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Meet our IGCSE tutors
Our team is a combination of recent graduates who sat these exams themselves and qualified teachers with years of classroom and examining experience.

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I'm an A-Level and GCSE tutor in Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Accounting, with many years of experience teaching students one-to-one on platforms including Varsity Tutors and Wyzant, and privately. I hold a degree in Management Information Systems and an MBA with a specialization in Project Management, and I'm currently pursuing a PhD in Information Systems Management. I also studied English Literature and History at an advanced level, achieving top marks, which helps me teach students to write clear, well-structured exam answers.
Over the years I've worked with students from beginners through to exam preparation, and I tailor each lesson to the specification and exam style they are working toward, whether that's AQA, Edexcel, OCR or another board. My approach is simple and personal. I explain difficult topics in plain language with everyday examples, such as using a car journey to teach velocity, acceleration and graphs, so students understand why the methods work and not just how to use them. I teach step-by-step methods for calculations and exam questions, with past-paper-style practice and time management. Every lesson is built around the student's needs and learning style, so they understand the material and enjoy learning it.

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Thanassis D had always seen learning as a map—layered, dynamic, and waiting to be explored. His studies in Computer Science and Earth Observation had sparked a lifelong pursuit: to bridge the technical with the human, the satellite with the classroom.
Each morning, he stepped into the American College of Greece not just as a teacher, but as a mentor within the International Baccalaureate (IB) program. His students didn’t just memorize code—they trained AI models, analyzed real-world datasets, and asked big questions. Under his guidance, classrooms transformed into innovation labs.
Thanassis D has more than six years of experience providing private tuition in Computer Science and Information Technology, including support for GCSE, IGCSE and A-Level students. He teaches core areas such as programming, algorithms, computational thinking, data structures, databases, computer systems, networking and data representation, with a strong emphasis on problem solving, exam preparation and developing students’ confidence with programming. He is comfortable adapting his teaching to different specifications and assessment formats.
By afternoon, Thanassis shifted roles, contributing to cutting-edge projects at the National Observatory of Athens. There, amidst servers and satellite feeds, he designed algorithms to predict floods, track wildfires, and model crop growth. His work wasn’t theoretical—it helped shape the response to real disasters across Europe.
Evenings often brought a different challenge: leading software architecture and engineering efforts at OpenGIS, where he helped build and scale QFieldCloud—a platform empowering geospatial scientists and NGOs worldwide. He balanced usability with scientific power, always pushing toward open, accessible Earth Observation tools.
In the summer of 2024, Thanassis co-designed and mentored at the IGARSS Summer School in Athens, welcoming students from around the globe. With warmth and clarity, he taught them how to turn noisy satellite data into environmental insight. His sessions were among the most remembered—where theory met purpose.
Beyond fieldwork and programming, Thanassis was a writer. His research papers explored the intersection of AI and remote sensing, published in reputable journals and presented at international conferences.
But perhaps his most heartfelt work was in education. He organized workshops on AI in Education, helping fellow teachers harness machine learning not as a buzzword, but as a meaningful classroom tool. In spring 2025, he led a school-wide professional development series for the entire American College of Greece, where educators from every department explored what it meant to teach in the age of algorithms.
Some knew him as a scientist, others as a teacher, a mentor, or a developer. But to everyone who crossed his path, Thanassis D was someone who believed in making knowledge practical—and empowering others to do the same.

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Kate is a highly accomplished English Literature and Language specialist, focusing predominantly on (I)GCSE, A-Level, and IAL pathways across the Edexcel, AQA and OCR exam boards. With over eight years of dedicated experience in the classroom and in personalised tutoring, she has established a strong reputation for elevating student performance across demanding secondary curricula. As a former Head of English at an international school, Kate possesses a thorough understanding of exam specifications, Assessment Objectives, and mark schemes. Her empathetic, student-centred approach builds deep subject confidence, nurtures critical analysis, and consistently enables learners to achieve top grades.

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Lina graduated from the University of Wollongong with both a BSc and MSc in Chemistry, achieving a High Distinction average. She began her career in the pharmaceutical industry, gaining valuable real-world experience before moving into education.
Since 2004, Lina has dedicated her career to teaching Chemistry and has over 20 years of experience teaching students aged 12–18 across international school curricula. She is currently the Head of Science and Head of Chemistry at a Singapore international school, where she leads the Science department and oversees a programme that combines Cambridge and Singapore curricula.
Lina’s strongest areas of expertise are Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge O Level, Cambridge AS Level, and Cambridge A Level Chemistry. Her extensive classroom and leadership experience gives her a deep understanding of the syllabus content, assessment objectives, examination requirements, and question-answering techniques needed for students to succeed in Cambridge examinations.
