Daughter got into her first choice to study law. Needed ABB and got AAB. A level English literature tutor at Daresne was a huge part of that. Support was really excellent throughout and we could see the improvement month on month. We were over the moon when that result came in.
Son had a rough few months and his maths grade slipped badly. Was predicted an A in Year 12 and by the start of Year 13 was getting Cs. Two sessions a week with Daresne and he has pulled it back to a B and is targeting an A again. Tutor has been excellent at rebuilding his confidence as much as the content.
Daughter was predicted a C in A level biology and needed higher for her medicine application. Eight months with her Daresne tutor and she sat the exam predicted an A. She got her medicine offer. I still do not fully understand how the improvement was so significant but it was.
Daughter is genuinely talented at making work but the written analysis component was pulling her grade down. Her tutor helped her understand how to write about artistic choices and contextual influences in a way that actually matches what examiners look for. Her written marks have gone up significantly.
Son had been coasting through micro but macroeconomics was not landing. His school teacher moves fast and he was falling behind. His Daresne tutor spent the first few sessions just on macro concepts using current events as examples. By week four something clicked. He has not dropped below a B since.
Was concerned Daresne would not have tutors familiar with the CCEA examining board used in Northern Ireland. Was wrong. Tutor they found for daughter has excellent knowledge of the CCEA specification and past paper style. Her progress has been brilliant. Recommend to other parents in Northern Ireland.
A level religious studies is not commonly tutored but Daresne found someone excellent. Tutor has a theology degree and is brilliant at helping daughter engage with philosophical arguments properly. Marks went from Ds to As. Predicted a high grade for the final exams.
Daughter very talented at performing but really struggling with music theory and harmony elements of A level music. Tutor is a professional musician who has taught A level before. Sessions have transformed her understanding. She is now performing well on all components.
