The Science Common Entrance exam (CES) is used by top schools in London to enhance their selection process. As demand for places in good schools continues to outstrip supply, getting the right help can make all the difference.
Passing the exam can put lots of pressure on your child, and Tavistock tutors is here to help.
Our tutors are incredibly experienced with the specification, and the knowledge required to excel in the CES. Our handpicked tutors are passionate about your child’s success and will provide them with the necessary skills to thrive.
“I aim to make learning fun whilst also ensuring fast and effective progress. I ensure that I get to know my students' ways of learning as soon as possible in order to tailor my tutoring style to their individual needs. I hope to be able to offer a way of learning different but utterly beneficial to the current exam syllabuses...
My tutor sessions revolve around the student's needs and requirements from the outset, by finding out what the student feels they most need to cover during that session. I encourage the student to do the majority of talking, and create an atmosphere in which they feel comfortable asking questions at any point. More often than not, the student - through...
Top grades are prerequisites for applications to medical school and scientific courses at university. To that end, I will quickly identify and remedy any weaknesses in your understanding and application of the syllabus. I place a heavy emphasis on the use of past papers as there is no substitute for practice! I have the highest expectations of both myself and...
I aim to teach students the core fundamentals of the subject first, from there I feel my students understand problems regardless of the way they are presented or phrased. Closer to the exam period, when the revision is more problem solving based I encourage my students to tackle problems on their own whilst guiding them, and helping them think from...
My teaching style is very versatile and tailored to the individual. I have worked with many students and am naturally quite intuitive so I tend to take a holistic approach with my tutees. I would describe myself as a creative scientist who enjoys thinking outside of the box and bringing innovative ideas to my tutorial sessions. I encourage students to...
I have an informal but focused approach, finding the best way for the student to understand the theory and apply it to questions. The best way to improve is through practice, and all lessons have a heavy emphasis on exercises, with particular use of past exam papers. I believe it is important to encourage confidence and a systematic thoroughness, but...
We spend time carefully finding and interviewing tutors so that you can get the perfect match quickly and easily. However, if you are not 100% satisfied with your tutor, we will find a replacement for free.