In addition to her extensive Cambridge experience, Lina is highly qualified and experienced in teaching Pearson Edexcel Chemistry and Singapore-Cambridge O Level Chemistry, as well as IB Diploma Chemistry (HL/SL) and AP Chemistry. Her experience across multiple international curricula allows her to adapt her teaching to different examination boards while maintaining a strong focus on the specific requirements of each syllabus.
Over more than two decades of teaching, Lina has developed an extensive collection of exam-focused resources, past-paper materials, practice questions, and revision strategies. She understands that success in Chemistry requires more than knowing the content—students must also learn how to apply concepts, interpret questions, structure answers, and respond according to the expectations of their examination board.
Lina’s teaching philosophy is centred on helping students understand the “why behind the why” rather than relying on memorisation alone. Lessons typically begin by identifying gaps in prior knowledge, followed by clear explanations and modelling, guided practice, and independent problem-solving. Students are also given targeted practice to reinforce their learning between lessons.
Because Chemistry can be highly abstract, Lina uses visual explanations, analogies, worked examples, and real-world applications to make challenging concepts easier to understand. She creates a supportive learning environment where students feel comfortable asking questions, making mistakes, and developing confidence in their Chemistry abilities.
Whether a student is preparing for Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge O Level, AS or A Level Chemistry, following the Singapore Chemistry curriculum, or studying Pearson Edexcel Chemistry, Lina combines deep subject knowledge, over two decades of international-school teaching experience, current academic leadership, and exam-focused teaching to help students reach their full potential.
Outside of teaching, Lina enjoys travelling and staying active through outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and jogging.
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Manish R is an elite educator with over 27 years of experience inspiring high-ability learners and shaping top-tier mathematics programs. Holding an MS in Gifted Education and a Master’s in Pure Mathematics, I perfectly bridges deep academic theory with specialized pedagogical strategies.
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Ava has 30 years’ experience of teaching Geography and Environmental Science. She is currently teaching A and AS level Geography with both CIE and Edexcel, as well as GCSE Geography.
She worked for 15 years at one of the top schools in Hong Kong, where she taught A level, IB Geography and ESS. She has a BSc, PGCE and MPhil from Durham University, an MA from King’s College London and a PGDE from Bristol University.
Ava is a life-long learner who enjoys Geography and is always keen to help students understand the subject rather than simply learn facts. She will support you to develop your knowledge, exam technique and confidence and to achieve the best possible grade you can.

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Lili is an experienced international educator specialising in IGCSE and A-Level Mandarin Chinese and Economics, with a strong combination of academic qualifications, professional teaching credentials, examiner experience, and more than 15 years of subject-specific teaching experience. She has worked in international education since 1999, teaching students from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds in international school environments.
For Mandarin Chinese, Lili holds a professional teaching qualification and has an academic background in Chinese Language and Literature. She has taught Chinese for more than 15 years and has extensive experience preparing students for international examinations, including IGCSE and A-Level Chinese. She has also served as a Chinese examiner in Switzerland, giving her first-hand understanding of assessment criteria, examination standards, and the skills students need to achieve strong results. Her teaching covers speaking, listening, reading and writing, as well as advanced vocabulary, grammar, cultural understanding, literary analysis, academic writing and examination techniques.
For Economics, Lili holds a Master’s degree in Political Economy of Money and Development and has several years of experience teaching Economics in international school settings. She is familiar with IGCSE and A-Level Economics, including microeconomics, macroeconomics, international economics, economic development, data interpretation, structured responses, essay writing and examination preparation. Her academic background enables her to connect economic theory with contemporary global issues and help students develop strong analytical and evaluative skills.
Lili also holds IB Educator Certificates and has experience with the IB Diploma Programme at both Standard Level (SL) and Higher Level (HL). She is familiar with IB assessment requirements, including examinations, Internal Assessments (IA), Extended Essays (EE), and Theory of Knowledge (TOK). This broader international curriculum experience allows her to support students transitioning between or working across different academic systems.
Throughout her career, Lili has supported students from international schools through classroom teaching, private tutoring, and established tutoring organisations. She is particularly experienced in working with secondary and sixth-form students preparing for IGCSE and A-Level examinations.
Her teaching is highly student-centred and examination-focused. She adapts lessons to each learner’s current level, strengths, areas for development, examination board requirements, and target grades. Alongside subject knowledge, she places strong emphasis on exam technique, analytical thinking, academic writing, independent learning and confidence, enabling students to make measurable progress and work effectively towards their desired IGCSE and A-Level results.

