Student Reviews
Discover how our dedicated approach transforms grades and boosts confidence by exploring the inspiring feedback featured on our student reviews page.
Student Reviews
“Game-changer for our son.”
“Matt is a beloved new member of our family life, and we look forward to him tutoring our youngest son with his GCSE studies in the coming years.”
“We have been very lucky to have Matt as an A Level economics tutor for our son over the last few years. Through his methodical and hands-on approach, Matt has significantly broadened our son’s understanding of the subject, resulting in marked improvement in his grades and, most importantly, a significant increase in his confidence and application, whether it be in classwork, homework, or exam preparation.
He has supported our son every step of the way; spending time to get to know him, understanding how he works, identifying his strengths and weaknesses, and always providing gentle and genuine encouragement (and the occasional challenge) to keep him focused and upbeat.
This has been a game-changer for our son, who has gone from someone who ‘sort of liked economics’ to someone who now has a genuine interest in the subject and plans to study it at university, and perhaps beyond. We can’t thank Matt enough for the difference he has made, not just for our son, but for us as his parents as well. Matt is a beloved new member of our family life, and we look forward to him tutoring our youngest son with his GCSE studies in the coming years.”
Anne Marie and Nick
Economics (A-Level)
“Fantastic tutor”
“Matt’s practical approach has massively increased my daughter’s confidence and helped her see how to gain more marks.”
“Apollo Scholars has been fantastic at helping my daughter prepare for her 3rd English GCSE resit. My daughter finds exams really hard so we’ve had a number of tutors over the years to help her with different subjects with varying degrees of success. Matt was recommended by a friend and I can honestly say he is a fantastic tutor!
Matt is so personable, understanding and kind – he has tailored his sessions specifically to my daughter’s needs and communicates with her in a way that resonates. Matt has made such a great connection with my daughter that she’s very happy and ready to join him in the evening online to take his guidance and techniques to gain a few more points on each exam question.
Matt works though sample questions with my daughter and she can immediately see how the learnings can score her more marks. Matt is so positive, enthusiastic and provides such great encouragement each session and his practical approach has massively increased my daughter’s confidence.
He enables her to remember things differently and I am absolutely certain she will achieve a much higher result following his focused guidance. The sessions with Matt have been so valuable that we’ve also enlisted his help with some year 13 business BTEC exam revision too!”
Judy D.
English (GCSE)
“Unlocks student potential.”
“Within seven months, my son’s understanding of his GCSE subjects skyrocketed from zero to Grade 5 in Maths and a Grade 6 in Business Studies.”
“Apollo Scholars has a straightforward, student-focused approach that encourages students to reach their full potential. Matt created a study plan for my 16-year-old son to prepare him for his Year 11 GCSE exams.
Within just seven months, my son’s understanding of his GCSE subjects skyrocketed from zero to Grade 5 (Foundation) in Maths and a Grade 6 in Business Studies.
We couldn’t be happier with these outstanding results. This year, we continue with Matt’s support to help my daughter, from Year 10, also achieve her best potential. We highly recommend Matt for your child’s GCSE exam preparation, as he has been an exceptional support throughout both of my teenagers’ journeys.“
Sina Z.
Maths (GCSE) and Business Studies (GCSE)
“Dramatic improvement”
“The most remarkable and notable result was a five grade improvement in English Language from a grade 3 in one mock exam paper to a final GCSE grade of an 8.”
“Matt tutored our son in the run-up to his GCSEs in Economics and also in English Language and Literature. I cannot praise him highly enough and would recommend his tutoring to anyone. He is organised, efficient and incredibly hardworking, going over and above what might be expected for every session.
Matt provided a completely bespoke service with each lesson tailored to requirements and our son’s learning style. Specific, helpful and actionable feedback was provided for every piece of work.
Matt established a great rapport with our son and calmly built his confidence, which had been sadly knocked in some areas at school. With Matt’s help, our son exceeded expectations in all subjects. The most remarkable and notable result was a five grade improvement in English Language from a grade 3 in one mock exam paper to a final GCSE grade of an 8. We are delighted!“
Helen M.
