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.
Subjects
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.
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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
National 5 Biology Headstart
- Cell Structure and Transport
- Producing New Cells
- DNA and Protein Production
- Proteins and Enzymes
- Genetic Engineering
- Photosynthesis and Respiration
Headstart Higher Biology
- DNA Structure and Organisation
- Replication of DNA
- Gene Expression
- Differentiation in Multicellular Organisms
- Structure of the Genome
- Mutations
Chemistry Headstart
National 5 Chemistry Headstart
- Atoms, Elements and Compounds
- Reaction Rates
- The Mole and Gram Formula Mass
- Acids, Bases and pH
- Chemistry Calculations
Headstart Higher Chemistry
- Nat 5 Chemistry Essential Skills
- Controlling the Rate
- Trends in The Periodic Table
- Bonding of Elements
- Bonding of Compounds
English Headstart
National 5 English Headstart
- RUAE Work
- Critical Reading
- Folio Work
- Developing Literary Techniques
- Discussion of at-home assessment
Headstart Higher English
- RUAE Work
- Critical Reading
- Folio Work
- Developing Literary Techniques
- Discussion of at-home assessment
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
Headstart Higher Maths
- Essential Nat 5 Skills
- The Straight Line
- Polynomials and Quadratics
- Functions
- Differentiation 1
- Integration 1
Physics Headstart
National 5 Physics Headstart
- Prefixes and Scientific Notation
- Speed and Acceleration
- Forces, Motion and Energy
- Scalars and Vectors
- Projectiles
- Space Exploration
Headstart Higher Physics
- Motion: Equations and Graphs
- Forces, Energy and Power
- Collisions, Explosions and Impulse
- Gravitation
- Gravity and Mass
- Special Relativity
- The Expanding Universe
Other Courses
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