Find the simplest IGCSE support route before you pay
You do not have to guess between marking, tutoring, planning, guided study, small group revision and one-to-one support. The safest first purchase depends on the evidence you already have, how clear the exam route is and how soon the next exam or mock will happen.
Free assessment
Best when you want a first recommendation before paying.
Start FreeDiagnostic review
Best when there is evidence, but you are not sure lessons are necessary.
Choose DiagnosticMock marking
Best when the student has completed a mock, past paper or timed paper.
Choose MarkingExam planning
Best when exam board, route, subject choice or private-candidate steps are unclear.
Choose PlanningGuided study
Best when the student can self-study but needs structure and parent-visible progress.
Choose Guided StudyOne-to-one tutoring
Best when the weak subject is clear and regular teaching is needed.
Choose TutoringSmall group revision
Best only when the student fits a real cohort by subject, level, exam board and timing.
Check Group FitChoose by the problem you can prove
The clearest route is usually the one that matches real evidence. If the evidence is weak, start smaller rather than buying a large lesson package too early.
| What you can show us | Best first step | Price | Why it fits | What to send first |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A completed mock, past paper or timed paper. | Mock marking | £45 / £79 | Real answers show lost marks, weak topics and exam technique issues. | Paper, answers, subject, exam board and any school feedback. |
| Recent school feedback or work sample, but no clear lesson plan yet. | Diagnostic review | £35 | A low-risk tutor judgement before deciding whether lessons are needed. | Work sample, current grade, target grade and main concern. |
| Unclear exam board, route, subject code, private-candidate plan or timeline. | Exam planning | £55 / £89 | Planning reduces the risk of buying the wrong lessons or using wrong materials. | School route, possible exam board, target session and questions. |
| The student can study independently, but does not follow a steady routine. | Guided study | £179 / £329 / £479 | It adds weekly structure, checks and parent updates without full weekly teaching. | Exam date, weekly study time, recent work and subject priorities. |
| One subject clearly needs regular explanation, practice and feedback. | One-to-one tutoring | £45 / £399 / £749 | Regular lessons make sense when the subject need and tutor fit are clear. | Subject, exam board, availability, target grade and recent evidence. |
| Student may fit a group with similar level, subject and exam timeline. | Small group revision | £89 / £129 | Group revision is cost-effective only when the cohort is academically suitable. | Subject, level, exam board, timezone and available times. |
Budget-first shortcuts
If you know your current budget, use this as a practical first decision. The point is to buy the smallest useful step, not the biggest package.
| Budget level | Sensible route | What you receive | When to move up |
|---|---|---|---|
| £0 | Free assessment | Initial route recommendation after the student profile is reviewed. | Move up if evidence needs tutor review or the route is unclear. |
| £35 | Diagnostic review | Written judgement on one subject profile and recent evidence. | Move up if the student needs marking, weekly structure or lessons. |
| £45 to £79 | Mock marking | Lost-mark patterns, topic priorities and revision recommendations. | Move up if feedback shows repeated gaps needing teaching. |
| £55 to £89 | Exam planning | Route summary and questions to confirm before buying support. | Move up once exam board, subject route and timeline are clear. |
| £179 to £479 | Guided study | Weekly plan, checkpoints, tutor-marked milestones and parent updates. | Move up if the student cannot learn the content without live teaching. |
| £399+ | One-to-one lesson package | Regular teaching, practice direction and progress review in one subject. | Extend only after progress and tutor fit are reviewed. |
Three routes to avoid too early
A trustworthy recommendation sometimes means slowing down before payment.
Large lesson package before evidence
If there is no mock, work sample, current level or exam timeline, a diagnostic or free assessment is usually a better first step than a large package.
Small group without a real fit
Small group revision does not mix students with very different levels, exam boards or timelines simply because it is cheaper.
Urgent sprint without a realistic focus
When an exam is very close, we need recent evidence before deciding what can still be improved responsibly.
Still not sure what to buy?
Start with the free assessment. If a paid step is useful, we will recommend the smallest route that fits the student evidence and timeline.
Match the student situation to a clear service
If the first step is still unclear, choose the closest student situation. Each route carries the service preference into the free assessment. Before payment, we still confirm subject, exam board, evidence, tutor or marker availability, timing and cancellation rules.
Free Assessment
Use this when you need a first recommendation before paying.
- Best when
- Subject, exam board, timeline or support type is not clear yet.
- Prepare
- Student year, subjects, exam date, current concern and any recent result.
Diagnostic Review
A low-risk tutor judgement before deciding whether lessons are needed.
- Best when
- There is school feedback, a topic test, writing sample or recent work.
- Prepare
- One subject, exam board if known, recent evidence and target grade.
Mock Marking
Turn a completed mock or past paper into mark-loss patterns and revision priorities.
- Best when
- The student has completed one or two papers and needs exam-board-aware feedback.
- Prepare
- Paper, answers, subject, exam board, time taken and school feedback if available.
Parent Review Call
A focused 30-minute parent discussion before approving the next spend.
- Best when
- Parents want to understand assessment, diagnostic or mock feedback before upgrading.
- Prepare
- Existing recommendation, mock feedback, diagnostic result or key questions.
Study Plan Setup
A practical 2 to 4 week plan before committing to guided study or tutoring.
- Best when
- The student can self-study but needs priorities, syllabus coverage and a realistic routine.
- Prepare
- Syllabus, exam date, weekly study time, weak topics and recent evidence.
One-to-One or Guided Support
Use this when the weak subject is clear and regular teaching or checkpoints are needed.
- Best when
- Subject priority, availability and likely support rhythm are already reasonably clear.
- Prepare
- Subject, exam board, availability, target grade, recent evidence and start date.
Submitting a service preference does not collect payment. If information is missing, delivery is not feasible, timing is unrealistic or a grade guarantee is expected, we explain the boundary before any payment step.