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How to Prepare for IGCSE and O Level Exams: A 6-Month Study Plan
A month-by-month plan for IGCSE and O Level exam preparation: finishing the syllabus, topical past papers, mocks, and the final weeks before the exam.
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GCSE · AQA · Pearson Edexcel · OCR
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UK GCSE students need teachers who know their exam board's specification, command words and grade boundaries. We tutor AQA, Pearson Edexcel and OCR GCSEs, at a fraction of typical UK tutoring rates.
What you get
Inside our GCSE course
- Foundation and Higher tier preparation
- Specification-matched lessons for AQA, Edexcel and OCR
- Required-practical walkthroughs for the sciences
- Evening and weekend slots in UK time
Fees in USD
GCSE tutoring fees
One-to-one
IGCSE / O Level
IGCSE · O Level · GCSE
$12/ hour
USD · per hour, per subject
- Your own dedicated subject specialist
- Lesson plan built around your weak topics
- Timing set to your time zone
- Topical worksheets and past papers included
- Monthly progress report for parents
Group
Best valueIGCSE / O Level
IGCSE · O Level · GCSE
$25/ month
USD · per month, per subject
- 3 live classes every week
- 40-minute classes
- Small groups of 4–6 students
- Topic-wise quizzes and past paper practice
- Shared notes and worksheets
All fees are in US dollars, per subject. For one-to-one classes we recommend at least 3 days a week, but parents can choose 1, 2 or 3 days to fit their budget. IB fees are quoted on request.
Method
How every lesson builds to exam day
Teaching methodology
From understanding.
To confidence.
- 01
Complete syllabus coverage
We teach every topic in your board's current syllabus, in order, so nothing is left for the week before the exam.
- 02
Topic-wise question practice
Each lesson ends with exam-style questions on that topic, so you use the idea straight away.
- 03
Topic-wise quizzes
Short quizzes after each topic show your teacher what has stuck and what needs another pass.
- 04
Past paper practice
You work through real past papers and mark schemes to learn how examiners award marks.
- 05
Final revision sessions
Before the exam we go back over the high-weight topics and the mistakes you made most often.
- 06
Full-length mock papers
You sit Cambridge-style mock papers under timed conditions, then go through them with your teacher.
FAQ
GCSE tutoring questions
01How much does a GCSE tutor cost?
One-to-one GCSE tutoring costs $12 per hour per subject, which is far below typical UK tutoring rates. Group classes are $25 per month per subject.
02Which GCSE exam boards do you cover?
We cover AQA, Pearson Edexcel and OCR GCSE specifications.
03Are classes available in UK time?
Yes. We schedule after-school, evening and weekend classes in UK time.
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