• Absolutely!: Tutors can assist with preparation for CfE assessments, National Qualifications (NQs), and other chemistry exams, including National 4/5 Chemistry, Higher Chemistry, and Advanced Higher Chemistry.
• Focused Practice: They provide practice exams, strategies, and targeted instruction to help your child excel.

• Create a Study Space: Set up a quiet, distraction-free area dedicated to studying chemistry.
• Stay Informed: Regularly contact the tutor to discuss your child’s progress and address any concerns.
• Encourage Practice: Ensure your child completes any assignments or practice tasks provided by the tutor.

Highly Qualified Tutors: All our chemistry tutors have strong academic backgrounds, holding Master’s or Honours degrees, and some even have PhDs in chemistry or related fields. Several of our tutors are also certified teachers currently teaching in Scottish schools. At Central Tutors, we pride ourselves on providing the best tutors to support our students.

Proven Reputation: Central Tutors is one of the most reputable tutoring agencies in Scotland, having served hundreds of students over the past 5-10 years. Our reviews on Trustpilot, Google Business, and Facebook highlight our commitment to providing outstanding service. If you’re ever dissatisfied with a session, we offer a full refund for the lesson. This year, in August 2024, 97% of our students passed their exams, with approximately 70% of them obtaining either a grade A or B across the levels National 5, Higher, and Advanced Higher. 

Tailored to Your Needs: The frequency of sessions depends on your child’s specific goals and schedule. Many students benefit from 1-2 sessions per week, but this can be adjusted based on their progress and needs. You and the tutor can decide on the best frequency for lessons.

• Equally Effective: Online chemistry tutoring can be just as effective as in-person sessions if not more effective, particularly with the use of interactive tools and resources.
• Convenience: Online tutoring offers flexibility and convenience, eliminating travel time and providing access to a broader range of tutors.

• Personalised Learning: Our chemistry tutors design lessons specifically tailored to your child’s needs, focusing on challenging areas within chemistry to ensure comprehensive understanding.
• Exam Preparation: We prepared your child/you with all the exam preparation techniques to pass their exams and reach their full potential. This is done by studying SQA exam papers and thoroughly going through the solutions to the exam-level questions.
• Curriculum Alignment: Tutors have exceptional knowledge in the Scottish Curriculum for Excellence (CfE), ensuring that lessons align with current standards. Whether your child is preparing for National 5, Higher, or Advanced Higher Chemistry, we’ve got them covered.
• Boosting Confidence: One-on-one tutoring and group tuition significantly enhance your child’s confidence in chemistry, reducing any anxiety related to the subject.
• Mastering Difficult Concepts: Our chemistry tutors guide students through complex concepts, helping them tackle difficult topics and fully preparing them for exams and assessments.
• Pacing Flexibility: Lessons progress at your child’s pace, ensuring a thorough understanding of each topic before moving on.

• Communicate: Discuss with the tutor to understand any challenges or obstacles that may be hindering your child’s progress. Communication is key to ensuring a positive tutoring experience and resolving any issues.
• Evaluate Fit: Ensure that the tutor’s teaching style aligns with your child’s learning style. If necessary, it’s possible to arrange a different tutor to find a better match.
• Set Goals: Talk to the tutor to understand what might be causing the reasons why progression with your child/you haven’t been made. Communication is really important to ensure that students have a great experience and the issues/problems the students are facing with their course/exam work are properly explained clearly to them. Improvement can take time. Set short-term and long-term goals to track progress. Using the acronym SMART—Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, and Time-bound—is a highly effective approach to goal setting.

• Relevant Degree: All our chemistry tutors hold a degree in chemistry or a related subject, such as chemical engineering. Some tutors are qualified to PhD level, and others are certified teachers in Scottish schools.
• Experience with CfE: Experience in teaching or tutoring within the Scottish education system and familiarity with the CfE is essential for all our tutors.
• Strong Interpersonal Skills: Our tutors possess excellent communication skills, patience, and the ability to explain chemistry concepts clearly, ensuring that students feel comfortable and supported.

Initial Assessment: Sessions typically begin with an assessment to gauge your child’s current understanding of chemistry and identify any gaps in their knowledge.

Tailored Lessons: Lessons are customized to address your child’s specific needs and align with CfE chemistry requirements.

Interactive Learning: Expect a mix of teaching, practice, and feedback,utilising resources aligned with the CfE chemistry curriculum.

Regular Updates: Tutors provide consistent updates on your child’s progress, highlighting areas that need further attention. Tutors will also send detailed notes of all lessons undertaken so that parents can track the progress of the lessons.