Philosophy and sociology tutoring in Kingston upon Thames and on-line

Subjects We Cover:

• Philosophy (A-level and IB)
• RS (A-level and GCSE)
• Sociology (A-level and GCSE)
• EPQ (AS level)
• Theory of knowledge (IB)
• Extended essay (IB)

Intensive Recovery and Revision Courses

Over the school holidays we offer intensive courses in philosophy, sociology and religious studies. In light of the disruption experienced by many students as a result of lockdown, it may be particularly important to consolidate knowledge and practise skills outside of normal lessons this year. Please contact us directly for more information on our intensive recovery and revision tuition.

Interview Preparation for Oxbridge and Personal Statement Writing For University

We offer advice on where to apply, the writing of the personal statement and practice interviews. Paul has been advising students on university applications since 2001 and has provided specialist help for those with Oxbridge ambitions. This includes guidance on extra-curricular reading during year 12, samples of work to be submitted, entrance tests and the personal statement.
Finally, there is perhaps the most important part of the process -  the advice and practice provided for the interview...

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What Do I Get Out Of Having A Tutor?

In one very important sense there is no useful general answer to this question. You may want to have a tutor because you are struggling to understand key ideas or how to answer certain kinds of questions. You may really like the subject, but feel you are not understanding as much as you would like in the time available in class. Maybe your teacher or lecturer is not a subject expert and is struggling to explain topics with the clarity or depth you would like. You may have a current grade that is worrying in terms of your progression to the second year of the course or in relation to your predicted grades for university or offers. You may just not want to leave anything to chance. Even with that unconditional offer from a decent university, there is no downside to securing the highest possible grades and perhaps trading up in the post-results race for places. The range of reasons is very wide. Our initial aim is to understand why you (or your parents!) are looking at tutorial support and to decide how we can most effectively help you.

There is, though, an equally important sense in which this question can be answered with great precision and universality. With the support of an effective tutor you should develop a confident command in the key elements in the study of the subject. We will help you understand the questions that define the subject. In grasping why certain questions - for example, ‘what is knowledge?’ or, ‘how should I lead my life?’ - are regarded as fundamental to philosophy you acquire a position to properly engage with the frequently difficult ideas in the course. We can explain the concepts, arguments and theories that attempt to provide answers to these questions. In appreciating the ideas and approaches of different thinkers and being albe to set out accurately their views, you can begin to evaluate the key theories. We can guide you through the skills and process of analysis and evaluation. You will need all of these to do as well as you can in examinations. More importantly, in being able to understand, explain and analyse fascinating and divergent approaches to fundamental questions you will know our world better.