From A to A*: Nadia's IGCSE Maths Journey at Epsom College Malaysia
Epsom College Malaysia · Mantin · Extended tier · 6 months holiday intensive
Nadia came to Teacher Rig during the school summer holiday between Year 10 and Year 11 at Epsom College Malaysia. She was achieving A consistently on school assessments and her parents wanted to use the holiday period to build toward A*. The boarding school environment at Epsom means that term-time tutoring is harder to schedule, so the summer holiday and subsequent half-term breaks became the primary preparation windows. Over six months of holiday intensive sessions — three sessions per day during holidays, weekly online sessions during term — Nadia built deep mastery of the hardest Extended topics. Her school's strong academic culture meant she arrived well-prepared; the sessions focused on the top-end questions where A* marks are made or lost. She achieved A* in May/June.
"The holiday intensive format worked perfectly with Epsom's boarding schedule. Teacher Rig's approach was focused and effective — exactly what Nadia needed."
Questions About This Journey
Is a holiday intensive programme effective for IGCSE Maths preparation?
Very effective for students who are already achieving high grades and want to push for A*. Immersive holiday sessions allow deep focus on specific topics without the distraction of school work.
Could your child's story be next?
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