Economics, English Language and Literature (GCSE)
“Grown in Ability and Confidence”
“My son has felt much more equipped going into his exams thanks to Matt’s tutoring. He has grown massively in both ability and confidence.”
“Matt has been tutoring my son for A-Level economics. He is up to date with exam board specifications. Throughout the tutoring, lessons focused on the curriculum specific to OCR. Particular emphasis is placed on the areas where my son needed the most support. Leading up to exams, lessons thoroughly examined exam questions. They also focused on techniques to answer them for maximum points.
What sets Matt apart from other tutors is the amount of time he spends outside the lessons helping my son. He sets homework, reviews it, and sends detailed and useful feedback. This helps him improve his understanding and techniques. So we have really had much more of Matt’s time than we expected! My son has felt much more equipped going into his exams thanks to Matt’s tutoring. He has grown massively in both ability and confidence.
What’s more, he is enjoying studying economics much more than before! On a personal level, my son has found Matt to be motivating and friendly. It’s clear that he genuinely wants the best for my son! We would highly recommend Matt to anyone considering tutoring.”
Fiona B.
Economics (A-Level)
“Boosted Confidence”
“His approach has really helped boost Katie’s confidence and engagement with the subject. He’s also been a huge help with exam preparation.”
“Matt has been an incredible support for my daughter Katie. He is not only knowledgeable and thorough, but also a genuinely lovely person. After each session, he sends detailed feedback by email to both Katie and us as parents, outlining her strengths, progress and areas to focus on.
Matt’s approach has really helped boost Katie’s confidence and engagement with the subject. He’s also been a huge help with exam preparation, making the whole process far less stressful. We couldn’t recommend him more highly!”
Sam V.
Business Studies (A-Level)
“Prepared, Confident, Ready”
“Apollo Scholars got my son exam-ready for Maths, English Literature, English Language and Business Studies.
He went into his exams feeling confident and ready.”
“Matt has now tutored both of my teenage boys. He is a very studious tutor. He managed to get through four subjects with my youngest son. My son had missed nearly the whole of Year 10 when he sat his exams in Year 11. Matt got him exam-ready for Maths, English Literature, English Language and Business Studies.
My son who had had a difficult time went into his exams feeling prepared, confident and ready. I honestly did not believe he would sit any GCSEs at one point. I think Matt’s approach to learning works; it means students actually listen as he applies the theory to real-world situations. Matt, I can only thank you for your patience and I would not hesitate to recommend you to anyone. Thank you so much for all your hard work.”
Mark J.
Maths, Business Studies, English Literature and English Language (GCSE)
“Confidence in Maths and English”
“Right from the start, Matt has been wonderful at helping my daughter feel more confident in Maths and English GCSE. Her attitude towards learning changed quickly.”
“Apollo Scholars has been wonderful at helping my daughter feel more confident in Maths and English GCSE. From the very first session, his calm approach put her at ease. He was patient and encouraging. Her attitude towards learning changed quickly.
Matt is very intuitive. He has tailored the sessions to fit her style of learning. This means she now tries rather than feeling defeated as she did previously. I would highly recommend Matt as a tutor.”
Heidi J.
Maths and English Language (GCSE)
“Detailed Feedback”
“By identifying my son’s weaknesses, Matt was able to address them quickly with my son. I can recommend him to anyone who is looking for an Economics tutor.”
“Matt is a really good tutor. From the very first lesson, he identified my son’s weaknesses and started working on them. He gives very detailed feedback after every lesson. I can recommend him to anyone who is looking for an economics tutor.”
Sveta G.
Economics (GCSE)
“Transformed confidence in weeks“
“Apollo Scholars helped my daughter build real confidence in only a few weeks.“
“Matt has given my daughter confidence in only a few weeks. His coaching technique was appropriate for her. I would recommend him.”
Catherine A.
Maths (GCSE)
“Above and Beyond”
“Far more than just tutoring, Matt goes above and beyond to support his students.”
“Matt is excellent and goes above and beyond his duties.”
Mark E.
