National Common Entrance Exam Online English Language Teacher
Online tuition for the Nigerian National Common Entrance Examination (NCEE), with a focus on the English and verbal aptitude sections.
The Exam Coach is a leading UK-based provider of online tuition for competitive English reading and writing exams. You can view our 200+ Google reviews here. Our team of expert English tutors specialises in preparing students (aged 9–12) for high-stakes entrance exams required for admission into Nigeria’s top Federal Unity Colleges.
All lessons are delivered online at flexible times to suit students across Nigeria and the wider West African region. Our tutors focus on developing the key English skills tested in the NCEE — including reading comprehension, lexis and structure, grammar, and writing — ensuring students are fully prepared to succeed in the 2025 NCEE cycle.
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NCEE English Tuition Schedule
This year’s National Common Entrance Examination was held on Saturday 14th June 2025. Preparation classes for the 2026 exams will begin soon.
Our online NCEE prep classes will run weekly, with flexible scheduling to suit students in Nigeria and across West Africa.
Sign up below to join a preparation session and start building the skills needed to succeed on test day. Classes run every week.
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How Our National Common Entrance Examination Tuition Works
What Is the NCEE?
The NCEE stands for the National Common Entrance Examination, the official entrance exam used to determine admission into Nigeria’s top Federal Unity Colleges, such as King’s College Lagos, Queen’s College Lagos, and Federal Government College Abuja.
The NCEE is typically taken by Primary 6 pupils (ages 10–12) in the final term of their primary education. It includes sections on English Studies, Mathematics, General Paper, and Quantitative & Verbal Aptitude. Our tuition focuses specifically on helping students maximise their performance in the English section, which includes comprehension, grammar, vocabulary, and sentence structure.
What’s Covered in the Workshops?
Each workshop rotates between the following NCEE English and verbal aptitude skill areas:
📚 Reading Comprehension
Students are guided through NCEE-style short passages, followed by multiple-choice questions. Tutors focus on evidence-based reading, inference, author’s purpose, and vocabulary in context — all key skills needed to perform well on test day.
✏️ Sentence Structure
These sessions help students master sentence structure by choosing the most appropriate word or phrase to complete a sentence logically and grammatically, as required in the structure section of the English paper.
🗣️ Advanced Vocabulary
A strong vocabulary helps students in both the English and verbal aptitude sections. These sessions expand students’ word banks with high-utility academic words and strategies for deducing meaning through context.
🔁 Nearest and Opposite Meanings
Students practise identifying synonyms and antonyms, a key part of the lexis section, and build confidence with a wide range of vocabulary questions.
How Long Is One Workshop?
All of our workshops are around 45 minutes in length. In these workshops, your tutor will share some background information about themselves and our workshops with new students. This is followed by 40 minutes of teaching time.
In all sessions, students can only see, hear and message the tutor — no one else. Camera and microphone access are not required.
Class notes are sent out 24 hours after each workshop, containing key learning points and the answers to the class test.
Is each workshop stand-alone?
Yes, every workshop is stand-alone and self-contained. This means you can sign up for any of our workshops at any time.
How do I book and pay?
Simply choose a class from our schedule above and enter your personal details once prompted. All our paid workshops accept payment through Zoom via PayPal. To join, simply register for your chosen workshop via the Zoom form.
For all sessions, you will receive a confirmation email after registration which contains the link to join the workshop at the specified time. You will be sent a reminder email one hour before the workshop.
Who will run the sessions?
All of our workshops are run by our team of excellent super-tutors, all of whom have passed competitive school entrance exams such as the 11 Plus in the UK, attended Russell Group Universities, and have regularly tutored on The Exam Coach team within the last 2 years.
Why are The Exam Coach’s NCEE Tuition sessions different?
The teaching style The Exam Coach has developed aims to make the learning experience as enjoyable and effective for students as possible. Our founder (James Davey) wanted to replicate the qualities of the best teachers he encountered during his own education — high-energy, enthusiastic teachers, who told stories and gave clear, memorable explanations. Every Exam Coach tutor is trained to deliver in this style within an online learning environment.
What do I need to do to ensure the lesson goes smoothly?
Please install Zoom in advance of your workshop and make sure it is working. This will help to ensure that the session starts promptly for your child and the other students. (See below for guidance on how to install Zoom).
You will receive an invitation link by email in advance of the session. This will be your login link. It will be sent to the email address which you used to book. Make sure you have this link ready and you’ve logged into Zoom under the same email address.
Please ensure that your child is in front of their screen and ready to go 5 minutes before the official session start time, this is so they have time to organise themselves appropriately.
What technology does my child need to participate?
All they will need is access to a laptop, tablet or smartphone and a free Zoom account.
How do I sign up for a Zoom account?
Click here to visit the Zoom website and sign up for a free basic account.
If you are having trouble installing, please visit their installation help page.
Is a Zoom account free?
Yes, a basic account is free, so you will not incur any costs signing up to Zoom.
Any further questions?
If you have further questions, please contact teamkeen@theexamcoach.tv.