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Mrs Fatima Al-Rashidi, parent
June 2026
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Grade 8Organic chemistry was a mystery to my son. After five sessions building a reactions map, it suddenly clicked. He went from a Grade 4 to a Grade 8 in his mock.
CIE 0620 Extended · Dubai
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Built around your exact paper, not generic tutoring.
We cover every major specification. Your tutor matches your board, tier, and mark-scheme language so every lesson points toward exam performance.
Cambridge (CIE) — 06200620+
The standard Cambridge IGCSE Chemistry syllabus, split into Core and Extended. Three papers: multiple choice, theory, and practical/alternative to practical.
Cambridge — 09710971+
The updated Cambridge IGCSE Chemistry syllabus (first exam 2023), with revised content and assessment objectives aligned with the new Cambridge framework.
Edexcel — 4CH14CH1+
Taken by students at British international schools. Two theory papers and a separate Science in Context paper. Includes required practical assessments.
Cambridge (CIE) — 0620
0620The standard Cambridge IGCSE Chemistry syllabus, split into Core and Extended. Three papers: multiple choice, theory, and practical/alternative to practical.
Cambridge — 0971
0971The updated Cambridge IGCSE Chemistry syllabus (first exam 2023), with revised content and assessment objectives aligned with the new Cambridge framework.
Edexcel — 4CH1
4CH1Taken by students at British international schools. Two theory papers and a separate Science in Context paper. Includes required practical assessments.
Lesson flow
From confusion to calm, one lesson at a time.
Our tutors cover every topic systematically, with extra focus on the calculation-heavy and organic chemistry sections where most students drop marks.
Step 1
Pinpoint the gaps
We start with recent marks, confidence blockers, and the exact exam board so sessions feel personal from lesson one.
Step 2
Teach the mark scheme
Tutors connect concepts to examiner language, worked examples, and the habits that turn knowledge into marks.
Step 3
Track the lift
Parents see what changed after each session: topics covered, next steps, and the grade trajectory we are building toward.
What we cover
A syllabus map students can actually follow.
1Atomic Structure & The Periodic Table+
Protons, neutrons, electrons, isotopes, electronic configuration, and periodic trends in reactivity, ionisation energy, and atomic radius.
2Bonding & Structure+
Ionic, covalent, metallic, and van der Waals bonding — with diagrams, dot-and-cross notation, and properties of each structure type.
3Stoichiometry & The Mole+
Relative atomic mass, molar mass, empirical and molecular formulae, percentage composition, and yield calculations — a core exam skill.
4Acids, Bases & Salts+
pH scale, acid-base reactions, preparation of salts, indicators, neutralisation, and the different types of oxides.
5Rates of Reaction & Energetics+
Collision theory, factors affecting rate, activation energy, exothermic and endothermic reactions, and energy profile diagrams.
6Electrochemistry & Redox+
Electrolysis, half-equations, the reactivity series, oxidation states, and redox reactions — tested heavily in Extended papers.
7Organic Chemistry+
Homologous series, alkanes, alkenes, alcohols, carboxylic acids, esters, addition and substitution reactions — the section students most often leave until too late.
Atomic Structure & The Periodic Table
Protons, neutrons, electrons, isotopes, electronic configuration, and periodic trends in reactivity, ionisation energy, and atomic radius.
Bonding & Structure
Ionic, covalent, metallic, and van der Waals bonding — with diagrams, dot-and-cross notation, and properties of each structure type.
Stoichiometry & The Mole
Relative atomic mass, molar mass, empirical and molecular formulae, percentage composition, and yield calculations — a core exam skill.
Acids, Bases & Salts
pH scale, acid-base reactions, preparation of salts, indicators, neutralisation, and the different types of oxides.
Rates of Reaction & Energetics
Collision theory, factors affecting rate, activation energy, exothermic and endothermic reactions, and energy profile diagrams.
Electrochemistry & Redox
Electrolysis, half-equations, the reactivity series, oxidation states, and redox reactions — tested heavily in Extended papers.
