Clear IGCSE service deliverables before you pay
Before a family pays, the service is explained clearly: what is reviewed, what the student receives, what parents can expect, how long it usually takes, and what is not included. Families can compare options without needing a sales call first.
Written scope
The service name, subject, exam board, price, timing and included work are confirmed before payment.
Evidence-led advice
Recommendations work best when they are based on a mock, writing sample, topic test or clear student profile.
Parent-readable output
Feedback helps parents understand the issue, the next step and whether a larger package is sensible.
Clear boundaries
We do not guarantee grades, provide official predictions, register exams or replace a full school programme.
Compare deliverables by service
The right first paid step depends on whether the student needs judgement, marking, planning, weekly structure or live teaching.
| Service | Typical price | What you receive | Typical timing | Not included |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free assessment | £0 | A human review of the submitted profile and a suggested next step. | Usually within 24 hours; faster where urgent and complete. | Detailed marking, live lesson, full written plan or guaranteed tutor availability. |
| Diagnostic review | £35 | One-subject evidence review with a written recommendation on the main issue and next step. | Usually 2 to 3 working days after suitable evidence is received. | Full paper marking, live teaching, official predicted grade or ongoing plan management. |
| Mock marking | £45 one paper; £79 two same-subject papers | Mark-scheme-aware feedback, mark-loss patterns, priority errors and revision actions. | Confirmed after paper type, exam board and file quality are checked. | Course teaching, guaranteed grade outcome, official moderation or exam entry. |
| Exam planning | £55 one route; £89 multi-subject or private-candidate route | Route clarification, subject/exam-board questions, timeline priorities and next-step options. | Usually after exam board, subject code and exam session details are provided. | Official exam registration, exam-centre booking or confirmation of official deadlines. |
| Guided study | £179 / £329 / £479 | Weekly task structure, selected tutor-marked milestones and parent progress summaries. | Starts after setup review and evidence check. | Not provided: full online school enrolment, daily live teaching, unlimited marking or replacement for one-to-one tutoring. |
| One-to-one tutoring | From £45 single lesson; £399+ package | Live online lessons, practice direction and feedback according to the confirmed package. | Starts after tutor fit, timezone and scope are confirmed. | Guaranteed grade, official assessment, unlimited homework completion or private payments to tutors. |
| Small group revision | From £89 | Scheduled revision sessions for students with similar subject, level, exam board and timing. | Only when a suitable cohort and timetable exist. | Individual tutoring, personalised full marking or guaranteed group availability. |
What good feedback should help you decide
Useful feedback is not just a list of comments. It makes the family’s next decision easier.
What is the real issue?
Knowledge gap, weak method, timing, answer structure, exam-board mismatch or lack of weekly routine.
What should the student do next?
A small, concrete next step such as marking, a planning call, guided study or targeted lessons.
What should parents avoid?
Paying for a large package before evidence, route and availability are clear.
What changes the recommendation
The same subject can need different support depending on evidence, exam timing and student independence.
| Student situation | Usually useful first step | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Completed mock or past paper is available. | Mock marking or diagnostic review. | The tutor can identify real mark loss instead of guessing from a description. |
| Exam board or private-candidate route is unclear. | Exam planning. | Lessons can be wasted if the syllabus, paper route or exam session is wrong. |
| Student can self-study but does not keep rhythm. | Guided study. | Weekly tasks and checkpoints may solve the main problem without immediate live lessons. |
| One subject is clearly weak. | One-to-one tutoring or diagnostic first. | Regular teaching is useful when the student needs explanation and guided practice. |
| Several subjects are weak and budget is limited. | Planning or budget prioritisation. | The first step ranks subjects instead of spreading money too thinly. |
Before payment, check these five points
A clear booking leaves the family clear on scope and expectations.
- Which subject, exam board, route and exam session the service is based on.
- Which service is being bought and what exactly is included.
- Who is involved: tutor, marker, planning reviewer or guided-study checker.
- When the work starts, when feedback is expected and what the student must provide.
- Cancellation, refund, privacy and communication boundaries.
Ready to choose the smallest useful next step?
Start with the free assessment if the route is unclear. If you already know the service you want, include the subject, exam board, evidence and timing so we can confirm feasibility before payment.
Know what each useful paid step produces
These are example formats, not invented case results. They show the type of evidence, judgement and next action you can expect before choosing larger support.
Mock marking report
Shows mark-loss patterns, exam-board comments, repeated errors and the next practice priorities. It is educational feedback, not an official grade.
Diagnostic review summary
Uses a sample, mock or school feedback to judge whether the student needs lessons, marking, planning, guided study or more evidence.
Study plan outline
Turns syllabus points, weak topics and available time into weekly priorities, tasks, upload points and review checkpoints.
Parent progress note
Explains what was reviewed, what improved, what is still at risk and what to do before the next checkpoint.
Delivery scope to understand before payment
| Paid step | Usually includes | Not included | What it helps decide |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic Review £35 | One-subject evidence review, written academic judgement, likely cause of the problem and a recommended next step. | Full course teaching, unlimited marking, official exam advice or a promised grade outcome. | Whether lessons, mock marking, exam planning, guided study or more evidence should come next. |
| Mock Marking £45/£79 | Review of one paper or two papers in the same subject, mark-loss pattern, priority errors and next practice actions. | An official grade, full reteaching of the syllabus, unlimited resubmission or exam-centre confirmation. | Which topics, question types or exam routines should be fixed before the next paper or lessons. |
| Exam Planning £55/£89 | Route questions, exam-board or paper-route checks, subject priority order, timeline risks and questions to confirm officially. | Exam entry, centre booking, school decisions, official deadline guarantees or acting as the exam board. | Whether the family should confirm route details before buying tutoring, marking or revision support. |
| Study Plan £59 / Guided Study from £179 | Task rhythm, weekly priorities, upload or checkpoint structure and parent-visible review points. | Daily teaching, a complete online school, unlimited correction or guaranteed independent-study compliance. | Whether the student mainly needs accountability, live teaching, marking feedback or a lighter plan. |
| One-to-one package from £399 | Tutor-matched lessons, teaching sequence, practice direction, homework expectation and early feedback point. | Guaranteed grade improvement, official registration, unlimited lessons or private side payment with tutors. | Whether the tutor fit, lesson rhythm and student effort justify continuing or adjusting support. |
| Small Group Revision from £89 | Focused sessions when subject, level, exam board, timing and goals are close enough across students. | A guaranteed group place, one-to-one personalisation or a group that ignores cohort fit. | Whether a group is responsible, or whether one-to-one, marking or guided study is safer. |