A frank account of our pedagogy — composed for parents, pupils, and the curious. Live classes, small groups, patient AI tutoring, and a curriculum shaped around the person, not the other way round.
We were asked, once, to explain our method in a single sentence. We could not. So we wrote four.
Every Richmond lesson happens in real time, led by a qualified UK teacher who can see each pupil and respond to each hesitation. Children think out loud and disagree out loud. Recordings exist for revision — never as a substitute.
Our AI study companion sits beside every pupil, ready to re-explain a concept at midnight, draft a practice paper at dawn, or coax out the thinking behind a wrong answer. Tutoring without judgment.
We keep our classes small — a practice we chose after years of classroom research, not marketing. Small enough that every pupil is seen, heard, and stretched.
On day one we assess. On day two we plan. From there, each child follows a path tuned to their strengths, gaps, ambitions, and time zone. Reviewed and rewritten every half-term by the people who teach them.
A brief defence of the small class — the one thing we would never give up, the number we have never raised.
There is no back of the room. A teacher who can see eight children catches the faltering hand, the quiet puzzlement, the idea half-formed.
Pupils ask real questions instead of rehearsing clever ones. Small groups lower the social cost of curiosity.
Our teachers know what your child got wrong last Tuesday, why they said it, and how they fixed it.
A plan for every pupil, revised as the pupil changes. This is the path most children walk in their first year with us.
Before any teaching begins, we sit with the pupil and the family. Diagnostic assessment and a conversation about hopes and worries.
Diagnostic & interviewTeachers and AI sketch a pathway — the strengths to build upon, the gaps to fill, the stretches worth attempting.
Personalised planReal lessons, in real time, with real children alongside. Discussion, practice, mistakes, and the small victories of understanding.
Live instructionAfter each lesson, our AI companion walks the pupil through practice calibrated to their level — more challenge where confident, more care where uncertain.
Guided practiceNo plan survives contact with a real child. We review, celebrate what worked, and redraw the map for the weeks ahead.
Review & refineCome and see the lessons that follow. A free live class with our teachers, no sales pitch, no obligation. Most likely the best hour of your pupil's week.
Everything you need to know — if you can't find your answer here, get in touch with our admissions team.
All core lessons are delivered live by specialist UK teachers in real-time interactive sessions. In addition, every lesson is recorded so students can revisit the material at any time for revision. This combination ensures students benefit from live engagement and flexible self-study.
We keep class sizes small — typically no more than 10–12 students per group — to ensure every learner receives personal attention. Small groups allow our teachers to monitor progress closely, encourage active participation, and adapt their teaching to each student's needs.
Lessons are delivered through a secure, purpose-built online learning platform that supports live video, interactive whiteboards, screen sharing, and real-time collaboration. Students need only a computer or tablet with a stable internet connection to participate fully.
Our AI study assistant is available to students 24/7, providing instant help with homework questions, concept explanations, and revision practice. It complements live teaching by giving students on-demand support whenever they need it, even outside scheduled lesson times.
Students are assessed through a combination of regular homework, topic tests, mock examinations, and formal Cambridge assessments. Our teachers provide detailed, personalised feedback on every piece of work, helping students understand their strengths and target areas for improvement.
Yes, all A-Level students receive comprehensive UCAS support, including guidance on personal statements, university selection, and interview preparation. Our team helps students navigate the university application process and secure places at their preferred institutions.
Yes. We schedule classes to accommodate students across multiple time zones, and all lessons are recorded for those who cannot attend live. With students in over 25 countries, our timetabling is designed to be as accessible and flexible as possible.
Teachers use ongoing assessment data and direct interaction to tailor their approach to each student. Small class sizes allow them to adjust pacing, provide additional challenges for advanced learners, and offer extra support where needed — ensuring no student is left behind.
