Alex Dyer
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Alex has been teaching and tutoring for 7 years. He worked at a well-respected independent college in South Kensington for 6 years. Alex was head of Physical Education and the S.E.N department, primarily teaching GCSE and A-Level Psychology. He still works closely with children with dyslexia, giving them advice and support and still teaches Psychology and P.E.

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Ten of the Best Apps for Easter Revision

(0) Comments | Posted March 4, 2013 | 12:33 PM

With the end of year exams looming for Common Entrance, GCSE and A-Level students around the UK, Tutor House has come up with 10 of the best Apps available to aid students with revision over the Easter holidays.

The apps reviewed are excellent additional revision resources and learning...

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EBacctrack, EBacc-to the Future or Just Misunderstood Reforms?

(0) Comments | Posted February 8, 2013 | 8:41 AM

These reforms were obviously brought in without any real prior research. Teachers, children and parents alike were not asked how the GCSE's could be improved, they were not informed of the changes taking place and they had no say in the matter.

This U-turn is good news for everyone...

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Teaching Children With Dyslexia

(2) Comments | Posted January 15, 2013 | 5:58 AM

Unfortunately, the label of 'being dyslexic' is often been seen as a negative one. One which can produce upset, limitations and hurdles to a student. However, with the right training, teaching and encouragement it can also produce strengths, talents and creative gifts.

Specialist London-based tutoring agency Tutor House...

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The Amazing World of Tutor Kings and Queens

(0) Comments | Posted November 28, 2012 | 8:11 AM

There are plenty of questions flying around the Education system at the moment in the United Kingdom. Questions like, "Why is the UK education now rated the 6th best in the world?" "Why are there so many international students in the U.K now?" "Why does every other person seem to...

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Should I Hire a Common Entrance Tutor?

(0) Comments | Posted November 7, 2012 | 11:10 AM

Hiring a tutor for 11+ and 13+. Is it worth it?

Well, first off all a little background information into the Common Entrance exam.
The exams are regulated by the ISEB (Independent Schools Examinations Board) and the exams are sat in November (11+) and January or June (13+)...

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Common Entrance - Made Easy

(0) Comments | Posted October 5, 2012 | 1:34 PM

What is Common Entrance?

The Common Entrance exam sat either at 11+ or 13+ is used by senior Schools (secondary) to assess pupils' academic ability. Exams are set and regulated by the Independent Schools Examinations Board. (ISEB)
Now, some schools, for example St Paul's and Westminster, have...

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Alex Dyer: What are my Gap Year Options?

(2) Comments | Posted September 14, 2012 | 6:10 AM

Volunteer Programs - This is a great opportunity to help out those less privileged. You have the chance to work in a local community. You can teach, work in an orphanage, and help to build new homes and community buildings.

Teaching English in a School - this is...

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How to Write the Perfect Personal Statement

(3) Comments | Posted September 3, 2012 | 7:00 PM

A personal statement is a sales pitch for a university place. The clues are; 'sales' = sell yourself and 'pitch' = set your stall at their door. Remember, you'll be up against thousands of others who are also pitching their case to the universities, so whatever you write...

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GCSE Results: Have They Been Tampered? Goal Posts Moved? Or is it Just a Coincidence?

(0) Comments | Posted August 23, 2012 | 10:12 AM

A spokesman from the Department for Education said, "It's right that minimum expectations of schools should continue to rise." In addition Michael Gove, the Education Secretary has said in the past that he wants to abolish GCSE's and introduce 'explicitly harder' O-Levels.

Tampering 1 - Coincidence 0.

Around 650,000...

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Which A-Levels to Choose After You've Received Your GCSE Results?

(0) Comments | Posted August 22, 2012 | 7:00 PM

Well there are a few factors to consider before making your choices.

First off, which qualifications are you going to undertake? There are three main choices:

• A-Levels
• Pre-U (Pre - University)
• I.B (International Baccalaureate)

A-Levels are the most common. They're more...

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I Didn't Achieve the A-Level Results I Wanted, So What are My Options Now?

(0) Comments | Posted August 15, 2012 | 6:31 AM

Well, first of all what ever happens don't worry or panic (Many people will!)
I would say that these are your best options - all are creditworthy and all will help you to succeed in the future:

Go through clearing, do a short retake course, go on...

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