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Dexter H is an English specialist, examiner and international teacher with over a decade of experience preparing students for IB, Cambridge IGCSE and Pearson A-level English qualifications. He has worked with learners across Europe, Asia and Latin America, supporting students in developing the close analysis, essay writing and exam technique needed to succeed in demanding English courses.
Alongside his IB work, Dexter teaches Cambridge IGCSE English, Cambridge ESL and Pearson A-level English, bringing examiner training and assessment insight to each course. As a trained examiner for Cambridge IGCSE English/ESL and Pearson A-level English, he understands how assessment criteria are applied and helps students move beyond general commentary into precise, evidence-based analysis. His support covers unseen analysis, comparative writing, coursework, literary interpretation, language responses and examination technique.
Dexter’s students have consistently achieved strong results across international English qualifications, including a 100% pass rate in Cambridge and IELTS examinations. He supports students in improving predicted grades, strengthening coursework, refining analytical writing and developing the confidence needed to perform under timed examination conditions.
Dexter is an English Language A and Language B specialist, IB Examiner and Workshop Leader. He has marked official IB, IGCSE and A-Level assessments, trained teachers in the Diploma Programme and helped students approach the various assessments with confidence and clarity.
Beyond the classroom, Dexter has authored major sections of Kognity’s Language and Literature digital textbook and designed IB-aligned resources for Revision Village, two of the most widely used platforms supporting IB students around the world. His work has helped shape the learning experiences of thousands of students internationally.
Formerly Head of English at Colegio Suizo de México, Dexter brings together classroom expertise, examiner insight and curriculum leadership. Known for his structured, supportive and engaging approach, he turns complex assessment tasks into clear, practical strategies that students can apply with confidence. His aim is not only to help students achieve excellent academic results, but also to develop the independence, analytical skills and self-belief that will serve them far beyond the exam.

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Hello! I am Dr. K. I have a PhD in Engineering, and I specialise in Math and Science (Physics/Chemistry) Tuition. I have successfully tutored/coached hundreds of young adults across several examination boards such as A-levels/ATAR/O-levels, CIE, IGCSE, and towards the SAT exams both via face-to-face and online modes. The background of my students vary across a wide spectrum, from neighbourhood schools to independent/international schools and even Homeschooled/Private Candidates. I am also at ease with both neurotypical and neurodivergent learners (ADHD, mild Autism etc.). One of my students topped the ATAR for physics and currently at Oxford.
I am also an ex-adjunct Assistant Professor of Physics at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University in Department of Math and Science with expertise in pedogogy, androgogy and also a motivational speaker with experience running courses in JCs (High Schools)
I believe in empowering every student to do his/her best! No student has ever been turned away!
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Choose between top-performing recent graduates or qualified teachers. Either way, our matching process finds you a tutor based on subject, exam board, target grade and availability.
Academic Tutors
from $50 USD/hr
Top performing graduates who achieved A*/A grades in the subject they teach.
- We accept only the top 5% of tutor applicants.
- Each tutor is chosen for their academic results, teaching ability, and connection with students.
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Affordability: academic tutors are more cost-effective than professional tutors
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Current or past qualified teachers and examiners with 5+ years professional teaching experience.
- We only select highly experienced, qualified A-Level teachers.
- Every teacher is assessed on their teaching expertise, subject knowledge, and ability to engage students.
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Academic Tutors
from £37 GBP/hr
Top performing graduates who achieved A*/A grades in the subject they teach.
Relatable role model: work with a tutor who is similar in age and can be a peer
Affordability: academic tutors are more cost-effective than professional tutors
First-hand experience: they sat these papers recently and know what worked
Professional Tutors
from £56 GBP/hr
Current or past qualified teachers and examiners with 5+ years professional teaching experience.
Quality assurance: trained and accredited teaching qualifications
Guaranteed track record: years of experience helping students succeed
Subject expertise: deep understanding of content and exam board requirements
Why IGCSE needs the right tutor
IGCSE is the first set of exams that follows a student for the rest of their education, and it is sat by students in over 150 countries. Grades decide sixth-form and college options, and the volume of subjects makes it easy for one or two to slip.
What makes IGCSE hard to prepare for alone
Students sit eight or more IGCSEs at once, each with its own content and exam technique to manage. Teaching quality and class sizes vary widely between international schools, and families who have moved country mid-course often arrive on a different board or partway through a syllabus. A weak topic rarely gets the individual attention it needs before the exam.
