Science tutoring for school
Personal Science tuition for CAPS, IEB and Cambridge students, from primary school to matric and A Level. A tutor works at your child’s pace, while an Education Consultant plans the programme and keeps your family informed.
Time to work out why
A lesson may make sense at school, yet the homework is hard to do alone. Your child might remember the word evaporation but struggle to explain what is happening, or understand an experiment without knowing how to record its results. We use recent work and an assessment to find out what needs attention.
One-on-one lessons give them time to ask questions and work through an idea in smaller steps. We use examples, diagrams and practice questions suited to their stage, then ask them to explain the idea in their own words. That helps the tutor see what has made sense and what still needs work.
Science at your child’s stage
Grades 4 to 6
Natural Sciences and Technology introduces children to living things, materials, energy and the world around them. We help with the language of the subject, describing observations, reading simple diagrams and answering questions about the work being done at school.
Grades 7 to 9
Natural Sciences brings more detail, scientific explanations and calculations. Lessons can connect ideas in biology, chemistry and physics while building careful habits with measurements, units, graphs and written answers.
Grade 10 to matric
Physical Sciences brings Physics and Chemistry together in the CAPS and IEB school course. We help with understanding the concepts, working through calculations and explaining answers, with focused revision and practice for tests and matric exams.
Cambridge Science tuition
We help Cambridge Primary and Lower Secondary students with their schoolwork and Checkpoint preparation. Lessons give your child time to explain ideas, make sense of results and practise answering unfamiliar questions.
At IGCSE, we tutor Combined Science, Co-ordinated Sciences and the separate Biology, Chemistry and Physics courses. We also offer tuition in the individual sciences at AS and A Level. The work follows your child’s syllabus, with practice using the relevant questions and papers.
Explaining, investigating and calculating
Science asks children to describe what they see and explain why it happens. We work on the difference between an observation and an explanation, how to use a diagram and how to choose the detail a question needs. New terms are easier to use when your child understands the idea behind them.
For investigation work, we discuss what is being tested, what should stay the same and how results can be recorded. A table or graph becomes something to read and think about. In calculations, the tutor checks that your child understands the quantities, chooses a suitable method and keeps track of the units.
Preparing for tests and exams
We revisit the topics that need attention and use short questions to check understanding. As a test or exam approaches, lessons can include practice with relevant papers, followed by a review of where answers need more care or detail. For matric students, this includes working accurately under time pressure.
Science can mean different subjects at school. Tell us whether your child takes Physical Sciences, Life Sciences or a separate Biology, Chemistry or Physics course. Include the subject, syllabus and exam dates in your enquiry so we can plan the tuition around the work they need.
Our approach
Assess
First, we assess the student to identify gaps in the fundamentals (what content don’t they know?) and common error types (how are they losing marks?).
Match
Then, we select a mentor from our team of Science tutors. It is crucial for a student to ‘like’ their tutor and look forward to the lessons.
Teach
The trained tutor comes to the house for high-impact one-on-one lessons where they actually teach the ideas and concepts.
Practise
We set structured homework for the student to do in between lessons. When it comes to learning, practice is key.
Engage
We use projects, experiments, and practical demonstrations to excite the student and pique their interest.
Test
The student writes regular mock tests so that they can practise their skills under exam conditions, and we can monitor their progress and increase their confidence.
Refine technique
A student needs to familiarise themselves with the technical requirements of the memorandum in order to excel. We teach test-taking techniques.
Supervise
We supervise, guide and support the programme to ensure a great result.
Science lessons at home or online
Our Science tutors achieved distinctions in the subject at school, have studied a relevant field at university, and passed our Science intake exam and tutor training with distinction.
They know the work and how to teach it; our students frequently improve their marks by 20%.
An Education Consultant is the senior team member who plans and oversees your child’s programme. They select and supervise the tutor, review the work and keep in touch with your family. The lessons and work between them follow that plan.
Science tuition is available at home in Johannesburg, Cape Town and Pretoria, and live online. Tell us your location and preferred arrangement so we can discuss what will suit your child.
Questions parents ask about Science tuition
Which grades do these Science lessons cover?
We offer Natural Sciences and Technology tuition in Grades 4 to 6, Natural Sciences in Grades 7 to 9, and Physical Sciences from Grade 10 to matric. We also support Life Sciences and international science courses. Tell us your child’s grade and syllabus when you enquire so we can discuss the right tutor and programme.
My child understands in class but cannot do the homework alone. Can you help?
Yes. We look at the point where they get stuck, which may be the science, the wording of the question or a calculation. The tutor explains the idea, works through an example and checks whether your child can use it in a new question.
Can you help with practical tasks and investigations?
We can help your child understand the aim, plan a fair test, identify what to measure and make sense of the results. Share the task and the school’s instructions. Lessons can also work through the tables, graphs and explanations that accompany practical work.
What if the maths in Science is the difficult part?
We can work on the calculations needed for the topic, including reading scales, using measurements and units, and showing the steps in an answer. If there are wider gaps, your Education Consultant can discuss how to include them in the overall programme.
What should Cambridge families tell you when enquiring?
Tell us your child’s stage, subject and exam year, and include the syllabus code if you have it. A recent test or piece of schoolwork helps us see what they are working on. Mention any upcoming Checkpoint assessment or exam. You do not need every detail to get in touch.
Can Science tuition work online?
Yes. Online lessons are live and one-on-one. Your child can ask questions, work through diagrams and calculations, and discuss the reasoning behind an answer. Their Education Consultant continues to oversee the programme and review progress.
How do we get started, and what does it cost?
See our fee structure for the assessment and tuition fees. Start with an enquiry describing your child’s grade, course and the work they find difficult. How we operate explains the assessment, tutor selection and ongoing support.
What our families say
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