William 

Education 

New College, University of Oxford, BA Medieval & Modern German 

  • Prelims: Distinction (First) 

  • Academic Scholar 

Dresden Trust 

  • In 2021 and having competed with 400 other applicants, William was one of just 4 British pupils to win the Dresden Scholarship: one of the most prestigious language scholarships in Europe and the premier German scholarship available to pupils in the UK. Following his outstanding commitment to German, he was invited to represent the scholars at the German embassy in 2023 at the commemoration of the Trust’s 30th anniversary alongside the German Ambassador, The Duke of Kent, and The Minister-President of Saxony. 

Uppingham School, Rutland 

  • A-Levels in German (A*), History (A*), and English Literature (A)

  • EPQ on Afrikaner Nationalism in Modern South Africa 

  • Captain of Leighton Group for Academic Excellence 

  • Twice winner of the Archdeacon Johnson Prize for Academic Excellence 

Tutoring 

Most of William’s teaching has been devoted to adults seeking language certificates, most commonly the Goethe B2, though he has also provided specialist GCSE and A-Level guidance to students of German and History. He prides himself on his patience and enjoys teaching students of all levels and abilities. He has also provided Q&As on Oxbridge admissions, including on the specifics of college and subject selection. 

William, despite not having any German blood, boasts C2 level German. His competency is indistinguishable from that of native speakers. He scored 98% on the Oxford MLAT in 2022 and has received top marks in all his exams from GCSE to Oxford University Prelims, after which he was offered an Academic Scholarship, proving himself as capable in essay writing as in mastering grammar. 

Specialisms 

  • German 11+, Common Entrance and ISEB Scholarship, GCSE, A-Level

  • Dresden Scholarship Applications 

  • Goethe and Telc Certificate preparation (A1-C2)

  • Oxbridge Admissions for German and Linguistics, including UCAS statement drafting, interview, and MLAT preparation.

Extra-Curricular Interests

William is a keen cricketer and was Oxford University’s leading wicket-taker in 2024. Currently living in Germany, he has been documenting his experiences in the Cricket Bundesliga in a series of articles for the Lobster Magazine. He also loves Opera and is a card-carrying member of the British Wagner society.

A devoted long-distance cyclist, William has toured the UK and Europe on his beloved ‘Brynnhilde’, or ‘Brynnie’ for short (named after Wagner’s Brünnhilde, of course). Beyond this, William writes insatiably and has recently had an audiobook version of his Good Friday poem ‘Conqueror’ recorded by actor, Vincenzo Nicoli. He is currently collaborating with composer Derek Williams to set this work to music. 

Availability

William is available to tutor online and in person. He is based in Oxford, London, and Suffolk.