Frequently Asked Questions | Online Tutoring UK
Looking for answers about online tutoring? We’ve answered the questions parents ask most often. Our experienced tutors provide engaging one-to-one and small group online lessons designed to build confidence, improve understanding and help students achieve their academic goals.
Our lessons are delivered live via Zoom using interactive digital whiteboards, shared documents and exam-style questions. Students can ask questions throughout the lesson, complete activities together with their tutor and receive instant feedback, all from the comfort of home.
Yes. Research has shown that online tutoring can be just as effective as traditional tuition when lessons are well structured. Our tutors create interactive lessons that keep students engaged while providing personalised support and immediate feedback.
Absolutely. Many students struggle with Maths because they miss key concepts that later topics build upon. Our GCSE Maths tutors identify these knowledge gaps, explain concepts clearly and provide targeted practice to improve confidence, problem-solving skills and exam performance.
Yes. While no tutor can guarantee a specific grade, personalised tuition helps students strengthen weak areas, improve exam technique, develop better revision habits and gain confidence. Many students see significant improvements after receiving consistent support.
We currently offer online tuition for:
- Year 6 SATs (Maths & English)
- KS3 Maths
- GCSE & iGCSE Maths
- KS3 Science
- GCSE Science
- A Level Science
- KS3 Computer Science
- GCSE & iGCSE Computer Science
- A Level Computer Science
- KS3 ICT
- GCSE & IGCSE ICT
- A Level IT
- GCSE & IGCSE Business Studies
- A Level Business Studies
- GCSE & IGCSE Economics
- A Level Economics
- GCSE & IGCSE Accounting
- A Level Accounting
- Scratch Programming Course
- Python Course
- HTML & CSS Course
- SQL Course
- Excel Course
Our tutors teach students following the UK’s leading exam boards, including AQA, Edexcel and OCR. Lessons are tailored to your child’s school curriculum and exam specification.
Every tutoring session lasts 1 hour. This gives students enough time to learn new concepts, ask questions, practise exam-style problems and receive personalised feedback without feeling rushed.
We offer both one-to-one tuition and small group classes, depending on availability.
Our group classes have a maximum of 10 students, ensuring every learner receives plenty of individual attention while also benefiting from collaborative learning in a supportive environment.
When choosing an online tutor, look for someone with subject expertise, experience teaching your child’s age group, a personalised teaching approach and a proven ability to build confidence. At My Academic Solutions, every lesson is tailored to the individual student’s learning needs and academic goals.
We focus on helping students become confident, independent learners, not just improving grades.
Parents choose us because we offer:
- Experienced specialist tutors
- Personalised learning plans
- One-to-one and small group classes
- Maximum group size of 10 students
- Interactive online lessons
- Regular progress monitoring
- Flexible online learning from home
Our goal is to make learning enjoyable while helping students achieve their full academic potential.
This depends on their current level and target grade.
Many students begin tuition several months before their GCSEs to gradually build understanding and confidence. Students aiming for significant grade improvements often benefit from starting earlier, giving enough time to revisit difficult topics and practise exam questions.
Most students attend one lesson per week, allowing enough time to practise independently between sessions.
Students preparing for important exams or needing additional support may benefit from two lessons per week.
Yes.
Exam stress is often caused by uncertainty and lack of confidence. Our tutors help students feel more prepared through structured revision, exam practice, time-management strategies and positive encouragement, helping reduce anxiety before exams.
Absolutely.
Our tutors first identify any learning gaps before creating a personalised plan to rebuild core knowledge. Once students understand the fundamentals, they usually become more confident and begin making steady progress.
Yes.
We also support ambitious students by challenging them with higher-level questions, advanced problem-solving techniques and exam strategies designed to maximise marks in GCSE and A Level exams.
Many parents begin SATs preparation during Year 5 or early Year 6, depending on their child’s confidence and ability.
Starting early allows students to strengthen core skills gradually without unnecessary pressure.
Our SATs tuition focuses on:
- Maths
- English
- Reading comprehension
- Arithmetic
- Reasoning
- Exam confidence
- Practice papers
Lessons are designed to prepare students thoroughly while building confidence.
Many students lose confidence because they find Maths confusing or overwhelming.
Our tutors explain concepts step by step, use different teaching methods to suit each learner and celebrate small successes that help students rebuild confidence and develop a more positive attitude towards Maths.
Where appropriate, tutors may recommend additional practice questions or revision tasks to reinforce learning between sessions. Homework is designed to consolidate understanding rather than overwhelm students.
Yes.
We believe parents should stay informed about their child’s learning journey. We regularly monitor progress, identify strengths and areas for improvement and provide updates so parents understand how their child is progressing.
Students simply need:
- A laptop or desktop computer (preferred)
- Reliable internet connection
- Zoom installed
- Microphone and speakers or headset
- A notebook and pen for taking notes
The first lesson allows the tutor to understand the student’s current ability, strengths, areas for improvement and learning style.
This helps us create a personalised learning plan tailored to the student’s goals.
We intentionally keep our classes small so that every student has the opportunity to ask questions, participate in discussions and receive individual support. Smaller groups create a more engaging learning environment and allow tutors to give each student the attention they deserve.