Category: Courses

How Our Courses Work

AN INTRODUCTION TO OUR COURSES

We offer a comprehensive range of tuition and revision courses for Year 10 -13 IGCSE, GCSE and A Level students. For the full list of subjects currently available, please select the appropriate level:

IGCSE/GCSE (including courses for Year 10 and retake students)

A Level (including courses for Year 12 and retake students)

If you cannot see the subject you are seeking, please contact us as we do add courses in response to customer demand.

How Our Courses Work

Our top priority is ensuring students receive high quality tuition, which meets their individual needs. Unlike other companies providing revision courses, we do not follow a standard structure and each course is bespoke to the students attending that course. By requesting information in advance of the course on the topics and skills that students wish to cover, our tutors are able to structure the course around their needs and optimise the student’s revision time.

Although each course is bespoke, there are some elements that are common across all courses and some subjects that require a slightly different approach. For example, at GCSE, mixed exam boards are used when there is a significant overlap between content which allows students to maximise their subject options at the same revision venue. In contrast, the majority of our A Level courses are exam board specific.

DURATION AND CONTENT OF OUR COURSES

All our courses, with the exception of May Day Weekend and Pre Exam courses are now 4 days to ensure students are fully prepared for the challenges and greater rigour of GCSEs and A Levels following the 2015 education reforms.

All Justin Craig courses will involve:

  • Tuition from experienced, fully qualified subject experts
  • Teaching and practice of exam technique
  • Stimulating and inclusive study environment, free from distractions
  • A variety of engaging learning and memory techniques
  • Focused revision on the most common exam topics

Students attending multiple courses may notice a difference in approach depending on the subject/level. This is due, in part, to the nature of the subject but also reflects the recent educational reforms. For example:

Maths:  With the increase in content volume and complexity plus greater emphasis on problem-solving and mathematical reasoning, our courses cover all the areas which students find challenging, especially algebra, with particular emphasis given to the transference of these skills to questions asked in unfamiliar contexts. The more rigorous approach needed for students to secure the highest grades is fundamental to our courses.

Science: As a result of key changes arising from the educational reforms for both GCSE and A level students (eg increased maths content, “harder” GCSE content and, for A level, greater emphasis on “levelled questions” and inclusion of practical questions in formal examinations), our student led courses boost content and exam technique expertise, including areas that students frequently find challenging (eg extended practical response questions) together with a clear and detailed breakdown of every topic.

English: Due to the broad range of texts covered and the changing demands arising from the educational reforms, our English courses focus on the key skills, techniques and information required to optimise exam performance. For example, in the new curriculum skills relating to inference, deduction and fluent writing using evidence from the texts has become much more important.

History: With an even broader time period being covered by students and a greater emphasis on exams rather than coursework, the importance of key skills and techniques is now even more important. Our history courses are structured with this in mind. In addition to essay planning, writing and presentation skills, our courses also include elements on the evaluation of sources and evaluation of historians’ interpretations to help with the increased demands of the new curriculum.

Please note our courses have an upper age limit of 19. This allows the best working environment for our students.

For more information on Justin Craig group tutoring and revision, please speak to one of our expert advisors by calling 01727 236135 or email us.

 

GCSE Religious Studies

GCSE Religious Studies Revision Course Outline

Our GCSE religious studies revision course is focussed on Christianity (including Catholic Christianity) and will help you to better understand theological concepts and religious doctrines and develop analytical and critical thinking skills, so you get the best results in your religious studies exam.

GCSE Religious Studies Topics

During our GCSE revision course you will take part in a range of activities, from tutor-led activities to student-led work. You will focus on the topics in which you feel you need most help but also on those that commonly cause students difficulty from the following study areas of Christianity and Catholic Christianity:

  • Beliefs
  • Teachings
  • Sources of authority
  • Forms of expression

All our tutors are experienced and qualified teachers and most are examiners which means they have an excellent insight into what the exams actually ask of students. Chosen for their enthusiasm and empathy, they also have an in-depth knowledge of the entire subject area.

Book Your GCSE Religious Studies Revision Course

If you’re ready to book a GCSE Religious Studies revision course, call us now on 01727 744340. We’ll be happy to discuss the options and find a course that fits your requirements.

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GCSE Media Studies

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GCSE Media Studies Revision Course Outline

Our GCSE Media Studies revision course helps you improve your skills, so you get the best results in your media studies exam.

Media Studies encourages the development of critical understanding of the impact of mass media and its technologies on contemporary society. During our GCSE Media Studies revision course you will take part in a range of activities, from tutor-led activities to student-led work. You will cover all key areas of the subject, focusing on those in which you feel you need most help.

