Exam Fever: More GCSE Students turn to Online Tutors for help?

 

It’s Easter Holidays, but there is an air of tension surfacing in Nicholas’ home, who along with his peers are preparing incessantly for the looming GCSE exams. Parents though smiling are anxious too because they know how important these exams are, in determining Nicholas’ academic career.

 

 

So did your child just started that much talked about ‘crucial school years’? Did you just say yes with a tone of anxiety? Not surprising because GCSE exams are ever popular for being a tough nut to crack.

 

 

Why are parents so conscious about the grades?

 

“Before we were concerned only about getting a C grade.” Says Augustine. Now the scenario has completely shifted. Universities are only looking for excellent students. C graders are so many and they are looking for the right choice. You require an A grade in all subjects when you apply to the so-called in-demand universities. And my kid is like if he doesn’t get into a top university there is no point in continuing further. This is why we decided to hire a private online tutor.”

Based on various surveys conducted, there is a tremendous increase shown in the number of students hiring a private online tutor for assisting them in various GCSE subjects particularly English, Maths, and Science. Statistics clearly highlight the rate of students in the age group of 11-16 who hired private online tutors to cater to their academic needs which increased from 18 to 25 percent last year.

 

“Earlier online tutoring was confined to wealthy students. Now that’s not the case. More and more parents are being well informed and want their kids to have additional support apart from the regular classes. Also, the prices are very affordable. “says Nicholas.

 

According to an article published in the Telegraph, London spends the highest amount of money on private tuition. The article titled “Parents spend £6bn a year on private tuition in the UK” states:

 

“Parents spend £6bn a year on private tuition in the UK” – with many saying it is a necessity they can barely afford.

 

More than a quarter of parents uses private tutors to help boost their children’s education and said that schools provide “inadequate” support

 

“The trust they put on us is incredible! Most of our students are fed up with their class teachers.” Says Axel Martinez, an online tutor from TutorComp.

 

Studies conducted reveal that the most popular GCSE subjects which are being given additional support through private online tutoring are Biology, Physics, Spanish, English, French, and Maths.

 

So much for the facts. Now let’s have a round-up on why online tuitions are getting this hype among GCSE students:

 

Private online tutors can boost the confidence of a student immeasurably and help the student to secure better grades and excel in the class. Individualized study plans are provided to each student by their respective tutor understanding their strong points and weak points.

 

Even if the students are brilliant, they seek online private tutoring for some extra stimulation or when they are focused on getting accepted to a particular university.

 

Because the GCSEs are becoming more competitive and challenging. The pressure to achieve higher grades seems ever-increasing as the news is filled with students achieving A* in seven or more subjects, making them often feel overwhelmed with work and stress.

When the parents do not want their kids to travel long distances for quality private tuition. Parents consider online tutoring extremely safe and convenient.

To conclude…

Coming soon is the age of online tutoring. Though in its nascent stage, private online tutoring has already emerged as the best chosen supplementary education mode among various students, be it GCSE or any other curriculum.

 

“Maybe GCSEs are tough, but not impossible. We know Nicholas will crack his dream university because help is just a click away!” Augustine smiles.