Organic Chemistry
Homologous series, alkanes, alkenes, alcohols, carboxylic acids, esters, addition and substitution reactions — the section students most often leave until too late.
+2.0
average grade improvement
Common blockers
Where students struggle, and how we fix it.
1Balancing and writing equations+
We practise balancing equations daily using a structured approach: identify reactants and products, adjust coefficients, and verify atom counts. State symbols and ionic equations follow the same methodology.
2Organic chemistry mechanisms+
Students learn to name compounds, predict products, and write equations for each reaction type. We build a reactions map that links all organic families, which makes exam questions much more predictable.
3Mole calculations+
We teach the mole triangle and work through every calculation type — mass, volume, concentration, titration — so the process becomes automatic under exam conditions.
Real specialists
Meet tutors with examiner instincts.
Specialist tutors with board knowledge, strong academic backgrounds, and proven grade-improvement records.
Cambridge ExaminerDr Emma Clarke
Cambridge PhD Chemistry · CIE Examiner
IGCSE Chemistry 0620, A-Level Chemistry, IB Chemistry
Avg +2.2 grade improvement
9+ Years TeachingMr Yusuf Ibrahim
UCL MSc Chemistry
IGCSE and A-Level Chemistry, CIE and Edexcel
92% of students reach Grade 7+
Edexcel SpecialistMs Hannah Brooks
Durham BSc Chemistry · PGCE
IGCSE Chemistry Edexcel 4CH1, GCSE Chemistry
Organic chemistry specialist
Proof that feels close to home.
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Tom W., student
June 2026
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Grade 9The mole calculations were the part I kept failing. The tutor had a method for every type of question. I actually finished the exam with time to check.
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June 2026
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Board-specific support with a measurable target grade path.
Questions families ask before starting.
Is organic chemistry on the IGCSE syllabus?+
Yes — organic chemistry is a core part of the Extended tier and contributes substantially to Paper 2. We cover alkanes, alkenes, alcohols, carboxylic acids, esters, and their reactions in detail. It is also one of the most predictable sections for exam questions.
What is the alternative to practical?+
The alternative to practical (Paper 6 on CIE 0620) tests your ability to plan experiments, analyse data, and evaluate results without performing the experiments. It is worth 20% of your grade. We cover all the common practical scenarios in dedicated sessions.
How do mole calculations work?+
Mole calculations use the relationship between mass, molar mass, and number of moles. We teach a step-by-step method that applies across all types: empirical formula, titration, percentage yield, and concentration. Most students find these click within 2–3 sessions of focussed practice.
Do you cover both Foundation and Higher tier for Edexcel?+
Yes. Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry (4CH1) does not have the same Core/Extended split as CIE, but we tailor content depth to your target grade and work through the relevant past papers.
Can you help with Chemistry IA at IGCSE level?+
IGCSE does not include a coursework IA in the same way as IB, but we provide full practical skills support for Paper 6 (or alternative to practical) which tests the same analytical thinking in a written format.
Is organic chemistry on the IGCSE syllabus?
Yes — organic chemistry is a core part of the Extended tier and contributes substantially to Paper 2. We cover alkanes, alkenes, alcohols, carboxylic acids, esters, and their reactions in detail. It is also one of the most predictable sections for exam questions.
What is the alternative to practical?
The alternative to practical (Paper 6 on CIE 0620) tests your ability to plan experiments, analyse data, and evaluate results without performing the experiments. It is worth 20% of your grade. We cover all the common practical scenarios in dedicated sessions.
How do mole calculations work?
Mole calculations use the relationship between mass, molar mass, and number of moles. We teach a step-by-step method that applies across all types: empirical formula, titration, percentage yield, and concentration. Most students find these click within 2–3 sessions of focussed practice.
Do you cover both Foundation and Higher tier for Edexcel?
Yes. Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry (4CH1) does not have the same Core/Extended split as CIE, but we tailor content depth to your target grade and work through the relevant past papers.
Can you help with Chemistry IA at IGCSE level?
IGCSE does not include a coursework IA in the same way as IB, but we provide full practical skills support for Paper 6 (or alternative to practical) which tests the same analytical thinking in a written format.
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