Frequently Asked Questions
Everything parents typically want to know about BrainVista GCSE Maths Tutor, grouped by topic. Can’t find your answer? Contact us or message us on WhatsApp.
General questions
BrainVista GCSE Maths Tutor provides one-to-one in-person GCSE Maths tuition for UK students in Years 10 and 11, plus GCSE Maths resits for older teens and adults, matching each family with a private maths tutor suited to their exam board and goals. Read more on our About page.
We specialise exclusively in GCSE Maths, covering Foundation and Higher tier for Years 10 and 11, as well as GCSE Maths resits for students and adults retaking the exam.
In-person GCSE Maths tutoring availability depends on tutor location, so contact us to check what’s possible in your area.
Our tutors are GCSE Maths specialists, vetted through a structured interview process covering both subject knowledge and teaching skills. Contact us to find out more.
Yes. Every tutor working with students in person holds a valid Enhanced DBS check, renewed periodically in line with safeguarding best practice, as part of our child safeguarding commitment.
GCSE Maths & exam boards
Yes. We work with students retaking GCSE Maths after Year 11, as well as adults returning to study for a first-time grade 4 or above, using the same diagnostic-led approach as our standard GCSE Maths tuition.
We plan tuition around the major UK GCSE Maths exam boards, including AQA GCSE Maths, Edexcel GCSE Maths (Pearson Edexcel) and OCR, tailoring sessions to your child’s specific specification.
Yes, past papers and mock exam preparation are a core part of GCSE tuition, particularly in the lead-up to exam season.
Booking & payment
One-to-one GCSE Maths tuition is £20 per hour for sessions at the tutor’s home, or from £25 per hour if the tutor travels to your home. See our Pricing page for full details, or get in touch.
Yes, families who book a set number of sessions upfront for a full term typically benefit from a lower effective rate. Contact us for details.
Payment is by bank transfer or card payment, taken in advance of each session or block of sessions.
No. You can book single sessions with no ongoing commitment, or move to a regular weekly plan once you know it’s working well for your child.
Getting started
Get in touch so we can understand your child’s level and goals, then we’ll match them with a suitable tutor.
It’s a short conversation covering your child’s exam board, current level, target grade and availability, so we can recommend the right tutor and plan. See How It Works for the full journey.
We aim to confirm a tutor match and schedule a first session as quickly as tutor availability allows after you get in touch.
Your child’s year group, subject, exam board (if known), current level or recent grades, and your preferred days and times.
Cancellations & rescheduling
Yes. Sessions can be rescheduled or cancelled with reasonable notice. Contact your tutor or our team as early as possible to rearrange.
At least 24 hours’ notice, as set out in our Terms. We recommend giving as much notice as possible to avoid a missed session being chargeable.
Ongoing plans can be paused or ended; full terms will be set out on our Terms page. Contact us directly if your circumstances change.