IGCSE & A Level · Cambridge International

Personalised English tuition
for Cambridge students
in South Africa

Exam-board-specific coaching built around your child's exact syllabus, paper, and target grade — from a UK-qualified teacher who knows Cambridge inside out.

Cambridge CIE & Edexcel
IGCSE First Language & ESL
AS & A Level English
Online & In-Person · Johannesburg

Programmes

Cambridge English
from IGCSE to A Level

Every programme is tailored to your child's specific exam board, paper, level, and timeline. Click any programme below to see what's covered.

IGCSE
Cambridge IGCSE First Language English
Cambridge 0500 / 0990 · Grades 9–11
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Papers Covered

Paper 1 — Reading Passages Paper 2 — Directed Writing & Composition Coursework Option

What We Cover

  • Extended reading comprehension — inference, implicit meaning, writer's effect
  • Summary writing — selecting and condensing information precisely
  • Directed writing — adapting text for purpose, audience and form
  • Narrative, descriptive and argumentative composition
  • Language analysis — effect of language choices, structural features
  • Timed practice under authentic exam conditions
  • Examiner mark scheme decoding — understanding how marks are awarded

SA Context

  • Awareness of how SA Cambridge schools structure their teaching programmes
  • Guidance on the specific demands of CIE vs Edexcel First Language papers
  • Preparation for school-based assessments (where applicable)

Key Skills Developed

Close Reading
Extracting, inferring, and analysing meaning from unseen texts
Directed Writing
Producing audience-appropriate texts in a range of forms
Creative Writing
Crafting engaging narrative and descriptive compositions
Exam Technique
Understanding exactly what each question type requires

Ideal For

  • Grade 10–11 students preparing for IGCSE examinations
  • Students who need to improve on specific question types
  • Students aiming for A* or A grades
  • Intensive pre-exam preparation (6–8 week programmes available)

Format

  • 1-to-1 sessions, 60–75 minutes per session
  • Weekly or fortnightly frequency
  • Written feedback on all practice pieces
  • Marked past papers with examiner-style commentary
IGCSE
Cambridge IGCSE English as a Second Language
Cambridge 0510 / 0511 · Grades 9–11
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Papers Covered

Paper 1 — Reading & Writing Paper 2 — Listening Paper 3 — Speaking

What We Cover

  • Reading for comprehension — skimming, scanning, detailed understanding
  • Note-taking and summary from extended texts
  • Formal and informal writing — emails, reports, articles, letters
  • Grammar accuracy and range — tenses, conditionals, reported speech
  • Vocabulary extension — topic-based and academic vocabulary
  • Speaking preparation — structured discussion and presentation
  • Listening techniques — predicting, identifying key information

Key Skills Developed

Academic Reading
Efficient, accurate extraction of information from formal texts
Formal Writing
Producing accurate, appropriate written English for different purposes
Speaking Fluency
Confident, structured oral communication in academic contexts
Grammar Range
Accurate command of B2–C1 level grammar structures

Ideal For

  • Students for whom English is an additional language
  • Students in SA schools following the Cambridge ESL track
  • Students who want to progress to IGCSE First Language English
A LEVEL
Cambridge AS & A Level English Language
Cambridge 9093 · Grades 12 and A Level Year 2
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Papers Covered

AS Paper 1 — Commenting on Language AS Paper 2 — Using Language A2 Paper 3 — Coursework A2 Paper 4 — Language Topics

What We Cover

  • Linguistic analysis frameworks — discourse, grammar, lexis, phonology, pragmatics
  • Unseen text analysis — spoken and written language across a range of contexts
  • Directed writing — producing texts for specific purposes and audiences
  • Language investigation — designing and writing the A2 coursework piece
  • Language topics — language change, language acquisition, language and power
  • Essay writing — building and sustaining a coherent argument with evidence

Key Skills Developed

Linguistic Analysis
Applying frameworks to analyse language in diverse texts
Critical Writing
Constructing well-evidenced analytical essays to A Level standard
Investigation
Designing and completing an independent coursework investigation
Language Topics
Deep knowledge of key A Level language debate areas

Ideal For

  • Students taking Cambridge A Level English Language at SA schools
  • University-bound students needing a strong A Level grade
  • Students requiring coursework support and guidance
A LEVEL
Cambridge AS & A Level English Literature
Cambridge 9695 · Grades 12 and A Level Year 2
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Papers Covered

Paper 1 — Poetry & Prose Paper 2 — Drama Paper 3 — Prose & Poetry Coursework

What We Cover

  • Close reading of prose, poetry and drama set texts
  • Literary analysis — form, structure, language, context
  • Comparative essay writing — arguing across texts with sophistication
  • Unseen poetry and prose analysis
  • Coursework essay planning, drafting and refinement
  • Critical reading — using secondary sources effectively
  • A* level essay technique — voice, argument, precision

