Our subjects
Every package is bespoke and begins with a free, no-obligation trial lesson. Below is a guide to what each subject covers. Get in touch to build a package around your goals.
English
Core specialismEnglish is where Compass Tuition began, and it remains our core specialism. Tuition covers both English Language and English Literature from KS2 right through to A-Level, delivered one-to-one and shaped around each student’s goals.
Lessons draw on decades of classroom experience, including time as a Head of English and as an AQA examiner, so students get genuine insight into exactly what examiners are looking for.
What’s covered
- Reading, analysis and essay technique
- Creative and non-fiction writing development
- Exam preparation and intensive mock-exam practice
- Essay marking with detailed, personalised feedback
- The “whole paper experience”: setting, marking and feedback on full papers
It’s completely bespoke: you tell us what you want to work on, and we’ll put together a package around it.
Also offered: Professional English
We also teach professional English: the practical, confident English needed to work in England or for an English-speaking company. It’s a distinct service with its own page: see Professional English →
Physics
Physics tuition at Compass Tuition is taught by a tutor with 30 years’ experience teaching Physics, including as a Head of Physics. That depth helps students move from memorising formulas to genuinely understanding the ideas behind them. Sessions run from KS3 foundations through to GCSE and A-Level.
What’s covered
- Core concepts explained clearly, from mechanics to electricity and waves
- Structured problem-solving and exam-question technique
- Practical maths skills needed for Physics
- Targeted revision and past-paper practice
As with every subject, packages are tailored to the student, starting with a free trial lesson to find the right focus.
French
French tuition at Compass Tuition is taught by a TEFL-qualified tutor with experience teaching both French-speaking and English-speaking students. That bilingual, immersive perspective builds real, usable confidence in speaking, listening, reading and writing, alongside the exam skills students need. Sessions run from KS3 through to GCSE and A-Level.
What’s covered
- Speaking and listening practice with a supportive tutor
- Grammar and vocabulary built up step by step
- Reading comprehension and structured writing
- Exam-board-specific preparation and past papers
Every plan is bespoke and begins with a free trial lesson.
Not sure where to start?
Tell us the subject, the level and what you'd like to improve, and we'll suggest a package and answer any questions, free and with no obligation.
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