GCSE Media Studies Topics

Students will cover skills and techniques to help with revision and exam preparation.

  • Developing enquiry, critical thinking and decision-making skills
  • Developing an appreciation and critical understanding of the media
  • Discussion about preferred learning styles – e.g. groups, pairs or individuals
  • Topics divided to fit the time available

Book Your GCSE Media Studies Revision Course

To register your interest or book, please call one of our Course Advisors on 01727 744340 or email [email protected]

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GCSE Business Studies Revision

GCSE Business Studies Revision Course Outline

Our GCSE Business Studies revision course helps to improve your knowledge and understanding of business concepts and the integrated nature of business activity and to enable you to investigate and analyse real business opportunities and issues to construct well-argued, well-evidenced, balanced and structured arguments. We use past questions from a range of different exam boards including AQA, OCR and EdExcel to inform our GCSE Business studies revision courses, ensuring our students are prepared for their examinations.

GCSE Business Studies Course Topics

During our GCSE business studies revision course you will take part in a range of activities, from tutor-led activities to student-led work. You will focus on the topics in which you feel you need most help but also on those that commonly cause students difficulty from the topics below:

  • The nature of business and the legal framework
  • Entrepreneurship and business opportunities
  • Business planning and decision making
  • Influences on a business (ethical, environmental, economic, legal, competition)
  • Business processes (production, procurement, quality, customer service)
  • Marketing
  • Finance
  • Human resources

All our tutors are experienced and qualified teachers and most are examiners which means they have an excellent insight into what the exams actually ask of students. Chosen for their enthusiasm and empathy, they also have an in-depth knowledge of the entire subject area.

Book GCSE Business Studies Revision Courses and Tuition

If you’re ready to book a GCSE Business Studies revision course, please call one of our Course Advisors on 01727 744340 or email [email protected]. We’ll be happy to discuss the options and find a course that fits your requirements.

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A Level Resits & Exam Retakes

When faced with the prospect of having to retake A levels, it’s wise to be prepared. A Level resits are a chance to get things right second time round – and with good preparation, it’s easier to achieve or exceed predicted grades.

The idea of having to go through A Level resits can be daunting, worrying and stressful. A Justin Craig revision course is an excellent way to get meaningful support, boosting the chances of success under exam conditions.

Revision courses for A Level resits

We provide revision courses to get students well-prepared for their A Level resits. They cover virtually all A level subjects and take place in revision centres across the country.

Courses involve small groups of students (average six). Small enough to be friendly but big enough to share ideas, we have found this creates an environment that’s excellent for revision – particularly for students having to retake A levels.

What’s more, these revision courses bring students into a different environment – one that’s ideal for making the most of the time available. There are none of the distractions students might face at home, which makes it easier to focus and concentrate on revision, getting more done. It’s perfect preparation for A Level resits

Prepare for A Level resits with expert tutors

All our A level revision courses are led by experienced tutors. As well as being experts in their subjects, they have an excellent understanding of the exam syllabuses and what students doing A Level resits will have to cope with.

Many of our tutors are examiners, which means they can provide an unparalleled insight into how to approach exam papers and what to do to maximise marks. That can mean everything when it comes to A Level resits.

Revision courses are targeted to fit the needs of each group of students. Before the course starts, we ask each student if there are any particular areas they want to focus on, so it’s ideal for strengthening areas in advance of A Level resits.

 

For more information about our A Level resit courses, please call 0845 322 8288 to speak with one of our expert advisors.

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GCSE Exam Resits Revision Courses Tuition

GCSE Exam Resits Revision Course Outline

Our revision courses provide structured, effective revision for students preparing to resit IGCSE/GCSE exams. The idea of having to endure exams again can be frustrating and worrying, so it’s vital every student faced with GCSE retakes does not have to cope alone. Just take a look at some of our student resources to get some quick help GCSE revision tips.

Our GCSE and IGCSE revision courses offer distraction-free study at carefully selected revision centres around the country – ideal for students studying for GCSE resits. Students work together in small groups, where they can share ideas and discuss subjects in a non-judgemental environment. It’s an excellent way to fill gaps in knowledge in the run up to resit GCSE exams.

The Justin Craig GCSE exam resit courses are designed to relieve stress from both parents and students, delivering peace of mind that the best preparation for GCSE retakes is being done.

Expert GCSE Exam Retake Support

Our revision courses are run by expert subject tutors. All have excellent subject knowledge and most are examiners, which means they understand exactly how the exams work.

What’s more, every retake revision course is tailored to fit the needs of each group of students. Before a course starts, we ask all students which areas of the subject they are least confident with, through our online student portal. Our tutors then provide appropriate, effective course content.

