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GCSEs encountered in year 10 and 11 are the first experience many have at taking examinations that follow them into later life and that are pivotal to reaching academic and career ambitions. For some students this leads them to feel lost in the conventional education system.

We target the core subjects of GCSE English Language, GCSE English Literature, and GCSE Maths as well as offering all other subjects, including GCSE Science and languages.

Greenhill Academics’ private tutors recognise that all students have different goals and capabilities, which is why we begin by establishing long-term aspirations, both academic and professional. We work with these and create a stretching but attainable learning plan.

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GCSE Exam Boards

Understanding the nuances of each exam board is an essential part of the tutoring process. With numerous exam boards available, this is something that tutors often miss. Greenhill Academics’ tutors have experience with AQA, Pearson Edexcel, OCR, Eduqas, CCEA, WJEC exams and mark schemes.

What will your exam boards tutor teach you?

As part of our initial consultation, we establish exactly the curriculum that needs to be covered and create a learning plan that covers the exact topics and the exam questions that will be asked.

What is taught in A Level Maths?

  • In pure maths, differentiation, integration, solve complex equations, and understand sequences, trigonometry, functions, and vectors.
  • In statistics, interpret data, master probability and distributions, and apply statistical hypothesis testing.
  • In Mechanics, analyse motion, forces, and energy using principles of mechanics including moments and momentum.
  • In Further Maths, complex numbers, matrices, further calculus, and advanced mechanics or discrete mathematics.
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GCSE Maths Tutoring

Greenhill Academics’ tutors cover all parts of the GCSE and IGCSE Maths curricula across the different exam boards. Tutors guidance extends to providing comprehensive support to all students, and parents if needed. Moreover, we have extensive resources for students to take away and practice independently of their lessons, with fast feedback available online with tutors.

What will your maths tutor teach you?

All Maths tutoring will follow a plan closely to ensure that the student is progressing towards his or her goal. Of course, this will follow key parts of the curriculum, followed by plenty of practice of past exam questions, both in the class and independently. Moreover, if there is anything that students particularly want to cover, we ask them to ensure they notify the maths tutor either prior or during the lessons.

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What is taught in GCSE Maths?

  • How to use number skills such as multiply, add, and subtract
  • How to interchange fractions, decimals, and percentages
  • How to manipulate equations
  • How to use and draw functions
  • How to use ratios and proportions
  • How to work with 2d and 3d shapes
  • How to find probabilities and use statistics
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GCSE English Language Tutoring

Greenhill Academics’ tutors comprehensively address all components of the GCSE and IGCSE English Language curricula, catering to various exam boards and their respective materials. The guidance from our tutors goes beyond, ensuring comprehensive support for both students and, if necessary, their parents. Additionally, we offer abundant resources for students to use independently outside of their lessons, coupled with prompt online feedback from our tutors to facilitate efficient learning.

What will your English Language tutor teach you?

All English Language tutoring will adhere closely to a structured plan, ensuring that the student steadily advances toward their intended goals. This plan will naturally align with essential components of the curriculum, incorporating ample practice of past exam questions within the class and for independent study. Furthermore, if there are specific areas of focus that students wish to address, we encourage them to inform the English Language tutor either before or during the lessons.

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What is taught in GCSE English?

  • How to analyse unseen texts for English Language Poetry and Pros
  • How to critically analyse types of language within texts
  • How to write creatively in GCSE English
  • How to analyse fictional and non-fictional texts
  • How to evaluate themes and ideas using vocabulary, grammar, and structural features
  • How to target specific audiences when using different writing techniques
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GCSE English Literature Tutoring

Greenhill Academics’ tutors covers all components of the GCSE and IGCSE English Literature curricula, focusing on the specific texts required by the student’s exam boards. Our tutors go above and beyond, offering comprehensive support for students and, if necessary, their parents.

What will your English Literature tutor teach you?

All English Literature tutoring will adhere closely to a structured plan, ensuring that the student steadily advances toward their intended goals. This plan will naturally align with essential components of the curriculum, incorporating ample practice of past exam questions within the class and for independent study. Furthermore, if there are specific areas of focus that students wish to address, we encourage them to inform the English Literature tutor either before or during the lessons.

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What is taught in GCSE English Literature?

