Syllabi

Syllabi: live online classes to prepare for UK GCSEs

Syllabi is a UK educational platform that delivers weekly live classes for students preparing for GCSE exams. Its offer focuses on Maths, English and Science, with specialist teachers qualified in the UK. The company presents itself as a structured alternative to traditional tutoring, combining group lessons with individual monitoring and work materials.

Subjects and teaching method

The programme covers the three core subjects: Maths, English and Science. Classes are weekly, live and in groups, and are taught by specialist teachers. The method is organised in four steps: join the live lessons, learn exam technique, maintain consistency between classes with a personal mentor and take regular assessments with feedback.

The company emphasises exam technique, that is, turning subject knowledge into marks in the actual exam. To this end, students practise how to approach real GCSE questions. In addition, each student is assigned a personal 1-to-1 mentor to maintain the routine of revision, homework and study habits between lessons.

Assessment and monitoring

Syllabi conducts fortnightly assessments marked by teachers, with detailed feedback and progress tracking. According to the platform's information, students receive comments on their weaknesses and strengths, and are provided with bespoke workbooks. The company also mentions that parents can track progress through a platform with resources.

Reported results and guarantee

The platform states that more than 1500 families trust Syllabi. Among the data it publishes, it notes that 96% of students reported feeling much more confident after one month of classes, and that the average grade increase after two months of lessons in GCSE Higher Maths was +2.4 grades. It also indicates an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 from parents and students, and that 97% of surveyed students said they felt more confident answering questions under exam conditions. The company presents itself as "UK's No.1 Exam-Technique Company".

It offers a 14-day money-back guarantee, with no contract or commitment, so that families can try the service.

Teachers

Among the teachers featured on the website are Mr. Stacey Dixon, expert teacher at Syllabi and Edexcel examiner with 17 years of experience, and Mr. Tomisin, expert teacher with a PGCE from King's College London.

Price and format

The service starts at 80 pounds per month. Classes are delivered online, live and in groups. The platform also mentions crash courses and sessions for parents on study techniques. Students have access to lesson recordings so they can review or catch up on missed classes.

Reviews from families and students

The testimonials collected on the website highlight the clarity and structure of the lessons, the attentiveness of the teachers and the impact on confidence and grades. Several users mention specific improvements: one student went from grade 3 to 6 in Biology and English; another student went from 7 to 9 in STEM subjects; and a third went from 6 to 8 in Maths. The adaptation to specific needs, such as the case of a student with ADHD, and the usefulness of the crash courses and parent sessions are also valued.