Tutorials
One-to-one tutorials with expert tutors.
One-to-one tutorials are an ideal way to address individual academic needs, explore particular topics in depth, or go beyond the curriculum and look ahead to university studies.
Tutorials: Meetings of Minds
At Academeum, excellence is cultivated through a highly personalized approach. Our one-to-one tutorials help each student excel because they are built around their unique individual needs, capabilities and interests.
Through these sessions, students develop meaningful relationships with expert tutors. Our aim goes beyond just imparting knowledge; we inspire genuine passion for subjects and provide the support students need to become independent, self-driven learners.
Tutorials are highly flexible, with the frequency and length of sessions customized to fit each student's schedule. This adaptability ensures that students receive the precisely the support they need to achieve their academic goals.
We provide two primary tutorial types: academic subject tutorials and general mentoring. Academic tutorials explore specific subjects in depth, while mentoring supports overall academic development and personal wellbeing, guiding students through the broader landscape of their educational journey.
Each tutorial is designed to fit individual needs and interests, offering breadth and depth as required. The tutorial system we’ve created is designed to promote a love of learning and equip students for the challenges they will encounter in their current studies, higher education, and beyond. With our expert support, students develop the skills and confidence to navigate challenges and reach their full potential.
Our tutorials can be integrated with Academeum’s other programs, including A Level courses, or provided as standalone support for students studying in other settings.
Mentoring
Academic success goes hand-in-hand with holistic support and guidance. Mentoring is designed to provide personalized, comprehensive support, addressing both academic and personal development.
Our dedicated mentors understand the intricate relationship between academic challenges, motivation, and personal wellbeing. They offer guidance on a wide range of topics, from study skills and time management to university applications and career choices.
Through regular check-ins and one-to-one sessions, a student’s personal tutor becomes a trusted advisor, offering tailored support and creating a safe space for exchanging feedback.
Mentoring at Academeum helps students tackle challenges, develop metacognitive skills, and build confidence. A focus on student wellbeing and a balanced approach to education are essential components of long-term success, and these are key tenets of our mentoring philosophy. Our mentors assist students in developing a productive mindset, cultivating resilience, and enhancing self-awareness.
Tutors work closely with students to set realistic goals, monitor progress, and adapt strategies as needed. They offer valuable insights into balancing academic commitments with extracurricular activities, ensuring students enjoy a well-rounded and fulfilling educational experience, becoming increasingly independent and self-sufficient as they progress.
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Academic Tutorials
Inspired by the tutorial systems of Oxford and Cambridge, our one-to-one academic tutorials offer focused, personalized learning experiences in a wide range of subjects, tailored to each student’s needs and interests. Whether they are new to a subject or already pursuing it at a high level, tutorials are calibrated to the appropriate level, providing breadth and depth as required.
Breadth
Academic tutorials cover a wide array of subjects, providing a broad and enriching educational experience. Students may go deeper into their current studies or explore topics beyond the curriculum, looking ahead to university.
The choice of topics is virtually unlimited: world history, music theory, logic, international politics, creative writing, astronomy, astrophysics, art, neuroscience, philosophy, and more. Tutorials could cover the novels of a particular writer, facilitate conversations in different languages, or teach skills such as coding, public speaking, and creative writing. They’re also ideal for preparing for particular entrance tests, interviews and exams.
Tutorials don’t have to focus on esoteric subjects or pushing academic boundaries. Sometimes students simply need to work on the fundamentals and strengthen foundational knowledge. This might involve reviewing material from their current courses more slowly, filling gaps in learning, addressing misunderstandings, practicing exam techniques, or working through past papers.
We also organize tutorials for particular academic needs, such as English tuition for non-native speakers.
Depth
In our tutorials, students can explore subjects in far greater depth than is possible in traditional classroom settings. This format encourages curiosity, rigorous discussion, and the development of strong academic interests, offering excellent preparation for the challenges of university study.
