Education Investment

Structured levels
of engagement.

Every programme begins with the Academic Review. What follows is matched to the student's needs, timeline, and objectives. Capacity is deliberately limited to protect quality.

The investment figures below reflect what it costs to provide something that does not otherwise exist at this level — a structured, coordinated, oversight-led academic programme built around one student. We share these figures openly because families making a serious enquiry deserve to understand the model before we speak.

What every programme includes

Eight proprietary systems — all working for your child.

Before you see the investment figures, here is exactly what every enrolled student gets access to — built on the same managed academic system.

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Core Data System
Layer 01

14 modules tracking every student, session and assessment in real time.

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Programme Engine
Layer 02

Automated onboarding, session management and billing with no manual gaps.

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Command Centre
Layer 03

At-risk alerts and real-time academic oversight for the TCC team.

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Parent Portal
Layer 04

Platform progress, session updates and university pathway.

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Student Portal
Layer 05

Next topic, due reviews and progress by topic.

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Practice Between Sessions
Layer 06

Practice and feedback on the CC revision platforms between sessions.

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Progress Reviews
Layer 07 · Core

Regular reviews. Plan changes when progress slips.

◆ Proprietary
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Family Updates
Layer 08

Structured written updates from the academic team.

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Capacity is Intentionally Capped

Curriculum Circle works with a maximum of 15 Integrated Pathway families per academic year. This protects the integrity of delivery and ensures academic oversight remains active rather than symbolic. Programmes operate on an annual structure. Investment is divided into three equal instalments across the academic year.

Programme recommendations are made following the Academic Review. We do not accept standard individual session bookings.

Intensive · 3–6 Months
Exam Intensive
Investment — Per Subject, Per Exam Cycle
£6,200
per subject · per exam cycle · one student
2 equal instalments of £3,100
  • Diagnostic and past paper analysis
  • AO1--AO4 breakdown per subject per paper
  • 2–3 sessions per week under exam conditions
  • Weekly progress reviews
  • Parent briefings before and after each mock
  • Exam technique and command word training
  • Student portal access
Foundation · Years 9–10
Academic Stewardship
Investment — Per Subject, Per Academic Year
£5,400
per subject · per academic year · one student
3 equal instalments of £1,800
  • Academic habit formation & study system
  • Early exam board alignment
  • Subject diagnostic and strength mapping
  • Study-habit checks from the first session
  • Structured parent communication throughout
  • Progress checks (foundational)
A note on investment

All pricing is per subject. A student studying two subjects on the Integrated Academic Pathway would invest £17,000 per year — still a fraction of a year's independent school fees (typically £15,000–£45,000), with a level of individual academic management no school can match. These figures represent a managed academic outcome — not a collection of per-session tutoring sessions. For comparison, A-Level tutors on marketplaces average about £42 to £52 per hour, and premium London agencies and admissions specialists typically charge £80 to £200 per hour for lessons alone (published rates, autumn 2026; sources are listed in the pricing FAQ). The investment here reflects subject specialists, a Lead Academic Advisor, the full managed academic system, clear parent communication, and strategic university guidance.

What You Receive

Proprietary systems working in parallel.

Every student enrolled with Curriculum Circle gains access to a suite of proprietary tools built specifically for this system. These are not off-the-shelf products — they are built and maintained exclusively for TCC families.

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Progress Reviews

Your Lead Academic Advisor reviews marked work, mock results and platform progress, and changes the plan when progress slips.

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Parent Portal

Parents can see platform progress, such as topic mastery and study time, where the student has agreed to share it. Session updates come from the academic team.

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Student Academic Portal

Students use the CC revision platforms between sessions, which show the next topic, reviews that are due and progress by topic.

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Practice Between Sessions

The CC revision platforms are available between sessions for practice questions and feedback.

◆ Proprietary
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Command Centre Oversight

Internal real-time OS for the TCC academic team. At-risk alerts, overdue reviews, educator workload, admissions pipeline. Every student monitored continuously.