  • How to respond to questions about Shakespeare and the chosen post-1914 play
  • How to analyse and explore plots, characters, and events within texts
  • How to analyse the author’s choice of language and grammar
  • How to write about content within the chose 19th century novel
  • How to analyse language, structure, and form of the chosen poetry
  • How to bring context of the author’s life and cultural background to analysis
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GCSE Biology Tutoring

Greenhill Academics’ tutors specialise in covering all components of the GCSE and IGCSE Biology curricula, tailoring their approach to the specific requirements of each student’s exam board. Our tutors excel in providing comprehensive support to students and, if necessary, involving parents in the learning process. The tutoring methodology includes a detailed exploration of key biological concepts, ensuring a profound understanding of fundamental principles, applications, and relevant contexts.

What will your Biology tutor teach you?

Students will delve into the nature and diversity of living organisms, exploring the intricacies of different species. Tutors also convey the structures and functions inherent in living organisms, emphasising the relationship between form and function. Reproduction and inheritance mechanisms are thoroughly examined, shedding light on the continuity of life and the transmission of genetic information. The curriculum also encompasses the study of ecology and the environment, providing insights into the interdependence of living organisms and their surroundings.

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What is taught in GCSE Biology?

  • How to answer questions on nature and variety of living organism
  • How Living Organisms are structured and function
  • How organisms reproduce and pass on genetic information
  • How the environment functions and ecology within it
  • How to use biological resources
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GCSE Chemistry Tutoring

Greenhill Academics’ tutors specialise in covering all aspects of the GCSE and IGCSE Chemistry curricula, customising their approach to meet the specific requirements of each student’s exam board. Our tutors excel in providing comprehensive support to students and, when necessary, involving parents in the learning process.

What will your Chemistry tutor teach you?

At Greenhill Academics, our GCSE Chemistry tutoring is meticulously crafted to address the specific objectives outlined in the qualification’s specifications. We teach key concepts such as the composition of matter, periodic relationships, and atomic structures. Our tutors guide students through the nuances of chemical bonding, molecular shapes, and the conservation of energy in reactions.

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What is taught in GCSE Chemistry ?

  • The fundamental concepts: nature of matter, atomic structure, periodic relationships
  • How mixtures and matter is formed from chemical construction
  • How chemical changes and reactions occur and their rates of reaction
  • How metals are extracted from ores using chemical reactions
  • How to use the periodic table
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GCSE Physics Tutoring

At Greenhill Academics, our skilled tutors specialise in covering all components of the GCSE Physics curriculum. We tailor our approach to the specific requirements of each student’s exam board, ensuring a targeted and effective learning experience. Our tutors are proficient in delivering comprehensive support and, when necessary, involve parents in the learning process.

What will your Physics tutor teach you?

Greenhill Academics’ tutors explore key physics concepts, covering topics such as motion and forces, conservation of energy, waves, electromagnetic spectrum, radioactivity, astronomy, energy, electricity, magnetism, and the particle model. We employ a variety of question styles, mirroring the assessment structures, and integrate calculators into the learning process in line with examination guidelines.

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What is taught in GCSE Physics?

  • How different forms of energy are used: kinetic, potential, thermal
  • How Electricity and Magnetism work
  • Forces and motion, including Newton’s Laws, momentum, and gravity affects objects
  • Waves and light, including frequency, wavelength, and amplitude
  • How atomic structure and radioactivity work
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GCSE History Tutoring

Greenhill Academics’ history tutors specialise in covering all aspects of the GCSE History curriculum, tailoring their approach to align with the specific requirements of each student’s exam board. Our tutors excel in offering extensive support to students and, when required, engaging parents in the learning process.What will your History tutor teach you?

What will your History tutor teach you?

Greenhill Academics’ tutors explore key historical concepts aligned with the GCSE history specification. These encompass significant topics such as historical events, social developments, political movements, cultural changes, and economic shifts. We employ a variety of question styles that mirror the assessment structures, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of historical contexts. Our instructional approach integrates effective teaching methods in line with examination guidelines, fostering critical thinking and analytical skills.

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What is taught in GCSE History?

  • Medieval and early modern periods: Norman Conquest, Tudors, and the Black Death events
  • Conflicts such as the English Civil War, World War 1, World War 2
  • Social and Economic changes such as the industrial revolution, living changes, and different social classes
  • The rise of democracy, suffrage movements, and political revolutions
  • International relations such as the league of nations and the United Nations
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GCSE Geography Tutoring

Greenhill Academics’ geography tutors specialise in comprehensively covering every facet of the GCSE Geography curriculum, customising their methods to align with the unique specifications of each student’s exam board. Our tutors are proficient in providing extensive assistance to students, and if necessary, involving parents in the educational process. The tutoring strategy involves a meticulous exploration of crucial geographical concepts, ensuring a profound grasp of essential principles, applications, and pertinent contexts.

What will your Geography tutor teach you?

