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Start Date
Topic

30/10/2023

Introduction to Paper 1: Identifying explicit and implicit information, and summarising main ideas

06/11/2023

Language analysis + exam questions for fiction

13/11/2023

Structural analysis + exam questions

20/11/2023

Audience and Purpose in Fiction

27/11/2023

Evaluation and evaluative language + exam questions

04/12/2023

Describing a character/setting

11/12/2023

Writing a narrative + exam questions

18/12/2023

Planning and ideas for writing description in fiction (SPLAT technique)

08/01/2024

Introduction to Paper 2: Identifying explicit and implicit information in relation to Paper 2 + exam questions

15/01/2024

Summarising two texts to compare similarities and differences + exam questions

22/01/2024

Language analysis on Paper 2 + exam questions

29/01/2024

Comparing writers’ attitudes (session 1)

05/02/2024

Comparing language and structural techniques and use of discourse markers

12/02/2024

Transactional writing (emails and letters) plus exam questions

19/02/2024

Transactional Writing (Reports and articles) plus exam questions

26/02/2024

Speaking and listening preparation

04/03/2024

Evaluation and opinions

18/03/2024

Features of language in non-fiction plus exam questions

25/03/2024

The writer’s perspective in non-fiction plus exam questions

01/04/2024

Audience and purpose in non-fiction

Start Date
Topic

30/10/2023

Introduction to Paper 1: Identifying explicit and implicit information, and summarising main ideas

06/11/2023

Language analysis + exam questions for fiction

13/11/2023

Structural analysis + exam questions

20/11/2023

Audience and Purpose in Fiction

27/11/2023

Evaluation and evaluative language + exam questions

04/12/2023

Describing a character/setting

11/12/2023

Writing a narrative + exam questions

18/12/2023

Planning and ideas for writing description in fiction (SPLAT technique)

08/01/2024

Introduction to Paper 2: Identifying explicit and implicit information in relation to Paper 2 + exam questions

15/01/2024

Summarising two texts to compare similarities and differences + exam questions

22/01/2024

Language analysis on Paper 2 + exam questions

29/01/2024

Comparing writers’ attitudes (session 1)

05/02/2024

Comparing language and structural techniques and use of discourse markers

12/02/2024

Transactional writing (emails and letters) plus exam questions

19/02/2024

Transactional Writing (Reports and articles) plus exam questions

26/02/2024

Speaking and listening preparation

04/03/2024

Evaluation and opinions

18/03/2024

Features of language in non-fiction plus exam questions

25/03/2024

The writer’s perspective in non-fiction plus exam questions

01/04/2024

Audience and purpose in non-fiction

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The cost of a GCSE tutor can vary depending on their qualifications and experience. Generally, private tutors charge between £30.00 and £70.00 per hour, with online lessons often slightly cheaper than in-person lessons. We charge £1.50 to join a live masterclass with other students! This is a massive saving for you to access a lesson being taught by a highly experienced teacher. You can communicate with our teachers via Discord, Live QA and email at any time.

Yes! Our tutors, are subject matter experts in their subjects, due to their length of teaching experience and examiner experience. The majority of our tutors are currently employed in leading independent schools and they all have valid DBS checks.

We offer over 50 masterclasses per subject from November – June.
Schools can book additional masterclasses for GCSE & A-Level to suit their teaching groups.

In addition to the live class that is held, we also provide students with a pack containing:
Question papers
Lecture Notes
Presentation slides for each unit of study

The lessons are a live webcast of only the teacher. It is a one-way stream, and therefore, students will not be required to turn on their camera.

Yes! We use Slido, to help make our lessons more interactive and engaging for students.

Our online GCSE/A-Level tutors come with robust qualifications, typically possessing a degree/PHD in the subject. With ample teaching experience, these tutors specialise in their subject, ensuring they are perfectly positioned to cater to the diverse academic needs of their students.

Our GCSE/A-Level tutors are highly qualified and experienced, catering to the diverse needs of students. Many of them hold advanced degrees in biology, science, or related fields, ensuring a deep understanding of the subject with experience of teaching at University. They are trained to deliver biology lessons in ways that foster understanding and retention, making complex concepts accessible to students of all abilities. In addition to academic qualifications, our GCSE tutors have a track record of helping students achieve high grades in their exams. Their experience ranges from teaching in classrooms to providing one-on-one online tutoring.

Of course! our GCSE tutors can offer thorough support. Don’t hesitate to ask your tutor questions about particular areas where you feel you need additional support.

Absolutely! Our tutors offer valuable GCSE exam preparation strategies. These tutors provide practice questions and tailored techniques based on different exam boards like Edexcel, OCR, and AQA, ensuring you’re well-prepared for your GCSE Biology exams.

Yes, each masterclass is meticulously crafted to be interactive. Tutors use a wide range of GCSE teaching methods that aim to enliven your tuition experience. From using interactive quizzes to visual aids, our tutors are focused on making GCSE masterclasses both engaging and informative. Many students find the approach of our tutors in these interactive tutoring lessons particularly supportive for their GCSE studies.

Yes, you can. Throughout your tuition journey with our y tutors, our learning platform ‘Aim13’ allows you to take regular assessments and track your progress through past exam papers. These are designed to gauge your level of understanding and progress. You can then view these assessments, offered by the tutors, to get insights into your academic strengths and the areas that may need more focus in future masterclasses.

Our typical weekly masterclass is 1 hour long but during the holidays they can run for several hours! For example, Maths run a 2-hour masterclass on Error Bounds and Computer Science run a 4-hour masterclass on programming exam questions. There is no extra cost for the longer sessions.

Certainly! Our tutors, provide additional educational resources which are shared in the Google Drives. These may include extra practice worksheets or recommended reading lists to supplement your ongoing masterclasses.

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