About Manju Pillai and Pillai Tutors

Hi, I’m Manju Pillai — a mum of two, a dedicated tutor, and the founder of Pillai Tutors.

For over 15 years, we’ve been privately coaching students to prepare for the 10+ and 11+ entrance exams to grammar and independent schools across London, Croydon, Sutton, Kingston, Kent, and Bromley. We specialise in Maths, English, Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning, and over the years, we’ve had the joy of helping thousands gain admission to some of London’s top schools.

My journey into tutoring began in a very personal way. When my own daughter successfully got into Wallington Girls’ High School many years ago, I experienced first-hand how confusing and overwhelming the 11+ process can be — and how expensive. That experience shaped everything I do at Pillai Tutors. I keep our fees lower than most because I genuinely believe quality education should be affordable. I also help parents understand each step of the application process, as I know it can sometimes be quite confusing.

Our approach differs because we focus on reducing stress and building confidence. We nurture each child, so they feel prepared, motivated, and empowered — not just for the exam, but for the path ahead. In fact, many of our students return to us later for GCSE and A Level support because of the trust and bond we have built together.

Today, with hundreds of students currently enrolled and a team that shares my passion, Pillai Tutors has grown into a learning community. But at the heart of it all, it’s still very personal to me — one child, one family, one success story at a time.

We are voluntarily registered with OFSTED and one of the very few large tutoring companies nationwide to be subject to an unannounced OFSTED inspection in 2022, which we passed with flying colours.

When you join us, we take care of all your tutoring needs.

So, if you’re looking for a tutoring centre with fully DBS-checked, sincere and hard-working tutors who’ll help bring out the best in your child, we’d be happy to hear from you.