◆ Proprietary
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Parent Updates

Structured 4-part written parent update: what was covered, what improved, what was assigned and what happens next. Specific, honest and actionable.

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University Pathway Navigator

Long-arc strategy from current year group through to UCAS submission. Maps target universities, required grade profiles, personal statement positioning, and admissions test prep.

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Programme Engine

Eight coordinated system layers operating in parallel — data, automation, oversight, portals, on-demand academic assistance, intelligence, communication, and pathway strategy. Every layer connected around one student's outcome.

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Academic Advisory

Curriculum Circle programmes are reviewed and informed by subject specialists and our examiner-experienced academic team.

✓Examiner-experienced academic team
✓Tiered academic team, including subject heads from leading UK independent schools
✓Curriculum frameworks reviewed with input from Russell Group specialists
✓Including Oxbridge graduate specialists in essay-based disciplines

Selective intake · Academic fit required · Investment confirmed after consultation

Common Questions

What families ask before applying.

These are the questions we hear most often from families who are serious about applying. We have answered them here so that your first conversation with us can go further.

About the Programme
Can we start mid-year? +

Yes. Programmes can begin at any point following the Academic Review. We structure the programme around the student's current position and the time remaining before examinations — not around a fixed academic calendar.

Do you work with students outside the UK? +

Yes. A significant proportion of the families we work with are based internationally. All teaching is delivered remotely via structured distance learning. We can also advise on independent exam centres where needed — as we did for Mr R.S. in January 2026.

How quickly can a programme begin? +

Following the Academic Review, most programmes begin within one to two weeks. In urgent cases — such as an imminent examination window — we can discuss an accelerated start. The diagnostic always comes first.

What happens if a subject specialist changes? +

Continuity matters and we take it seriously. In the rare case that a specialist change is necessary, we manage the transition carefully — briefing any incoming educator fully on the student's progress, technique, and programme objectives before the handover.

Can you help with university applications? +

Yes. Academic reference support and university application guidance are available as part of Integrated Subject Pathways and Signature Oversight programmes. As the R.S. case study demonstrates, we can support the full journey — not only the examinations.

Is the programme suitable for students already at a private school? +

Yes — and this is a common situation. Many of our students are already in private school but need the individual oversight and exam-specific precision that even a small class cannot provide. We work alongside existing school provision, not instead of it.

About the System
How are progress reviews done? +

Your Lead Academic Advisor reviews four things together: exam performance, topic mastery, the instructor's assessment and assignment quality. When progress slips, the team reviews the plan with the family and changes it.

What access do parents have to their child's progress? +

Parents receive structured written updates covering what was covered, what improved, what was assigned, and what happens next. Parents can also see platform progress, such as topic mastery and study time, where the student has agreed to share it.

About Investment
How is the investment structured and when is it paid? +

All programmes operate on an instalment structure. All pricing is per subject per year. The Integrated Academic Pathway is £8,500 per subject/year. The Exam Intensive is £6,200 per subject/cycle. The Academic Stewardship is £5,400 per subject/year. We do not accept session-by-session bookings.

What does the investment actually cover? +

All Curriculum Circle programmes are priced per subject. Each subject enrolled receives: a dedicated subject specialist, regular progress reviews, the complete managed academic system (including the revision platforms, Parent Portal and team oversight), written parent updates, monthly strategy reviews, and university pathway guidance. A Lead Academic Advisor coordinates strategy across all your child's enrolled subjects. You are not paying for hours — you are investing in a managed academic outcome built around each subject your child studies.