Students usually prepare work in advance, which serves as the basis for discussions with their tutors. Academeum's expert tutors provide feedback, challenge students to think critically, and help them develop intellectual self-confidence.
Tutors guide students to ask probing questions and rigorously examine perspectives to promote deeper understanding. Through this process, students not only enhance their knowledge but also improve their communication skills, learning to express their thoughts and ideas with increasing clarity and conviction.
Why One-to-one Tuition Works
One-on-one tuition is a highly effective educational method, offering personalized attention that surpasses what is possible in typical classroom settings.
Research shows that students taught individually can outperform their peers by two standard deviations, placing them ahead of 95% of students.
The one-to-one format promotes dialogue and encourages students to become active participants in their learning. This engagement helps students rephrase concepts and develop their own mental models, leading to deeper understanding and retention. This approach builds knowledge, going beyond mere rote memorization by encouraging students to analyze, discuss, and critically engage with the material.
One-to-one tuition fosters meaningful relationships between tutor and student, boosting student confidence and stimulating their motivation and interest in the subject. This dynamic ensures that attention, respect, and trust flow in both directions.
By praising effort and focus, setting clear standards and expectations, and modeling effective learning behaviors and attitudes, tutors create a motivating and encouraging environment.
Our tutors are passionate about their subjects, making learning engaging and relevant. Their enthusiasm inspires a love of learning and underscores the importance of the knowledge and skills being taught. Belief in students' abilities enhances their motivation and confidence, significantly impacting their achievements.
Immediate, personalized feedback is a key aspect of one-to-one learning. Tutors provide meaningful and actionable feedback at exactly the right moment, ensuring students comprehend and apply new material effectively.
Flexibility and responsiveness to individual student needs, along with a commitment to continuously refining teaching practices, are hallmarks of one-to-one teaching. Tutors can evaluate the impact of their instruction and adjust strategies based on the student's progress and feedback, ensuring the learning process is both effective and enjoyable.
Academeum’s Tutors
With extensive experience in one-to-one teaching, Academeum’s tutors expertly guide discussions, provide valuable academic insights, and deliver insightful feedback.
Our tutors are exceptionally qualified, passionately dedicated to their subjects, and committed to the vocation of teaching. They employ evidence-based teaching methods and use structured, systematic approaches to promote active engagement.
All our tutors are educational professionals, carefully vetted by us and selected for their outstanding teaching abilities, a proven track record of student success, and the ability to inspire. Many lead Academeum's A Level seminars or Beyond classes, while some focus exclusively on one-on-one teaching. Regardless of the teaching format, all our tutors are dedicated to delivering unparalleled educational experiences and ensuring each student's unique needs are met with the utmost precision and care.
We match tutors and students based on shared interests, the tutor's subject expertise and tutor availability. There is exceptionally high demand for our tutors’ time, so we recommend you contact us well in advance to ensure we are able to find a match with sufficient availability.
Discover more about our exceptional tutors and find out abut some of the subjects on offer by following the link.
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Structure
Our tutorials are fully customizable in length, frequency, timing, duration, and content to maximize their effectiveness.
While weekly or bi-weekly sessions lasting 60 to 90 minutes often yield the best results, we personalize every aspect of our tutorials to suit individual needs and circumstances. Regular, highly-focused sessions allow for deep learning and long-term retention, but sometimes a student only needs an hour or two to cover a specific area where they need expert guidance.
From the outset, we establish clear, achievable goals to define the scope of the tutorial program. These goals are continually reviewed and adapted as needed to ensure optimal progress, with regular updates provided to parents through our feedback mechanisms.
Often, an initial lesson provides clarity about a student’s needs. Contact us, and we will organize a session to help determine the optimal approach.
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Fees
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Fees vary, dependent upon the subject and tutor. Contact us for details.
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Contact Us
Every student's journey is unique. To discuss a program of tuition, or for more information about Academeum's Tutorials or any other aspect of our courses, please feel free to get in touch. We are here to support you every step of the way. You can also book an initial consultation with us to discuss how we can help your child reach their educational goals.
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