WE TAKE PRIVATE TUITION VERY SERIOUSLY

We’ve been operating since 1993 and have clocked more than 190 000 hours of one-on-one private tuition. In that time, we have developed an expertise in many subjects, curricula, syllabi, and standardised tests.

Every one of our private tutors scored distinctions in high school, has studied a subject-relevant field at university, passed our intake Subject exams with distinction, and then completed our tutor training programme with distinction.

Our private tutors don’t just know the work, they know how to teach it; our students frequently improve their marks by 20%.

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We take the art of Private Tuition very seriously

Every one of our private tutors has scored distinctions in high school, studied a subject-relevant field at university, passed our intake subject exams with distinction, and completed our tutor training programme with distinction.

Our private tutors don’t just know the work, they know how to teach it – our students frequently improve their marks by 20%.

Subjects Offered

We provide a premium tuition service for students who need help in Mathematics, English, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Afrikaans, Accounting, Business, Economics, Geography, History, Information Technology, Computer Science, Programming, Mandarin, Zulu & French.

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Academic Coaching

At Genius, we aren’t just about teaching students how to pass a subject. Our Academic Coaches are there to enhance a student’s general academic experience and equip them with tools and strategies to help them ‘win the game of school.’

The role of the coach is to facilitate the growth of a student into a productive, effective, and independent learner by teaching them academic and life leadership skills. Coaches work towards a global improvement in all academic skills and their effectiveness can be measured by a learner’s overall academic performance.

Some of the modules included in Academic Coaching:

  • Wellbeing & Energy Management – Becoming productive
  • Examination Anxiety – Understanding autonomic arousal
  • Focus & Productivity – Getting the most out of an hour
  • Time Management & Organisation – Life leadership skills
  • Learning, Study Skills & Mnemonics – Working smart
  • Examination Techniques – Learning to beat the game

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Benefits beyond school:

These skills ultimately impact a student’s effectiveness in their future endeavours – university, their careers, and beyond.

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SAT TUTORING

Every one of our SAT tutors has passed the SAT at the 99th percentile; our Students frequently improve their score by 200 points.

YOUR NEEDS ARE ASSESSED ACCORDING TO:

  1. Student Profile – Study habits, routines, interests, and learning style.
  2. SAT Mock Exam and Diagnostics – You will write a full-length SAT at our assessment centre. This exam is then analysed to determine the specific subsections to focus on.
  3. Your Target – We help you determine what score you need to achieve in order to get into your university of choice.

We then create an action plan and send trained SAT Math and SAT English tutors to get you up to speed on:

  • SAT Mathematics; there will be content that you need to learn — we have your back.
  • SAT English; The skills tested in the SAT Reading and Writing are distinct from the skillset taught in IEB – we fill in the gaps.
  • SAT Test-taking Techniques; We teach you tools, tricks, and techniques to ace the test.

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Genius Alumni:

Over the last 28 years, we are proud to have helped students get into universities such as Harvard and Yale.

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NBT TUTORING

Every one of our NBT tutors has passed our tutor training programme with distinction and then excelled at our internal NBT subject tests.

YOUR NEEDS ARE ASSESSED ACCORDING TO:

  1. Student Profile; Study habits, routines, interests, and learning style.
  2. NBT Mock exam and Diagnostics; You will write an NBT Skills Assessmentat our assessment centre. This exam is then analysed to determine the specific subsections to focus on.
  3. Your Target; We help you determine what score you need to achieve in order to get into your university of choice.

We then create an action plan and send trained NBT Math and NBT English tutors to get you up to speed on:

  • NBT MAT (Math); There is content and application that you need to learn. We have your back.
  • NBT AL (Academic Literacy); The skills tested in the Academic Literacy sections are distinct from school English. We fill in the gaps.
  • NBT QL (Quantitative Literacy); You will need to be exposed to some unfamiliar concepts. We clue you in.
  • NBT Test Taking Techniques; We teach you tools, tricks and techniques to ace the test.

