How can you succeed in your iGCSE Edexcel English Language Paper? To reach your potential in your Language iGCSE, exam technique is absolutely crucial and could be the difference between Grades. It is really important that you get to know the mark scheme and understand exactly what the examiner is looking for. I am going to break this down for Section A (the Reading section) of Paper 1. Connect with our iGCSE English tutors There are two non-fiction texts in Section A: Text One which is unseen and Text Two which will be from your anthology. Questions 1,2 and 3 are based on Text One, the unse ..read more

Every parent wants their child to be happy and thrive in their new school. However, since London is such a competitive city for good schools, the 4+ assessment is at the top of many parents’ minds. The 4+ assessment usually takes around 1 hour, and the schools are assessing for key ‘academic’ skills, such as holding the pen or writing names, number game recognition and of course, social, and emotional skills. 4 + assessments generally take place in the morning within small groups. The assessments start from October until February before September entrance.  Meet our 4 Plus Specialist Tut ..read more

In this blog I will be examining how to meet the requirements of the sixth and final Theory of Knowledge Essay in the May 2024 series: Are we too quick to assume that the most recent evidence is inevitably the strongest? Discuss with reference to the natural sciences and one other area of knowledge. Meet our ToK Tutors Recent evidence is an idea here that of the newest or most recently produced knowledge in a field. In this essay it asks you to think from the perspective of the natural sciences and the most accessible way to consider this is to explore the idea that the newest evidence on a ..read more

This is an interesting essay because it will give you a chance to discuss whether or not there is a necessity to protect knowledge. This could be from a number of outside influences such as those wanting to disrupt or change knowledge or the methods used to gather knowledge. If we decide that custodians are needed there is also the potential question of who they should be to consider.  Meet our ToK Tutors In any good TOK essay there are a number of prerequisites that are important to ensure you have a good basis to your answer. We will look at these with particular reference to this que ..read more

In this blog I will be examining how to meet the requirements of the fourth Theory of Knowledge essay in the May 2024 exam series: Do we underestimate the challenges of taking knowledge out of its original context and transferring it to a different context? Discuss with reference to two areas of knowledge. The theory of knowledge essay is a great opportunity to develop your ideas a bit further in one of the subjects you have a great interest in. This essay introduces an interesting idea- taking knowledge out of the field in which it was created and placing it in a different context. You could ..read more

In this blog we will be examining how to meet the requirements of the third Theory of Knowledge essay in the May 2024 exam series: Nothing is more exciting than fresh ideas, so why are areas of knowledge often so slow to adopt them? Discuss with reference to the human sciences and one other area of knowledge. This is an essay title that you should consider for a number of reasons. The overall question itself is more accessible to most learners than titles 1 and 2 as the concepts of fresh ideas and what it means to adopt new ideas are relatively straightforward. The clarity of what you need to ..read more

As a parent, it’s natural to feel concerned when your child is facing the pressures of exams. The stress and anxiety that often accompany this period can be overwhelming, but there are proactive steps you can take to support your child through this challenging time. In this blog, we’ll explore effective strategies to help your child manage exam stress and perform their best. Establish Open Communication Encourage your child to express their feelings and concerns about exams. Create a safe space where they feel comfortable discussing their worries, fears, and even their successes. Actively list ..read more

In this blog we will be examining the second Theory of Knowledge essay title in the May 2024 series:  How can we reconcile the opposing demands for specialization and generalization in the production of knowledge? Discuss with reference to mathematics and one other area of knowledge. Meet our ToK tutors There are some really interesting ideas to examine in this essay such as the headline ideas of specialisation and generalisation but you must ensure that you are answering the question effectively. How can we reconcile the two terms when we are producing knowledge about the world? Is it ..read more

In this blog we will be examining how to meet the requirements of the first Theory of Knowledge essay in the May 2024 exam series: Is subjectivity overly celebrated in the arts but unfairly condemned in history? Discuss with reference to the arts and history. This is an interesting title, particularly for students who are interested in the arts and history, two areas of knowledge that are open to many different perspectives and are excellent for analysis if relevant real life examples can be found.  Meet our ToK Tutors In any good TOK essay there are a number of prerequisites that are i ..read more

When students come to me for private tuition they are – most of the time- convinced they are not good linguists, they are absolutely dreadful at learning Italian and that they will never pass their GCSE with a 6, let alone a 9.  While every situation is different and one has to be realistic on what can be achieved given one owns circumstances, a lot of the time confidence is the key yet missing ingredient to achieve one’s goals. Now, how do you improve your confidence that you can achieve a great result in Italian: Meet our Italian Tutors 1. Grammar is important First of all, grammar is ..read more