Greenhill Academics’ geography tutors delve into key geographical concepts in accordance with the GCSE Geography specification. These encompass significant topics such as changing landscapes in the UK, weather hazards and climate change, ecosystems, biodiversity, and human environments, including changing cities, global development, and resource management. We employ a variety of question styles that mirror the assessment structures, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of geographical contexts. Our instructional approach integrates effective teaching methods aligned with examination guidelines, fostering critical thinking and analytical skills specific to geography.

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What is taught in GCSE Geography?

  • Understanding changing landscapes within the United Kingdom
  • Exploring the dynamics of weather hazards and the impact of climate change
  • Conserving ecosystems and biodiversity
  • Urban transformations and the implications of global development
  • How to manage energy and water resources in a sustainable way
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GCSE Language Tutoring

Greenhill Academics’ language tutors specialise in thoroughly covering every aspect of the GCSE Language curriculum, tailoring their methods to align with the unique specifications of each student’s exam board. Our tutors are skilled in offering comprehensive support to students and, if needed, involving parents in the educational process. The tutoring strategy includes a careful exploration of key language concepts, ensuring a deep understanding of essential principles, applications, and relevant contexts. Additionally, we offer a variety of resources for independent study outside of sessions, along with timely online feedback from our tutors. This approach promotes effective learning, addressing the nuanced requirements of the Language syllabus.

What will your Language tutor teach you?

Greenhill Academics’ language tutors extensively explore vital concepts aligned with the GCSE Modern Foreign Languages curriculum, covering prominent European languages such as French, German, Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese. Delving into fundamental linguistic elements, cultural intricacies, and practical language applications, our pedagogical approach incorporates varied question styles closely mirroring examination structures to ensure a thorough grasp of linguistic contexts.

What is taught in Language GCSEs?

  • Regular reading of subject specific texts, including new vocabulary
  • Essay writing, focused on correct use of tenses and grammar structure
  • Listening and answering questions on audio content
  • Speaking and conversation practice
  • Learning, using, and improving knowledge of vocabulary
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GCSE Computer Science Tutoring

Greenhill Academics’ computer science tutors specialise in thoroughly covering every aspect of the GCSE Computer Science curriculum, tailoring their methods to align with the unique specifications of each student’s exam board. Our tutors are skilled in offering comprehensive support to students and, if needed, involving parents in the educational process. The tutoring strategy includes a careful exploration of key computer science concepts, ensuring a deep understanding of essential principles, applications, and relevant contexts.

What will your Computer Science tutor teach you?

Greenhill Academics’ computer science tutors thoroughly cover essential topics aligned with the in Computer Science curriculum. Our instruction encompasses fundamental principles of computational thinking, data representation, hardware and software components, computer networks, and the broader impacts of computing technologies. Emphasising problem-solving with programming, our pedagogical approach focuses on understanding algorithms, decomposing and analysing problems, and refining and evaluating programmes.

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What is taught in Computer Science GCSE?

  • Understand algorithms, their purpose, and functionality; develop skills in writing algorithms and truth tables.
  • Learn binary systems and data representation; grasp principles of data storage and compression techniques.
  • Explore characteristics of programming languages, and understand computer networks and security.
  • Develop programming skills in Python 3 and create code
  • Become aware of the ethical, legal, and ownership issues in computer science.
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GCSE Economics Tutoring

Greenhill Academics’ economics tutors specialise in delivering thorough coverage of every aspect of the GCSE Economics curriculum. Our approach is tailored to align with the unique specifications of each student’s exam board. Our tutors are adept at providing comprehensive support to students, and when necessary, involving parents in the educational process.

What will your Economics tutor teach you?

Greenhill Academics’ Economics tutors thoroughly cover essential topics in line with the GCSE Economics curriculum. Our instruction encompasses fundamental principles of Economic theory, market dynamics, business economics, government policies, and the global economy. Emphasising critical thinking and the application of economic concepts, our pedagogical approach focuses on understanding economic theories, analysing economic problems, and evaluating the impact of economic decisions.

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What is taught in Economics GCSE?

