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The 7 Benefits of Hiring a Qualified Teacher as Tutor

Choosing a tutor can be a very personal and highly-involved process. Parents are overwhelmed with choices, ranging from teachers that tutor part-time, full-time tutors, and even university students looking to earn some much-needed cash. In this article, Carl lists 7 reasons why choosing a qualified teacher is the best option to help your child.

Carl October, 2016

Why should I study English literature?

If you decide to study English literature beyond GCSE, it is important that you ask yourself "why" and justify your choice. Whether you are a bookworm wanting to pursue your love of literature, or see the subject as a way to develop your communication skills, there really is no right answer.

Owl Tutors October, 2016

8 ways to ace Physics!

Physics can be a particularly difficult subject to master. To get that top grade, organisation and reading around the topic are key. Most importantly, never be afraid to ask for help - the only stupid question is the one you didn't ask!

Nick October, 2016

8 ways to ace your IB Business Management

If you're studying IB Business Management and aiming for top grades, the key is to think like a business leader: question decisions, find solutions to business problems and get your head around the figures. In this blog, Dan sets out 8 top tips that will set you on your way to achieving a 7 in your IB Business Management.

Dan September, 2016

Medimatters – IB Business Case Study Nov 2016

Summary:

People: Six former IB students in their mid 20s.
Product: An app that uses the smartphone to help identify insect bites. If they are dangerous, then it would send a message to right healthcare professional.

Dan September, 2016 2 Comments

How to get an A Star in A-Level Maths

To paraphrase an old joke, “you gotta practice”. There are no shortcuts to getting an A-Star in any subject, and this article doesn't offer any. Rather, the intention is to share some things I’ve learnt in my time tutoring A-Level Maths. The only way to the top grades is hard work, and this will need to be started well before exam season.

Mike September, 2016 9 Comments

Economics IA Articles for the IB 2016-2017

Finding a suitable newspaper article can be tricky and often you might not know if it is suitable for your Econ IA portfolio. The following links below are recently selected IA Newspaper articles, approved by an IB Econ teacher and ready for your use:

Jenny September, 2016 2 Comments

How to ace IB English Paper 2: 6 top tips

IB English Paper 2 is all about showing your understanding of literature within a context. In this blog, Sobia sets out the 6 key things you should focus on as you prepare for the exam and pave the way to top marks.

Sobia August, 2016

Planning a UCAS Personal Statement

Starting to think about your UCAS application? Lawrence shares his wisdom on how to write a personal statement that is coherent and showcases your talents and achievements. The key is in the planning.