Frequently Asked Questions

  • Online courses are fully self-study, giving students complete flexibility to learn at their own pace anytime throughout the year. Structured materials help students understand how to study on their own, while tasks and exercises help them practise key skills such as critical thinking and academic writing.

    Students can also request for optional one-on-one consultations or essay feedback whenever they want personalised guidance to refine their work and deepen their understanding.

  • Students come from different schools, and teaching approaches can vary. The online course provides a consistent foundation, ensuring all students understand key concepts in the same way.

    Covering the fundamentals first allows us to focus on advanced skills, practice, and personalised guidance during consultations — rather than reteaching the basics. It also helps students make sense of essay feedback, so they can clearly understand comments, identify areas for improvement, and correct their work independently.

    Additional benefits include:

    • J1 students or Private Candidates: Build a strong foundation with condensed information and effective study techniques.

    • J2 students: Catch up efficiently after exams by focusing on essential skills.

    • Quick assessment: Evaluate if the pace, content, and teaching style suit their needs.

    • Flexible learning path: Prepares students for ongoing lessons, essay feedback, or self-study.

    Starting with the online course ensures consistency, supports independent improvement, and makes subsequent sessions more productive and focused.

  • $80 per hour

    Consultations are held online via Google Meet, with all materials shared on Google Drive. Sessions are task-oriented, focusing on working together on shared documents, critical analysis, and providing instant feedback.

    If having the tutor’s camera on and receiving live lectures is important to you, this approach may not be the best fit, as the focus is on active engagement with the materials rather than passive visual instruction.

  • $100 for 3 essays or one paper.

    What’s included

    • Feedback for up to 3 essays.

    • Rubric-based evaluation.

    • Detailed written feedback with actionable suggestions.

    • Sample answers, where relevant (essays may be fully rewritten to illustrate improvements without altering the student’s writing style).

    • Fixed submission deadline.


    How it works

    1. Submit Essays
    Upload your essays via Google Drive with your details and any specific focus areas (e.g. argument, style, structure).

    2. Detailed Feedback Report
    Receive a personalised report highlighting:

    • Strengths

    • Areas for improvement

    • Suggested interpretations, if applicable.

    • Tips for more effective writing.

    • Sample answers, if necessary.

    3. Independent Revision
    Review the feedback and revise your essays at your own pace. The report is designed to guide self-directed improvement.

    4. Optional Follow-Up
    Submit your revised essay for a second review or ask clarifying questions via email.