  • Understand microeconomics and business economics, including the economic problem, demand and supply dynamics, market equilibrium, and elasticity.
  • Understand production processes, productivity, division of labour, and gain insights into business costs, revenues, and profit in the context of business economics.
  • Explore macroeconomic objectives and government policies, delving into the relationships between these objectives and the corresponding policies.
  • Examine global economic concepts such as globalisation, international trade, and exchange rates, providing a comprehensive understanding of the global economy.
  • Analyse economic decisions, understand legal frameworks, and recognise ownership issues within the field of economics.
Russell has been providing secondary level maths lessons for my daughter over the summer. She has really enjoyed them and has engaged well, even when challenged. She always comes away from lessons feeling confident in her ability. The pace has been targeted to her and the online tools are easy to work with. She and I would recommend to anyone looking for group or 1:1 lessons.
Bilyana Shuman
4 months ago
Lucy is a very helpful and experienced Psychology tutor. She has helped me improve my exam techniques and better my understanding of Psychology topics.
Chau Vu
14 days ago
Excellent English GCSE tuition. Skilled tutor who quickly built knowledge and confidence. Friendly and encouraging. A very positive experience. Would recommend.
Katie Macdonald
21 day ago
Excellent tutors, high quality tuition and responsive admin. My son is not in school much due to health issues and the English and Maths tutors are giving him a chance of getting GCSEs. He always seems more confident after a lesson. I highly recommend Greenhill Academic Consulting!
Penny Joelson
1 month ago
Russell has been providing secondary level maths lessons for my daughter over the summer. She has really enjoyed them and has engaged well, even when challenged. She always comes away from lessons feeling confident in her ability. The pace has been targeted to her and the online tools are easy to work with. She and I would recommend to anyone looking for group or 1:1 lessons.
Samantha
5 months ago
I have had 4 sessions with Noah covering A-Level maths questions. They have been extremely useful at targeting my areas of weakness, which are mainly end of paper questions. Noah is thorough in explanations and make sure I understood exactly what the question is asking. We also covered how to generally approach questions to know how to best answer it. Would highly recommend as tutors!
Charlotte C
7 months ago
My daughter had had maths tutoring up to and through her GCSEs. Natasha has been brilliant- they work through complex problems together, identify learning areas and agree topics to cover in their sessions. It’s made a huge difference to my daughter’s confidence and calm approach in maths. Five stars!!!!
Helen Morgan
7 months ago
Russell has done wonders with my son in an incredibly short period of time. He’s gone from being anxious and feeling unready for his exam to confident and prepared. He’s now even considering A-level maths. I can’t recommend Russell enough.
Loretta Andrews
7 months ago
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We select the most well-suited tutors

After discussing your needs, we identify tutors who best match your requirements. Each one has been through our rigorous application process. We consider expertise, teaching style and availability to create a shortlist of matches, allowing you to choose based on their experience and background.
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Once you've selected your tutor, we arrange a trial on our interactive platform at a convenient time. Unlike other agencies, we guarantee tutor satisfaction with unlimited reassignments. You have access to us 24/7 through a WhatsApp group to ensure immediate assistance .
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Frequently Asked Questions

01. My child lacks confidence—how will tutoring help?

Many students struggle with confidence, especially if they’ve had a bad experience in school or feel overwhelmed by the subject. Our tutoring approach helps students build confidence by breaking down difficult topics, reinforcing understanding, and celebrating progress.

02. My child is already working hard—why are they still struggling?

Studying isn’t just about memorising facts; your child must learn how to apply knowledge to unfamiliar contexts, especially in exams. Many students put in hours of revision but struggle with exam technique, structuring answers, or understanding mark schemes. A tutor can help identify and address these specific challenges.

03. How do I know if the tutoring is working?

We track progress through regular assessments, exam-style questions, and feedback from both the student and tutor. You’ll receive updates on improvements, areas of focus, and strategies for further progress.

04. Which exam boards do you cover?

We tutor for AQA, OCR, Edexcel, WJEC and CIE exam boards. We also cover the International Baccalaureate (IB)

05. How do online tutoring sessions work?

We set up a learning space which is joined at the time of a session. In the learning space, students are on video call with our tutors and use an interactive whiteboard with resources. Parents and students are often surprised how easy it is!

06. How often should my child have tutoring sessions?

This depends on their current level and goals. Some students benefit from weekly sessions for consistent progress, while others may prefer more intensive lessons closer to exams. We can recommend a schedule based on your child’s needs.

07. What if my child has a busy schedule?

We offer flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend sessions, to fit around your child’s commitments. Tutoring is designed to be productive and efficient, so even one hour a week can make a significant difference when supported with independent study.

08. Is there a trial available?

Yes! We offer a paid trial so your child can meet the tutor and experience online tutoring before committing. We use the trial to make an assessment and demonstrate how we can help.

09. Why are Greenhill Academics tutors considered the best you can find?

We select tutors with exceptional academic backgrounds, proven experience in helping students reach their goals, and in-depth knowledge of exam board requirements.

10. How do I get started?

Getting started is easy! Simply contact us to book a quick consultation, and we’ll select a tutor from our team who is the best match for your child

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