IGCSE Tutors in the UAE for Every Emirate and Board
Private IGCSE lessons, live and one-to-one, for families in all seven emirates. Your tutor knows your child's board, Cambridge or Edexcel, and stays the same if you move emirate.
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Accuracy checked on UAE exam boards, the exam calendar and how our lessons work.
IGCSE tutoring that moves with your family across the emirates
A job change can take a family from Dubai to Abu Dhabi, or from Sharjah up to Ras Al Khaimah. Lessons happen online, so your child keeps one tutor in Ajman, Umm Al Quwain or Fujairah too.
British curriculum schools across the country mostly follow Cambridge or Pearson Edexcel for IGCSE, and a few offer Oxford AQA. We book lessons around the Saturday and Sunday weekend and on weekday evenings.
Cambridge or Edexcel IGCSE: which suits your child?
According to Cambridge International, over 100 UAE schools made around 54,000 entries for Cambridge qualifications in 2017. Pearson Edexcel is widely taught as well, so parents often ask how the two IGCSE boards differ.
How do the grading scales differ?
On Cambridge papers, most subjects are graded A* to G. Oxford AQA and the Pearson Edexcel International GCSE count down from 9 to 1, and 9 is the best. We explain what each grade on a school report really means.
Same subject, different papers
Cambridge Maths is 0580, while Edexcel Maths A is 4MA1. The topics overlap, but question styles differ. We read the code from your child's timetable before matching, so practice uses the right papers.
Does your school pick the board?
Usually, yes. Schools choose a board for each subject, and some mix boards across subjects. Our tutors cover all three, so one child could have a Cambridge Physics tutor and an Edexcel Maths tutor.
Keeping IGCSE study steady through a move
Moving house mid-course can unsettle a Year 10 or 11 student. These three checks keep IGCSE progress on track when your family changes emirate or school.
A new school may use a different board for some subjects. Compare the syllabus codes early, so your tutor can fill topic gaps before the next mock.
Online lessons do not depend on your address. The tutor who already knows your child's weak spots stays on, so no weeks are lost starting over.
Send us past school reports and recent test scores. The tutor uses them, plus our monthly progress notes, to plan the first term after the move.
Reviews of our IGCSE tutors from across the UAE
"Finding qualified online IGCSE tutors across UAE was difficult for us until we used this site. The online platform is smooth and teachers are very patient with kids."
"Great IGCSE Physics tutor. Very clear explanations and flexible timing."
"I enrolled my twins for IGCSE Economics and Business Studies here in UAE. Both tutors were very knowledgeable and helped them make good study notes before finals. Highly recommend to any parents looking for top tutors in UAE!"
IGCSE support options for UAE families, side by side
Families across the emirates often weigh a tuition centre or self-study against a personal tutor. Here is how each handles board fit, a house move, feedback and cost, so you can choose with care.
| Feature | IGCSE Tutors One-to-one, live online | Tuition centre Group classes | Self-study Past papers at home |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fits Cambridge or Edexcel | Tutor knows your board | Often one course for all | You must find the right papers |
| If you move emirate | Same tutor, no change | You need a new centre | Carries on anywhere |
| Personal feedback | Every lesson | Shared with the group | |
| Marking against mark schemes | Tutor marks and explains | Sometimes | You mark your own |
| Reports for parents | Weekly notes, monthly reports | Usually termly | |
| Recorded lessons | |||
| Cost | From AED 50 an hour | Varies by centre | Little or none |
Five steps to a steady IGCSE tutor in the UAE
The process is the same in every emirate, and it does not restart if you move. This is how a typical first month runs.
Start with a trialShare the board and syllabus codes
Complete our quick form or WhatsApp us with your child's year, subjects and board. A photo of the school's subject list helps us confirm each syllabus code.
Someone fluent in your board
Inside 24 hours you hear about a tutor already teaching that exact Cambridge, Edexcel or Oxford AQA course. Lessons are set in UAE time to suit your week.
Try one paid trial lesson
A first, paid trial (AED 20 to 60) lets your child cover a short topic with the tutor. Not convinced? We re-match at no charge.
Lessons that travel with you
Regular one-to-one lessons draw on past papers and the official mark schemes. If your family moves to another emirate, the tutor and timetable carry on unchanged.
Notes and a monthly report
Brief notes arrive weekly, and a fuller report lands monthly, telling you what has got better and what is next. Packages never lock you in.
IGCSE basics for UAE parents comparing boards
IGCSE takes two school years, normally Years 10 and 11, for students aged 14 to 16. Each of the three boards writes its own papers, so one subject can look quite different from board to board.
Most papers are sat in the weeks between late April and the first days of June. Cambridge runs an extra series each October and November, with those results in January. Summer results from both main boards land in mid to late August.
Whichever board your school uses, our tutors teach to its syllabus code and mark schemes. That keeps practice close to the real exam.
IGCSE subjects taught on Cambridge and Edexcel syllabuses
Tap a subject and its tutors appear. Most subjects are taught on both boards, from Chemistry 0620 to Economics 4EC1.
IGCSE tutors who teach families in every emirate
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UAE IGCSE questions on boards, moves and fees
Short answers on choosing between boards, keeping lessons going through a move, and what tutoring costs across the UAE.
Should my child switch from Edexcel to Cambridge?
Usually not mid-course. Your school sets the board, and changing late means new papers and new question styles. If a move forces a switch, your tutor maps the gaps between the two syllabuses.
What happens to lessons if we change emirate?
Nothing changes. Lessons run online, so your child keeps the same tutor, slot and notes. Just tell us if the new school uses a different board or syllabus code.
How much is IGCSE tuition across the UAE?
Lessons cost from AED 50 per hour, set by tutor and subject. Your first trial comes to AED 20 to 60. Apple Pay and cards are accepted, per lesson or as a package.
Can one tutor cover two exam boards?
Often, yes. Cambridge IGCSE is covered by all 63 tutors on our list, and 30 of them handle Pearson Edexcel as well. We check both syllabus codes before we suggest anyone.
Are lessons recorded for later revision?
Every lesson is recorded. Your child can replay a hard topic before a test, and also receives notes, flashcards and homework after each session.
Which year should we start IGCSE support?
Year 10 gives the most time to close gaps before mocks. Many families begin in Year 11 instead, aiming at the May and June papers. Either way, matching takes about a day.
Get help choosing the right IGCSE support
Drop us your number. We call back, talk through the board, subjects and timetable, then propose a tutor.
- Help comparing Cambridge and Edexcel
- Same tutor wherever you live
- Free re-match if needed
- Card or Apple Pay accepted