Last-mile GCSE prep that actually moves the needle.
Whether you have 12 weeks or four, our GCSE crash courses are built around what scores: the spec, the mark scheme, and the questions students actually struggle with. Compressed, focused, and designed to leave students confident — not exhausted.
1, 2 or 3-month plans
Pick the programme that fits your timeline — we'll be honest about what's realistic.
Subject specialists
Different tutors for different subjects — no generalist trying to cover Chemistry and English in the same hour.
Mock-paper engine
Two full mocks per subject across the programme, marked to spec.
Exam technique focus
Command words, mark scheme phrasing, time allocation, and managing the easy marks.
Stress management
Built-in resilience and revision-skills coaching — not just content.
Home practice plan
Daily 20–40 minute self-study sheets that reinforce, not exhaust.
What we offer
Programme options
- ⚡
1-month sprint
8–10 sessions per subject. Best for students with solid foundations who need polish, technique and final-stretch confidence.
- 🔥
2-month focused
12–16 sessions per subject. Time to fix the biggest weak topics, drill exam technique and run two full mocks.
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3-month comprehensive
20–24 sessions per subject. Full re-teach where needed, technique embedding, and three rounds of mocks.
Coverage
Subjects on crash courses
- English Language
- English Literature
- Maths
- Combined Science
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Physics
- History
- Geography
- Religious Studies
- French
- German
- Spanish
- Computer Science
- Business Studies
- Art
- Music
How it works
Our process
- 1
Diagnostic call
We assess time-to-exam, current grades, target grades and confidence — and recommend the right programme length.
- 2
Plan & timetable
A subject-by-subject plan, weekly schedule, and clear list of what we're covering and when.
- 3
Intensive lessons
Twice-weekly per subject for shorter programmes; weekly for longer plans. Mocks scheduled in advance.
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Exam-week support
Last-day check-ins and on-call texting access to your tutor in the run-up to each paper.
FAQs
Common questions
How late is too late to start?
Honestly, four weeks is the minimum we'd recommend — and for some subjects (maths, sciences, MFL) we'd push back if a student hasn't built the foundation. We'll tell you the truth on the diagnostic call.
Can we crash multiple subjects at once?
Yes, but with limits. Two intensive subjects is comfortable; three is the maximum we'd recommend without burnout. We're happy to plan a multi-subject programme that staggers intensity.
How do you handle missed lessons?
Crash courses are tight — we ask families to commit to the schedule. If a session is genuinely lost we'll work to reschedule, but content density doesn't leave much room for cancellations.
Ready to talk?
Tell us about your school, your child, or your career — we'll come back the same working day.
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