If you really want to take your English acquisition and competence to the next level and are serious about cutting back on mistakes, and improving naturalness and efficiency, as well as passing your IELTS, English Language or English Literature exams, then I am your English Teacher! I have vast experience as an IELTS, English Teacher and Examiner. My blog here is one testimony of what I can do as well being a Writer – and Freelance Journalist – having written TWO books: Writing Elements@High School and Good Manners & Other Life Lessons.You can also buy my ebooks here in the Shop or listen to my podcast episodes on Spotify – English@HighSchool

My work as an ONLINE ENGLISH TEACHER has got FIVE key areas aimed at EXAM PREPARATION in: GCSE and IGCSE; IELTS; SAT; AP English and ACT English

This is essentially students at High School although, I have engaged a few high-flying students from Middle School and five at undergraduate first year university.

GCSE & IGCSE: Are IGCSEs equivalent to GCSEs?

GCSE stands for General Certificate in Secondary Education, We have two sets of exams: GCSE, which is UK-based’s National Curriculum, although some schools abroad are taking it and IGCSE, which is the international component taken by thousands of students outside the UK.

Cambridge IGCSE was created as a GCSE examination for international use and the academic demands (‘standards’) of Cambridge IGCSE are equivalent to those of GCSE. This means students can be confident that their Cambridge IGCSE qualifications are accepted as equivalent to UK’s GCSEs by leading universities worldwide.

The IGCSE is the world’s most popular exam qualification for 14 to 16 year olds, and the Cambridge IGCSE is recognised by universities and employers everywhere.

Cambridge IGCSE exams are held in May/June and in October/November each year. The May/June sitting is the more widely available.

There is a general belief in some quarters that the new 9-1 GCSE grading system is more challenging than the IGCSE. However, this is controversial and there is not, at present, a conclusive proof that this is generally the case.

The new GCSEs, with their new grading system, were introduced, to identify the most academically able, as fewer students will now be awarded the top grade of 9. Grades 8 and 9 in the new system are equivalent to A* in the old system, with Grade 9 being reserved for the crème de la crème of young people.

My Experience

I have experience as a Teacher and I/GCSE Examiner for . . .

• Cambridge IGCSE First Language

• Cambridge IGCSE English Literature

Currently, my remit is with Pearson Edexcel as an Examiner in the following subjects:

• Pearson Edexcel GCSE

• Edexcel International GCSEs in English Language A and English Literature

• Pearson Test Of English (PTE) General

Although not an Examiner, I also have experience teaching IGCSE English as a Second Language.

For assessment purposes all GCSE questions encourage an informed personal response and test all FOUR assessment objectives (AO). Candidates will have to demonstrate the following:

• • knowledge of the content of the text – through reference to detail and use of quotations from the text (AO1).
  • understanding of characters, relationships, situations and themes (AO2).
  • understanding of writer’s intentions and methods – response to the writer’s use of language; personal response – sometimes directly (answering questions such as ‘What do you think?’, (AO3).
  • ‘What are your feelings about…?’) and sometimes by implication (answering questions such as ‘Explore the ways in which…’) (AO4).

Rest assured, Dear Reader, that my tutoring and exam preparation will develop YOU into a successful reader, listener, writer, thinker and speaker hence I have a 14-day money back guarantee.

My emphasis is on language skills, encouraging students to use relevant vocabulary, correct grammar, spelling and punctuation as well as exhibiting a sense of style and consciousness of audience.

The schedule and commencement of the course is something we agree on from the onset once all terms and conditions are met.

IELTS Crash-Course Preparation

The IELTS Academic is the most popular English-Language test that’s used for work, study, and migration, recognized by over 10,000 organizations in 140 countries around the world. It is taken by those planning to study for higher education, such as in a university or college. For these candidates, their admission to an undergraduate or postgraduate programme or courses may be based on the results of the IELTS Academic.

My IELTS Preparation course is a one to one basis course to cater for IELTS applicants according to their own level and schedule. Conducting a small group of friends is another option where their level in English is identical.

I prepare students through all FOUR SKILLS in IELTS Academic and General modules with concentration on the skills students have difficulties with.

IELTS Modules

1- The Academic Module: It is for students who wish to study at a college or university abroad.

2- The General Training Module: It is suitable for people who wish to complete their secondary education in an English-speaking country, for participants of work experience / training programmes, and those who need it for immigration purposes.

IELTS Options

Option 1  – 20 hours one to one IELTS Preparation + 5 Free Mock Exams

Option 2 – You can decide about the number of hours and pay your tuition fee accordingly in advance.

