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Maths and Science Tutors/VAKS Tuition

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Qosaclan1 · 21/05/2019 13:03

Hello fellow Mumsnetters, I know I am asking a question probably for the upteenth time on this forum, but can anyone recommend a good maths and science tutor in or around the Bishops Stortford area? Both children are in year 8 at the moment, starting GCSE syllabus next year. Also any thoughts on VAKS tuition?

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sleepismysuperpower1 · 21/05/2019 19:07

try Kumon Tuition centre x

trailfinder09 · 22/05/2019 11:05

I am familiar with VAKS centers - they work there in small groups of 4-6 in a large open space room, each group is following a certain programme. It's mainly doing exercises from a range of books eg. Bond books, 11+ books, GCSE etc and having a teacher there to help you if you are stuck. It's not bad but I felt it lacked structure and consistency as one day you are doing x from the beginning of the book and the next day - they cover completely different topic from the end of the book. Also they will not be able to offer you a tailored programme as it's a group session. In terms of cost it can be the same as hiring a tutor at £30/hour for 1-2-1 lessons.

Qosaclan1 · 22/05/2019 14:38

Thank you for the responses - we have tried Kumon in the past at primary level, I liked the structure, but I am now looking at tutoring that follows the GCSE syllabus. Thank you for the advice on VAKS and I am most definitely looking for structure and consistency and working with the children's school. I was thinking the same cost wise, I would be better getting an individual tutor that could possibly tutor both my children at the same time - it is so difficult to find a good tutor though as there are so many out there was hoping for a recommendation if anyone has found a good one. Many thanks.

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Rosa747 · 03/02/2022 21:32

Just wondering if you did try science KS3/GSCE tuition at VAKS and how was it?

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