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Building a greater depth of understanding in this essential subject

Science is one of the most demanding subjects on the curriculum as it requires students to tackle multiple topics at once across a diverse range of subjects including Physics, Biology, and Chemistry. Not only do students need to be able to understand abstract ideas, but they also need to apply a deeper level of mathematical analysis and memorise unique terminology.

Whether it’s a double award or a triple award for science, our science tutors are able to cover every aspect of this subject and also teach students how to stay calm and collected in an examination. Even though a student might understand ideas in the classroom, it can be difficult to translate and apply that knowledge to unseen examination questions using the same methodology.

Our tutors for science at primary, GCSE, and A-Level give students the confidence to tackle any problem by giving them the foundations they need in this subject whether it’s a multi-step calculation in physics or understanding polymers for higher-tier chemistry. One-to-one science tutoring, whether in-person at your London home or online, allows students to work at their own pace and focus on the topics they find difficult while reinforcing the skills they already excel at.

Lionheart Education science tutors help students understand how a subject works, not focus on rote memorisation, so that they are able to apply knowledge across the whole of science. Once they are grounded in the underlying principles of science, students find facts easier to retain, and exam questions become much less intimidating.

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Science tutoring adapted to your child

The type of science tutoring Lionheart provides will depend on the stage that your child has already reached. At the primary level, children are just beginning to learn the wonders of how the world around them works, but more advanced topics are approached at the secondary school level, which requires a deeper layer of understanding.

Towards the end of their formal education at GCSE or iGCSE stage, they might be studying a combined science or even a triple science, and it’s here that they need assistance with the depth as well as the breadth of study with so many differing topics to cover.

At A-Level, topics are combined, and students need to learn how to apply their knowledge correctly under timed conditions. Students need to develop independent thinking while at the same time handling more difficult concepts with an even greater precision. It’s because of this that students studying with Lionheart science tutors benefit from tackling the subject in each individual science.

 

A student struggling with Biology GCSE topics might need assistance with data interpretation, but Physics at GCSE level requires an understanding of mathematical relationships between concepts such as formula equation triangles. With one-on-one tuition at this level, students can zero in on areas they’re finding hard, and our science tutors will help them address each one properly until they are fluent and confident when handling the material.

Reliable support across exam boards and course types

Science courses can vary greatly across the UK, and between public and private schools, so our science tuition will reflect the exact courses your child is taking. The tutors at Lionheart have an excellent understanding of the main UK exam boards, including AQA, Edexcel, OCR, and WJEC. This allows them to tailor the tutoring specifications so that your child is able to understand the demands of each of the courses.

Questions that appear on one board might be phrased differently and have completely different marking schemes, so tutors will always provide expert guidance, allowing your child to meet and exceed set targets. Even though we provide individual tutoring support for the individual sciences of Biology, Chemistry, and Physics, tutors will also work within tighter frameworks like combined science or triple science, where greater depth is needed across the range of each subject.

This is important if your child plans to learn any of the sciences at A-Level, properly equipping them with the knowledge they need to advance in any one of the subjects individually, as well as on the whole.

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Why families choose Lionheart for science tuition

Lionheart Education has been partnering with families across London, all over the UK, and internationally since 1989. Our carefully matched private science tutors ensure the best outcomes, and science in particular is one of the areas where tutor matching matters the most. Lionheart tutors don’t just know the content from the curriculum; they understand how to make difficult science topics understandable without reducing any of the complexity required at GCSE and A-Level.

Your child will benefit from hand-selected science tutors who are graduates in medicine, engineering, astronomy, and related disciplines, giving them the knowledge as well as the inspiration to reach their goals. Many of our tutors work specifically on GCSE science tutoring, whereas others are specialised in single subjects such as Physics at A-Level. If your child is studying an IB, then we can provide the support they need to understand and apply knowledge to a broad range of science topics.

Our science tutors understand that they need to be able to teach the subject in a way that students can genuinely understand, so whether it’s explaining the structure of atoms or how genetics works at a basic level, we require our tutors to go above and beyond. Less than 1% of tutors who apply to Lionheart are accepted after a strict vetting process and reference checking, so you can be sure that we take care of every aspect of your child’s tuition beyond academic strength.

About Lionheart Tutors

“JP is an excellent tutor. He tutored my son for 2 terms through his Biology A-Level. My son was always keen to see JP and found his teaching both engaging and instructive.”

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Frequently asked questions

  • Are online science tutors as effective as in-person tuition?

    Whether you require an in-person tuition session at your home or choose a Lionheart online science tutor, each lesson is fully structured so your child can learn and understand the material properly. Some students find they are able to concentrate better with face-to-face tuition in their home, but online tuition is every bit as effective thanks to the use of shared digital whiteboards, diagrams, and screen annotation.

  • Do you offer science tuition for students with SEND?

    Yes, our private science tutors have many years of experience supporting SEND students. Science can be a difficult topic as students need to absorb lots of information on a range of topics and apply it correctly, so our tutors will help to break this down into manageable chunks. Combined with a tailored pace and the ability to explain difficult concepts with individual explanations, SEND students benefit greatly from the one-to-one personalised service.

  • What is the difference between a general science tutor and a specialist subject tutor?

    Lionheart Education provides both generalised and specialist tutors for science to cater to all curricula. A general science tutor works across combined awards such as the double or triple, but a specialised tutor focuses on a certain science, such as GCSE Biology or A-Level Chemistry. When you get in touch with us, we will perform a full assessment of your needs and assign the right tutor for your child.

  • Do your science tutors cover all exam boards?

    Yes, our science tutors support all of the main exam boards in the UK, including AQA, OCR, Edexcel, and WJEC. Each exam board for science is different, and our tutors understand the style and requirements of each, so they can help your child navigate the mark schemes, coursework, and question phrasing. Our tuition is not just tailored to the subject, but to the exact course your child is taking.

  • Do you offer support for combined science and triple science?

    Many schools choose to offer either combined or triple science at GCSE. A combined science award requires all three sciences to be covered in a single framework, but triple science will split the work over the three distinct sciences of Biology, Chemistry, and Physics as separate GCSEs. Whichever route your child is taking, our tutors can provide broad and specialised support to ensure that every aspect of the topic is covered for the examination.