Headstart Courses

Available 19th June – 5th September 2025.

What is Headstart?

Our Headstart Courses are designed to prepare students for their upcoming year of learning, by teaching them 30-40% of the course over summer. Students are provided with a test at the end of the course to consolidate their learning. Tutors can provide further guidance to prepare them for the new school year. Headstart courses are offered for Biology, Chemistry, English, Maths and Physics. We can offer Headstart-style course for all subjects.

Summer 2025 Updates: We now have Headstart courses available for S2/3, National 4 and Advanced Highers. Please enquire for any subject not listed here and we can arrange lessons in a similar structure.

Why Headstart?

Track Progress – After the 20 hours of teaching, students will have an additional hour of tutoring to go through an at-home assessment that they are set at the end of the course. 

Easily Manageable  With only 4 hours teaching per week, students have plenty of time off and should feel less pressured in the new academic year. 

Ensure Success – The difficulty in progressing from Nat 5 to Higher is regularly mentioned by students. Our Headstart courses ensure students are prepared for the level of work required to have success at Nat 5/Higher. 

Be Prepared  Course notes, worksheets and practice papers are all provided.

Stay ahead  If your child wants to continue with their tutor, they will be eligible for 1 free lesson at the beginning of the new academic year.

Headstart Testimonials

Headstart Courses

Scheduling Information

  • 20 hours of teaching + 1 hour final session for assessment discussion.
  • Schedule: Two 2-hour lessons per week (with optional 10-15 min break).
  • Duration: 5 weeks (flexible around holidays).
  • Format: 1-1 Online – more info here.
  • Start dates: 16th June-28th July.
  • End dates: Approx. 4-7 weeks from start date.

Biology Headstart

Biology Tuition

National 5 Biology Headstart 

  • Cell Structure and Transport
  • Producing New Cells
  • DNA and Protein Production
  • Proteins and Enzymes
  • Genetic Engineering
  • Photosynthesis and Respiration

Full Course Details

Headstart Higher Biology

  • DNA Structure and Organisation
  • Replication of DNA
  • Gene Expression
  • Differentiation in Multicellular Organisms
  • Structure of the Genome
  • Mutations

Full Course Details

Chemistry Headstart

Chemistry Tuition

National 5 Chemistry Headstart 

  • Atoms, Elements and Compounds
  • Reaction Rates
  • The Mole and Gram Formula Mass
  • Acids, Bases and pH
  • Chemistry Calculations

Full Course Details

Headstart Higher Chemistry

  • Nat 5 Chemistry Essential Skills
  • Controlling the Rate
  • Trends in The Periodic Table 
  • Bonding of Elements 
  • Bonding of Compounds 

Full Course Details

English Headstart

English Tuition

National 5 English Headstart 

  • RUAE Work
  • Critical Reading
  • Folio Work
  • Developing Literary Techniques
  • Discussion of at-home assessment

Full Course Details

Headstart Higher English

  • RUAE Work
  • Critical Reading
  • Folio Work 
  • Developing Literary Techniques 
  • Discussion of at-home assessment 

Full Course Details

Maths Headstart

National 5 Maths Headstart 

  • Equations, Inequations and Changing the Subject of the Formula
  • Expanding Brackets, Factorising
  • Fractions, Functions, Indices and Surds
  • The Straight line
  • Statistics

Full Course Details

Headstart Higher Maths

  • Essential Nat 5 Skills 
  • The Straight Line 
  • Polynomials and Quadratics
  • Functions 
  • Differentiation 1
  • Integration 1 

Full Course Details

Physics Headstart

Physics Tuition

National 5 Physics Headstart 

  • Prefixes and Scientific Notation
  • Speed and Acceleration
  • Forces, Motion and Energy
  • Scalars and Vectors
  • Projectiles
  • Space Exploration

Full Course Details

Headstart Higher Physics

  • Motion: Equations and Graphs
  • Forces, Energy and Power
  • Collisions, Explosions and Impulse
  • Gravitation 
  • Gravity and Mass 
  • Special Relativity
  • The Expanding Universe

Full Course Details

Other Courses

Physics Tuition

National 4 and Advanced Higher

  • Biology (N4, AH)
  • Chemistry (N4, AH)
  • English (N4, AH)
  • Maths (N4, AH)
  • Physics (N4, AH)

Bespoke Courses

  • Geography, History and Modern Studies
  • Computing Science and Intro to Coding
  • University entrance exams 
  • Modern Languages

For details on course durations, content, and pricing, please get in touch to discuss.