How does this compare to private school fees or a personal tutor? +

All our programmes are priced per subject — not as a flat fee for all subjects. For context: A-Level tutors on marketplaces average about £42 per hour online and £52 in person. Premium London agencies and admissions specialists typically charge £80 to £200 per hour. Over about 30 teaching weeks, one lesson a week in two subjects plus admissions support therefore costs roughly £5,000 to £10,000 with a qualified teacher, and £10,000 to £20,000 or more with a premium specialist (our estimate from those rates). Hourly rates buy lessons. Independent colleges price in the same way: one London independent sixth-form college publishes 2026–27 fees of £9,920 per A-Level subject per year including VAT for classroom teaching, and £98 per hour for individual private tuition, with textbooks, practical fees and exam entry fees extra. Classroom teaching is shared across a group. At the Curriculum Circle teaching is weekly one to one with a subject specialist, so each lesson follows the student's own gaps and a student who is falling behind gets help the same week. The Curriculum Circle Integrated Academic Pathway at £8,500 per subject per year includes a subject specialist, regular progress reviews, a Lead Academic Advisor, the managed academic system, written parent updates, and continuous academic management. Independent school fees typically run £15,000–£45,000 per year for classroom teaching with no individual oversight. The R.S. case study shows what is possible when the system works: A* in both subjects in one year, with university offers received.

Sources, checked 3 November 2026: Tutorful, A-Level tutor prices (marketplace averages); the published 2026–27 UK/EEA fee schedule of a London independent sixth-form college (the £9,920 and £98 figures); published agency rates from Ivy Education, TheTutorLink and London Journey. Prices change; check current rates.

Is there a payment plan or flexibility on timing? +

The three-instalment structure (for annual programmes) and two-instalment structure (for Exam Intensive) are the standard arrangements. In specific circumstances — particularly for international families managing currency or transfer logistics — we can discuss timing during the consultation. Investment arrangements are always confirmed at the end of the Academic Strategy Consultation. As all pricing is per subject, the total investment is confirmed once we know which subjects your child will be enrolled in.

What if we only need support for one subject? +

The Exam Intensive programme can be structured around one or two subjects — and the per-subject pricing means you only invest in the subjects you need. Every engagement begins with a diagnostic review, and the programme is built around evidence of what is required. A single-subject Exam Intensive is discussed and confirmed at the Academic Review.

Eligibility & Process
Is there a minimum academic level required to join? +

There is no minimum grade requirement — but there is an academic fit requirement. We look for students who are motivated, clear about their university objectives, and committed to working within a structured programme. We do not take on students where we do not believe we can deliver a meaningful outcome. This is determined at the Academic Strategy Consultation.

What does the Academic Strategy Consultation involve? +

The consultation is a 30-minute structured session — not a sales call. We review current grades, predicted grades, target grades, and the gap by subject and assessment objective. We map target universities, required grade profiles, and what needs to change before results day. We then recommend the most appropriate programme and are honest about fit. If we cannot help, we say so. Investment is only discussed if we believe we can deliver.

Still have a question?
The consultation is the right place to ask it.

Knowledge Base · Terminology

Plain explanations of every term we use.

We avoid jargon wherever possible. But some terms are specific to the Curriculum Circle system. Here is what each one means.

Reviews
Progress Reviews

A regular review that shows where your child stands academically. When progress slips, the team reviews the plan with you and changes it.

Diagnostic Assessment
Your child's starting point

A structured review of current grades, exam board requirements, subject gaps, and university targets. Completed before any programme begins. It tells us exactly what needs to change and how long we have.

Academic Strategy
The plan built around your child

A personalised academic roadmap covering which subjects to prioritise, which topics to target, revision structure, and exam technique — reviewed regularly against your child's marked work.

Curriculum Circle Method
The 5-stage structured pathway

Diagnostic → Academic Strategy → Specialist Teaching → Exam Execution → University Pathway. Every student moves through these stages in a coordinated programme, not isolated sessions.

Study habits
Study-habit checks

A check on revision task completion and study consistency between sessions, because what happens between lessons matters as much as the lesson itself.

Lead Academic Advisor
Your child's strategic coordinator

The person who oversees the whole programme — not just one subject. Coordinates subject specialists, reviews progress, manages parent communication, and ensures the plan is always current.