What is The First Class Method?

Diagram illustrating three levels of learning frameworks: Conceptual Ascent, Socratic Mastery, and Academic Excellence, with icons and labels for methods like custom learning roadmaps, interactive sessions, timed practice, constant feedback, regular progress reports, and early goal setting.

The three phases of The First Class Method; Conceptual Ascent, Socratic Mastery, and Academic Excellence, enable my tutees to think like an Oxford student, achieve top-tier grades in their science and mathematics subjects, and receive offers from the UK's best universities. Through this systematic framework, I equip students with the intellectual fortitude to excel not just in exams, but in the most demanding academic environments.

  • What it is: Establishing profound understanding and a robust learning architecture within your chosen subjects, forming the intellectual bedrock for both examinations and advanced academic pursuits, including university-level study. For suitable students, this includes accelerating beyond the immediate curriculum.

    Conceptual Ascent in practice:

    • 15-minute complimentary consultation: current progress, broad goals, and ability assessment.

    • In-depth learning style analysis and early goal setting.

    • Personalized roadmap creation for your entire The First Class Method journey, outlining key milestones and learning pathways for subject mastery and future academic challenges.

    • Custom lesson planning tailored to your individual needs and learning pace, ensuring targeted and effective tuition that builds towards academic readiness for your chosen path.

    Benefit: True excellence and a strategic advantage for new challenges, built on a foundation of deep understanding essential for high-level academic performance and competitive applications.

  • What it is: Intensive, practice-based learning using the ‘Oxbridge mindset’ – deep questioning, critical analysis, and independent problem-solving – applied directly to your academic subjects and university admissions.

    Socratic Mastery in practice:

    • Engaging, interactive sessions that actively employ the ‘Oxbridge mindset’ through structured questioning, probing discussions, and dynamic problem-solving.

    • Comprehensive written summary and post-session support after every session, detailing progress, insights, and next steps for your subject learning and broader intellectual development.

    • Regular progress updates and summaries for both students and parents, ensuring transparency and alignment with goals in your academic journey.

    Benefit: Develops intellectual curiosity, creative application and, most of all, the ability to think like an Oxford student, giving you a distinct edge in examinations and university admissions processes.

  • What it is: Mastering examination technique and high-stakes performance, including efficient problem-solving and time management, to translate knowledge into top-tier results in your examinations and/or university applications.

    Academic Excellence in practice:

    • Timed exam practice and intensive mock interviews, with detailed, actionable feedback for subject-specific assessments and university admissions interviews.

    • Strategic technique refinement for efficient problem-solving and maximizing performance under pressure in examinations and competitive application processes.

    • Ongoing guidance on effective revision strategies and academic habits for sustained success and progression to your next academic stage, including elite university entry.

    Benefit: Ensures top-tier grades and compelling interview performances, equipping students for competitive academic environments.