Option 3 – Do you prefer to join the course with your friends? A massive deposit will apply starting with two students: each one will receive 10% discount; 3 students: each one will receive 20% discount; and 4 students: each one will receive 30% discount.

Schedule: According to student’s time and availability (Flexible for students)

IELTS Test Sections – The total test time is 2 hours and 45 minutes.

The test has four parts covering all four language skills:

• Listening (30 minutes)
• Reading (60 minutes)
• Writing (60 minutes)
• Speaking (11 – 14 minutes)

IELTS Preparation Course Description

LISTENING: My concentration is listening tactics, predicting the answer and understanding the conversation.

READING: My concentration is Scan and Skim skills, Gist, Clue & Keywords, Main idea finding, Topic Sentence, answering methods for all types of IELTS questions and Reading and Answer boosting.

WRITING: My concentration is Grammatical lessons, Correct structure and templates, brainstorming, analysis of graphs, diagrams, etc.

The schedule and commencement of the course is something we agree on from the onset once all terms and conditions are met.

 

 

 

 

 

SAT (English), ACT Test & AP English Preparation Courses

These are US-based courses recognised by many universities around the world.These courses have steadily gained popularity with many international and national schools. 

SAT Preparation –

I offer one to one SAT Preparation course as well as small groups for you and your friends packaged at 10 SAT ENGLISH sessions.

AP English –

I also have experience teaching and preparing students for AP English Language and Composition & AP English Composition and Literature

The ACT Test – 

Just like the SAT and AP English courses, the ACT is an admissions exam used by universities to evaluate undergraduate applicants. More than 200 universities outside of the US, including many in Europe, Asia and Africa, accept and value the ACT.

 The schedule and commencement of the course is something we agree on from the onset once all terms and conditions are met.

Payment Methods

All my payments are in US$ (United States dollar) regardless of where my students live. In addition, I only accept payments from debit and credit cards as well as from reputable third parties who process payments for me. These are:

• PayPal (www.paypal.com) – It is one of the best choice for receiving payments and has been around for a long time. It has the added advantage of being widely known and used.
• Western Union (www.westernunion.com) – I also receive payment via Western Union from students who don’t have a credit or debit card.
• Bank Transfers – Depending on where you are and whether a bank transfer is permissible, one can engage a bank transfers and takes a few days for funds to reach my bank account. One incurs bank charges along the way.

Cancellation Policy

I respect that your time is valuable and I appreciate that you understand mine is too.

I have a 24 hour cancellation policy. Any cancellation that occurs 24 hours or more before the scheduled time start of OUR lesson can be re-booked at no additional cost to you. Without that, you forfeit any payment made.

Other Courses Available For You

Besides teaching the standardized subjects – IELTS, IGCSE and GCSE, ACT and SAT as well AP English – I also offer tailor-made courses for struggling and high flying pupils. With customised learning pathways linked to your own unique goals, you can benefit from tailored lessons that give you the hands-on English skills you need for academic purposes or for improving your communication in the workplace.

 I run through email and home-learning courses (or on your desktop or tablet) at Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced levels for students at High School. These courses cover FOUR levels at:

1. Standard Course for High School pupils – eg: preparatory SAT, Revision Techniques
2. Most Popular courses for Year 11 and 12 students – eg: Course work/Research report
3. Tailor-Made Course for specific needs – eg: Analysing Poetry, Short Stories;
4. Course-Through Assessment First for those who just want to meet a particular need and then move on – eg: English Literature Essay Writing, Composition Writing (specific genres: discursive, narrative, argumentative, persuasive, etc)

Hence, my motto: Be EMPOWERED and EXCEL!!

Dear Reader, please note that you will receive feedback from me every step of the way to help and support your continued improvement.

Monthly Subscriptions Plans

I have got flexible monthly subscriptions plans – 5, 10, and 15 lessons – per month that suits your budget and lifestyle. Kindly email me and we will engage each other. You can change or cancel your subscription at any time.

Certificate Of Achievement

You will receive English@HighSchool certificate of achievement to celebrate your learning, as well as a new-found confidence in using the English language effectively and proficiently. I also provide comprehensive report on your performance and any references whenever needed.

Proofreading And Editing

I carry out all SPaG [Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar] related cases for your assignment, dissertation, university application, research paper, literature review,etc. This means . . .

• Editing, proofreading and formatting – all included in a single fee!
• Your document is proofread to correct all English Language errors.
• Your edited work has an improved style, clarity, and sentence structure.

Do you want to find out more?

Please fill in the form below and engage me in a conversation that will change your WRITING, READING and ANALYTICAL style. I truly believe IN YOU and would be happy to engage you.

Good luck in all your endeavours. 

Be EMPOWERED and EXCEL!