GCSE & A Level Tuition

GCSE & A Level tuition

Exams always feel like they are safely in the distance — until, in the blink of an eye, it's mocks, then the real thing, then the nail-biting wait for results ahead of university. The students who consistently get the best grades are the ones working at a higher level from day one, not the ones cramming at the end.

£120/hr one-to-one · every session runs 1 hour.

Is one-to-one or group tuition better for GCSE?

Neither is better for every student. One-to-one suits a student with specific gaps or a firm grade target, and a group suits a student who is broadly on track and learns well alongside others. At Mathematics and Science Tuition, one-to-one is £120 per hour, a shared two-to-one lesson is £60 each, and groups are Pay What You Can.

Choose one-to-one when a student has gaps from earlier years, a target grade with limited time, or finds it hard to ask questions in front of others. Every minute of the hour goes on that student’s own specification and exam board, and the pace follows the student. Choose a group when a student is broadly on track, wants a regular weekly structure and is happy to learn alongside others, or when cost matters most. In a group, Muhammad Ali teaches the class and gives verbal feedback live during the lesson. Two-to-one sits between the two for siblings or friends sharing one lesson. Group lessons run for Maths, Physics and Chemistry. Not sure which fits? The first call costs nothing, and Muhammad will say honestly whether he can help and what the first few lessons would look like.

One-to-one tuition Group lessons Pay What You Can Fees

How many lessons does a GCSE student need?

There is no set number, because it depends on where a student is now and how long there is until the exams. At Mathematics and Science Tuition, lessons run as a regular weekly slot, with extra sessions added around exams or when there is a lot of ground to cover before a deadline.

Muhammad Ali starts with a careful assessment of where a student is and the specific gaps holding them back, then builds a plan around them rather than a generic lesson plan. Lessons run as a regular weekly slot, which keeps the pace steady and leaves time for practice between lessons. Extra sessions are added around mock exams, or when a lot of ground needs covering quickly ahead of a deadline. Starting early matters more than adding lessons late: Muhammad’s view is that the students who consistently get the best grades are the ones working at a higher level from the start, not the ones cramming at the end. Group lessons run weekly in term time, with a minimum commitment of one half-term. The first call costs nothing, and Muhammad will say honestly what he thinks your child needs and what the first few lessons would look like.

One-to-one tuition Fees

Working at a higher level from day one

Start well before the exam feels close

It always feels like GCSE or A Level exams are safely in the distance — until suddenly it's mocks, then the real thing. The students who consistently get the best grades are the ones working at a higher level early on, not the ones relying on cramming.

Tailored, never one-size-fits-all

Muhammad’s approach makes all the difference. Lessons are always tailored to suit the individual student and their own specification and exam board, never a generic scheme of work applied to everyone.

Techniques that solve any problem

Muhammad focuses on specific learning techniques, not just content recall, so a student can work through an unfamiliar exam question — not only one they have already seen and practised.

Grades and confidence, together

Students who work with Muhammad are highly likely to gain higher grades and reach their specific aims. That belief, backed by knowledge they can recall and apply, relieves one of the biggest stressors for the whole family, not just the student.

GCSE & A Level — frequently asked questions

Which exam boards do you cover for GCSE and A Level?

All the major boards — AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC and CIE. Content differs very little between them, so a change of board part-way through isn't a problem.

When should we start GCSE or A Level tuition?

As early as you can. Exams always feel like they're safely in the future until, in the blink of an eye, it's mocks and then the real thing — especially at A Level, where the two years pass quickly. Starting early, rather than cramming at the end, is what consistently produces the best grades.

How is A Level tuition different from GCSE?

A Level moves faster, with the two years passing quickly before mocks and then the wait for results ahead of university applications. Lessons build on GCSE foundations, with more focus on the depth of understanding and exam technique A Level demands.

Should we choose one-to-one or group tuition?

One-to-one gives a student focused, tailored attention at £120/hr. Group sessions run Pay What You Can, for families who prefer to learn alongside others or where cost is a barrier.

Do you teach GCSE and A Level Biology personally?

Muhammad teaches Maths, Physics and GCSE and IGCSE Chemistry personally. Biology and A Level Chemistry, like English, are taught by MST's associate tutors rather than by Muhammad himself.

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