Fee
4000
Hello! I’m Saajid, an internationally experienced English language teacher and academic leader with 25+ years of teaching experience across Sri Lanka, Saudi Arabia and Singapore.
I have taught students from beginner to advanced levels, including Cambridge IGCSE English and Sri Lankan and Singapore GCE O-Level English. I have also worked as a Cambridge IGCSE First Language English Oral Examiner, giving me valuable insight into international examination standards, assessment and what students need to succeed.
My lessons are student-centred, practical and engaging. I focus not only on grammar and vocabulary, but also on helping students communicate clearly, think critically and use English confidently. I adapt my lessons to each learner’s level, goals and learning style, whether they need help with examinations, writing, speaking, comprehension or general English.
I also have extensive experience teaching Young Learners and adults, as well as developing teaching materials and supporting other teachers professionally.
O-Level/IGCSE students are especially welcome, but if you are looking for support at a lower level, such as Primary or lower Secondary, please feel free to enquire. I am happy to consider students who want to strengthen their English foundations and develop confidence from an earlier stage.
Whether your goal is to improve your grades, prepare for an examination, strengthen your English skills or simply become a more confident communicator, I would be happy to help you on that journey.
4000
Group Class
Timing can be negotiated
2027
Per Month
Piliyandala
Trinity College London
Teaching Young Learners Extension Certificate (TYLEC) –
January 2026
Trinity College London
Level 7 Diploma in Teaching English to Speakers of Other
Languages (TESOL) – Aug 2024
NILE – Norwich Institute for Language Education, UK
Teaching English in Pre-Primary Education – Nov 2021
Cambridge CELTA (Certificate in English Language Teaching to
Adults)
International House, Bangkok, Thailand – July 2015
Regent Language Training Centre, London, UK
Certificate in Teaching Methodology for Teachers with
Advanced Language Skills – Aug 2002
British Council, Colombo, Sri Lanka
50-hour Course in English Language Teaching Methodology –
Apr 2001
National Institute of Education, Sri Lanka
Professional In-Service English Teacher Training Programme –
1996–1998
Certified Trained English Teacher
Subjects: Principles of Education, Educational Psychology, English Language & Literature, Linguistics, Teaching
Methodology, and Teaching Practice
EXAMINING & ASSESSMENT EXPERIENCE
Oral Examiner – Cambridge IGCSE First Language English (2018)
• Appointed as an Oral Examiner for Cambridge IGCSE First Language English (2018) by the British Council, Jeddah, following examiner training workshops; conducted and recorded oral examinations, awarded marks in line with Cambridge assessment criteria, and submitted recordings and marks for external moderation by Cambridge Assessment International Education.