11 Plus Intensive Course

11 plus intensive course

Many parents have asked about the possibility of me organising an intensive 11 plus course this year.

After some contemplation I realised that an intensive course would be a brilliant idea because it enables students to learn both independently and with other students. Furthermore, it allows students to compare their progress with that of other students who'll be taking the same exams.

This year was the first year where I taught more group tuition lessons and I discovered quite quickly that group tuition is excellent because it enables students to learn from each other. For instance, I had two students who were both preparing for 11+ exams at very competitive private and grammar schools. I realised that where one student was weak, the other was strong and vice versa. It therefore made perfect sense to teach them simultaneously because it enabled them to identify their own strengths and observe how the other student approached certain questions.

The result of this particular group tuition was that both students were offered places at the schools they'd applied for. One was offered a very generous scholarship for one of the best private schools in London. Without having studied together I doubt both students would have done as well as they did.

This experience really opened by eyes to the benefits of group tuition and intensive courses and now I'm a huge advocate of them.

If your child is preparing for the 11+ exams, I highly recommend considering enrolling them in an intensive or group course like the one I'm holding. My course starts on the 19th of August and parents have the option of having their child partake in either one or two weeks of the course. I strongly recommend two weeks because we'll be thoroughly preparing the children for the exams and we'll teach them more or less everything they need to know about them.

For more information on the 11+ intensive courseclick here. Places are limited and from the looks of it, spaces will probably be sold out very quickly. I therefore recommend booking your child's place now.

After booking, I'll send you a confirmation email as well as further details about the course such as information on the venue and location etc.

Homeschooling 101: The Benefits of Online Tutoring

Considering the number of assignments students need to take care of during a term, it sometimes becomes quite important for them to seek a professional's assistance who would teach them a bit about time management and help them understand different concepts. That's when most students consider making use of online tutoring services.

Sometimes, students choose tutoring services on their own; on other occasions, parents take this responsibility to ensure that their kids don't have to struggle with a particular area of learning. Whatever the case, it is a fact that online tutoring offers numerous benefits that play a big role in improving students' learning abilities. Here is a bit more about different benefits associated with online tutoring.

• Live Interaction is probably the most impressive benefit associated with online tutoring. Many people have always been against of 'distance learning' models because they believe that it keeps students from enjoying the benefits that are associated with face-to-face interaction. Considering the use of modern technologies in online tutoring, it has become possible for tutors to interact with each student. Not only can tutors interact with students, but students can also communicate and share ideas with other students. Moreover, the use of video and voice conferencing software has made it easier and quicker to communicate with tutors.

• Online tutoring is often more beneficial as compared to traditional tutoring because students have easy access to a large variety of resources. Students can interact with each others using multimedia resources, and, at the same time, they can make use of the wealth of informative and educational materials available online.

• You don't have to go through a lot of hassle to find a qualified tutor for yourself. Even parents can conduct a simple search online and shortlist a few tutors. Here, it becomes easier to find a specialist who could teach a particular subject with authority. This is usually quite difficult when you have to go out and hire a tutor to come to your house for regular visits.

• Online tutoring is available in different forms, and anyone can use them as per their needs and budget constraint. For instance, some students are good in math or English, but they sometimes need help to understand a particular topic. It means they don't need regular tutoring, but they simply need a professional to help them learn a few important concepts. That's where you can go online and hire a tutor for a couple of hours or sessions. You don't have to continue with tutoring once you have completely understood a topic.

• Yet another impressive benefit of online tutoring is that different service providers have tutors available 24/7 – they are qualified but are from different countries, so someone is always there to help. What it means is that students don't have to work as per a tutor's schedule, but they can start a tutoring session whenever they are free in the day. Similarly, some students are comfortable studying at night, but they cannot enjoy this luxury in traditional tutoring model – online tutoring is just what doctor ordered for them.

• The biggest benefit of online tutoring is that though you will have qualified tutors to learn from, you will be able to study without having to leave your home, or the comfort of familiar surroundings. For some students, it's difficult to study when they leave their study room or go to a new location. It is a fact that your learning abilities improve when you are comfortable and your mind is at ease, which is why it sometimes become difficult to study in unfamiliar surroundings. This will not be a problem with online tutoring. You can study from exactly where you are, and a tutor will deliver lectures online.

There is absolutely no doubt about the fact that online tutoring enjoys a growing record of facilitating long-lasting learning with a number of interesting benefits – both logistical and educational – over traditional tutoring and face-to-face education. The only thing you need to bear in mind is that these benefits of online tutoring will come your way if you take your time and conduct some research before selecting a service provider. Make sure you opt for an experienced company where they have qualified tutors for one-to-one assistance.

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