Chemistry tuition to improve your learning experience and grades

I am a caring tutor with years of experience helping students to gain confidence and better results in GCSE or A Level Chemistry.

Hi, This is Dr Fran. I’m an A Level Chemistry Senior Examiner, Qualified Teacher and online Chemistry Tutor.

I help students develop their knowledge and confidence to succeed at their exams. After many years of teaching, I have mastered a methodology that allows them to learn better, enjoy the subject more and achieve higher grades.

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Feedback from Alexandrina

A Level Chemistry Edexcel

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Francisco is an excellent and endlessly patient tutor, I always felt able to ask any question, no matter how seemingly simple. The tutoring was invaluable to me, as it taught me how to approach chemistry in terms of revision and exam technique. The resources he provided were great for consolidating knowledge. Also, Francisco was very thoughtful about how best to use the time during tutoring sessions to meet my needs. Even when I was no longer having tutoring sessions, I still used techniques I learnt from tutoring and studied topics in the same way.

At the end of AS I scrapped a B and found Chemistry impossible, now I have achieved an A* in my Chemistry A-Levels and these tutoring sessions played a big part in my achieving this, which I am very grateful for.

Feedback from Ludmila

GCSE Chemistry Edexcel

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Francisco is an amazing tutor who tought my daughter throughout year 11. She got a 9 on GCSE Chemistry, 2 grades higher than what she was working at before tuition. Francisco is very knowledgeable, patient and very encouraging tutor. I would highly recommend him.

Feedback from Violet

GCSE Chemistry AQA

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Fran tutored both my children in chemistry. One is a maths-hating reluctant learner who just had a couple of last minute lessons before the exam, the other a maths-loving enthusiastic learner who worked worked with Fran weekly for a year. Both achieved their best result. The reluctant learner achieved a 7 in his Further Additional Science; the enthusiastic learner achieved a 9 in his Chemistry GCSE and just scored 100% in his first A level test as he is so well prepared for the future. Both they and I feel extremely lucky to have benefited from Fran’s excellent tuition.

Feedback from Ramzan

A Level Chemistry AQA

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Francisco has been really great. He is patient and has taught my son techniques to solve Chemistry problems and questions. He has been really flexible with working around days we could not make and is really good at explaining things that my son did not understand. Fran has done a great job to turn around my son’s very low AS grade to an A. Fran is very reliable, helpful, and a pleasure to work with.

Feedback from Paras

A Level Chemistry OCR (A)

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This tutor has your genuine interest and is dedicated to get the results you desire. Friendly and approachable.

Feedback from Margaret

A Level Chemistry

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I found Fran a really excellent A Level Chemistry tutor. He is very good at explaining topics and clarifying any doubts and misconceptions. He focuses in and teaches to the actual examination questions. In addition to lessons he emailed me lots of good and helpful worksheets and answers on multiple topics which I worked through in my own time. It is a pity I had not met Fran earlier in my Chemistry course and I would certainly highly recommend him to you.

Feedback from Daniel Ebrahim

GCSE Chemistry

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Have been very impressed with Francisco. He is always on time, friendly and has excellent subject knoweledge. His hourly rate is very reasonable, he is quick to reply to emails/texts and goes out of his way to help you. I have learnt so much from Franciso’s lessons, and think he has greatly improved my GCSE grade. His tutoring style is great. I would recommend Francisco without doubt.

Feedback from Nilesh

A Level Chemistry Edexcel

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Francisco (Fran) personalises and tailors every lesson and challenges my abilities to ensure that I can reach my full potential. Extremely polite, professional and dedicated tutor, who goes above and beyond. Help with exam preparation is amazing and highly recommend! Always goes an extra mile to see improvements, Fran will always help with queries without any hesitation, even if it is not during our lesson. He has wide range of resources and questions!

Thank you so much Fran!!

Feedback from Shivani

A Level Chemistry OCR

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Fran has been great for my son. My son was not able to keep a consistent level in his chemistry at A level. He was finding it difficult and was losing interest. Fran in a short period of time helped him not only overcome the difficult topics but created an interest in the subject, which resulted in him getting an A at his A levels. Thank you Fran for all your help and support to Malhar. You have been great.

Feedback from Susana

A Level Chemistry OCR

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Francisco is very helpful and is always willing to support his students. He is very patient and dedicated tutor.
Definitely someone you can rely on!