Economics (A-Level)
“Instant Academic Confidence”
“Matt’s enthusiasm, expertise and friendly approach helped our son grow in confidence immediately.“
“Apollo Scholars has been an excellent A-Level tuition service for our son. Matt is so enthusiastic, knowledgeable and friendly. Our son’s confidence started to grow from the first session. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Matt.”
Tony F.
Economics (A-Level)
“Instrumental to University Success“
“Apollo Scholars supported our daughter through her Economics A-Level and was instrumental in her achieving the grades she needed for university.”
“Apollo Scholars supported our daughter through her Economics A-Level and was instrumental in her achieving the grades she needed for university. She suffers from severe anxiety and autism. She felt totally comfortable with Matt. He was patient, supportive and gave her confidence in her abilities and encouraged her passion for Economics. I would highly recommend Matt as a tutor.”
Charlotte J.
Economics (A-Level)
“Remarkable Progress in Weeks“
“After only a few sessions with Matt, our son made remarkable progress. He improved his grades from a D to a B.”
“After only a few sessions with Matt, our son made remarkable progress. He improved his grades from a D to a B. Matt’s enthusiasm and dedication to tutoring have made a significant difference in our son’s understanding and confidence in the subject. We are extremely happy with the progress he has made so far.
It’s clear that Matt’s approach to tutoring is both effective and engaging. We highly recommend Matt. He is not only knowledgeable but also passionate about helping students succeed.”
Tony J.
Economics (A-Level)
“Confidence from Day One“
“Matt’s enthusiasm, expertise and friendly approach helped our son grow in confidence immediately.“
“Matt has been an excellent A-level tutor for our son. He’s so enthusiastic, knowledgeable and friendly. Our son’s confidence started to grow from the first session. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Matt.”
Tony F.
Economics (A-Level)
“Building Confidence, Delivering Exam Results“
“Tutoring with Matt gave our son a huge boost ahead of GCSE exams. We saw him grow in confidence and build a deeper understanding of his subjects.”
“Tutoring with Apollo Scholars gave our son a huge boost ahead of GCSE exams. We saw him grow in confidence, build a deeper understanding of the subjects he was tutored in and gain experience in exam technique. This positive impact was apparent in our son’s approach to sitting the exams and in the uplift from mock exams to final exam grades. Our son enjoyed the sessions and was motivated by the additional materials Matt provided. We would highly recommend Matt as a tutor and overall support for learning.”
Amanda C.
Maths, History and English (GCSE)
“Tailored for Success”
“Matt is helping my daughter to prepare for the A-Level economics exam. My daughter likes his teaching style and enjoys Matt’s lessons each time.”
“Apollo Scholars helped my daughter to prepare for the A-Level economics exam. My daughter likes Matt’s teaching style and enjoys each session. Matt is organised and well prepared. He provides tailored homework before the lesson and detailed feedback after the lesson. As a parent, I greatly appreciate his efforts. I know he spends a lot of time outside the lesson to make the study more efficient. I can tell my daughter is more confident than before.“
Guang L.
Economics (A-Level)
“Enthusiastic and friendly“
“Matt’s enthusiasm, expertise and friendly approach helped our son grow in confidence immediately.”
“Matt has been an excellent A-level tutor for our son. He’s so enthusiastic, knowledgeable and friendly. Our son’s confidence started to grow from the first session. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Matt.”
Tony F.
Economics (A-Level)
“Better Grades“
“For 10 weeks, Matt worked really closely with my daughter until her GCSE English Language resit. He was kind, supportive and engaging.“
“Matt worked really closely with my daughter weekly for 10 weeks until her GCSE English Language resit. He was kind, supportive and engaging.
Matt made my daughter grow in confidence and directed the sessions to enable her to score more marks in each question. He connected with my daughter using examples that were relevant to her and this made it easier for her to write and learn the suggested approaches and considerations. I am delighted to report that we achieved the grade we needed thanks to all Matt’s positive, focused help and support! Thank you, Matt!”
Judy D.
English Language (GCSE)
“Confidence in Economics”
“Matt has been doing a fantastic job helping our son with GCSE Economics. He is organised and well-prepared, always going the extra mile.”
