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GCSE Exam Preparation
Targeted. Structured. Exam-Focused.

National Learning Group provides focused online GCSE exam preparation for Years 10 and 11. One-to-one sessions can use past papers, timed practice, mark scheme analysis and targeted revision to address the student's supported subject, exam board and current priorities.

£1 First Lesson: The £1 offer applies to the first one-to-one lesson only. Regular lessons then continue at the standard rate unless cancelled in line with the terms and conditions.
One-to-one £39.90 per 40-minute lesson
GCSE Maths & English groups from £20 per week
✓ Supported exam boards
✓ Supported GCSE subjects
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📋Past Paper Practice
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Getting the Timing Right

When to Start GCSE Exam Preparation

The right time to begin depends on the student’s current knowledge, mock results, confidence and exam timetable. Starting earlier provides more time to work through priorities, while later support can focus more narrowly on revision and exam technique.

Starting in Year 11 gives more time to build exam familiarity
Mock results can help identify specific gaps and revision priorities
Later-stage support can focus on past papers, timing and exam technique
The number of useful sessions depends on the learner’s needs and time available
Y11
September, Year 11
Start of exam year
Build familiarity with exam question formats alongside school learning and begin identifying areas that may need further revision.
Nov
November to January
Mock exam season
Use mock results and teacher feedback to identify gaps and prioritise the topics and question types that need the most attention.
Feb
February to April
Intensive preparation
Past paper practice, timed questions and mark scheme review can be used to strengthen exam familiarity and technique.
May
May to June
Final weeks
Focus remaining sessions on priority topics, timing, exam approach and questions that still need practice.
What We Focus On

What GCSE Exam Preparation Sessions Include

NLG exam preparation sessions focus on the student’s current priorities as exams approach. Depending on their needs, sessions can combine revision, past papers, timed practice, mark scheme review and targeted teaching of remaining gaps.

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Past Paper Practice
Working through past papers from the student's specific exam board. Identifying recurring question types and building familiarity with format and style.
Timed Conditions
Practising under exam-style timed conditions. Building the ability to manage time across papers and avoid the common mistake of spending too long on early questions.
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Mark Scheme Analysis
Understanding exactly what examiners are looking for. Learning the specific language and structures that earn marks, particularly for extended answers and evaluations.
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Targeted Gap Filling
Using mock results and diagnostic questions to identify the specific topics where marks are being lost. Focusing preparation time where it has the greatest impact.
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Exam Technique Coaching
How to approach different question types. How to show working clearly. How to structure written answers. How to check work efficiently in the final minutes.
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Confidence Building
Regular practice with a supportive tutor can help students become more familiar with exam formats, timing and question styles so they feel better prepared for exam day.
Subjects Available

GCSE Exam Preparation by Subject

NLG provides one-to-one GCSE exam preparation across Maths, English Language, English Literature, Combined Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, History, Geography, French, Spanish and German. Tutor matching depends on the student’s subject, exam board, learning needs and current tutor availability.

Choose Your Format

One-to-One or Group Exam Preparation?

One-to-one exam preparation is available across NLG’s supported GCSE subjects. Group tutoring is available only for GCSE Maths and GCSE English, subject to current availability, sufficient enrolment and suitable group placement.

One-to-One Preparation
Personalised GCSE Exam Prep
£39.90
Matched to the student’s supported subject and exam board
Focused on current gaps, revision priorities and exam technique
Regular lessons are billed weekly; cancellation terms apply
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£1 First Lesson: The £1 offer applies to the first one-to-one lesson only. Regular lessons then continue at the standard rate unless cancelled in line with the terms and conditions.
Group Preparation
GCSE Maths & English Groups
£20
per week
GCSE Maths and GCSE English only
Up to 8 pupils in a 60-minute structured session
Group-only lesson blocks: 5 lessons £90, 10 lessons £160 or 15 lessons £210
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Group availability: Group places, start dates and timetables are subject to current availability, sufficient enrolment and suitable group placement. A place is not confirmed until approved by our team.
Common Questions

GCSE Exam Preparation FAQs

Clear answers about NLG GCSE exam preparation, pricing, subjects, exam boards and tutoring formats.

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NLG GCSE exam preparation can include past papers, timed questions, mark scheme review, exam technique and targeted revision. One-to-one lessons are matched to the student’s supported subject, exam board, current gaps and priorities.

There is no single best starting point for every student. Starting earlier gives more time to work through revision priorities, while later support can focus more closely on mock feedback, past papers, timing and exam technique.

NLG supports GCSE Maths, English Language, English Literature, Combined Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, History, Geography, French, Spanish and German. Tutor availability varies by subject, exam board and learner requirements.

NLG supports AQA, Edexcel, OCR and WJEC across the GCSE subjects it provides. Tutor matching takes the student’s exam board and specification into account, subject to suitable tutor availability.

Yes, where appropriate. Tutors can use past papers and exam-style questions to review question formats, identify recurring errors, practise timing and compare responses with the relevant mark scheme.

GCSE one-to-one exam preparation costs £39.90 per 40-minute lesson. Eligible GCSE Maths and GCSE English groups start from £20 per week. The first one-to-one lesson costs £1. View full pricing.

No. GCSE group tutoring is available for GCSE Maths and GCSE English only. Other supported GCSE subjects are offered through one-to-one tutoring. Group places depend on availability, sufficient enrolment and suitable group placement.

New one-to-one students can start with a £1 first lesson. Regular lessons then continue at the standard rate unless cancelled in line with the terms and conditions. Book the £1 first lesson.

Exam preparation can help students become more familiar with question formats, timing, past papers and mark schemes. A tutor can also help organise revision priorities and practise areas the student finds difficult, although individual outcomes vary.

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Ready to Start GCSE Exam Preparation?

Choose the route that matches your child’s subject, exam board and preferred tutoring format.

Group Preparation
GCSE Maths & English Groups
Group tutoring starts from £20 per week and is available only for GCSE Maths and GCSE English, subject to current availability, sufficient enrolment and suitable group placement.
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Best First Step
Book a £1 First Lesson
The first one-to-one GCSE lesson costs £1. Regular lessons then continue at the standard rate unless cancelled in line with the terms and conditions.
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Need Advice
Find a GCSE Tutor
Tell us your child’s subject, year group and exam board so NLG can review the tutoring support required.
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£1 First Lesson: The £1 offer applies to the first one-to-one lesson only. Regular lessons then continue at the standard rate unless cancelled in line with the terms and conditions.