What Edgbaston students most commonly need
The demand from Edgbaston families tends to sit at the higher end of the curriculum. A-Level Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Maths are the most frequent subjects requested, often from students targeting AAA grades for medicine, dentistry or engineering. GCSE work also features, particularly for pupils at independent schools who need subject-specific support that goes deeper than classroom pace allows. UCAT preparation is another common request, with Kevin experienced in both the structure and strategy of the test.
Grammar school and selective school preparation
Families in Edgbaston are close to King Edward's School and King Edward VI High School for Girls, two of Birmingham's most competitive selective schools. 11+ preparation for these schools requires a different approach to standard grammar school practice — the papers are harder, the pace faster, and the reasoning demands are higher. Kevin's experience with selective entry preparation means Edgbaston Year 5 and Year 6 pupils get targeted practice rather than generic 11+ workbooks.
How sessions work for Edgbaston families
- Online sessions via video call with shared digital whiteboard and resources
- Lessons aligned to the student's specific exam board (AQA, OCR, Edexcel, CIE)
- Past paper practice integrated from the first month, not just near mocks
- Regular written feedback shared with parents after each session block
Next step
Call 07909 274901 or book a free trial to discuss your child's current grade, target grade and exam board — Kevin or Serena will explain exactly what the first term of sessions would cover.