Frequently Asked Questions
Below are a list of Questions Excel Tuition Services are frequently asked. If you are unable to find the answer to one of your questions, please contact us.
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What subjects does Excel Tuition Services specialise in?
Excel Tuition Services cover a variety of subjects including; Reading, Writing, Spelling and Maths11+ Entrance Exam for students aged 5 - 10. We also over tutoring for students aged 11 - 16 for Key Stage 3 SATs Results and GCSE Science. For students older than 16 we offer extra tutoring towards A Level Biology.
Do Excel Tuition Services offer Assessments ?
All students will undertake a free initial assessment that will identify academic strengths and weaknesses and determine which programme of study a student would most benefit from. Their preferred ‘learning styles’ will be established during this assessment and a report of all findings discussed with students and their parents.
Here at Excel Tuition we believe that the early identification of problems is the quickest route to improvement. We therefore carry out a more in-depth assessment for those parents who want an independent assessment of their child’s educational ability. These assessments will measure intelligence, reading, spelling writing and mathematics against children of a similar age. Our findings will be presented comprehensively in a confidential report.
Does Excel Tuition Services provide books, stationary and other equipment?
Students will be supplied with all the stationary, worksheets and educational resources that are used in each study session. However, tutors may on occasions recommend that a particular textbook, DVD or educational game be purchased for additional work at home. These can be purchased directly from Excel Tuition Services if required.
Will my child be set additional homework?
Students will be set a homework task after every study session, which will be recorded in a students planner. Parents are asked to encourage their son or daughter to complete any set tasks to ensure they achieve their full potential.
Do Excel Tuition Services offer guidance on selecting the correct school for my child?
Excel Tuition Services hold the latest copies of prospectuses and details of Open Days for all local Grammar and Independent Schools. These can be loaned to parents and informal advice given on the Primary Transfer and Secondary Schools Admission process.
What are the benefits of group tuition as opposed to 1-1?
It is proven that small group work provides a more stimulating and socially supportive environment in which like minded children benifit from sharing and supporting each other.
How many lessons do I need?
It is difficult to generalise. You will definately see progress after a few lessons but continued progress can only be guaranteed with continued tuition. A minimum of 2 terms is recommended.
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