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There has been an ever-growing discussion in the national media about the use of contextual information at the point of applications to universities in order to weigh the balance more strongly in favour of the poorest students. Those attending Russell Group universities are in the minority and many have called for that balance to be redressed. But is there a knee-jerk reaction and could other important factors come into play? The truth of the current status quo is that socio-economic […]

At Excel in Key Subjects we are delighted to be able to offer a range of revision courses, each designed to suit a student’s situation and particular academic ambitions. There is no such thing as ‘one size fits all’ with us! This certainly applies to our outstanding Bootcamp series, which offers three full days of study, of up to seven hours per day, with courses spread over two to six weeks. Bootcamp can provide a host of benefits for students […]

During exams time all diligent students will wonder how perform at their absolute best. How can they give themselves that extra edge which guarantees success? At Excel in Key Subjects we are experts at guiding our students to new academic heights. Here are our top tips: Review, Revisit, Revise – Sounds obvious, but devoting effective time to this requires more than just a cursory look through old notes. Prioritise revision. Be honest about what you know and understand. Aim to […]

It is almost an annual tradition. The summer yields a fresh batch of exam results which show an improvement on the previous year and the educational commentators duly start to assert in their columns that exams are getting easier as the years pass. This accusation (for that is what it often appears to be) is most frequently levelled at GCSE exams. But can it really be said that the trend in improving results is entirely down to the examinations becoming […]

With the summer examinations knocking on the door, families with young people who are involved in the summer examinations are dealing with all the excitement and preparation which surrounds them. For many young people who are taking GCSE in particular, it is their first public examination, considering that the SATS, which used to precede GCSE, was abandoned a few years ago. With the country’s economy not in the best of shape and the low prospect of securing employment after obtaining […]

It is reported that examination results are getting better every year. Teachers and parents know the reality. Below are some of the reasons why more students are doing well in public examinations. • reduction in the content of the specifications (syllabus); • pressure on teachers to teach students mainly to pass examinations; • counting some vocational qualifications, including some IT courses as four GCSE grades (a complete an utter joke!); • modular examinations, which allow students to sit modules in […]

The brain of a teenager is in a period of significant growth and development. By 6 years of age, the brain is about 95% of its maximum size, which it goes on to reach at 11.5 years in girls and 14.5 years in boys. This does not, however, mean maximum maturity! Our brains may carry on developing through our twenties and even until the age of 30. The brain consists of grey matter, the ‘thinking part’, and white matter, the […]

Our intensive Easter Revision course is really something to get excited about. Does that sound strange? Well, to all of us at Excel in Key Subjects, our intensive Easter Revision course really is an exciting prospect as it can be a truly transformative experience for each student. During the Easter Revision course we cover a lot of critical ground during a relatively short period, to the benefit of every attendee. We provide an excellent level of exam preparation, from thoroughly exploring the content […]

We take great heart from the knowledge that we make a real and tangible difference to the lives of our students. That is precisely why we do what we do, after all. We have worked with a range of students in a way that is tailored to their exact educational needs and seen many of them go on to achieve outstanding results. In some instances we have added value beyond that of tuition alone. We have worked closely with parents to help […]

Excel in Key Subjects offers the leading Saturday School in London. With further schools in Sussex, Surrey, Kent and Essex, we give additional academic support to students to help them achieve the best results. We offer intensive extra coaching and revision, in a calm and focused environment. Many students have found that undertaking Saturday School classes has enabled them to progress far more effectively than previously. The normal school day is subject to many pressures and demands. The additional time outside […]