- Eight or more subjects sat at once
- Marks decided by technique, not recall
- Grade 4 and 5 thresholds in English and Maths
How tutoring changes the outcome
One-to-one tutoring targets the two things a classroom cannot: exam technique and the specific topics a student keeps getting wrong. Our tutors work to your syllabus code, whether that is Cambridge or Edexcel International, and mark work the way an examiner would. Confidence follows from that, not the other way round.
- Tutors matched to your school’s specification
- Targeted work on areas of weakness
- Confidence going into the exam
What does IGCSE involve?
IGCSEs are the international version of GCSEs, taken at the end of secondary school, usually at 16. They are taught in over 150 countries by international and independent schools, set mainly by Cambridge and Pearson Edexcel International, and recognised by universities and schools worldwide in exactly the same way as UK GCSEs. Here's how the qualification works.
How IGCSEs work
Students take around eight to ten subjects over two years, usually Year 10 and Year 11. English, Maths and Science form the core, with the remaining subjects chosen from option blocks. Schools have more freedom than in the UK system over which subjects they offer and when students sit them.
- Around eight to ten subjects
- Two years: Year 10 and Year 11
- English, Maths and Science compulsory
- Subject offering varies by school
How you're assessed
IGCSEs are marked by the exam board, not by teachers, and the grade rests on written exams. Cambridge IGCSEs are graded A* to G, while Pearson Edexcel International uses the 9 to 1 scale, so which scale you are working to depends on your board. Some subjects add a practical or spoken element.
- Externally examined, not teacher-marked
- Mainly final written exams
- Practical or spoken element in some subjects
- A*–G on Cambridge, 9–1 on Edexcel
Why they matter
IGCSE grades decide which A-Levels or IB subjects a student can take, and which sixth forms and colleges will accept them, with most courses setting minimum grades in English and Maths. Because they are recognised internationally, they also travel with a student who changes school system or country. Getting them right keeps every later option open.
- Decide which A-Levels or IB subjects you can take
- Recognised by schools and universities worldwide
- English and Maths required by most courses
- Travel with you if you change country
Exam boards we cover
Each exam board sets its own papers and mark schemes. Tell us yours and we'll match you with a tutor who teaches that exact specification.
Will my child get 9–1 or A*–G?
Both are in use, which is a common source of confusion. Cambridge IGCSEs are traditionally graded A*–G, though 9–1 is now offered on some syllabuses. Pearson Edexcel International has moved to 9–1 across the board. Check the syllabus code on your child's timetable. It tells you which scale applies, and your tutor will work to it.
Sitting UK GCSEs instead?
If your school follows AQA, OCR, Pearson Edexcel or WJEC, you are sitting UK GCSEs rather than IGCSEs. The teaching overlaps heavily, but the papers and grading differ. See GCSE tutoring.
Core or Extended: which tier is your child entered for?
In Maths, the Sciences and modern languages, students are entered for one of two tiers. The tier decides which paper they sit and caps the grade available, so it is the single most important thing to confirm before tutoring starts.
Core tier
Covers the essential syllabus content. Grades are capped, so the top grades are not available on this tier. Edexcel International calls the equivalent Foundation.
- Essential syllabus content only
- Top grades not available
- Called Foundation on Edexcel International
Extended tier
Covers the full syllabus and gives access to the top grades. Harder papers, and the tier required for most A-Level and IB courses. Edexcel International calls the equivalent Higher.
- Full syllabus, harder papers
- Top grades available
- Usually required for A-Level or IB
Students entered for Core who are aiming at A-Level often need to move up a tier. Tell us at enquiry and we will build the plan around closing that gap.
IGCSE subjects we cover
Each subject has its own page with topic coverage, tutors and exam board detail.
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What does sitting IGCSEs involve?
IGCSEs are a two year process of learning content with exams at the end. The exact shape depends on your subject and the exam board.
Format and structure
Most IGCSE subjects are assessed by two or three written papers. Maths, Science and modern languages are tiered, with core and extended papers covering different grade ranges. IGCSE sciences commonly use an alternative-to-practical written paper rather than assessed practical work, and IGCSEs carry less coursework overall than UK GCSEs. Which route applies depends on what your school has entered you for.
- Typically two or three written papers
- Question types vary by subject and board
- Core and extended tiers in several subjects
- Alternative-to-practical paper in sciences
Timing and marking
Papers usually run between 1 and 2 hours. Marking is done externally by the exam board, and grades are awarded against boundaries set for each series rather than a fixed percentage. On tiered subjects, the tier a student is entered for caps the grade available.