Ask Fran Chemistry

London

4.9 19 reviews

Nilema Akther ★★★★★ 5 months ago
My son was tutored by Fran for several months in chemistry, to help boost and prepare him for his Alevel in Chemistry. My son loved participating in his lessons and said that Fran allowed him to revise and learn many topics that he lacked … More confidence in and would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a Chemistry Alevel teacher.
Thanky Jose ★★★★★ 3 months ago
Fran is such an amazing tutor. He is really kind, patient, and very organised. This really allowed me as a student to learn at my own pace and revisit any challenging topics I faced. His organisation of ALL the past paper questions across … More exam boards meant I could rly challenge myself in a safe and supportive environment to make mistakes and learn.
vasiliki stamatoukou ★★★★★ a year ago
I cannot recommend enough Fran for his outstanding tutoring and his caring and kind approach. With his unwavering dedication and expertise, my son achieved not just a good grade but also secured admission into his dream university, the … More University of Nottingham.
From the very beginning, it was evident that he genuinely cared about my son's academic growth. He tailored his teaching approach to meet my son's learning style and character, which greatly boosted his passion for Chemistry.
One of the most impressive aspects was Frans ability to simplify complex concepts, making them easier to grasp. This not only improved my son's understanding of Chemistry but also fostered a deep appreciation for the subject.
If you're seeking a chemistry tutor who is not only knowledgeable but also passionate and caring, look no further. With his guidance, your child can unlock their full potential and achieve remarkable success.
Thank you, Fran, making a positive impact on my sons future!
Vinita Castelino ★★★★★ a year ago
I highly recommend Fran as a chemistry tutor for GCSE students. His coaching had a tremendous impact on my son's academic journey, instilling both confidence and a genuine love for the subject. Thanks to Fran's exceptional teaching … More skills, my son achieved the highest score in his exams.
One of the most remarkable qualities of Fran is he is patient . He never rushed through concepts and always took the time to ensure my son understood each topic thoroughly. Fran's teaching style was truly remarkable, making complex concepts accessible and engaging. His ability to break down difficult ideas into simpler, manageable parts was instrumental in my son's success.
Furthermore, Fran consistently encouraged my son throughout the course. He recognized his strengths and potential, and consistently motivated him to excel. This encouragement played a crucial role in boosting my son's confidence and nurturing his passion for chemistry.
Overall, Fran is an outstanding chemistry tutor who goes above and beyond to inspire and support their students. His patience, unique teaching style, and continuous encouragement make them an exceptional educator. I am grateful for Fran's contributions to my son's academic journey, and I wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone seeking a dedicated and effective tutor.
Georgia Coe ★★★★★ 6 months ago
Fran has helped me so much so quickly, I have really been struggling with my chemistry and he has taken me from grade Cs to my first ever A* in my topic tests. I really cannot thank him enough and I highly recommend!
Zahraa Hussain ★★★★☆ a year ago
Fran has been a wonderful tutor throughout all of our sessions. Through his patience and understanding he maintained a thorough teaching approach that allowed me to fully grasp any part of A-level chemistry that I had struggled with prior. … More By providing me with a constant range of questions and resources he ensured that I also continued to consolidate my knowledge outside of sessions. This was vital in making sure I was comfortable in tackling a variety of tricky questions. I really enjoyed my time with Fran, thank you sir!
Anisa Hayre ★★★★★ a year ago
Francisco is an excellent tutor and teaches all Chemistry topics very thoroughly. Francisco helps build confidence in Chemistry by explaining the basic concepts behind a topic before the more complex elements. He uses his extensive knowledge … More and tution skills to break down complex formula that students may struggle to grasp in class.
Francisco always provided question banks and video links to every topic I studied so that I could revise effectively.
I would not hesitate in recommending Francisco as a tutor for A-Level Chemistry and I would not have achieved an A grade if it was not for his help.
Thank you!
M M ★★★★★ a year ago
I was taught by Fran online a couple of years ago. He is a brilliant tutor - he breaks down difficult concepts so that they are easy to understand. I was very pleased with the depth of Chemistry tuition provided by him. He has a very kind, … More engaging and warm manner, and is extremely knowledgeable.
Violet Berlin ★★★★★ a year ago
Fran is a gifted teacher and a wonderful man. He tutored my son, fostering his love of chemistry and helping him to achieve the highest grades at GCSE and A level. You will not find better.
Ludmila Zlatkovsky ★★★★★ a year ago
Fantastic experience with Fran. He has tutored my daughter for her GCSE chemistry (grade 9 achieved) and for A-level chemistry (A* achieved). Amazing tutor with in-depth knowledge of subject and exam techniques.
Sunshine C ★★★★★ a year ago
I highly recommend Fran as a chemistry tutor for GCSE students. His coaching had a tremendous impact on my son's academic journey, instilling both confidence and a genuine love for the subject. Thanks to Fran's exceptional teaching … More skills, my son achieved the highest score in his exams.
One of the most remarkable qualities of Fran is he is patient . He never rushed through concepts and always took the time to ensure my son understood each topic thoroughly. Fran's teaching style was truly remarkable, making complex concepts accessible and engaging. His ability to break down difficult ideas into simpler, manageable parts was instrumental in my son's success.
Furthermore, Fran consistently encouraged my son throughout the course. He recognized his strengths and potential, and consistently motivated him to excel. This encouragement played a crucial role in boosting my son's confidence and nurturing his passion for chemistry.
Overall, Fran is an outstanding chemistry tutor who goes above and beyond to inspire and support their students. His patience, unique teaching style, and continuous encouragement make them an exceptional educator. I am grateful for Fran's contributions to my son's academic journey, and I wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone seeking a dedicated and effective tutor.
Anahi Gamboa ★★★★★ a year ago
Excellent! Helped me with not only chemistry, but also physics and maths. All lessons were thoroughly planned and the topics which i struggled with were very well explained. For my GCSES, I went from a 3 in physics to a 9, a 4 in chemistry … More to a 9 and a 5 in maths to an 8 - all in just over a year. Highly recommend,
Thank you Fran 🙂
Clara Salorio ★★★★★ a year ago
Fran has been helping me with my Chemistry A Level. He explains everything very clearly and always always answers any doubts I have. I really enjoy the lessons and have become so much more confident in the subject. I could not have improved … More so much without his help!
irina skeaping ★★★★★ a year ago
Amazing tutor! Fran helped me so much during my GCSE’s with science and maths, and especially with chemistry, and it really got me through my exams. He is very friendly and calm and explains everything really well.
Avy Nair ★★★★★ a year ago
Francisco has been the biggest help for me in getting round the (not so dreadful) hurdle, that is, A level Chemistry! He is always available for any questions I have, provides thorough explanations and modifies his teaching style to adapt … More to my learning style. I also like how interactive the lessons are with the use of a whiteboard, and how he builds my confidence when faced with a tricky question. Through my lessons with Fran, I have grown to enjoy the subject and understanding the aspects of my course - I would highly recommend!
Martin Jones ★★★★★ a year ago
My son has really enjoyed his lessons with Fran. He has managed to rekindle his love of the subject as Fran is able to explain the concepts in a way that he understands and which gives him enthusiasm. Fran has been a huge help in helping … More him get back on track.
Sumeet Puri ★★★★★ a year ago
Fran has been tutoring my son for over a year now, my son is doing extremely well in his school and has been predicted 9’s in his GCSE. We are very very pleased with his tutoring and my son progress

