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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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Farhana is an experienced Mathematics educator currently teaching at one of Toronto’s leading private schools. She previously served as Head of Mathematics at another school and holds an Engineering degree from Assumption University of Thailand and a master’s degree from Framingham University.
Having completed both GCSE and A Level Mathematics herself, Farhana brings a strong understanding of the curriculum, examination structure, and academic expectations students face. She has experience tutoring GCSE and A Level students and has also taught these programs in a school setting.
Her teaching approach goes beyond simply completing questions. She focuses on helping students understand the mathematics behind each method, develop strong problem solving habits, communicate their reasoning clearly, and approach examinations with confidence and effective technique.
Farhana believes that every student can improve in Mathematics with the right structure, guidance, practice, and encouragement. She has particular experience supporting students who need to strengthen their foundations as well as those aiming for the highest grades.
In addition to GCSE and A Level Mathematics, Farhana has extensive experience teaching senior high school Mathematics, including IB Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches and Applications and Interpretation. She is also an IB Mathematics examiner who assesses Internal Assessments, giving her a strong understanding of mathematical communication, assessment standards, and what distinguishes high quality student work.
Her goal is to help students become confident, independent mathematicians who understand what they are doing, why they are doing it, and how to perform at their best in examinations.

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Dr Rahul C holds a PhD in Physics, specialising in Hadron Physics (Phenomenology), and has over 7 years of teaching experience across the Cambridge and IB curricula, including 5 years of IGCSE Physics and 2 years of full time AS & A Level Physics teaching. He has extensive experience preparing students for Cambridge examinations through a strong focus on conceptual understanding, problem-solving, practical skills, and effective exam technique.
His students have consistently achieved outstanding results, including A* grades in IGCSE Physics and excellent performances in AS & A Level examinations. Dr C has successfully mentored students through investigative practical work, coursework, and advanced physics problem-solving, helping them build both confidence and academic excellence.
Holding Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), England, Dr C combines deep subject expertise with inquiry based teaching strategies and a clear understanding of Cambridge assessment expectations. As an accomplished researcher, he has published multiple papers in international peer reviewed journals and presented his research at academic institutions and conferences in France and the USA. His teaching is structured, engaging, and highly focused on developing critical thinking, analytical skills, and the confidence students need to excel in IGCSE and AS/A Level Physics.

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Dr. Mirela Z is an experienced international educator and curriculum specialist with a PhD in Curriculum and Instruction and extensive teaching experience across the United Kingdom, United States, Europe, and Asia. She has taught secondary and university-level students and specializes in English language development, academic writing, literacy, reading comprehension, and preparation for advanced academic study.
Dr. Z supports students working at GCSE/GCE and A-Level English standards, with particular emphasis on the skills assessed within major UK and international examination frameworks, including Cambridge International, Pearson Edexcel, and AQA. Her instruction focuses on the core competencies students need for these examinations: close reading, text and language analysis, interpretation, comparative analysis, essay planning, evidence-based argument, vocabulary, grammar, and accurate written expression.
Her secondary-level teaching experience includes working with students from diverse linguistic and academic backgrounds and preparing learners for increasingly demanding academic coursework. She provides targeted support with examination-style reading and writing tasks, analytical responses, structured essays, revision strategies, and timed practice. For A-Level students, she places particular emphasis on developing sophisticated analysis, independent interpretation, well-supported arguments, and the academic writing skills required for progression to university.
Dr. Z has also designed and taught university-level courses in English for Academic Purposes, academic and business communication, and content-based English instruction. This experience enables her to help GCSE and A-Level students bridge the gap between examination preparation and the independent reading, writing, and critical-thinking expectations of higher education.
Her tutoring is individualized and data-informed. She identifies each student's strengths and areas for improvement and uses targeted practice, clear explanations, constructive feedback, and measurable learning goals. Her approach is particularly effective for multilingual and international students who may understand academic content well but need additional support expressing complex ideas confidently and accurately in English.
Dr. Z's goal is not simply to help students prepare for an examination, but to develop confident, independent learners with strong analytical and communication skills. She creates a supportive and engaging learning environment in which GCSE/GCE and A-Level students can strengthen their examination performance while developing skills that will serve them throughout university and beyond.

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Andra P graduated from Bocconi University with a BSc in International Economics and Management and is now beginning her Master’s in Management at London Business School. She achieved 9 A*s in her IGCSEs and has several years of tutoring experience, particularly in Mathematics, Economics and Geography.
Andra is familiar with the GCSE, IGCSE and A-Level curricula and focuses her tutoring on building strong subject knowledge alongside the exam skills students need to perform at their best. Her lessons place particular emphasis on breaking down difficult concepts, working through exam-style and past-paper questions, and developing effective problem-solving and revision strategies.
She adapts her teaching to each student’s level, syllabus and individual goals, with the aim of making lessons both rigorous and approachable. Andra believes that strong results come from a combination of clear understanding, consistent practice and confidence, and she works to ensure that students feel supported and increasingly independent in their learning.