Did you know? The NBT MAT in June is not the same as the NBT MAT towards the end of the year, and is often substantially out of sync with IEB and Schools. 50% of students say there was math that they hadn’t yet learned in school.

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Genius Alumni:

Over the last 28 years, we are proud to have helped students get into universities such as UCT, Stellies, UP and Wits.

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Relocation Tuition & Syllabus Transition

We understand the enormous amount of stress families undergo when relocating, especially with children who are still midway through their local curriculum. We ensure that your kid passes their entrance tests and arrives at their new school knowing everything their peers know.

Your needs are assessed:

  1. Student Profile; Study habits, routines, interests and learning style.
  2. Your Target Syllabus; We review your target syllabus to determine missing outcomes to be mastered.
  3. Mock Exam and Diagnostics; The student will write skills-based assessments in the target syllabus at our assessment centre.

Then we fill in the gaps:

  1. We select a mentor from our team of tutors.
  2. The trained tutor comes to the house for high-impact one-on-one lessons.
  3. We set structured homework for the student to do in between lessons.
  4. The student sits regular mock tests so that we can monitor progress.
  5. We supervise, guide, and support the programme to ensure a great result.

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Genius Alumni:

Over the last 28 years, we are proud to have helped students transitions to school systems in countries such as the UK, Australia, the US, and Switzerland.

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Home and Online Schooling support

We offer support, guidance and premium private tuition for students who are moving out of the mainstream or have always been on a home school, distance, or online learning platform.

Your needs are assessed:

  1. Student Profile; Study habits, routines, interests and learning style.
  2. Mock Exam and Diagnostics; The student will write skills-based assessments at the correct level in their syllabus at our assessment centre.

Then we build a support programme:

  1. We select mentors from our team of tutors.
  2. The trained tutors come to the house for high-impact one-on-one lessons where they actually teach the ideas and concepts.
  3. We set structured homework for the student to do in between lessons.
  4. We use practical demonstrations and experiments to excite the student and pique their interest.
  5. We teach meta-academic skills such as time management, structure, examination techniques, and study techniques.
  6. The student sits regular mock tests so that they can practice the skills under exam conditions, and we can monitor progress.
  7. We provide administrative support and programme management to ensure that assignments and projects are handed in on time, and your child is on track.
  8. We supervise, guide and support the programme to ensure a great result.

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Whether you’re just starting out, or already working with an online or home school programme, we’ve got you covered.

Genius Alumni:

We are proud to have supported self-directed learning students, home school students and online learning students in syllabi and curricula such as the IEB, CAPS, Cambridge, GED, and American K12 Curriculum.

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Extension Modules

Nothing helps a student learn better than getting their hands dirty. Sometimes abstract concepts are made easier to understand when the student is physically involved in bringing the solution to life. This is the thinking behind our “Genius Extension Module” programme. Keeping in line with the student’s interests and passions, these modules involve projects that the tutor conducts with the student. They are not school-based; rather they are designed to be fun and engaging and to fire up the imagination.

What kid wouldn’t love to learn how to make a smoke bomb? And, in this computer age, who wouldn’t benefit from gaining knowledge about the inner workings of a computer? Our modules involve hands-on experience with science and technology, from building an electronic circuit or a CO2 propelled rocket to constructing models, learning to code, or designing with CAD software to produce your own 3D printed or laser cut toy.

ALL PROJECTS WILL BE DONE TOGETHER WITH OUR TUTORS AND WILL BE CLOSELY SUPERVISED TO ENSURE SAFETY.

In our Extension Modules, we cover topics such as:

  • Accounting
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Biology
  • Business
  • Chemistry
  • Communication
  • Critical Thinking
  • Data Science
  • Electricity
  • Engineering
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Foreign Language Learning
  • Game Design
  • Game Theory
  • Health Science
  • Leadership
  • Literary Arts
  • Mathematics
  • Mechanics
  • Mechatronics
  • Minecraft
  • Negotiation
  • Physics
  • Programming
  • Public Speaking
  • Rocketry
  • Space
  • Statistics
  • Stock Markets
  • Sustainable Energy