ISQ Maths Tuition

Online maths tuition from Ilford for Key Stage 3, GCSE and A' Level

ISQ Maths Tuition is an online tutoring service run by Irfana Saeed Qureshi and listed at an address in Ilford, Essex, United Kingdom. The service focuses on mathematics for secondary-level students and is delivered online, with face-to-face tuition available subject to conditions. Lessons are personalised and offered both one-to-one and in small groups of up to three students.

The tutor describes a background as a qualified educator with a postgraduate teaching degree (PGCE) in Secondary Education (Sciences), a Masters in Computer Programming, a PGDip in Web Applications Development and a BSc (Hons) in Biochemistry from King's College University. She reports almost five years of teaching experience, including work in OFSTED-rated outstanding UK schools and international private schools as a KS3 Maths Lead and as a secondary and primary school teacher, as well as a role as Head of Online Education at an international school. She also states that she currently works part time as an Educational Consultant.

Programmes by key stage and qualification

Key Stage 3 (Years 7, 8 and 9)

The Key Stage 3 programme concentrates on identifying gaps in knowledge, strengthening core concepts and building study habits ahead of GCSE or iGCSE in Years 10 and 11. Standard tuition includes a free trial session subject to availability, a diagnostic test and an initial parent-tutor consultation, personalised one-to-one online tuition, full one-hour sessions at least once a week, a teaching and learning plan matched to the relevant mathematics curriculum, regular assessments, quizzes and end-of-unit tests, and weekly homework. The stated fee is £25 per hour.

GCSE and iGCSE

GCSE and iGCSE tuition is adapted to the individual student's needs, study level and exam board. The emphasis is on in-depth exploration of concepts taught at school, extensive exam paper practice, study skills and exam answering techniques. Standard tuition includes a free trial session subject to availability, a diagnostic test and initial parent-tutor consultation, personalised one-to-one online tuition, full one-hour sessions at least once a week, a teaching and learning plan aligned to the student's school examination board, regular assessments, quizzes and end-of-unit tests, weekly homework, and formula sheets, practice tests and exam papers. The stated fee is £30 per hour.

A' Level (Pearson Edexcel)

A' Level maths tuition follows the Pearson Edexcel exam board specification. The units covered are Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Statistics 1 and Mechanics 1. Standard tuition includes a free initial parent, tutor and student consultation, personalised one-to-one tuition and small group tuition of up to three students, full one-hour sessions at least twice a week, a copy of the textbook and workbook used during tuition, formula sheets, practice tests and exam papers, and access to the tutor via WhatsApp and email throughout the week. Small group tuition was scheduled to begin in September/October 2025 with two lessons per week. The stated fee is £50 per hour for one-to-one tuition and £35 per hour for group tuition.

Teaching approach and tools

Sessions are delivered using digital education tools, and the tutor describes a special interest in online learning supported by certifications from Microsoft, Adobe and Khan Academy. She holds Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert (2022) and Microsoft Innovative Educator Trainer (2021) credentials and is an Adobe Creative Educator (2021). She also reports a standard DBS check passed in September 2023.

Beyond mathematics, the tutor states an interest in child developmental psychology and pedagogy, and describes supporting mental health, self-confidence and a resilient attitude towards education as central to her work. The site frames the aim as building resilient, life-long learners.

Academic and professional background

• BSc (Hons) Biochemistry, King's College University, 2000-2003
• Postgraduate Certificate of Education (PGCE) in Secondary Education, King's College University, 2005-2006
• PGDip Web Applications and Software Development, Open University UK, 2010-2012
• MSc Computer Programming, King's College, 2012-2014
• Over ten years in IT before education, including as a Senior Operations Analyst at Health Education England

Enquiries and trial lessons

The service invites enquiries through a contact form for booking a trial lesson or a course place, and states that replies are normally sent within two working days. Email contact is also offered. The site includes pages on the teaching method, reviews, international students and a blog.