Headstart 2025 Enquiries

Contact Information

3 Grassmarket, EH1 2HY

aidan@caledoniatutors.co.uk

07456 626962


Customer Reviews

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Customer Reviews

Claire 6th May 2025

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The best confidence-giver!
Fantastic from start to finish. Aimee was exactly what my daughter needed - she helped pull her from a C up to an A in her Nat 5 chemistry prelim. Explained everything and reignited my daughter's love for the subject. I can't thank her and Caledonian Tutors enough.

Consumer 5th May 2025

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Professional and Dedicated
Caledonia tutors have really helped my child in better understanding issues within subjects. Katie and Julian who had tutored my son have been really efficient in their work providing exceptional guidance and support with his studies. Katie and Julian are highly recommended.

Shabana Amar 2nd May 2025

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Best Chemistry Tutor Aminah Wasim
The tutor for Chemistry I received Aminah Wasim,she was not only brilliant but very professional, calm and understanding attitude. Aiden who organised for me with the Turtor was prompt,quick and responsive personality who kept me upto date each stage. So I think best Tutor support reliable,trustworthy and true to their words for experience tutors. In future I will come back.

Graeme Hendry 2nd May 2025

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Head start programme was excellent for my son. We did two topics - Chemistry and Physics. Gave my son a flying start and he got A's in his Nat 5 prelims.

Fiona 1st May 2025

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Excellent service. Flexible timings of lessons and fast responses to queries regarding arrrangements.
We have been using Gregor and Katie to support our two sons with Maths and both have been fantastic. Providing a bespoke learning for each boy's level and giving them confidence. Our sons come off their online lessons saying how much they have enjoyed them which is not what they say when we try to do Maths homework with them! Highly recommend.

Lynn Mathieson 1st May 2025

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I have been using Caledonian tutors for around 2 years and found it the easiest website to browse and read reviews from other people regarding their experience with tutors. Was so quick and easy to get the tutor we wanted.

JHM Dance 30th April 2025

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Excellent Tutors – Highly Recommend!
My son has been working with Will and Arron for his Nat 5 English and Maths tuition in the lead-up to his exams. He has thoroughly enjoyed every aspect of his lessons and has built a fantastic relationship with both tutors. Thanks to their support, he has made huge progress and is now performing at his highest level in both subjects. His confidence has grown immensely, and he is always eager for his lessons. He’s already asked to continue with Will and Arron at Higher level, which speaks volumes! I highly recommend Caledonia Tutors – they’ve made a real difference.

nadia janashia 28th April 2025

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High Quality Teachers
I have been using their services for past 2 years now ( for NAT5 exams prep and Highers) and very happy with tutors and their quality of teachers. Highly recommend:)

Govind 23rd April

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Excellent Tutors
Since my son started taking Chemistry lessons with Logan, he is a lot more confident with the subject and is also very appreciative of Logan's tutoring approach. Logan put his learning needs at the forefront by 1) ensuring my son was getting the maximum out of every lesson and 2) tailoring the lessons to suit his individual needs and being flexible with adhoc support too.

Having utilised their services for nearly an year, I would highly recommend Caledonia Tutors as a supplementary boost for children's academic growth.

customer 17th April 2025

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We used Caledonia Tutors and had a fantastic experience for all the three tutors.
Roisin ( english): has been a brilliant support for english.She is really helped build a deeper understanding of both analysis and creative writing.Her feedback is always constructive and confidence boosting.

Harry (advanced higher math): explains things in clear, structured way. He has a calm encouraging manner.A real assist for anyone preparing for exams at this level.

Julian(physics higher): has a great way of making physics approachable and even
enjoyable.He is fantastic at explaining different concepts.

Thank you so much Roisin, Harry and Julian for your support.
A big thank you for Aiden from Caledonia Tutors who arranged everything so quickly and smoothly.

Dina
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