“Matt has been doing a fantastic job helping our son with GCSE Economics. He is organised and well-prepared, always going the extra mile to provide useful feedback and practical tips. Our son’s confidence has grown hugely in a short space of time. This improvement is evident not only in subject knowledge. It is also visible in application.”
Helen M.
Economics and English Language (GCSE)
“Flexible and Engaging“
“Matt’s style of tutoring works very well for us. Sessions are engaging and encouraging for our son, always followed by a recap and extra resources.”
“Apollo Scholars’ style of tutoring works very well for us. Matt has been flexible in adapting the focus of the sessions to suit our needs. Sessions are engaging and encouraging for our son. They are always followed by a recap and extra revision resources. Matt provides constructive feedback on work done between sessions. We are very happy with the tutoring.”
Amanda C.
History, English Literature, English Language and Maths (GCSE)
“Reigniting Interest in Economics“
“Matt tutored my son for several weeks in the lead up to his A-Level Economics. He truly re-ignited my son’s interest in the subject and helped him understand it.”
“Apollo Scholars tutored my son for several weeks in the lead up to his A-Level Economics. Matt truly re-ignited my son’s interest in the subject and helped him understand it so much better. He has a friendly, easy manner. His excellent knowledge means I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him for anyone needing a tutor.”
Karen F.
Economics (A-Level)
“Significant Grade Improvement”
“Matt tutored our son in Maths, Business Studies, English Language and English Literature. The lessons were engaging and he taught exam techniques.”
“Apollo Scholars tutored our son last year in Maths, Business Studies, English Language and English Literature. Matt is very personable, professional and knowledgeable. The lessons were engaging, and he effectively taught exam techniques while covering all areas of the curriculum.
Our son’s grades improved significantly. He achieved passes ranging from 4 to 9 in each subject. We couldn’t have been happier. Thank you, Matt, for your dedication and hard work! We would not hesitate to recommend your services.”
Caroline J.
Maths, Business Studies, English Language and English Literature (GCSE)
“Grades Improved Quickly“
“Apollo Scholars is an amazing tutoring service. Professional, friendly, patient and very efficient. My son’s grades improved within a matter of weeks…”
“Amazing tutoring service. Professional, friendly, patient and very efficient. My son’s grades improved within a matter of weeks. Thanks so much, Matt. I would recommend you to anyone.”
Caroline J.
Business Studies and History (GCSE)
“Patient and Knowledgeable”
“Apollo Scholars has been a great help for my daughter’s Economics A-Level, giving her much more confidence in herself and her abilities.”
“Matt has been a great help for my daughter’s Economics A-level. He is extremely knowledgeable and patient and has given my daughter much more confidence in herself and her abilities. She really enjoys her sessions with Matt and I would highly recommend him as a tutor.”
Charlotte J.
Economics (A-Level)
“Growing Confidence, Rising Grades”
“Matt provided Maths tuition for our son Joseph in the lead up to his GCSE exams. Feedback from Joseph was always positive, and after each session he felt he had improved and gained greater confidence…”
“Apollo Scholars provided Maths tuition for our son Joseph in the lead up to his GCSE exams. We found Matt to be very pleasant and was able to put our son at ease immediately. Feedback from Joseph was always positive and after each session thought he had improved and gained greater confidence.
The end result was our son achieved a GCSE pass with higher marks than we initially expected. This allowed him to gain his place on the course he wanted at Runshaw College. We can’t thank Matt enough as without his tutoring both myself and Joseph weren’t confident of achieving the grade needed. I would highly recommend Matt. He is especially good if you have a child with low confidence as he will immediately put them at ease. Thanks, Matt!”
Steve M.
Maths (GCSE)
“First-Choice University Secured”
“Matt is a great tutor who takes a personal interest in his students’ progress and welfare – and motivates his students to do their best.”
Matt tutored my DS in Business Studies and made a huge difference in my DS’s approach to and interest in Business Studies. He is a great tutor who takes a personal interest in his students’ progress and welfare – and motivates his students to do their best. His follow up updates to parents has been particularly useful. I thank Matt for helping my DS improve his grades significantly and get into his first choice uni and for working with us to ensure the best outcome for my DS. I would recommend him highly.
Sharda L.
Business Studies (A-Level)