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Haiyan W is a native Mandarin speaker with over 20 years of experience teaching Chinese in universities and secondary schools in China and the UK. She has previous experience teaching A-Level Chinese at St Leonards School and Madras College, and currently teaches IGCSE Chinese at St Leonards School. She has taught both native and non-native Chinese learners with a wide range of abilities and backgrounds.
Haiyan gained her undergraduate and MA degrees in China and also taught as a lecturer at a Chinese university. She has extensive experience preparing students for Chinese examinations and supporting them in developing accurate language, strong communication skills and effective examination techniques. Her IGCSE students have achieved consistently strong results, with most achieving A or A* grades.
Her teaching style is patient, structured and supportive. She carefully adapts lessons to individual students' needs and focuses on building confidence, improving language skills and developing independent learning.

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I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Economics and Mathematics from IBA, Karachi, where I graduated with a CGPA of 3.72. Since 2016, I have been engaged in teaching Mathematics at the O and A Level, both in-person and remotely.
Over the years, I have developed proficiency in delivering instruction across various international curricula, including:
CAIE (IGCSE & A Level)
Singapore Math
American Curriculum (Algebra, Geometry, Pre-Calculus)
In addition to curriculum-based teaching, I prepare students for standardized tests such as the DSAT (Digital SAT) Math section, and coach students for international mathematics competitions, including IKMC and SASMO.
I have been conducting online classes since 2017 using platforms such as Zoom and Google Meet, and am fully equipped to manage virtual instruction effectively. I am passionate about creating engaging, concept-focused learning environments that cater to diverse student needs.

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Manoj A is a Mathematics educator with 20+ years of teaching and mentoring experience, specialising in A-Level, IGCSE and international Mathematics curricula. He currently works as an Edexcel A Level Mathematics Examiner with Pearson Education, giving him direct experience of the assessment standards, mark schemes and examination requirements of the Edexcel A Level Mathematics curriculum.
His teaching experience includes A Level Mathematics, Pure Mathematics and IGCSE Mathematics. He has taught IGCSE Mathematics at school level and has worked with students following Cambridge International Mathematics, including Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics (0580), Additional Mathematics (0606) and International Mathematics (0607). He has also undertaken professional development in CIE AS & A Level Mathematics.
His lessons focus on understanding concepts clearly, developing mathematical reasoning and problem-solving skills, and applying these skills to exam-style questions. He adapts his teaching to the student's level—whether the student needs to strengthen foundations, catch up with the course, improve examination technique or work towards higher grades.
As an Edexcel examiner, Manoj brings an additional examination perspective to his tutoring. He understands that knowing the mathematics is only part of succeeding in an examination; students also need to apply appropriate methods, show their reasoning clearly and work accurately under examination conditions.
He has taught and mentored students from the UK, USA, UAE, Singapore, Netherlands, Malaysia, Australia and other countries, giving him experience of working with different educational backgrounds and learning needs.
Over the years, his students have achieved strong results in Mathematics, including A and A grades at IGCSE/A-Level level. His aim is to help students build genuine mathematical understanding and the confidence to tackle unfamiliar problems independently.*

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Achraf (Ash) is a Mathematics, Physics and French tutor with over 4 years of teaching experience across GCSE, IGCSE, A-Level and Further Mathematics. He has worked with students following major UK exam boards including Edexcel, AQA and OCR, supporting learners ranging from those strengthening core foundations to high-achieving students targeting Grades 8–9 and top A-Level results.
Ash graduated from the University of Bristol with a Master’s in Mechanical Engineering (MEng), giving him a strong academic background in advanced mathematics, mechanics, statistics, modelling and problem-solving. His professional experience also includes work as a Reusable Rocket Engineer and Mathematics AI Trainer, where he developed and reviewed complex mathematical and engineering problems.
His tutoring is structured, exam-focused and highly adaptive. He helps students understand difficult concepts clearly, develop stronger problem-solving habits and improve their exam technique through targeted practice, past-paper questions and step-by-step feedback. He also supports students preparing for Further Mathematics and university admissions-style problem solving, including ESAT-type questions.
Ash has taught students from a wide range of ability levels and focuses on building both confidence and mathematical independence so that students can perform consistently under exam conditions.

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Smita C is experienced Cambridge educator with extensive teaching experience in History and Global Perspectives, including Cambridge IGCSE, AS Level, and A Level programmes. She is fully trained in the Cambridge curriculum and have served as a Cambridge examiner for IGCSE History, AS & A Level History, and Global Perspectives. Her experience as both a teacher and examiner has provided her with a strong understanding of Cambridge curriculum frameworks, assessment objectives, examination standards, and assessment criterias.
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Two kinds of GCSE tutor
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.
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 $75 USD/hr
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.
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
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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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