FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
Teaching (Education) and Teachers
All instructors at Improve ME possess degrees in their respective teaching fields. For example, a mathematics teacher may hold a degree in engineering, mathematics, or a related discipline, ensuring they are fully equipped to provide high-quality education.
Improve ME primarily follows the British UK curriculum outline; however, our approach is flexible, allowing us to cater to the needs of students across various curricula. This adaptability ensures that we can provide tailored educational support to each student, regardless of their school's specific curriculum.
Improve ME provides tutoring for students in FS1 (Nursery) - Year 13, covering primary, middle, and senior school levels. This includes foundational skills for younger students and specialised exam preparation for qualifications like GCSE, IGCSE, A-Levels, and IB.
Our Senior Department provides tailored tutoring specifically aligned with major exam boards such as AQA, Edexcel, OCR, and Cambridge International, ensuring students are well-prepared for qualifications like GCSE, IGCSE, A-Levels, and IB. We provide additional support for exams like CAT Prep, helping students get ready for specialised tests.
We have a wide range of students from various schools across Dubai, most notably from NAS, DC, JC, JPS, Kings, Jess, and Repton.
For primary students, feedback is more qualitative, focusing on overall development and learning experiences. For secondary students, feedback is provided weekly and is more quantitative, focusing on the specifics of their work and submissions, and is live-updated. We also send weekly progress reports and offer parents the opportunity to discuss their child's development in individual meetings with the teachers.
Pricing
The average price for a class at Improve ME is around AED 150 per hour. Discounts are available for students who commit to longer terms, making it more cost-effective for families planning to engage in prolonged educational support.
At Improve ME, discounts for siblings are available exclusively for twins. This policy is designed to accommodate families with twins by making educational expenses more manageable while ensuring the same quality of instruction for both children.
Pro-rated rates and sessions are offered at Improve ME, but no discounts are provided if booking fewer than 10 sessions. This ensures fairness and consistency in pricing for all students.
Classes and Class Management
At Improve ME, we strive to keep class sizes small to ensure personalised attention and effective learning. The typical student-to-teacher ratio ranges from 1:3 to 1:4, with a cap of 5 students per group. This small group size helps maintain a high-quality educational environment.
Improve ME allows one make-up class per term, based on teacher availability. Make-up classes must be taken within the same term and cannot be carried over to the next term. This ensures that students can catch up without disrupting the flow of the curriculum.
Yes, students are encouraged to bring their homework to sessions. This allows instructors to provide direct help and ensures that homework is aligned with what is being taught in school, enhancing the learning experience.
Fees at Improve ME are generally non-refundable and non-transferable to other terms, subjects, or students. However, refunds are considered only under extraordinary circumstances at the discretion of the management.
Assessment and Progress Tracking
We offer free assessments to evaluate a student’s current knowledge and identify areas for improvement. These assessments help create a personalised plan to boost grades and track progress over time. For GCSE and A-level students, assessments are conducted regularly to ensure alignment with exam board standards and to prepare students for upcoming exams.
Feedback for students is detailed and includes information on what went well, where there were mistakes and specific areas for improvement. We focus on providing constructive feedback that helps students understand their performance and improve. Additionally, parents receive reports after assessments, which also include suggestions for extra sessions if needed.
Specialised Services
In addition to subject tutoring, Improve ME offers career counselling for secondary students to help them explore their options for further education and career paths.
Yes, our tutors are trained to provide additional support for students with special educational needs, including adapting lessons to suit individual learning styles and ensuring every student has the opportunity to succeed.
General Information
Improve ME operates from 10 AM to 8 PM, offering flexible schedules to accommodate the needs of students and parents. Classes are available throughout the week, including weekends, ensuring students can find a suitable time that fits their schedule. During the lead process, we work closely with parents to understand their preferred days and cross-check them with our availability. For students taking multiple subjects, we aim to pair two subjects on the same day and schedule the other subjects on different days to ensure an effective learning plan throughout the week.
Yes, we offer extracurricular activities such as chess to enhance cognitive skills and critical thinking. These programmes are designed to be engaging and provide students with a balanced approach to learning beyond academics.
Yes, Improve ME offers online classes to provide flexible learning options for students who prefer to learn from home or are unable to attend in person. However, we do not conduct online classes often as we believe that in-person sessions provide better opportunities for personalised support and effective learning. Our online sessions are conducted using interactive tools to ensure an engaging and effective learning experience, maintaining the same quality of education as our in-person classes.
To enrol in tutoring sessions at Improve ME, you can book a free assessment on our website or just call us through our contact information or email. After booking, our team will get in touch with you to discuss your child's needs and provide the required details for enrolment. This assessment helps us understand your child's strengths and areas for improvement, allowing us to create a personalised plan to help them succeed.