Structured levels
of engagement.

Yes. Programmes can begin at any point following the Academic Review. We structure the programme around the student's current position and the time remaining before examinations — not around a fixed academic calendar.

Yes. A significant proportion of the families we work with are based internationally. All teaching is delivered remotely via structured distance learning. We can also advise on independent exam centres where needed — as we did for Mr R.S. in January 2026.

Following the Academic Review, most programmes begin within one to two weeks. In urgent cases — such as an imminent examination window — we can discuss an accelerated start. The diagnostic always comes first.

Continuity matters and we take it seriously. In the rare case that a specialist change is necessary, we manage the transition carefully — briefing any incoming educator fully on the student's progress, technique, and programme objectives before the handover.

Yes. Academic reference support and university application guidance are available as part of Integrated Subject Pathways and Signature Oversight programmes. As the R.S. case study demonstrates, we can support the full journey — not only the examinations.

Yes — and this is a common situation. Many of our students are already in private school but need the individual oversight and exam-specific precision that even a small class cannot provide. We work alongside existing school provision, not instead of it. View our programmes →

Your Lead Academic Advisor reviews four things together: exam performance, topic mastery, the instructor's assessment and assignment quality. When progress slips, the team reviews the plan with the family and changes it. See the full system →

Parents receive structured written updates covering what was covered, what improved, what was assigned, and what happens next. Parents can also see platform progress, such as topic mastery and study time, where the student has agreed to share it.

All programmes operate on an instalment structure. All pricing is per subject per year. The Integrated Academic Pathway is £8,500 per subject/year. The Exam Intensive is £6,200 per subject/cycle. The Academic Stewardship is £5,400 per subject/year. We do not accept session-by-session bookings. View full investment details →

All Curriculum Circle programmes are priced per subject. Each subject enrolled receives: a dedicated subject specialist, regular progress reviews, the complete managed academic system (including the revision platforms, Parent Portal and team oversight), written parent updates, monthly strategy reviews, and university pathway guidance. A Lead Academic Advisor coordinates strategy across all your child's enrolled subjects. You are not paying for hours — you are investing in a managed academic outcome built around each subject your child studies.

All our programmes are priced per subject — not as a flat fee for all subjects. For context: A-Level tutors on marketplaces average about £42 per hour online and £52 in person. Premium London agencies and admissions specialists typically charge £80 to £200 per hour. Over about 30 teaching weeks, one lesson a week in two subjects plus admissions support therefore costs roughly £5,000 to £10,000 with a qualified teacher, and £10,000 to £20,000 or more with a premium specialist (our estimate from those rates). Hourly rates buy lessons. Independent colleges price in the same way: one London independent sixth-form college publishes 2026–27 fees of £9,920 per A-Level subject per year including VAT for classroom teaching, and £98 per hour for individual private tuition, with textbooks, practical fees and exam entry fees extra. Classroom teaching is shared across a group. At the Curriculum Circle teaching is weekly one to one with a subject specialist, so each lesson follows the student's own gaps and a student who is falling behind gets help the same week. The Curriculum Circle Integrated Academic Pathway at £8,500 per subject per year includes a subject specialist, regular progress reviews, a Lead Academic Advisor, the managed academic system, written parent updates, and continuous academic management. Independent school fees typically run £15,000–£45,000 per year for classroom teaching with no individual oversight. The R.S. case study shows what is possible when the system works: A* in both subjects in one year, with university offers received.

Sources, checked 3 November 2026: Tutorful, A-Level tutor prices (marketplace averages); the published 2026–27 UK/EEA fee schedule of a London independent sixth-form college (the £9,920 and £98 figures); published agency rates from Ivy Education, TheTutorLink and London Journey. Prices change; check current rates.

The three-instalment structure (for annual programmes) and two-instalment structure (for Exam Intensive) are the standard arrangements. In specific circumstances — particularly for international families managing currency or transfer logistics — we can discuss timing during the consultation. Investment arrangements are always confirmed at the end of the Academic Strategy Consultation. As all pricing is per subject, the total investment is confirmed once we know which subjects your child will be enrolled in.

The Exam Intensive programme can be structured around one or two subjects — and the per-subject pricing means you only invest in the subjects you need. Every engagement begins with a diagnostic review, and the programme is built around evidence of what is required. A single-subject Exam Intensive is discussed and confirmed at the Academic Review.

There is no minimum grade requirement — but there is an academic fit requirement. We look for students who are motivated, clear about their university objectives, and committed to working within a structured programme. We do not take on students where we do not believe we can deliver a meaningful outcome. This is determined at the Academic Strategy Consultation.

The consultation is a 30-minute structured session — not a sales call. We review current grades, predicted grades, target grades, and the gap by subject and assessment objective. We map target universities, required grade profiles, and what needs to change before results day. We then recommend the most appropriate programme and are honest about fit. If we cannot help, we say so. Investment is only discussed if we believe we can deliver.