To help students prepare to resit GCSE exams, these courses include practical exercises, past papers and collaborative working. We provide encouragement, constructive advice and foster a positive approach, which is exactly what students need when preparing for GCSE retakes.

It’s amazing how much ground we can cover.  With no mobile phones, noisy siblings or other distractions, the surroundings create an environment to foster learning, help students retain knowledge and prepare them for that important day when they resit GCSE exams.

When can I resit my GCSE Exams?

If you are wanting to resit your Maths or English Language GCSE, you can do this in November 2022. However, if you are looking to retake any of your other GCSE Exams, then you will have to wait until Summer 2023 to do so.

However, with time comes preparation. Justin Craig fills in the gaps that saw you struggle previously. We aim to support you not just through our tutors, but also helping with advice on how to create a support structure at home, along with other free resources.

It is this support structure that will allow a different approach to be taken for GCSE exam resits, and shows the dedication Justin Craig to helping students pass their GCSE retakes. That is why we believe you should choose us.

Book GCSE Exam Resits Revision Courses and Tuition

If you’re ready to book a GCSE Exam Resits revision course, please call one of our Course Advisors on 01727 744340 or email [email protected]. We’ll be happy to discuss the options and find a course that fits your requirements.

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A Level Drama & Theatre Studies

 

From the start it has been the theatre’s business to entertain people … it needs no other passport than fun.
Bertolt Brecht

A Level Drama & Theatre Studies Course Outline

We’ll help you to:

  • Improve your essay writing technique
  • Understand specialist terminology
  • Get comfortable with design elements and sketches
  • Build your knowledge of how theatrical spaces work
  • Generate your own interpretations of the plays

A Level Drama & Theatre Studies Topics

We’ll give you specific advice in key areas to help with your A Level Drama and Theatre studies course. The exact topics will be chosen according to your needs, but we often cover these areas:

  • Understanding what questions are really asking you to do
  • Staying focused on the questions
  • Analysing and researching before the exam
  • Referencing authors and directors in your answers
  • Improving your confidence in essay writing
  • Planning your question answers before jumping right in
  • Communicating how structure, form, style and genre contribute to performance
  • Referring to directors’ intentions appropriately

You will be given every opportunity to ask your A Level Drama and Theatre studies revision tutor questions, and we will review past papers and offer rapid feedback. We do not let students do past papers without providing guidance and feedback.

We use a variety of learning techniques so you can benefit no matter what your learning style.

How to get more information and book

Because we tailor each course to fit the needs of the students on that course, there is no standard lesson plan. The information on this page is a guide only.

If you would like more information about an A Level Drama & Theatre studies revision course, call us now on 01727 744340. We’ll be happy to discuss the options and find a course that fits your requirements.

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A Level Spanish

For students following all syllabuses

He who does not know foreign languages does not know anything about his own
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

A Level Spanish Course Outline

We’ll help you to:

  • Understand spoken language, so you can respond by speaking and writing
  • Understand written language, so you can respond by speaking and writing
  • Show your knowledge of grammar and syntax as required by the exams

A Level Spanish Topics

This A Level Spanish revision course will give you specific advice in key areas to help with your A Level Spanish exams.

We’ll also cover all required grammar and structures for A Level Spanish. In particular:

  • Pronouns
  • Verbs: dependent infinitives
  • Inversion after adverbs
  • Inversion after speech
  • Other uses of the subjunctive
  • Conjunctions: subordinating
  • All forms of indirect speech
  • Variations of normal word order

We’ll also show you how to best demonstrate your understanding of the Spanish language, and your ability to use it.

How to get more information and book

Because we tailor each course to fit the needs of the students on that course, there is no standard lesson plan. The information on this page is a guide only.

To register your interest or book, please call one of our Course Advisors on 01727 744340 or email [email protected]

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A Level Sociology

 Sociology A Level Course Outline

The Justin Craig Education A Level Sociology revision courses are board-specific.

The course is designed to help students develop their skills in terms of:

  • Improving knowledge and critical understanding of sociological theories, perspectives and methods.
  • Developing better appreciation of the significance of theoretical and conceptual issues in sociological debate.
  • Help understanding and evaluation of sociological methodology and a range of research methods.

A Level Sociology Topics

The course will cover a core range of topics selected from the list below, focussed largely on the topics identified by students on their portal. This means that the range of content covered on each course will vary according to course length, the level of study (AS or A level) and the students’ preferences.

  • Culture and identity
  • Beliefs in society
  • Social inequality
  • Families and relationships
  • Education
  • Health
  • Crime and deviance
  • Work, poverty and welfare
  • Youth subculture
  • The Media
  • Religion, belief and faith
  • Globalisation

Each revision course involves a small group of no more than nine students, allowing ideas to be shared effectively and giving everyone the chance to raise questions with the expert tutor. The course is tailored to fit the specific needs of the students and structured by the tutor to provide a logical sequence of topics and allow a good balance of content, skills and exam practice.

