Get your child exam-ready for SABIS IGCSE.
One-to-one online sessions with a specialist SABIS IGCSE tutor, built around your child's subjects and target grades. Book a trial in minutes.
What every SABIS IGCSE parent should know.
SABIS schools across the GCC deliver the Cambridge IGCSE alongside their own academic programme. Knowing how the two fit together helps families arrange the right support at the right time.
The IGCSE is an internationally recognised qualification for students aged 14 to 16. At SABIS schools, it sits within the school's own curriculum pathway, so students follow both the SABIS teaching sequence and the Cambridge exam syllabus simultaneously.
IGCSE subjects are graded A* to G, with A* and A the highest achievement. Most combine written examinations with a small coursework or practical component, and the mark schemes reward specific command language and structured technique.
Cambridge IGCSE exams are held in the May/June and October/November series each year. SABIS students typically sit the May/June series at the end of Year 11, so preparation usually begins in earnest from early Year 10 or the start of Year 11.
A group class can't do this.
Lessons built around the gaps
Your tutor pinpoints exactly which SABIS IGCSE topics are capping your child's grade and rebuilds lessons around those gaps first.
Real past-paper technique
Every session builds in timed Cambridge past-paper questions, so your child rehearses the exact mark-scheme language examiners reward.
Parents kept in the loop
After every session you receive a written tutor note and a progress update, so you always know what was covered and what comes next.
Cambridge IGCSE delivered inside the SABIS school system.
SABIS High School IGCSE tutoring supports students following the Cambridge International General Certificate of Secondary Education within a SABIS school. The qualification is awarded by Cambridge Assessment International Education and is recognised by universities worldwide.
Each subject is assessed through written examinations, graded A* to G. Cambridge runs two exam series each year. Students choose subjects from sciences, humanities, languages, and mathematics. Strong grades in core subjects open pathways to A-Levels, IB, and selective university programmes globally.
Tuitional tutors align every lesson to the specific IGCSE syllabus code the student's SABIS school uses, so revision stays directly relevant to the paper the student will actually sit. Nothing drifts from the real exam.
What a one-to-one IGCSE lesson actually looks like.
Every session follows a four-phase structure: recap, teach, apply, and review. The tutor adapts the timing and content to where the student actually is that week.
Book a trial lessonA typical 60-minute session
- 0-5 min
Recap and quick diagnostic
The tutor opens with two or three short questions from the previous session to check retention and surface any lingering confusion before moving forward.
Example: A student revising IGCSE Biology is asked to draw and label the structure of a plant cell from memory, checking retention of cell organelles covered the previous week.
- 5-25 min
Teach the target topic
The tutor teaches or deepens the chosen concept with whiteboard annotation, worked examples and the SABIS IGCSE syllabus checklist, making sure every required point is hit.
Example: For IGCSE Chemistry, the tutor walks through the mole concept and Avogadro's constant, using the Cambridge syllabus point C4.1 to frame exactly what the examiner expects.
- 25-50 min
Apply it to past-paper questions
The student tackles real Cambridge past-paper questions under timed conditions while the tutor coaches the mark-scheme language needed to score full marks.
Example: For IGCSE Mathematics, the student attempts a Paper 4 structured question on simultaneous equations, with the tutor marking against the Cambridge mark scheme and correcting method errors live.
- 50-60 min
Review, set homework, report
The tutor summarises what was mastered, sets two or three targeted practice questions as homework, and writes the session note that is sent to the parent immediately after.
Example: The student is set three IGCSE Physics calculation questions on Ohm's Law to complete before the next session, with the worked solutions uploaded to the platform for self-marking.
After the lesson
You receive a parent report covering what was taught, how your child performed and what comes next — and homework is set in the portal with a due date before the next session.
Four simple steps.
Tell us the goal
Share your child's SABIS subjects and target grades.
Get matched
We pair your child with the right IGCSE specialist.
Try a lesson
Attend a trial session with no obligation.
Start weekly
Book regular sessions at times that suit your family.
The qualification that bridges SABIS schooling and global university entry.
SABIS IGCSE students study Cambridge-accredited subjects within the SABIS school framework. The qualification is set and awarded by Cambridge Assessment International Education, assessed through written examinations, and graded A* to G across two annual exam series.
Strong IGCSE results from SABIS schools are accepted by universities across the UK, USA, Canada, and the wider GCC region. They also form the entry requirement for Cambridge A-Levels, the IB Diploma, and Advanced Placement programmes.
Why families across the GCC trust Tuitional.
My daughter was struggling to keep up with both the SABIS programme and her IGCSE Chemistry revision at the same time. Tuitional matched her with a tutor who understood both the school's pace and the Cambridge exam requirements. She went from a C to an A in one term.
The tutor was always prepared, always on time, and always sent a note after each session. As a parent, that level of communication made a huge difference to my confidence in the process.
I used to dread IGCSE Maths. After six sessions with my Tuitional tutor I actually started to enjoy it. The way she broke down past-paper questions made everything click.
We saw a full grade jump in IGCSE Physics within two months. The flexible scheduling meant sessions never clashed with SABIS school commitments.
SABIS IGCSE tutoring, your questions answered.
The things parents and students ask us most, in plain language.
?Do your tutors know the SABIS school system specifically?+
Yes. Our tutors know both the SABIS teaching sequence and the Cambridge IGCSE syllabus. They align lessons to the Cambridge exam requirements while allowing for the pace and structure SABIS students follow at school.
?What IGCSE subjects can my child get tutoring for?+
We cover the full range of Cambridge IGCSE subjects taught at SABIS schools, including Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, English, Economics, Business Studies, Computer Science, and more. If your subject is not listed, contact us and we will confirm availability.
?How are sessions delivered and what do I need?+
All sessions are live, one-to-one video lessons on our online platform. You need a stable internet connection and a device with a camera and microphone. There is nothing extra to install. Sessions are recorded so your child can review them at any time.
?How quickly will my child be matched with a tutor?+
We use a matching engine that considers your child's IGCSE subjects, target grade, learning style, and availability. Most families receive a confirmed tutor match within one working day of registering.
?What happens if my child does not get on with the tutor?+
We offer a free re-match if the first pairing does not feel right. You do not need to explain at length. Just let us know and we will find a better-suited tutor straight away, at no extra cost.
?How much does SABIS IGCSE tutoring cost?+
Rates for IGCSE-level tutoring start from AED 50 per hour. You can pay per session, or take a package with no lock-in and the option to cancel at any time. Our tutoring packages page has the full breakdown.
Book a trial lesson for your SABIS IGCSE student.
Tell us your child's subjects and target grade and we will match them with the right tutor. A trial lesson is the easiest way to see whether the fit is right, with no commitment required.
- Matched to your exact SABIS IGCSE syllabus
- Live, one-to-one sessions with a degree-qualified tutor
- Flexible scheduling to suit your family
- Session recordings available after every lesson