One to one
One-to-one tuition
Every session is built around one student — the rapport to say when something isn't understood, an honest diagnosis of where the gaps are, and enough practice to make it stick.
£120/hr one-to-one · £120/hr two-to-one shared, £60 each · every session runs 1 hour.
At a glance
- Tutor
- Muhammad Ali, Cambridge PhD physicist
- Fee
- £120 per hour
- Stages
- 11+ to A Level, IB and adults
- Where
- In person in Islington and the surrounding boroughs, or online. Or at your family home for an agreed premium.
Lessons at Mathematics and Science Tuition last one hour and begin with an assessment of the student’s gaps.
See what one-to-one costsHow a lesson runs
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Rapport, not a test
We start with rapport, not a test. Lessons are relaxed and informal, so a student feels comfortable saying when something doesn't make sense — a different environment to a school classroom.
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Assessment and diagnosis
Muhammad begins with a careful assessment of where a student currently is, and diagnoses the specific conceptual gaps holding them back — not just this week's topic on the timetable.
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Clear explanation
Muhammad breaks concepts down simply and clearly. Confidence matters as much as content — seeing their own potential is often what unlocks real progress.
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Practice to consolidate
We cover ground quickly, but every session includes enough practice questions, drawn from a wide range of textbooks and resources, to make it stick — plus regular revision of what's already been covered.
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Ownership and updates
Muhammad helps students take ownership of their own learning — study technique, exam strategy, knowing where to focus — and keeps parents updated in person, by phone or by email.
Who one-to-one is for
One-to-one works at any stage — from entrance exams through to postgraduate admissions tests.
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In just three months, Muhammad helped Lois increase her AS Maths mock marks by three grades.
Lois, AS Maths
Or learn in a group
Some students perform better, or simply prefer to learn, in a group. MST also runs group lessons, priced Pay What You Can — see how it works. See group lessons
Common questions
One-to-one — frequently asked questions
How does the first session work?
The first session starts with a careful assessment of where a student currently is, so Muhammad can diagnose the specific gaps and build a plan around them — not a generic lesson plan.
Is tuition in person or online?
Both — one-to-one lessons run face-to-face across Islington, Finsbury Park, Highbury, Crouch End and Stoke Newington, or online, whichever suits your family better. Or at your family home for an agreed premium.
How often do lessons run?
Most students have one weekly session, with extra sessions added around exams or when we're covering ground quickly ahead of a deadline.
How do parents hear about progress?
Muhammad communicates regularly with parents — in person, by phone or by email — and is always available to discuss progress or answer questions between sessions.
Can two students share a lesson?
Yes — two-to-one costs £120/hr shared (£60 each), for a sibling or friend studying together. It works well when both students are learning the same topic at a similar pace.
Before you go
Tell Muhammad where your child is stuck.
"I take the first call myself, and it costs nothing.
Tell me what is going wrong, and I will tell you honestly whether I can help — and what the first few lessons would look like."
Muhammad AliFounder and tutor — PhD physics, Cambridge