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My method

Independent learning

Coaching students to revise chemistry.
Providing resources, e.g. detailed answer sheets.

Identify areas for improvement

Knowledge gaps.
Exam technique.
Approach to questions.

Fill in gaps

Lessons are focussed with clear targets.
Learning is tangible and obvious.

Stretch and challenge

Thoughtful guidance to take a step towards a higher level.

Review, review and review

Reviewing is key to knowledge retention and deep understanding to be ready for exam questions

My services

GCSE / iGCSE

Chemistry online tuition to help students achieve higher grades.

A-Level / iA Level

Chemistry online tuition to help students achieve higher grades.

Partnerships with schools

Extra support sessions for your students to boost their learning and grades – only for A Level Chemistry.

Frequently asked questions

How much do you charge?

Please do get in contact with me and I will let you know asap

How do I know that you are the right tutor for my child?

As a scientist I’d say, let’s test it! I offer the first lesson with a 100% money back guarantee in case you were not fully satisfied.

What do you expect from your students?

Regular attendance and at least, a firm commitment to review the previous lesson before the next one. This is essential for learning to take place.

Which exam boards do you specialise in?

A level:

AQA, OCR, Edexcel and International A Level (Edexcel)

GCSE:

AQA, OCR, Edexcel and International GCSE (Edexcel)

Does online tuition work?

Many students had a very poor experience of e-learning over lockdown. Fortunately, this was not the case for my college students as I had been tutoring online since 2014 and making educational videos since 2017. Online tuition does absolutely work, in many instances, it’s even better than in person, e.g. students can easily keep and go back to all their lesson notes that include exam questions, images, diagrams… this would not be possible on paper. The only disadvantage comes if your internet connection is not good enough to have a stable video call, if this was the case I’m afraid I would not recommend it but otherwise, do try.

I’m considering the group tuition option for my daughter / son, does it work for everybody?

It really works for some students but not for everybody I’m afraid.

Group tuition works for students who are not completely overwhelmed by their course. I provide students with a huge amount of support and for some it is even better than 1:1 lessons.

If your child is really struggling with Chemistry and finding very difficult to understand it, then 1:1 would be more suitable.

Feel welcome to get in contact with me so that I know your child’s situation better and can advise you accordingly

Chemistry tuition to improve your learning experience and grades

Ask Fran Chemistry

My method

Independent learning

Identify areas for improvement

Fill in gaps

Stretch and challenge

Review, review and review

My services

GCSE / iGCSE

A-Level / iA Level

Partnerships with schools

Frequently asked questions

How much do you charge?

How do I know that you are the right tutor for my child?

What do you expect from your students?

Which exam boards do you specialise in?

Does online tuition work?

I’m considering the group tuition option for my daughter / son, does it work for everybody?

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