Inspires “Agent of Change” National award in the UK for her work in nurturing a team of visually impaired/ wheelchair users to emerge as leaders who manage the charity she co-founded – Maya CARE. Maya CARE serves the elderly in 72 Indian, 4 UK cities and Nepal. She was one of 12 among 13,000 professionals selected by LinkedIn to assist Virgin Founder Sir Richard Branson judge and mentor entrepreneurs for a £ 1 million fund.
Three of Manjiri’s six books (McGraw Hill, Sage) are used as primary content for leadership training. She has recently authored a book titled “In the name of…”. More on the books on:
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Tutor Profiles
Ryan Roberts
Ryan has been privately tutoring Spanish over the last three years. Ryan subsequently taught Spanish to students with Elephant Connect from GCSE up to A levels and is well versed with AQA and Edexcel exam boards. He is passionate about languages and enjoys helping students to achieve their goals.
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Zaiba Pervez
Zaiba is a dedicated and highly skilled tutor with a 1st class degree in Chemistry with Biomedicine from King’s College London. With over nine years of tutoring experience, she has successfully guided students from KS2 to KS5 (Primary to final years of Secondary) in both one-on-one and group settings, across face-to-face and online platforms.
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Shanzay Ahmed
Shanzay is an experienced tutor with over nine years of expertise in SATs, GCSE, and A-Level tuition. Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in English, Shanzay is passionate about fostering a love for learning while helping students achieve academic excellence.
Read More James Buchanan
James is a highly experienced English tutor with over 30 years of teaching expertise, specializing in Cambridge ESOL exams, IGCSE, IB, GCSE, 11 Plus, 13 Plus, A-Level, and Teacher Training for Trinity TESOL.
Read More Scott Bochenski
Scott is a highly qualified and experienced educator, holding QTS and a Master’s degree in Education (Chemistry) from a prestigious UK university. With over seven years of tutoring experience, he has taught KS3, GCSE, and A-level physics, chemistry, and biology, delivering lessons to the highest standards while ensuring compliance with academic regulations and safeguarding measures.He is well versed with the National curriculum and is familiar with AQA, OCR and Edexcel.
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Nahid Chowdhury
Suneela Kulkarni
Mahi Joshi
Tanya Liz Jacob
Tanya has been a dedicated tutor with Elephant Connect Education for over four years, teaching students from Year 3 up to GCSE, including 11+ entrance exams. She specializes in Maths and English at the primary level and Sciences up to GCSE, consistently helping students achieve significant improvements in both their grades and work ethic, with many attaining excellent results.
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Kirti Vaidya
Aamna Farooqui
Aamna is an experienced and dedicated teacher, passionate about empowering students to reach their full potential. With over five years of teaching experience across AQA, OCR, and Edexcel exam boards, she specializes in Geography, Physics, Biology, and Chemistry for Key Stage 3 and GCSE students.
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Selvakumar
Selvakumar is a passionate and experienced science tutor, with over a decade of international teaching experience. Since 2023, he has been teaching GCSE Science in the UK, fostering a supportive and collaborative learning environment tailored to individual student needs. His approach emphasizes critical thinking, problem-solving, and innovation, while integrating cutting-edge technology and real-world applications to inspire curiosity.
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Ria Gore
With a strong commitment to academic excellence, this tutor is dedicated to helping students reach their full potential and achieve the grades they deserve. She emphasizes mastering fundamental concepts, ensuring a solid foundation in learning.
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Simon
Simon is a highly experienced Physics teacher, with 30 years of teaching expertise in the UK. Previously serving as Head of Physics at a grammar school, he possesses extensive knowledge of AQA, OCR, and Edexcel exam boards, as well as international examination systems. His experience also includes working as an exam marker for AQA, giving him valuable insight into assessment standards.
Read More Sheetal Kapoor
With over eight years of experience teaching Science to KS3 and GCSE students across AQA, Edexcel, and OCR, Sheetal is dedicated to helping learners build a strong foundation in all three sciences, following the national specification. Currently working as a teaching assistant in an outstanding school, she understands the importance of confidentiality, discipline and supporting students effectively in their learning journey.
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Martina Mincheva
John Fanimo
Rubin Halder
Rubin is deeply committed to helping students reach their highest academic potential by building strong foundations for long-term success. His approach focuses on establishing key concepts first, ensuring students develop the confidence and understanding necessary to excel.
Read More Husnara
Husnara is an experienced tutor with Elephant Connect Education, specializing in KS2 and KS3 online lessons aligned with the National Curriculum and AQA specifications. She has extensive expertise in SATs preparation, ensuring students understand exam formats and effectively meet examiner expectations. As a qualified primary teacher with over four years of experience in KS1 and KS2, She has worked closely with students of varying abilities, including higher-ability, SEND, and EAL learners.
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Dipjaya
With over 15 years of experience teaching Computer Science in India and more than three years of teaching in the UK, She has a deep understanding of the GCSE and A-level curriculum. She specializes in programming, coding, Python, JavaScript, and HTML, ensuring students gain strong technical skills alongside conceptual knowledge.
Read MoreTestimonials
Raashi
Prashant
Abimfolu
Helen has taken my daughter in the following subjects – History, English/Literature. Since she has started with her, I have seen her history grades move from a 5 at the end of year 10 to an 8 and her predicted grade for GCSE is 9, same goes for English/Literature. The improvement is so pleasing. My daughter bonded with her immediately.
Pradnya
Hina
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