GCSE TUITION CLASSES

Expert GCSE Tuition in Middlesbrough & Stockton-on-Tees by Qualified Teachers

Struggling with GCSE English, Maths, or Science? Our experienced teachers in Middlesbrough and Stockton-on-Tees provide personalised, small-group tuition to help you achieve the grades you need. Whether you're preparing for exams earlier than expected or need extra support, we're here to help.

Specialised GCSE Tuition Services

We understand the importance of English, Maths, and Science GCSEs and offer tailored tuition programmes to help students succeed. Our focus is on building strong exam strategies, improving subject understanding, and boosting confidence.

Summary of GCSE English

  • Demonstrate skills in speaking, listening, reading and writing necessary to communicate with others confidently, effectively, precisely and appropriately

  • Express themselves creatively and imaginatively

  • Become critical readers of a range of texts, including multimodal texts

  • Use reading to develop their own skills as writers

  • Understand the patterns, structures and conventions of written and spoken English

  • Understand the impact of variations in spoken and written language and how they relate to identity and cultural diversity

  • Select and adapt speech and writing to different situations and audiences.

Summary of GCSE Maths

  • Encourage an awareness of the links between different areas within mathematics.

  • Foster the development of the ability to reason logically and develop mathematical arguments.

  • Develop knowledge, skills and understanding of mathematical methods, techniques and concepts.

  • Make connections between different areas of mathematics.

  • Select and apply mathematical methods in mathematical contexts.

  • Reason mathematically, construct arguments and simple proofs, and make logical deductions and inferences.

  • Develop and refine strategies for solving a range of mathematical problems.

  • Communicate mathematical information in a variety of forms.

Summary of GCSE Science

  • The GCSE science syllabus covers a wide range of topics in biology, chemistry, and physics. The syllabus is designed to help students develop a strong foundation in scientific concepts and principles, as well as practical skills such as data analysis and experimental design.

  • The syllabus is divided into several sections, each of which covers a different aspect of science. For example, the AQA GCSE Science syllabus includes sections on cell biology, atomic structure, energy, and forces.

  • The syllabus is designed to be challenging, but also engaging and rewarding. Students who complete the GCSE science syllabus will have a solid understanding of the fundamental principles of science, as well as the skills and knowledge needed to pursue further study in the field.

Grading System (9-1):

  • Introduces a numerical scale from 9 to 1, with 9 being the highest and 1 the lowest grade.

  • Grade 9 represents a higher level of achievement than the previous A* grade, while grade 1 corresponds to the former G grade.

  • Grades 9 to 4 are equivalent to the previous A* to C grades, considered "standard" passes.

  • Grades 7, 8, and 9 are considered equivalent to the previous A and A* grades, indicating exceptional performance.

  • Grade 5 is considered a "strong" pass, demonstrating a good level of attainment.

  • Grade 4 is the standard pass grade, often referred to as a "C equivalent"

Focus on Exam Success

  • Fundamental topics to have better attainment in school and build necessary skills for GCSE level exam preparation, mock exams, SATs and 11+ entrance exams

  • Focus on the relevant exam boards with specific emphasis on strategies and exam style questions to boost confidence and exam success.