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As written by Maxine E, a fully qualified UK teacher, and private tutor offering academic support and mentorship in English, Art and Study Skills. Maxine has taught in both Primary and Secondary schools in

Over the years, the IB has given rise to many myths and misconceptions. If you have ever wondered how to guide your child to avoid the most common pitfalls, then please continue reading! This

As written by Sarah K (BA, MA Harvard), a USA College Counsellor As a US college advisor for Bespoke Tuition now based in London, Sarah enjoys learning about students’  interests and

(and keep brains stimulated over the holidays or lockdown!) A love of learning, sense of resourcefulness and pursuit of creativity are some of the greatest gifts we can pass  on

Striking the balance between motivating your child to have ambition, take responsibility for their learning and their futures against putting too much pressure on so as to fuel their anxiety and negatively impact

Key Revision Strategies, Tips & Tools to give yourself the edge in assessments or exams… Regardless of lockdowns and exam shake-ups, at regular points in a student’s life, revision skills will play a fundamental

As written by Charlotte J, PGCE, MA (First) I enrolled in a PGCE (post-graduate certificate in education) at The Institute of Education to teach English in secondary schools in 2013,

Particularly after the long summer holidays, that ‘back to school’ feeling can be felt very heavily by many students and can negatively impact their whole attitude and approach to their studies in the first

5 Tips for both Parents and Tutors The first moments for any new tutoring assignment can be a nervy affair, for both parent and tutor, and more importantly the tutee!

In an education system that focuses on the basics of reading and writing and rote learning, a dyslexic student’s strengths and abilities can often be suppressed and self-esteem lowered. But if that student can

How to book a tutor… for the right reasons In light of the media preying on a ‘dark side’ of the tutoring industry and highlighting the impact to the mental health of over-tutored pupils,

What you need to know about the psycho-educational assessment and what you don’t, according to child development psychologist Adele Monsef I accept, begrudgingly, that we exist in an exam driven culture and while A*s

By Georgina Walton, Oxford University graduate and Tutor of Bespoke Tuition Should I take the IB? This is a question that I deliberated over for months before going into Sixth

First-hand insight from a tutor assigned in Hong Kong by Bespoke Tuition, supporting students with home tuition on an hourly basis at family homes Tutored since: 2008 Tutored wide age range from

First-hand insight from a Cambridge graduate and experienced tutor Admissions to STEM based subjects at Oxbridge are undoubtedly competitive. Added to the high academic barrier to entry, is the perceived

A post-Covid remedy to 2020’s education misadventure? “The pessimist complains about the wind. The optimist expects it to change. The realist adjusts the sails.“ WILLIAM ARTHUR WARD With travel off-limits

Ever Tried? Ever Failed? No Matter. Try Again. Fail Again. Fail Better. With so much time spent learning from home and particularly with the dramatic shift towards online learning, never has it

With online tutoring continuing to surge in popularity (or necessity), how does it actually compare to in-person tutoring; does it suit every student and how does it work? Over the

The beauty of homeschooling is its flexibility and focus on the individual. Private Tutor of Bespoke Tuition, Eliza, homeschools two primary-aged children in India The global pandemic has impacted the