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Can I cancel my enrollment? To avoid cancellation fees, please inform us at least 48 hours before the course begins. We’re here to help with any changes. Contact our support team for assistance.
We teach students from Year 1 (7+) through to Year 11 (GCSE). Our strongest cohort is within primary education, particularly pupils preparing for the 11+ during Years 5 and 6.
Yes. Our VR and NVR programmes are carefully tailored to independent school entrance examinations. We ensure comprehensive coverage of all question types, with a strong emphasis on technique, accuracy, and confidence.
Our teaching extends well beyond the national curriculum. Lessons are designed to challenge high-ability students, develop analytical thinking, and prepare them rigorously for competitive entrance exams and GCSEs.
Our holiday programmes provide intensive, high-impact revision and consolidation. Term-time programmes follow our structured curriculum, reinforcing current and upcoming school topics while developing the depth of understanding required for complex and unfamiliar exam-style questions.
Please visit our Term-Based Programmes section here (insert link) to enquire about availability and enrolment.
All holiday courses can be viewed here (insert link). Once selected and purchased, you will receive a confirmation email with full course details.
Students joining mid-term are enrolled for the full term, as we are unable to tailor lesson dates. Holiday courses are offered as complete programmes and must be booked in full.
Absolutely. Careful placement is central to our approach. We ensure students are grouped appropriately so lessons remain stimulating, well-paced, and academically rewarding.
You will receive a confirmation email outlining course dates, times, and any relevant preparatory information.
Lesson length varies by year group and programme type. Most sessions run between 1.5 and 3 hours, with a short break included.
We intentionally keep groups small to maintain academic rigour and personalised attention. Classes never exceed 8 students.
Where appropriate, we provide targeted 1:1 support alongside group tuition for students requiring additional reinforcement. We do not offer standalone 1:1 programmes.
Lessons follow our bespoke Shine Curriculum, developed in-house to challenge, engage, and prepare students effectively across both term-time and holiday programmes.
Yes. Carefully selected homework is provided to consolidate learning and reviewed at the start of the following session.
All classes are taught by highly experienced tutors, many of whom currently teach or have taught at leading independent schools across London.
Written feedback is provided at the end of each term for every course attended.
Yes. Should a student require additional support or a different level of challenge, we will contact parents promptly with clear recommendations.
All lesson materials and stationery are provided. Students receive a Shine notebook and folder, which should be brought to each session. Replacements are available if required.
Yes. Parents are welcome to wait in our reception lounge, where refreshments are available. Our centre is also dog-friendly.
Please email admin@theshineacademy.co.uk and a member of our admin team will inform the tutor.
You will receive an email with the Zoom link, start time, and any materials to print in advance. A quiet workspace and stable internet connection are essential.
We use Zoom.
Yes. Online lessons follow the same curriculum, materials, and academic expectations as in-person classes.
Please contact admin@theshineacademy.co.uk for immediate support.
No. Homework is shared, but lesson recordings and teaching materials are not distributed.
One class per term may be rescheduled subject to availability. Full commitment and payment are required prior to commencement, and refunds are not issued for missed sessions.
No. Payments are accepted by card only via our secure online portal.
No.
Yes. An invoice and receipt will be emailed upon completion of payment.
Please contact admin@theshineacademy.co.uk for assistance.
We aim to respond within 24 hours during weekdays (Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm).
All updates and timetable changes are communicated directly via email.
Preparation is embedded across our term-time programmes and holiday courses. Our curriculum is purpose-built for entrance exams, supported by targeted feedback and tailored academic support.
Small group sizes allow for precise, personalised teaching and high academic standards. Lessons are responsive to student needs, fostering confidence, depth of understanding, and strong exam performance.
We create a calm, intellectually supportive environment where students feel secure. Tutors encourage participation thoughtfully, helping students develop confidence steadily and authentically.
Parents can expect measurable academic progress, stronger exam technique, and increased confidence. Students often demonstrate improved school performance and a more assured approach to learning.
Yes, subject to availability. We ensure continuity of teaching and appropriate group placement.
Yes. New students are offered a complimentary first session, which allows us to assess suitability and recommend the most appropriate group placement.
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