Key Skills Developed

Textual Analysis
Precise, sophisticated reading of literary language and form
Essay Writing
Developing a personal, well-structured critical voice
Comparative Work
Drawing meaningful connections between different texts
Coursework
Managing and producing sustained independent literary work

Ideal For

  • Students studying English Literature at AS or A Level
  • Students working on A Level coursework
  • Students applying to English degrees at UK universities
INTENSIVE
Exam Technique & Targeted Paper Preparation
Any level · 4–8 week pre-exam intensive
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What It Is

  • A focused, time-limited programme for students approaching exams
  • Designed around specific papers, question types, and mark schemes
  • Rapid identification of the highest-impact areas to address
  • Daily or twice-weekly sessions available in the final weeks

What We Focus On

  • Mark scheme analysis — understanding exactly how marks are distributed
  • Timed past paper practice under authentic conditions
  • Examiner-style marking and targeted written feedback
  • Common mistakes SA students make on Cambridge papers
  • Strategic revision — identifying the highest-yield preparation activities

Who It's For

  • Students 4–10 weeks from their Cambridge examinations
  • Students stuck at a B/C grade who want to push for A/A*
  • Students who have not had specialist Cambridge tuition before
  • Students whose school hasn't given sufficient exam preparation

What's Included

  • Initial diagnostic past paper review
  • Prioritised revision plan aligned to remaining time
  • 2–3 sessions per week available at intensive rates
  • All marked practice papers with written commentary
  • WhatsApp support between sessions during exam period

Session Structure

Every session is
purposeful and personalised

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Diagnostic First
Before teaching anything, I identify exactly where your child is losing marks. This means no time is wasted on areas they already understand.
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Marked Practice
Every piece of writing is marked against the Cambridge mark scheme, with written feedback that mirrors what an examiner would say.
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Progress Tracking
Parents receive regular updates on progress, specific areas improved, and what to focus on before the next session.
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Online or In-Person
Zoom sessions work excellently for this type of tuition. In-person sessions available in the Sandton / Rosebank area of Johannesburg.
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Resources Provided
I supply all materials — annotated past papers, model answers, grammar resources, and topic-specific reading lists. No extra costs.
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WhatsApp Support
Students can send questions between sessions. Quick queries on essay structure or a grammar point are answered within the day.

The SA Advantage

Why local expertise
makes the difference

Many IGCSE and A Level resources are designed for UK or international students. I understand both the Cambridge system and how South African schools implement it.

I know your school's curriculum
Having worked in and alongside SA Cambridge schools, I understand the specific sequencing, setworks, and assessment practices used here — not just the abstract syllabus from Cambridge HQ.
CIE vs Edexcel vs IEB — I know them all
Different SA schools use different exam boards. Whether your child sits CIE Cambridge, Edexcel International, or the IEB, I can tailor preparation to their exact paper requirements.
Timing aligned to SA exam calendars
SA Cambridge students sit their exams in May/June and October/November. I build programmes around those specific windows — not the UK school calendar.
Bridging international and local
Students from SA schools often find UK-designed resources assume too much prior knowledge. I bridge that gap — bringing international standards to a local context that actually makes sense for SA students.

Investment

Clear, transparent
session pricing

All sessions are one-to-one. Pricing is per session; packages available for ongoing programmes. A free 30-minute consultation is always the starting point.

IGCSE
POA
per 60-minute session
  • IGCSE First Language English
  • IGCSE English as a Second Language
  • Marked written work included
  • Session resources provided
  • Parent progress update included

Contact for current rates. Packages of 4, 8 and 12 sessions available at a reduced per-session rate.

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MOST POPULAR
A LEVEL
POA
per 75-minute session
  • AS & A Level English Language
  • AS & A Level English Literature
  • Coursework drafting & feedback
  • Essay marking with commentary
  • WhatsApp support between sessions

A Level sessions run slightly longer at 75 minutes to allow depth of work on essays and analysis.

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PRE-EXAM INTENSIVE
POA
per intensive session
  • Any level — IGCSE or A Level
  • 4–8 week programmes
  • 2–3 sessions per week available
  • Full past paper marking included
  • WhatsApp support throughout

Intensive programmes are booked as a block. Limited spaces available — contact early to secure a place before your exam window.

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Rates are provided on enquiry and depend on level, frequency, and programme length. All prices include resources and written feedback. A free 30-minute consultation precedes all new engagements.

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