Over the past 14 years, we have accumulated a wealth of experiences that have strengthened our understanding of families, students, and the education field. From Q&As with students and parents, to articles with tips on excelling through all aspects of the admissions process, we hope our knowledge base offers some insight into the current educational climate.
How can IB tutoring help students succeed? Our IB tutors work with students to create tailor-made courses, setting them up for success. Whether the student is studying for the IB PYP, MYP or DP, our IB course tutors will develop a plan against their individual goals and needs to ensure they excel and reach their […]
Where do our tutoring sessions take place? Classes can take place at our center, online, or at the student’s home. Private one-on-one, semi-private, and group courses are available. Is a tutor needed to excel in GCSE, IGCSE, A-Level and IAL courses? While it is entirely possible to achieve excellent grades through self-study, our track record […]
Hiring a private tutor can be one of the most rewarding and important decisions you make for your child. So what are the benefits of hiring a private tutor? Creating a regimented study schedule A regular, consistent study schedule is one of the best things students can do to improve their grades and exam scores. […]
The Common Entrance is set by the Independent Schools Examinations Board (ISEB). If the examinations are taken in Year 8 (as they typically are), they are designated ‘13+’. However, there is another type of Common Entrance which is 11+. This is designed for students moving to a new school for Year 7. 11+ and 13+ […]
CAT 4 stands for Cognitive Abilities Test (Edition 4). This is a set of tests popular with schools in the UK for analysing a child’s knowledge and learning potential. Who has to take the CAT 4? Although not used specifically for school admissions in the UK, several international schools in Hong Kong do use it […]