Resources
Guides for parents and learners
Researched, plain-English guides on school subjects and exams, study habits, helping at home, choosing a tutor and Quran learning.
- Curricula & exams7 min read AP Calculus AB vs BC (and where AP Precalculus fits) AP Calculus AB or BC, and where AP Precalculus fits: what each course covers, the May 2027 exam format, the AB subscore, and how to choose the right path. Read the guide
- Curricula & exams6 min read AP or IB: how to choose a study path when your school offers both For families at schools offering both AP and the IB Diploma: how each is structured and scored, what changes in 2027, and questions to help you decide. Read the guide
- Quran learning6 min read Choosing online Quran classes for kids: a checklist for parents A guardian checklist for online Quran classes: is your child ready, building a routine, when to sit in, choosing a teacher and online safety norms to expect. Read the guide
- Curricula & exams7 min read Digital SAT maths: how it works and how to prepare How the digital SAT Math section works: two adaptive modules, 44 questions in 70 minutes, the four content areas, the built-in calculator and a prep plan. Read the guide
- Study skills7 min read Exam stress and revision routines that work for teenagers How teenagers can manage exam stress with revision routines that work: sleep, spaced practice, realistic timetables, and how parents can help without pressure. Read the guide
- Curricula & exams7 min read The jump from GCSE to A Level maths and physics: what changes and how to prepare Why the step from GCSE to A Level maths and physics feels so big, what changes in content and exams, and a summer bridging plan to start Year 12 confidently. Read the guide
- Curricula & exams7 min read GCSE maths revision plan: term by term, for Foundation and Higher A term-by-term GCSE maths revision plan for Years 10 and 11, with separate priorities for Foundation and Higher tier, past-paper timing and formulae sheets. Read the guide
- Curricula & exams6 min read GCSE, IGCSE or IB: a guide for families choosing or switching How GCSE, IGCSE and the IB differ in grading, structure and assessment, with practical advice for families choosing a school or moving between systems. Read the guide
- Helping at home7 min read How to help your child with maths at home, age by age Practical, age-by-age ways to support maths at home, from counting games for toddlers to revision for teens, even if you feel unsure about maths yourself. Read the guide
- Choosing a tutor7 min read How to choose an online tutor: a practical guide A practical guide for parents and adult learners in any subject: define the real problem, check curriculum fit, judge a trial lesson and spot red flags early. Read the guide
- Study skills6 min read How to study science effectively: methods with good evidence behind them Evidence-informed study methods for physics, chemistry and biology: retrieval practice, spacing, interleaving, worked examples and dual coding, with examples. Read the guide
- Study skills7 min read How to write better English essays: a guide for secondary students A step-by-step guide to secondary English essays: reading the question, building an argument, analysing quotations, planning in exams and improving drafts. Read the guide
- Curricula & exams7 min read IB Maths AA vs AI: how to choose the right course and level IB maths AA or AI, at SL or HL? How the two courses differ, how they are assessed, what changes from 2027 and how to choose with university plans in mind. Read the guide
- Choosing a tutor7 min read Is online tutoring effective? What research says about one-to-one tuition What research says about one-to-one and online tutoring: average effects, why results vary, what features make tutoring work and questions to ask any provider. Read the guide
- Choosing a tutor6 min read Questions to ask before a free trial lesson (and what to watch for) What to ask before a free trial lesson, what to watch for during it and how to give useful feedback afterwards. For parents and adult learners alike. Read the guide
- Choosing a tutor7 min read Signs your child might need a tutor (and when they don’t) Eight signs a tutor could help your child, the times extra lessons are not the answer, and what to try first. Plus what research says about one-to-one support. Read the guide
- Quran learning6 min read Tajweed for beginners: what it is and where to start A gentle introduction to Tajweed: what it is, why it matters, which rules to learn first, how one-to-one online lessons teach it and the mistakes to avoid. Read the guide
- Quran learning5 min read Tajweed vs Nazra: what's the difference, and where should you start? Nazra means reading the Quran from the text; Tajweed is the set of rules for reciting it correctly. How they relate, and which to start with for your level. Read the guide