- Papers commonly 1 to 2 hours
- Externally marked by the exam board
- Grade boundaries set each year
- A*–G or 9–1, depending on your board
Where and when it's sat
IGCSEs run in more than one series a year, which gives students more flexibility over when they sit a subject and when they resit. Exams are normally taken at the school teaching the course; private candidates register with an approved international exam centre themselves. Entries close months in advance, so the timetable is worth checking early.
- More than one exam series each year
- Results published on a set date
- Entries close months in advance
- Private candidates use an approved international centre
How we prepare you for IGCSE
The first session is about understanding where the student is now. The tutor discusses goals with the student and parent, sets measurable outcomes, and develops a roadmap with them. From there, lessons follow a cycle: identify the gaps, work through problems together, then hand over to independent practice, revisiting topics in later sessions until they hold.
Key skills tutors focus on
Content knowledge is the starting point, not the goal. IGCSE papers reward applying what you know to something you have not seen before, and saying it in the words the mark scheme is looking for. Those are trainable skills, and they move faster than content.
- Reading the command word and answering the question asked
- Applying a known method to an unfamiliar context
- Structuring extended answers so every mark is earned
- Working accurately under exam timing
Materials and practice used
Practice comes from real past papers for your board, marked against the official mark scheme. Lessons run on a shared online whiteboard, so worked solutions are saved and can be revisited between sessions, wherever the student is based. Closer to the exam, papers are sat under full timed conditions.
- Past papers and mark schemes for your syllabus code
- Timed papers under exam conditions
- Examiner-style feedback on written work
- Session notes saved after every lesson
Common mistakes we help students avoid
Most lost marks are predictable. Students revise by rereading rather than answering questions, write everything they know instead of what was asked, and leave the long-answer questions until there is no time left. Each one is fixable well before the exam.
- Revising content instead of practising questions
- Ignoring the wording of the mark scheme
- Leaving long-answer questions until last
- Never sitting a full paper against the clock
IGCSE tutoring FAQs
We have answers to your most frequently asked questions. Anything not answered here, please reach out to our team.
Yes. Our GCSE tutors teach both tiers in every tiered subject, including Maths, the sciences and languages. They also teach Cambridge IGCSE Core and Extended, and OxfordAQA Core and Extension. Tell us which tier your child is entered for when you enquire, and we will match a tutor who knows those papers.
Yes. Families who move mid-course often arrive on a different exam board or partway through a syllabus. An IGCSE tutor maps what's already been covered against the new syllabus, fills the gaps and teaches to the new board's exam format.
IGCSEs are the international version of GCSEs. They're taught in over 150 countries and recognised in exactly the same way by universities and schools. Schools have more freedom over which subjects they offer. Cambridge IGCSEs are graded A* to G, and Pearson Edexcel International uses the 9 to 1 scale. Looking for UK GCSEs? See online GCSE tutoring.
Our IGCSE tutors teach the two main international boards: Cambridge International (CIE), Pearson Edexcel International and OxfordAQA International. Tutors work to your syllabus code, so lessons follow exactly what your school teaches and the way your exam is marked.
Tell us your subject, exam board and syllabus in our online form. A Learning Advisor matches you with an IGCSE tutor who teaches that syllabus in your time zone, and the tutor contacts you to book the first lesson. All lessons are one-to-one in our virtual classroom. See how it works.
Online GCSE and IGCSE tutoring with an academic tutor starts from $50 USD (£38) per hour. You can pay as you go, invoiced after each lesson, or buy a package upfront and save between 5% and 15% depending on its size. There are no lock-in contracts or hidden fees. Professional tutors (qualified teachers and examiners) cost from $75 USD (£56) per hour. See our GCSE tutoring prices.
Late cancellations and no-shows are charged at half the lesson fee. That applies if you cancel less than one hour before the start time, or don't turn up. You can still change a session time whenever you need to, as long as you give your tutor notice.
Yes. We tutor students studying UK and international A-Levels and IGCSEs in many countries. Your availability and time zone are recorded when you apply, and you're only matched with a tutor who can teach at times that suit you. You then agree a regular weekly slot that fits around school.
Yes. After every lesson, the tutor logs what was covered and what comes next, and the notes are visible to the family.
A Learning Advisor reviews every application the same day it comes in. Once a suitable tutor is confirmed, they contact you directly to arrange your first lesson. Matching is based on subject, exam board, target grade and availability, including your time zone.
We don't offer a free trial. Instead, every student gets our first session satisfaction guarantee: if you're not happy after your first lesson, we refund it in full and find you another tutor at no cost. See our pricing for what's included.
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