All our tutors are qualified and experienced teachers, and most are examiners, which means they have an excellent insight into what the exams actually ask of students. Chosen for their enthusiasm and empathy, they also have an in-depth knowledge of the entire subject area.

Book A Level Sociology Courses

To register your interest or book, please call one of our Course Advisors on 01727 744340 or email [email protected]

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A Level Psychology

Our A Level Psychology revision courses provide crucial assistance and exam technique tips to help students excel in their exams. Tips and assistance such as filling knowledge gaps, learn how to approach papers effectively and turn exam pressure into exam motivation. We’ve been helping students succeed for more than 40 years.

We offer the following revision courses:

  • Year 1 A Level Psychology revision (also suitable for AS students)
  • Year 2 A Level Psychology revision (covers the entire two year syllabus)

Students are taught in small groups, never more than six, with revision courses providing the knowledge and confidence students need to achieve their maximum potential. Placing students into small groups enables us to provide both the benefits of group work and make sure there’s ample time for our expert tutors to address individual student queries.

Students are free to learn from each other in a supportive environment, discussing ideas and asking questions wherever they feel they need to. By removing students from their usual revision surroundings, we also eliminate all the usual distractions. This means every minute of revision is spent appropriately and productively.

Experts in their subject, our tutors also have wide knowledge of how exam papers are structured and what types of questions get asked. This allows them to cover core subject knowledge, areas of particular difficulty – and crucial exam technique tips, which can make all the difference.

Our courses are board-specific and will cover a core range of topics selected from the list below, focussed largely on those topics identified by students on their portal. This means that the range of content covered on each course will vary according to course length and the students’ preferences.

Content Example

  • Social Influences (including conformity, obedience, resistance)
  • Memory
  • Attachment (including care-giver – infant interactions)
  • Psychopathology (including phobias, depression, obsession)
  • Approaches in Psychology
    • Learning
    • Cognitive
    • Biological
    • Psychodynamic
    • Humanistic
  • Biopsychology
    • Nervous system
    • Endocrine system and hormones
    • The brain
  • Research Methods
    • Experimental
    • Observational
    • Self report techniques
    • Correlations
  • Issues and Debates in Psychology (including gender, culture, free will, holism)

There may also be the opportunity to cover additional areas of psychology, such as chosen options.

All our tutors are experienced and qualified teachers and most are examiners, which means they have an excellent insight into what the exams actually ask of students. Chosen for their enthusiasm and empathy, they also have an in-depth knowledge of the entire subject area.

Book A Level Psychology Courses

To register your interest or book, please call one of our Course Advisors on 01727 744340 or email [email protected]

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A Level Physics

Physics A Level Course Outline

The majority of Justin Craig Education A Level Physics courses are board-specific.

Our A Level Physics revision course will cover a core range of topics selected from the list below, focussed largely on the topics identified by students on their portal. This means that the range of content covered on each course will vary according to course length and the students’ preferences.

Year 1 A Level Course Topics (also suitable for AS students)

  • Measurements
  • Nuclear and particle physics (inc. photoelectric effect, quarks)
  • Waves (inc. refraction, diffraction, interference)
  • Forces and motion (inc. energy, momentum, Young’s modulus)
  • Electricity (inc. resistivity, circuits, electromotive force)

 

Year 2 A Level Course Topics (also covers the Year 1 A Level topics above)

  • Further mechanics (inc. periodic motion, forced vibrations, resonance)
  • Thermal physics (inc. thermal energy transfer, molecular kinetic energy model)
  • Fields (inc. gravitational fields, electric fields, magnetic fields)
  • Nuclear physics (inc. radioactivity, nuclear instability, induced fission)

There may also be the opportunity to cover additional areas of A Level Physics such as chosen options.

Each revision course involves a small group of no more than nine students, allowing ideas to be shared effectively and giving everyone the chance to raise questions with the expert tutor. We take into consideration a wide range of exam boards when putting on our A Level Physics revision courses together, including AQA, OCR and EdExcel. The course is tailored to fit the specific needs of the students and structured by the tutor to provide a logical sequence of topics and allow a good balance of content, skills and exam practice.

All our tutors are qualified and experienced teachers and most are examiners, which means they have an excellent insight into what the exams actually ask of students. Chosen for their enthusiasm and empathy, they also have an in-depth knowledge of the entire subject area.

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Book A Level Physics Revision Courses and Tuition

To register your interest or book, please call one of our Course Advisors on 01727 744340 or email [email protected]

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